Wild Lines
Embodied ecology workshops for the inner wild
A small-group, guided outdoor play experience for adults designed to connect with the natural world and relate the body to the land
Come prepared to swim/walk/scramble/get dirty
Formats
Workshops
Half-day Coastal
Locations: Palos Verdes, Malibu, Laguna Beach
Most Sundays 8a - 1230p
Day Camp
Full Day flagship offer
Locations: Within 1.5 hr drive from LA
See schedule
8a - 4p
Course Content
Logistics
Expect the Unexpected: This is conditions-based naturalism, where experience follows ecology: Workshops are shaped by season, conditions, and learning opportunity. Locations and themes are revealed the week of and focuses may range from navigation and species identification to movement-based play and storytelling - all as curated by mother earth & guided by your host.
Locations are typically coastal (e.g., Laguna, Malibu, Palos Verdes) and within 1.5 hr driving distance from central LA unless otherwise noted
Learning Objectives
Read place in real time: Terrain, tide, ecosystems, microclimates, identifying plants/animals
Embodiment: Primal movement, water play, sensory engagement, breathwork, meditation
Creating relationship: Art/poetry, reflection, storytelling, stewardship
Requirements
Water comfort (applies to “wet” or "full day” formats): Strong swimming is NOT required, but ability to relax in the ocean, enter surf, and self-manage snorkeling equipment is
Freediving optional (with proof of certification)
Hiking ability: NOT cardio-intensive hiking required, but ability to walk at pace for up to 5 mi / 1500 ft in one day is expected
Details
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Great for: Ocean-comfortable folks, like hiking, open to multidisciplinary ways of interacting with ecology
Not a fit if: Strong anxiety in water, need 1:1 support, mobility constraints
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Included: Guided instruction, course materials, curated lunch
Not included: Transportation, personal gear*
*Snorkeling/dive gear can be rented or purchased at discounted rates with one of our partners (appt required - addt’l info in packet upon booking)
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Water basics: Mask/snorkel, wetsuit*, swim suit, fins, towel
Land basics: Hiking footwear, layers, sun/wind protection, snacks, water (3 liters)
Other: Journal, sitting blanket
Optional: Art & music supplies
*Snorkeling/dive gear can be rented or purchased at discounted rates with one of our partners (appt required - addt’l info in packet upon booking)
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Cancellation: Full refund a week before event, 50% refund before 72 hours
Minimum enrollment: 4 participants required to conduct workshop (full refund or rescheduling if not met 5 days prior)
Swim ability: Ability to stay comfortable in dynamic moving water is necessary to participate in “wet” or full-day events.
My Approach
Safety
Delivering a service and attention that combines situational awareness, preparedness, skills, contingency and response
Ecocentric
Allowing the environment and the universe to curate an experience where land and community come first
Play
Learning and embodying through joy in a way that encourages the most neuroplasticity and absorption of knowledge
Connection
Building relationship with the land, connecting with her inhabitants, and fostering real, tangible stewardship
Upcoming Calendar
Ecology Circle
An open panel on spiritual and cultural practices for the natural world
June 25: 6p - 830p
Location: Pasadena area
Zoom option available (Contact to request invite)
Wild Lines Workshops
June 13 Coastal: Ocean
June 21 Canyons: Land
Wild Lines Camp
June 27 - 28 Island : Catalina overnight
Book a Workshop Today!
Monthly Wild Lines events are meticulously curated, you will have a richer experience if you book early and allow me time (over a week) to know your background.
