Description

Relax, recharge, and connect deeply with nature in this 1-day retreat.

We’ll practice sit-spot routines, sacred wanders, track wildlife, share stories, and connect with nature. The ways humans used to live is largely lost – yet our brains and bodies are still the same and crave that deep connection with the Earth and a calm, relaxed mind.

We’ll learn how to move silently through the forest in a way that initiates a flow state – the state of mind that allows your thoughts to still and your productivity, learning, and creativity to skyrocket.

Alison Meehan has learned firsthand from Tom Brown, Jr., legendary tracker and wilderness survival expert who learned Native American ways from an Apache scout plus she was mentored one-on-one by his students for 4 years in these ways. To be a true scout and tracker, you must become one with the forest – silent, unseen, and have a still mind. This stillness of the mind calms your emotions while also putting wild animals at ease. This is useful when hunting, of course, but serves a great many other purposes such as wildlife photography and forming a deeper connection to the forest and wild animals.

Date: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

Location: Tracks and Roots Homebase in Glen Allen, VA off Kain Road (exact address sent out after sign-up).

Ages: 18 and up

Please contact us at tracksandroots@gmail.com for the quickest response for any inquiries.

Reviews

“Alison (and staff) were knowledgeable and engaging. She showed us several edible and medicinal plants. She had lots of activities for the students including making a salve, fire starting and making acorn flour. it was a great hands-on program.” – Alysia

“What a meaningful and FUN experience—Allison was so knowledgeable and both students and adults learned so much, from how to make homemade salves to foraging for wild plants such as plantain, yarrow, violet, and spicebush. We will be repeat attendees, for sure! Thanks.” – Sarah “

Thank you so much for teaching my son and I about the edible plants! We appreciate your knowledge about which plants are edible and which are poisonous, as well as which ones have look-a-likes. You are enjoyable to be around and easy to learn from!” – Jennifer and Cody

“I recently attended the ‘Wild edible plant course and was blown away by Alison’s and David’s knowledge. It was everything I was hoping for, and then more! I look forward to future courses!” – Tayler

“Thank you for doing this! We really enjoyed it. The kids are searching our yard collecting edibles.” – Sabrina

“I really enjoyed the class yesterday – it was informative and fun! I plan on going to Deep Run and attempting to identify some plants and trees!” – Liz

“Thank you so much for a wonderful class yesterday. I enjoyed it very much. Going forward, I will be far more aware of my surroundings. – Suzanne

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