Welcome,

Thank you for being a part of the Forest Farming Fall Planting Workshop at the Yew Mountain Center (YMC) in Hillsboro, WV. Presented through our partnership with Appalachian Headwaters.

If something happens en-route and you need to reach someone at the venue, call 304-653-4079. Please note that cell service is limited in this area, but AT&T, U.S. Cellular, and T-Mobile often have regular signals.

How to Get to the Fall Planting Workshop

Address
Yew Mountain Center, 9494 Lobelia Road, Hillsboro, WV 24946
Directions to YMC can be found here, scroll to the bottom of the page: https://www.yewmountain.org/contact.html

Parking
The main parking area for the event will be in the main parking lot at the lodge. Once you park, please come inside to the common rooms, where you will be greeted by staff and checked in for the workshop.
If you are staying with us, we'll be happy to show you the way to your mountain retreat.

Arrival and Check-in
Registration and sign-in will be from 12:45 am - 1:00 PM.
Talk about the forest herbs will start at 1:00 PM and we will continue on outside from there for the planting lessons.

A REQUIRED waiver will be emailed to participants after registration or may be signed at registration.

Food and Beverages
Water and coffee will be provided. Please eat lunch prior to arriving or bring it with you.

Lodging and Camping
Stay with us at the Yew Mountain Center in one of our six lodge rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Check our availability at https://www.yewmountain.org/rooms

Interested in camping with us? We have plenty of sites.
https://www.yewmountain.org/camping

Suggested Items to Bring
*Comfortable/layered clothing appropriate for field activities. Long pants are suggested (Ticks!)
*Sturdy running/walking shoes
*Rain gear. Activities will happen rain or shine!
*Water bottle, coffee mug, reusable cup.
*Insect repellent
*Day bag to keep your things in
*Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), if needed.
*Field Notebook and writing utensil
*Cash, card, or check for YMC gift shop with MMT products