8 Shields Institute

The 8 Shields Institute is leading the way for developing programs and products that help people reclaim their own deep connection nature and each other. The Institute was founded by Jon Young, founder of Wilderness Awareness School and original creator of the Art of Mentoring workshop. The Institute provides a variety of long-distance mentoring programs for folks wanting to go deeper with the Art of Mentoring, cultural mentoring or nature connection.

Village Talk Call Series

This is the Art of Mentoring that never stops. We share stories from our sit-spots, and dive deep into 8 shields cultural mentoring. The series come in 3-Month Blocks -- the next block starts the week of January 9th and ends the end of March. Calls feature a 30-minute keynote talk from Jon Young (or special guests), a question/activity for the week, a 15-25 minute breakout discussion with 3-4 other call participants to share on the most recent question/activity, followed by sharing highlights to the larger group led by a call host who will also be asking questions to draw out the learning.

The Village Talk Call Series consists of two different themes, each with three different call times:

Essentials of Nature Connection on Mondays
Cultural Mentoring on Thursdays

East Coast Times: 2-3:30PM, 7-8:30PM, 10-11:30PM (when signing up, read carefully the time zone designation to be sure you choose the right one for you).

For more information on these calls, go to: Village Talk Call Series

2012 Art of Mentoring Workshops in Other Regions

Art of Mentoring UK at Hawthbush Farm, East Sussex, England
Sunday June 3 - Saturday June 9, 2012
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop, Adult Nature Immersion Program, Teen Adventure, and Youth programs for ages 0-12 years old.
See website for costs & staff.

Deep Nature Connection & Regenerative Leadership at Shelburne Farms, Burlington, VT
Offered by the University of Vermont & 8 Shields Institute
Sunday July 8 - Friday July 13, 2012
New offering led by Jon Young, Lauren Dalberth, Matt Kolan and an internationally recognized 8 Shields Team. The goal of this program is to take participants on an experieintial journey exploring practices, principles and core routines that foster deep and long-lasting relationships to nature, self, place, and community. We will also explore leadership practices for creating change in our own communities, organizations, fields, and regions. You can register as a for-credit participant with the University of Vermont or as a non-credit participant with the 8 Shields Institute.
See website for costs & more information.

Art of Mentoring at Wilderness Awareness School, Duvall, WA
Sunday July 8 - Saturday July 14, 2012
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop.
See website for costs & staff.

Art of Mentoring California near Pescadero, CA
August 6-12, 2012
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop, Adult Nature Immersion Program, Teen Adventure (13-18 years old), and Youth programs for ages 4-12 years old.
See website for costs & staff. Early Bird Discount if you register before May 15, 2012.

Art of Mentoring Ontario near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Monday August 20 - Saturday August 25, 2012
Offering Art of Mentoring Workshop, Adult Nature Immersion Program, Teen Adventure, and Youth programs for ages 0-12 years old.
See website for costs & staff.

As we learn of other Art of Mentoring workshops being offered in the 8 Shields Network, we will post that information and links here.