Welcome to Mountainsong Expeditions!
Offering programs in Archery, Survival Skills, The Sacred Hunt, and more!
We are opening up in-person programs again in July (private events) and September (open enrollment events)!
Please join our mailing list (below) so you'll also be the first to hear when we re-open our other classes.
We are now selling Leather Archery Quiver kits you can sew at home!
2021 Schedule
We are running a reduced schedule this year so we can remain flexible in case public health continues to fluctuate. Please register early to reserve a spot. Refunds will be given promptly if any events are cancelled.
- Archery Intensive Weekend (Sept 4-5, 2021, in Worcester, VT. All Genders, $295)
- Running With Artemis: Archery and Trail Running for Mind, Body, and Spirit (Monday afternoons, Sept & Oct, 2021 in Worcester, VT. Marginalized Genders only*. $275 or pay with health insurance.)
- Evening Archery Lessons (Wednesdays 5:30-7pm, Sept & Oct, All Genders, $30 per person per lesson)
- The Huntress Intensive: Taking Aim in the Sacred Hunt (Sept 18-19, 2021, in Worcester, VT. Marginalized Genders only*, $295)
- The Way of the Weaver 9-month spiritual skills training (Starts Oct 29, 2021 in Worcester, VT. All Genders, sliding scale tuition.)
- Huntress Expedition (Dec 5-11, 2021 guided hunt in Northern Virginia. Marginalized Genders only*, $995.)
*Please Note:
- About half our programs are open to all genders
- About half our programs are for marginalized genders & sexual orientations: women, non-binary people, trans folks, queer people, and those questioning their gender.
Trip & Class Descriptions:
Archery Intensive Weekend
Sept 4-5, 2021 in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson
Immerse yourself in the way of the bow: spend a weekend exploring the powerful and focused state that archery creates in the human mind. Whether you want to learn archery for personal enjoyment, as a spiritual practice, or to work towards becoming a bow hunter, this two-day course will introduce you to the foundational skills of instinctive archery: Form, Range, and Focus. Open to all genders, minors may attend with a parent or guardian present. Read more here.
Sept 4-5, 2021 in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson
Immerse yourself in the way of the bow: spend a weekend exploring the powerful and focused state that archery creates in the human mind. Whether you want to learn archery for personal enjoyment, as a spiritual practice, or to work towards becoming a bow hunter, this two-day course will introduce you to the foundational skills of instinctive archery: Form, Range, and Focus. Open to all genders, minors may attend with a parent or guardian present. Read more here.
Street Medic Training
Organize a training in your own community!
Open to all genders, ages 16 & up (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Instructor: Murphy Robinson (Street Medic, Wilderness First Responder, and former Wilderness EMT)
Do you feel capable, knowledgeable, and empowered to medically care for your family & friends in times of need? Do you have the skills to respond to civil unrest, police violence, and natural disasters? In this comprehensive 20-hour Street Medic training we will learn to confidently assess and address injuries and illnesses from minor cuts & scrapes to major accidents and acute symptoms, with a major focus on radical consent and activist ethics. We will learn to make a splint from improvised materials, prevent infection in an open wound, recognize when to seek advanced medical care, and build a first aid kit you can use to address common conditions. We will also learn about supporting civil protest as part of a Street Medic team, addressing injuries from tear gas, rubber bullets, and tasers. This training is based on the Street Medic values of radical consent culture, equal access to care, and grassroots community empowerment.
To learn more about scheduling a training in your own community, click here.
Organize a training in your own community!
Open to all genders, ages 16 & up (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Instructor: Murphy Robinson (Street Medic, Wilderness First Responder, and former Wilderness EMT)
Do you feel capable, knowledgeable, and empowered to medically care for your family & friends in times of need? Do you have the skills to respond to civil unrest, police violence, and natural disasters? In this comprehensive 20-hour Street Medic training we will learn to confidently assess and address injuries and illnesses from minor cuts & scrapes to major accidents and acute symptoms, with a major focus on radical consent and activist ethics. We will learn to make a splint from improvised materials, prevent infection in an open wound, recognize when to seek advanced medical care, and build a first aid kit you can use to address common conditions. We will also learn about supporting civil protest as part of a Street Medic team, addressing injuries from tear gas, rubber bullets, and tasers. This training is based on the Street Medic values of radical consent culture, equal access to care, and grassroots community empowerment.
To learn more about scheduling a training in your own community, click here.
Running With Artemis: Archery & Trail Running for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Fall Session: Sept & Oct 2021 (exact dates TBA)
Every Monday, 3:30-6pm, in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson and Colleen Kutin
Read all the details HERE.
Fall Session: Sept & Oct 2021 (exact dates TBA)
Every Monday, 3:30-6pm, in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson and Colleen Kutin
Read all the details HERE.
Evening Archery Lessons
Every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm, Sept & Oct, 2021 in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson
More Information Here.
Every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm, Sept & Oct, 2021 in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson
More Information Here.
The Huntress Intensive: Taking Aim In The Sacred Hunt
Marginalized Genders class: Sept 18-19, 2020 in Worcester, VT
All Genders Class: Not offered in 2021, check next year!
