Beyond BOW - Ancient Technology

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Escape for a weekend and learn ancient skills! Disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature. This weekend will focus on learning to master flint knapping, atlatl, fire by friction with a bow drill, and weaving pine needle baskets. Naturalists from Iowa DNR, Shelby County Conservation and Louisa County Conservation will be hosting the event.

The weekend will be hosted at Sherburne House at Springbrook State Park. This cabin is nestled in a 10-acre wooded area on the park's west side, with a scenic overlook and great opportunitties to view wildlife. The cabin has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms and a full service kitchen. Communal lodging is provided.  

      

Tenative Event Overview:

Saturday 
  - Registration & Welcome Hike
  - Flint Knapping
  - Lunch
  - Fire by Friction with a Bow Drill
  - Pine Needle Baskets
  - Preparation of Dinner using ancient recipes 
  - Dinner 
  - Campfire and Ancient Games/Activities 

Sunday
    - Breakfast
    - Atlatl
    - Forest Bathing
    - Lunch/Sharing/Evaluating the Experiences

Registration Options

Weekend event with lodging - $120
Weekend event, no lodging - $80
Saturday only, no lodging - $50

Grab a friend and register as space is limited! This event is designed for adults over the age of 18.

This will be an active weekend, if you have any mobility concerns, please reach out to us.