That is one of the questions we spend time on. Who goes to whom, and where? How do you deliver a baby that arrives breech? How do you protect your home from fast-growing populations of wild animals? Nobody is asking you to enjoy these questions. We are asking you to look at them.
The retreat is not mostly about answers. It is about the things you don't know that you don't know. A big part of it is learning what to think about and what to prepare for, so you leave with a map of subjects to go and study properly afterwards.
Expect long conversations, a few practical demonstrations, and a lot of moments where someone says "I never thought of that." Groups are small, and the best ideas usually come from the person next to you.
You leave with a thick list of subjects to dig into and a calmer relationship with the "what if." Most people worry less once they have at least looked at the questions.
The valley, the food, the place
Learning survival skills in a beautiful valley is a mild contradiction, and we have decided to enjoy it. Days outdoors, in the hills and by the river, are interesting in their own right. Back at base there is real food, healthy and varied, and plenty of it. The place is clean and comfortable, the people are practical and good-humored, and a few small treats are waiting after a cold, wet afternoon. The food is excellent, and vegetarian options are always available.