Taught by Murphy Robinson
Do you hear the call of the Sacred Hunt? Whether you want to get healthy wild food for your family, understand the woodland landscape at a new level, or connect with the power of the ancient Huntress archetype, this weekend intensive will teach you what you need to know to become a safe, ethical deer hunter. Many of us weren’t lucky enough to grow up in a family that could teach us these ancestral skills, so this is your opportunity to come learn in a safe, positive, supportive environment. It will be a busy weekend! On Saturday we will review gun safety and practice shooting, learn about the gear you should take with you, and study the woodland landscape for deer sign. Saturday night we will hold a ceremony to honor our deer brothers and sisters, discuss and demonstrate the ritual connection with the deer spirit, and learn about the respect, offerings, and prayers of the Sacred Hunt. On Sunday we will get up early and embark on a mock-hunt. In the afternoon, we will butcher a goat together, learning how to take an animal apart cleanly and dispose of the entrails. You will leave this workshop with new skills, confidence, and connection to the deer spirit. Learn More Here.
Marginalized Genders class: Sept 18-19, 2020 in Worcester, VT
All Genders Class: Not offered in 2021, check next year!
Taught by Murphy Robinson
Do you hear the call of the Sacred Hunt? Whether you want to get healthy wild food for your family, understand the woodland landscape at a new level, or connect with the power of the ancient Huntress archetype, this weekend intensive will teach you what you need to know to become a safe, ethical deer hunter. Many of us weren’t lucky enough to grow up in a family that could teach us these ancestral skills, so this is your opportunity to come learn in a safe, positive, supportive environment. It will be a busy weekend! On Saturday we will review gun safety and practice shooting, learn about the gear you should take with you, and study the woodland landscape for deer sign. Saturday night we will hold a ceremony to honor our deer brothers and sisters, discuss and demonstrate the ritual connection with the deer spirit, and learn about the respect, offerings, and prayers of the Sacred Hunt. On Sunday we will get up early and embark on a mock-hunt. In the afternoon, we will butcher a goat together, learning how to take an animal apart cleanly and dispose of the entrails. You will leave this workshop with new skills, confidence, and connection to the deer spirit. Learn More Here.
The Way of the Weaver
9-month program starts Oct 29, 2021
Held in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson and Jamie Waggoner
The Way of the Weaver is a unique, nine-month journey of magical study and community building. Our circle embraces adults of all backgrounds and genders who are ready to learn a powerful skill set for spiritual transformation and growth. This training is rooted in the values of service, inclusive community, critical analysis of the oppressions that bewitch our society (capitalism, colonialism, racism, etc.), and deep respect for ancestral spiritual traditions from around the world. We believe that you are your own spiritual authority, and that by learning ritual skills and sacred technologies together in a space with clear boundaries and ethics, we can tap into our collective power for change. The Way of the Weaver dismisses secrecy, exclusion, and hierarchy. This is not a distinct magical tradition, but rather an open-source skill set with which to develop and/or deepen your own practice based on your background, callings, and ancestry. Learn More.
9-month program starts Oct 29, 2021
Held in Worcester, VT
Taught by Murphy Robinson and Jamie Waggoner
The Way of the Weaver is a unique, nine-month journey of magical study and community building. Our circle embraces adults of all backgrounds and genders who are ready to learn a powerful skill set for spiritual transformation and growth. This training is rooted in the values of service, inclusive community, critical analysis of the oppressions that bewitch our society (capitalism, colonialism, racism, etc.), and deep respect for ancestral spiritual traditions from around the world. We believe that you are your own spiritual authority, and that by learning ritual skills and sacred technologies together in a space with clear boundaries and ethics, we can tap into our collective power for change. The Way of the Weaver dismisses secrecy, exclusion, and hierarchy. This is not a distinct magical tradition, but rather an open-source skill set with which to develop and/or deepen your own practice based on your background, callings, and ancestry. Learn More.
Huntress Expedition
December 5-11, 2021
Held on an Organic Farm in Northern Virginia
Guided by Murphy Robinson and Friends
This is a guided week of the Sacred Hunt at an organic farm in Northern Virginia. All hunting tools are provided (tree stands, rifle, ammunition, butchering supplies, etc), as well as food and lodging for the week. The Northern Virginia deer herd is badly overpopulated, so you'll have a good chance of shooting a deer (bucks, does, and young deer are all legal quarry there). This program is for Marginalized Genders only (women, trans folks, non-binary people, queer people, and those questioning their gender). Learn more here.
December 5-11, 2021
Held on an Organic Farm in Northern Virginia
Guided by Murphy Robinson and Friends
This is a guided week of the Sacred Hunt at an organic farm in Northern Virginia. All hunting tools are provided (tree stands, rifle, ammunition, butchering supplies, etc), as well as food and lodging for the week. The Northern Virginia deer herd is badly overpopulated, so you'll have a good chance of shooting a deer (bucks, does, and young deer are all legal quarry there). This program is for Marginalized Genders only (women, trans folks, non-binary people, queer people, and those questioning their gender). Learn more here.
*Please Note:
- About half our programs are open to all genders
- About half our programs are for marginalized genders & sexual orientations: women, non-binary people, trans folks, queer people, and those questioning their gender.
