Treehaven

Public Programs

Treehaven's Public Programs offers a wide variety of opportunities to get you or your family outdoors and having fun. Offerings range, from nature related crafts and skills such as snowshoe weaving or outdoor photography to in depth study of wolves or opportunity to become proficient in Leave-No-Trace, backpacking, yoga and much more. College credit is often available. Weekend workshops generally run Friday night through Sunday lunch and are all inclusive with instruction, great meals and comfortable lodging all on site.

For more information contact Treehaven at 715-453-4106.

Calendar of Events

Winter 2011-2012

January 6-8
Snowshoe Weaving
Work with Christine Johnson to weave your own beautiful, functional pair of Ojibwa, Alaskan or Bearpaw snowshoes. Click for brochure.

January 7
Snowshoe Furniture Weaving
Learn the ancient weaving pattern and knot used in traditional snowshoe making to create an attractive folding snowshoe rocker. Click for brochure.

January 7-8
Natural Materials Workshop: Toboggan Building
All tools and materials are provided for this exciting class. Everyone will leave with a finished 8-10’ long toboggan of their own. Click for brochure.

January 13-15
Earth Medicine Yoga Retreat...Self-discovery & Spiritual Development
Join Gigi Heinz for another great Yoga Retreat! Explore the transforming powers of yoga through body, mind and spirit. Click for brochure.

January 14-15
Wolf Ecology Workshop
Experience shared learning with other wolf enthusiasts while tracking and studying in the classroom and field. You will experience actual tracking and a night time howling survey. More information and a brochure to come! Click for brochure.

January 20-22
Native American Flute Workshop
Join Tom Gustin for this popular Native American Flute making workshop! Flutes will be constructed based on an individual's anatomy. Each flute is personal and has its own personal song the owner must find. No musical espereince is required. Register early, this workshop fills fast! Click for brochure.

January-April
Dinner and a Movie: An Environmental Discussion Series NEW
January 25; February 6 & 23; March 7 & 21; April 4 & 26.
The ever popular Dinner and A Movie Series continues in 2012 on the dates noted above. Each film selected is designed to be thought-provoking. A discussion on the environmental themes and implications presented in the movies will follow the dinner. It will again be a fun and enlightening evening. Mark your calendar now; we hope to see you there! Click for brochure.

January 27-29
WAEE Winter Workshop 2012 NEW!
Awareness, Action, Enjoyment
Three day workshop focuses on winter environmental education and offers opportunities for experiential learning, professional development, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, enjoying music by the beautiful stone fireplace or simply taking in the gorgeous view from the warm and cozy dining hall. www.waee.org Flyer.

February 3-5
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) - WINTER
For more information and to register visit the BOW website.

February 11
Snowshoe Race NEW!
Treehaven will host the “Treehaven Tromp”, a 5k and 10k snowshoe fun-run and race. The “Tromp” is part of the “Braveheart Snow Shoe Racing Series”cutemoose.net , and a 2011-2012 United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) Regional Qualifying Event leading to the USSA National Championships held in Frisco Colorado on February 24^th through the 26^th. Those lodging at Treehaven will have the option to come early on Friday evening and may choose to participate in the festivities. Click for brochure. For general race registration tandhtiming.com. For USSSA membership form snowshoeracing.com/membership

February 14
Valentine Dinner and Snowshoe Hike NEW!
Dark and romantic candlelight snowshoe hike on gently rolling Northwoods trails with a delicious meal in our cozy dining room. Click for brochure.

February 24-26 CANCELLED!
Earth Medicine Yoga Retreat: Retreat
Self-discovery & Spiritual Development
Explore the transforming powers of yoga through body, mind and spirit.

February 25-26
Wolf Ecology Workshop
Experience shared learning with other wolf enthusiasts while tracking and studying in the classroom and field. You will experience actual tracking and a night time howling survey. Click for brochure.

March 10
Introduction to Wolves
The latest information about the timber wolf in Wisconsin will be provided. Click for brochure.

March 10
Natural Materials Workshop: 1-Day Black Ash Basketry
Weave a small basket while learning the fundamentals of this form of splint work. Click for brochure.

March 16-18
Sustainable Bath and Beauty Workshop
Join Deb Doubek for a class on Cold Process Soap Making. Brochure to come.

March 24
Natural Materials Workshop: Scandinavian Style Spoon Carving
Carve a fine eating spoon out of a roughed spoon blank in your choice of wood. Craftsmanship and attention to detail will be stressed. Click for brochure.

Spring/Summer 2012

April 27-29
Leadership Development: Group Process and Facilitation Skills Course
This course will concentrate on effective techniques for group creative brainstorming, decision making, and prioritization of ideas. Adapted nominal group consensus building skills, concept mapping and digraphs are some of the specific techniques participants will practice and learn to apply to their group or team situation. Click for brochure.

May 4-6
Quilt Retreat
Join Melanie Moyle, Sew Pieceful Quilting, for a quilting weekend using the Radiant Star pattern. Brochure to come.

May 11-12
Birds N Brunch
Enjoy a Friday evening program and Saturday morning bird-watching and hike on our beautiful trails. Brochure to come.

More classes/workshops to come. Check back at a later date.