Super excited to share our mushroom log making workshop again at Wind River.  The air was crisp and filled with survivor laughter and giggles as we talked about impregnating log with mushroom spores!  Cheryl Lecroy and Dave Pschirer explained about the mighty mushrooms power on our bodies for healing, the resiliency of the mushroom itself and much more. Then folks got to work on their logs.  Wood ships flying everywhere!!!

We had first-timers to Wind River and "old" timers to show them the ropes!  Lunch and time by the creek and fire, were, yep, a dash of Wind River magic.

Thank you all for sharing your hearts!

... couldn't make it?   We cannot inoculate logs all year-round (it is a seasonal thing) but Forest Bathing (aka personal time by the creek) is available now.  Register Here - Forest Bathing. And if you cannot make those date, no problem, we will gladly work with you on a more convenient date!  We believe in flexibility and spontaneous living!   April and May is the best time to get away and just be!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE - Moving Forward Together

​We wanted to share information on the North Carolina Cancer Survivorship Summit.  This year’s summit is FREE and will be 100% virtual. 

The North Carolina Cancer Survivorship Summit brings together cancer survivors, cancer patients and caregivers to share their experiences, learn the latest cancer treatments, research, and psychosocial issues, learn self-advocacy skills, and enhance the empowerment of survivors throughout their lives.
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The Summit help survivors feel more in control of their life, make informed decisions about care, find treatment options suitable for each individual, build confidence to face the challenges ahead, sustain relationships with others, and feel hopeful and apply lessons learned to their daily life. The N.C. Cancer Survivorship Summit is for patients/survivors and caregivers only.

Steps to Register:
1. Go to: https://ncpha.memberclicks.net/cancer-survivorship-summit
2. Scroll down to the heading “NC Comprehensive Cancer Program Survivorship Summit” 
3. Click tab “Register here for Summit”
4. Scroll down to New User and enter your email address, you will then need to create a password
5. Click “Register Yourself”
6. Complete the registration form and click "submit" at the bottom

While this is not a Wind River event, we want to make you aware of a wonderful programs that supports Western NC area children through and beyond their parent's cancer. Camp Kesem at Western Carolina University invites you to join them for their our annual Make the Magic.

Date: April 23rd, 6PM (Sinner, Drinks, Dessert)
Location: UNC- Asheville
Tickets: $50 each 
-  https://donate.kesem.org/event/camp-kesem-at-western-carolina-university-make-the-magic-fy-2022/e386565
Need two tickets? Wind River is going to purchase a couple for those that cannot afford it right now, but want to attend! email us at shannon@windriverservices.org


AND, want to register your child for camp? Applications are now OPEN. More details and eligibility can be found at: https://www.kesem.org/

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What an AMZAING 2022 Get Your Rear In Gear race in Charlotte!

Our fabulous Wind River posse came out in mass and helped other survivors feel welcome in the survivor's tent. Lance Hatfield was our survivor superstar, arriving at 5:45AM and staying all day helping everyone with event needs.  And our Christy Williams was honored with Sue Falco award for serving survivors - what a special moment!

Special thank you to Colon Cancer Coalition for helping to bring brilliant SUNFLOWERS to the survivors.

And Wind River is eternally grateful to CCC and the Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear for their ongoing support, helping us bring programs to colon survivors and their families at no cost to them.  

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Are you interested in inoculating mushroom logs to grow your own shiitake mushrooms in your backyard?

We will be hosting a HANDS-ON workshop inoculating logs this Saturday April 9th 10AM or 1PM? 2 hour workshop at Wind River.

Sign up here.  Come with a friend or your family - good fun with teenagers!

KIDS: And the actual mushroom inoculating is an adult activity (power tools and hot wax!), but kids are absolutely welcome to participate with their parents!

MORE DETAILS: It is a multistep process of drilling holes, plugging in mushroom spores into the holes and sealing the holes with wax. We will have a kind of assembly line, at take turns. Folks will be able to take home at least one log per household, (more depending on how many show up).

And you are welcome to enjoy the property before or after your mushroom log session!

Sign up here.