Archery Intensive Weekend
Join us for a weekend of archery in the mountains. Let your soul unclench, open and connect: with the forest, with the arrow, with your fellow archers. Archery calls us to truth: our intent must be clear, our will focused, and our mind calm.
This weekend workshop is designed for our friends who want to dive deep into the practice of instinctive archery, and also our fans who are too far away to attend our Thursday Evening Archery series. We will shoot with traditional recurve bows that are easy to draw and simple to understand. This workshop is for those who are just getting started with archery, those who want to improve their form and aim, and those who want to practice archery in a supportive & empowering community of archers. Whether you want to shoot your bow as a spiritual meditative practice, to connect with your inner Katniss, or as an aspiring bow hunter, this weekend will teach you the foundational skills you need:
Best of all, you'll get plenty of shooting practice! Our forest archery range surrounds a cool running stream, accessed by a short woodland trail. We shoot at 3D animal-shaped targets in this natural forest location. Since we can't shoot all day long (muscles get tired and form deteriorates) we'll do lots of shorter sessions at the range, mixed with other activities that may include learning about equipment, archery-related readings, enjoying the natural beauty of our site, reflection activities, and nature crafts. Expect a mix of stimulating learning, concrete practice, and relaxing group activities.
This weekend workshop is designed for our friends who want to dive deep into the practice of instinctive archery, and also our fans who are too far away to attend our Thursday Evening Archery series. We will shoot with traditional recurve bows that are easy to draw and simple to understand. This workshop is for those who are just getting started with archery, those who want to improve their form and aim, and those who want to practice archery in a supportive & empowering community of archers. Whether you want to shoot your bow as a spiritual meditative practice, to connect with your inner Katniss, or as an aspiring bow hunter, this weekend will teach you the foundational skills you need:
- Proper archery stance
- How to hold the bow
- Developing a consistent anchor for your draw
- How to determine your dominant eye
- Determining safe a arrow length for you
- Safety considerations when setting up a range at home
- How to select basic equipment
- Engaging your breath cycle while shooting
- How to use archery to calm and focus your mind
- Using archery for self understanding
- What you need to learn if you want to become a safe & ethical bowhunter
Best of all, you'll get plenty of shooting practice! Our forest archery range surrounds a cool running stream, accessed by a short woodland trail. We shoot at 3D animal-shaped targets in this natural forest location. Since we can't shoot all day long (muscles get tired and form deteriorates) we'll do lots of shorter sessions at the range, mixed with other activities that may include learning about equipment, archery-related readings, enjoying the natural beauty of our site, reflection activities, and nature crafts. Expect a mix of stimulating learning, concrete practice, and relaxing group activities.
Our spring intensive is May 13-14, 2017 near Pelham, MA.
Class runs from 10am-5pm each day. The weekend tuition of $295 includes two hot lunches. Dinner and lodging are not included. Consider bringing a friend or family member with you, so you'll have an archery buddy when you get back home.
Class runs from 10am-5pm each day. The weekend tuition of $295 includes two hot lunches. Dinner and lodging are not included. Consider bringing a friend or family member with you, so you'll have an archery buddy when you get back home.
Ready to sign up? Register Here!
Please let us know if you'd like to buy a bow to take home ($130 for our standard student bows). If not, we will provide all equipment for your weekend.
About the instructor: Murphy is a certified Level Two Archery Instructor with USA Archery. She has experience with intuitive archery, horseback archery, and bowhunting. Archery is a part of her spiritual practice and she's been inspired by hunting goddesses such as Artemis and Skadi from a young age. She shoots regularly to calm her mind and bring a sense of peace to her heart. She bowhunts for deer in Vermont and is also the founder of our Huntress Intensive weekend, an introduction to safe & ethical deer hunting in the tradition of the sacred hunt. She also fell in love with her life partner while learning mounted horseback archery, and highly recommends this method of meeting the love of your life ;-)
Please let us know if you'd like to buy a bow to take home ($130 for our standard student bows). If not, we will provide all equipment for your weekend.
About the instructor: Murphy is a certified Level Two Archery Instructor with USA Archery. She has experience with intuitive archery, horseback archery, and bowhunting. Archery is a part of her spiritual practice and she's been inspired by hunting goddesses such as Artemis and Skadi from a young age. She shoots regularly to calm her mind and bring a sense of peace to her heart. She bowhunts for deer in Vermont and is also the founder of our Huntress Intensive weekend, an introduction to safe & ethical deer hunting in the tradition of the sacred hunt. She also fell in love with her life partner while learning mounted horseback archery, and highly recommends this method of meeting the love of your life ;-)
Here's what former Archery Intensive students have to say:
"This archery intensive was a phenomenal two day retreat for my dad and I to spend quality time together while developing an age old practice. Murphy was incredibly helpful and supportive, balancing the traditional practice of archery with the benefit of hands on tutelage with photo/video support." ~David
"The Archery Weekend Intensive is more than just two days learning to shoot a bow. It is a weekend of reflection and connection with yourself and your intentions and blocks. The intimate, laid back approach coupled with a gorgeous and peaceful mountain setting are a wonderful combination." ~Vhari
"I felt completely tuned in with my Inner Archer. Even though I have a lot to learn, I felt fully supported in continuing to learn the skill." ~Cynthia
"Would strongly reccommend to anyone wanting an in-depth introduction to archery." ~Nafis
"Murphy, I appreciate your teaching style greatly. You are skilled in what you teach, you break concepts down well, and create an extremely comfortable and supportive space to learn. I feel that I have a thorough grounding in the basics of archery and how have the confidence and skills to start a regular practice" ~Johanna
"Very nice way to start or get back into archery. Beautiful & peaceful setting." ~Ray
"It was really magical! Murphy's knowledge and ease of teaching make everything easy to understand and practice. It sticks with you because Murphy explains, demonstrates, and then we get to apply. Murphy has patiences and care which makes the learning environment so great. I'm walking away with a life memory, a new skill, and a new sense of self confidence." ~April
"What I am taking away from this is that I can do anything. I didn't feel overwhelmed. I was able to get comfortable in one skill before a new skill was introduced." ~Kate
"The program meets all levels of participants. Murphy's style of instruction is thorough and positive. I felt very supported, unlike other programs in my past." ~Robbin
"This is a great experience to learn about archery, and also to see how you can improve in a short amount of time. I loved all of it!" ~CJ
