Log Building, Timber Framing, Milling Workshop
TBA
Learn how to mill your own wood and build with it. 5 days of fun and learning.
Join only 1-2 others alongside Jaymie, Shelby and Elder Vern for this hands-on workshop and retreat.
Hit the sauna, cold plunges, spa area and enjoy the land.
This workshop/retreat will include…
Tree falling (for firebreak purposes)
Bandsaw milling & chainsaw milling
Machine & equipment operating (excavator, skid steer, and more)
Building a structure (studio, small cabin, or pit house)
Learn about and experience off-grid living, ask all the questions you want with Jaymie and Shelby
Spend time with, learn from, and laugh with Indigenous Elders (enjoy Vern’s great sense of humour)
The spa – giant wine barrel saunas, outdoor showers, cold plunge baths and relaxation areas – an off-grid hydrotherapy experience
All meals included – beyond organic, local, wholefood, and curated with good intention – served at the long table in great company
Reconnect with the land with sunrise or sunset hikes
Make new lifelong friends and become a part of the Azhen community
You get a luxury wall tent accommodation.
All pricing is sliding scale with payment plan options to help make this as accessible and easeful as possible.
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Location
Azhen is located in Rock Creek, BC, Canada.
Just 40 minutes East of Osoyoos, and 2 hours South of Kelowna.
Since this is sacred land, out of respect for our space we do not accept walk-ins.
So you will receive specific directions after booking a retreat or stay.
The road in is government maintained year-round and is accessible with all vehicle types.
Schedule
Arrive Sunday evening at your leisure, get acquainted with the space, and spend time with good people with good food.
Regular meals and snacks will be served at the long table in good company.
Do whatever you want, this is very easy-going. But you’re welcome to join in on Shelby and Jaymie’s regular daily schedules:
Morning movement – run, hike, workout, yoga, tend to the forest, etc
Breakfast
5-6 hours of building and work
Lunch and snacks
Leisure time, hangout, or keep working on things you’re interested in
Dinner at the long table (group cooking and social time)
Hit the sauna and spa area or head up to the lookout for sunset
Other random things we get up to:
Hit the river for a swim
Head into town to pickup supplies and hit the local cafe
Downhill mountain biking
Depart Friday morning.
Bathrooms, Power & Wifi Amenities
Toilets are pretty fancy and offer similar comfort to a regular on-grid home, with the most modern incineration toilet available.
It gives back to the land and soil in the form of compost.
Showers are currently all outdoor, but indoor showers are coming soon.
Power is available in the common area where the kitchen, lounge, and dining are. It is available for you to charge devices or whatever else you may need.
There is no power in the wall tents for plugging things in, but there are solar powered lights.
Wifi is available with Startlink satellite internet. It is high speed – faster than most regular city wifi. Hold video calls or take a meeting just like at home.
Cell service is not available in the main developed area but if you walk up a hill you’ll get full bars. In the meantime, you can use the Wifi.
Food Preferences
Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and most food needs are accounted for. Let us know any specific needs after registration.
Produce and ingredients are beyond organic from local farms where we know the owners. Food is curated consciously.
Simple, yet elegant and delicious. See our Food Philosophy for more photos of meals guests rave about.
What To Bring
You will receive all these details with more information and clarity in an email after registration. We have you covered!
Offerings for the Elders and for the land is a cultural custom (we’ll provide more insight on this)
Good footwear – work boots, and for other activities (hiking, etc)
Work clothes
Warm clothes and extra blankets are always a good idea
Towel, optional bathing suit, and slip-on footwear for the spa is nice
Flashlight or lantern
Dogs are allowed but please consider this is an operating farm with farm dogs, animals, and machinery. If that’s fine with you we’ll send more details after registration.