BUSHCRAFT / RIVER 2.5 HOURS 35 eur / person

1. Introduction: introduction of the team and a short briefing about the trip . We’ll give you some local history, what to expect and what you’ll learn.

2. Plants: a walk along the banks of the Savinja River or its tributaries and a presentation of edible and medicinal plants known to our ancestors. You will learn about plants such as nettles, thyme, dandelion, wild hops and others that were important for the survival of our ancestors. You will also learn how to use them and how to find them in nature.

3. Making a fish trap: learning the basic technique of making a fish trap and a practical exercise. You will learn how to make fish paste using natural materials such as bark, branches, grass. These skills are useful for surviving in the wild, as you will be able to collect fish for food.

4. Starting a fire in primitive ways: a presentation of different ways of starting a fire and a practical exercise. You will learn how to build a fire using natural materials such as wood, bark, dry grass. This knowledge is essential for survival in the wild, as it will allow you to keep warm and cook your food.

5. Knots: an introduction to the different knots and their uses. You will learn basic knots such as the whip knot, slip knot and others that were important for the survival of our ancestors. You will also learn how to use them and how to find them in nature.

6. Brew tea on the fire: prepare tea with hand-picked ingredients and brew it on the fire. You’ll enjoy tea made with hand-picked ingredients and brewed over the fire. This will ensure that all the knowledge you have learnt at the meeting is brought together.

BUSHCRAFT / LAKE 3.5 HOURS 55 eur / person

1. Introduction: introduction of the team and a short briefing about the trip . We’ll give you some basic information about the trip, what to expect and what you’ll learn.

2. Exploring the shores of Lake Velenje: We will explore the shores of Lake Velenje in canoes. We will look at the plants and animals that can be found along the shores of the lake.

3. Edible and medicinal plants: In the second half of the excursion, we will be challenged on the other side of the lake, where we will learn about the edible and medicinal plants known to our ancestors. We will learn how to find and use them in nature.

4. Trap making: we will learn how to make fish traps from natural materials and put our new knowledge into practice.

5. Starting a fire in primitive ways: we will learn how to start a fire in primitive ways and put our new knowledge into practice.

6. Knots: we will learn about basic knots and how they are used in nature.

7. Conclusion: brief summary of the trip and opportunity for questions.

All these skills are useful for survival in the wild and are necessary for independent travel. It’s also a nice way to get to know nature and a good way to socialise with friends and family.

BUSHCRAFT / mountain 2.5 HOURS 35 eur / person

1. Introduction: introduction of the team and a small banquet. We’ll give you some basic information about the trip, what to expect and what you’ll learn.

2. Exploring the Golta Plateau: We will enter the Golta Plateau, where we will walk through the surrounding meadows and forests and learn about the plants that grow on the mountain, how to find them and how to use them in nature.

3. Trap making: we will learn how to make snail traps from natural materials.

4. We will learn how to start a fire in primitive ways and put our new knowledge into practice.

5. We will learn about basic knots and how they are used in nature.

6. Preparing tea with hand-picked ingredients and preparing it on the fire.

7. Traditional archery: We will have fun with traditional archery, which will provide the final touch to the trip.

Following the ancestral paths 1,5 H 15 eur / person

In this programme you will visit the Vrbovec Museum of Woodworking and Forestry : http://www.muzej-vrbovec.si/slo Followed by refreshments at the Devil’s Rock, we will then head into the forest to explore the learning trail on the monastery hill, where we will learn about a tree and an edible plant. Somewhere along the way, we will try our hand at using the hand tools of our ancestors and primitive fire-making techniques.

Min. number of participants is 5, registration at least 2 days in advance, it is organised in parts. Museum hours.