learning, education, retreats
and other programs
upstate provides classes, seminars, workshops, retreats, and continuing education in a variety of fields. we offer custom programs for corporate and private clients, partnerships with other educational or community groups, and individual instruction and personal growth experiences.
art/design/creativity: architecture, construction, film, photography, painting, metalworking, woodworking, dance, music, movement, theater,
food and foodways: nutrition, cooking, gathering, foraging, agriculture, cocktail and beverage making,
outdoors: foraging, ecology, nature & natural history, land use and management, hunting, winter & team sports, wilderness/survival, orienteering, camping, outdoor management
general education: parenting, science, literature, psychology, spirituality, history, economics, politics, organizing
business & entrepreneurship: coaching, leadership, startups
In 2024, our most recent programs include art and photography workshops, men’s retreats, coaching workshops, and psychedelic psychotherapy trainings.