Opossum Creek Retreat

The New River Birding & Nature Festival is a fundraising event. All proceeds from the Festival and our other events go to the registered 501C3 local nonprofit Fayette County Education Fund, Inc (FCEF). Festival participants and friends have helped support Education Fund programs since the first Festival in 2002. It is the mission of the FCEF to secure the... View Article

Ancient yogic practices are medicine for the mind, body & soul. There is an emerging wealth of modern scientific studies that demonstrate how these ancient practices are techniques to improve overall health and increase vitality. This immersion will focus on the experience of the practices, and the benefits of practicing in community as a form... View Article

An immersive birding and nature vacation in and around the New River Gorge National Park region of West Virginia, with three to six days of field trips, meals, knowledge and fun packed presentations, and time with world-class professionals and fellow nature enthusiasts.

Yoga For Radiant Aging: Merging Modern Science with Ancient Yogic Practices. Learn how to practice yoga as we age with radiance, vibrancy, & health. Around the age of 35 we begin to slowly lose bone density, muscle mass, co-ordination, brain function, and lung volume. There is a wealth of new scientific research that demonstrates how... View Article

Join us for three nights & two days of rock climbing and yoga in the new River Gorge National Park. Yoga sessions will be led by Erin Larsen and rock climbing instruction by Elaina Arenz and New River Mountain Guides. Erin and Elaina have been working together for over 10 years to provide you with... View Article

A immersive birding and nature vacation with six days of field trips, meals, knowledge and fun packed presentations, and time with world-class professionals and fellow nature enthusiasts. Registration is Required