Wildwood Campout: Nature Appreciation, Martial Arts, Fitness, and Spiritual Training 10/13/23 - 10/15/23

Join us at Westmoreland State Park in Montross, VA for an all-day seminar and campout from Friday 10/13/23 at 4 PM to Sunday 10/15/23 at noon.  Come for the day, or camp out with us one or both nights.  Pick and choose sessions of interest, or stay for all four!

Camping supplies and food are not supplied.  You will need to bring your own food, beverages, tent, sleeping bag, and so forth.  Space to pitch your tent is included with your ticket.

Event Schedule

Friday 4 PM to 10 PM.  Set up your tent, hang out by the fire, have a bite to eat, make friends, roast a marshmallow, sing a campfire song -- you know the drill.

Saturday

* 9 AM - 10 AM -- Old School Fitness.  Join us for some fitness training done the old-fashioned way.  

*  10 AM to 10:30 -- Break.  Ask questions, hob-nob, etc.

* 10:30 to Noon -- Walking Stick Self-Defense.  A must for all way-farers, wanderers, and gypsies -- an introduction to Western cane fighting the Heritage Arts way, drawing on the work of Vigny, Lang, and Monstery. Open to all experience from zero to advanced. No contact unless you want to -- experienced folks bring your padded weapons and headgear.

* Noon to 1:30 PM -- Break.  Have a bite to eat, check out the CCC museum or the nature center, etc.

* 1:30 - 4:00 PM -- Wild Plant Walk and Group Hike.  We'll meander around the park and identify what's edible and what's not, then go for a short hike on some of the park trails.

* 4 PM to 10 PM.  Socialize, swap stories, eat, break out into groups and talk shop, work with Mitch to design a training or fitness program, whatever floats your boat!  

Sunday

* 9 AM to 10 AM -- Non-Denominational Holy Communion Service.  Nothin' fancy -- read some scripture, sing a song, a 5-minute homily, and communion of bread and wine (for baptized persons).  

* 10 AM to 11:59 AM -- Brunch, strike camp, litter detail, and pack up

* Noon sharp: Departure time -- don't know where you're going, but you can't stay here!

Details

1. This is a G-rated, all-ages, family-friendly event.  No alcohol, drugs, swearing, nudity, etc.  Anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian in attendance and be supervised at all times.
2. Waiver must be signed upon arrival.  Heritage Arts, Inc. and Virginia State Parks not liable for injury or accidents. 
3. Food, beverages, and camping gear not provided.  You're on your own!  Bring cash for firewood.
4. Ticket does not include parking fees.  Some free parking on site is available, but it will go quickly.  Plan on dropping your gear at the site, paying to park, and hiking back to your site. 
5. Here is the Westmoreland State Park website.  For park rules, click here. 
6. Email [email protected] with questions!

About the Instructor

Robert Mitchell is a writer, martial arts expert, and priest in the Old Catholic tradition from Richmond, VA.  A martial artist for over thirty years, he is the founder of Heritage Arts Inc., a 501(c)(3) federally-recognized non-profit educational charity providing free instruction in martial arts, fitness, outdoor skills, and spiritual development.   He is the author of The Wildwood Workbook: Nature Appreciation and Survival,  

Martial Grit: Real Fighting Fitness on a Budget and The Calisthenics Codex.