Testimonials

A few of the remarks, stories and thoughts on Sticks and Stone’s programs:

Student Testimonial

“”My experience at Empowering Ancient Ways really help clairfy the direction I want to take in my life. The awarness skills and sit spot exercise helped me acquire my summer job last year and reinvigorated my interest in pursuing post-graduate studies at university. The teaching and support given by Skeet and the rest of the crew was incredible and really helps you strive for success. The bow drill was personally the most difficult skill that I succeeded in performing and gave me the greatest sense of accomplishment I’ve had as far back as I can remember. The people that you meet there are great and the sense of community that develops exceeds the duration of the courses. I would highly recommend Sticks and Stones Wilderness School to anyone who loves the outdoors, wants a challenge or wishes to experince something new. I am defintely looking to take more classes.” Chris Deduke”

Empowering Ancient Ways “What did you enjoy most about the course?”

“Overall gift of hands-on experience and coyote teaching methods.” Student

“The Skills, food, underlying purpose, using the day productively, learning more about myself.”  Student

“Acceptance, Laughter, Volunteers, Location.”  Student

“The food, the friends, the laughter, the lessons, the blindfold and the sit area.” Student

“Community, depth of knowledge and skill base” Student

“Inspiration, Skills Set, Community.”  Volunteer

“The mentoring,  the meaning and care that is given to these skills, the chance to do more with the teachers, for the group and with the group” Volunteer

Traditional Bow Workshop

“Wood is so cool, I had no idea it could teach so much!”  Student

“It is feels so great to have made a bow, I have always wanted to build one properly.”  Student

“This is where woodworking becomes a pragmatic art form.  Shaping a bow has such a dynamic application not only for its ability to harvest food in a good way but also how it can help you to really slow down and learn how to learn, in a good way.”   Volunteer