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Headwaters Outdoor School

Earth Caretaker School

September 2, 2000 By Jenai May

Best Trip Ever

I have to tell you that I had the best trip I have ever taken with Nature Awareness.

I have traveled all over the world, and this trip affected me more than any other, and far more than I had expected. I went in with an open mind, hoping to learn and find a spiritual connection to the world that has been missing in my life. I came away with so much more.

Your leadership, mentorship, and teaching skills are formidable, and I really enjoyed the sense of calm, collected patience that you displayed with people. To be in a camp full of teenagers, whom I normally avoid, and to find them courteous, respectful, intelligent, and curious about the world was a real eye opener for me. I found that I had a place in a community of strangers, and was able to learn and grow alongside them in ways I did not expect. Having you as the community leader cast a glow over the camp that inspired me to learn things, open my mind and get past any fears or reservations I might have had, so that I could experience things I had not expected at all.

The entire camp felt much like the world I wish to live in. It was filled with respect and fun, energy and camaraderie, open mindedness and understanding. It was truly a magical experience. I have tried my best to apply those qualities to my life beyond the specific skill I learned. I was camping in Big Sur last weekend, and found myself spending most of my time listening and seeing the world. It was a new experience for me despite having been to this same camp a dozen times. That behavior rubbed off on a few people too, and I know their experience was augmented as a result.

In short, I can’t say enough good things about you or your school. It affected me in so many ways that I can’t list them all. I simply loved it and can hardly contain my enthusiasm for it. I plan on going to all of your classes at the earliest possible date. Until then, please accept my immense gratitude for the experience. It really changed me in a wonderful way.

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PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“With the Headwaters Outdoor School I’ve seen more and done more in the wilderness than I’d ever do on my own! From these many wonderful experiences I find my life richer, deeper and stronger for it.”

- Judy Grant, Grant and Associates
Headwaters Outdoor School
2018-05-23T18:27:50+00:00
- Judy Grant, Grant and Associates
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“My first winter class back in ’93 was a monumental event in my life, as my journal reveals. My connection to the Earth was so powerful (right then). I owe much of that to Tim and his presence with Nature.”

- Steve Bollock, River Guide
Headwaters Outdoor School
2018-05-23T18:30:02+00:00
- Steve Bollock, River Guide
https://hwos.com/testimonials/my-first-winter-class-back-in-93-was-a-monumental-event-in-my-life-as-my-journal-reveals-my-connection-to-the-earth-was-so-powerful-right-then-i-owe-much-of-that-to-tim-and-his-presence-with/

“Between the strokes of the bow drill and reading tracks in the snow, I received gifts unexpected: family, community, inspiration, laughter and the relationship with nature beyond belief.”

- Kelly Callahan, Teacher
Headwaters Outdoor School
2018-05-23T18:30:28+00:00
- Kelly Callahan, Teacher
https://hwos.com/testimonials/between-the-strokes-of-the-bow-drill-and-reading-tracks-in-the-snow-i-received-gifts-unexpected-family-community-inspiration-laughter-and-the-relationship-with-nature-beyond-belief/

“As a teacher and a counselor—and simply as a human being—my life is still enhanced daily by things I learned over 20 years ago with Tim and the Headwaters family. I happily carry nature awareness and earth philosophy in my bones, even decades later. Whether it’s a long hike, or a quick walk around the block, my experience is so much deeper because of this good medicine. I am forever grateful and wholeheartedly wish the same for you.”

-Rich Mertes
Headwaters Outdoor School
2022-02-18T20:27:38+00:00
-Rich Mertes
https://hwos.com/testimonials/as-a-teacher-and-a-counselor-and-simply-as-a-human-being-my-life-is-still-enhanced-daily-by-things-i-learned-over-20-years-ago-with-tim-and-the-headwaters-family-i-happily-carry-na/

“I’ve been making a pilgrimage to Headwaters at least once a year for 15 years, and bringing people to this land for nearly as long. The space that Tim, Julie & the staff create is powerful & sacred, and no person is not better for having spent time here. Both of my children have been coming to this land their whole lives. There is nowhere I would rather they be, and there is no one I trust more with the lives & spirits of my children than Tim & Julie. If there is any way to get yourself and/or your children here, you should definitely do it – you won’t regret it!”

-Kendra Cunov
Headwaters Outdoor School
2022-02-18T20:28:22+00:00
-Kendra Cunov
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