Knife Making
September 6-7
…taught by Robby Bowman, Forged in Fire Fan Favorite
Robby Bowman, Cheyenne Brown and Dustin Rhodes will be leading a group of 12 adults in making a useful knife out of repurposed railroad spikes and horseshoes. For this two-day weekend workshop, students will have access to Turtle Island's outdoor blacksmith's classroom - all tools and materials are provided. In addition this class with be working with copper as a medium for some beautiful blades. The event is open to a small group of adults only. (Special exceptions can be made for mature minors accompanied by an adult chaperone.) Students are strongly encouraged to have already taken a basic blacksmith class. Please check out our Blacksmiths Basics Class especially designed for beginners.
A weekend workshop at Turtle Island Preserve is an all-inclusive experience where we offer romantic hand-hewn rustic lodging, and serve delicious, nutritious hot meals in our outdoor kitchen to all participants at no additional cost. For our participants who appreciate more creature comforts for overnight stays (hot water, electricity, and wifi) Our little town of Boone just eight miles away, has many hotels and airbnb options as well. (choosing offsite lodging does not change the price of the workshop)
Details:
Date/Time: 9:30am - May 17 - 18, 2025
Available Spaces: limited to 12 adults (no unchaperoned minors)
Cost: $395 per person, $750 couples discount
Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations. For last minute cancellations, a week prior or less, the total amount is non-refundable.
Road Conditions: 1.5 miles off-road gravel - watch the video
Location: 8 miles east of Boone, NC - Base camp at Turtle Island Preserve is just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap Exit
How to Register:
Please fill out the form and send to: carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com
$395
Single Registration
After making your payment, please fill out the Registration Form above and email it promptly to: carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com. We also need to speak with you briefly regarding parking and driving so we will call you once your form is received.
$750
Couples Discount
When two people sign up at the same time, we offer a small discount. Use the convenient “Add to Cart” button to make your payment and email your registration form to: carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com. We also need to speak with you briefly regarding parking and driving so we will call you once your form is received.
After you register, plan your stay:
Attention All Camp Visitors - Please Note:
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, There Is No Liability For An Injury To Or Death Of A Participant In An Agritourism Activity Conducted At This Agritourism Location If Such Injury Or Death Results From The Inherent Risks Of The Agritourism Activity. Inherent Risks Of Agritourism Activities Include, Among Others, Risks Of Injury Inherent To Land, Equipment, And Animals, As Well As The Potential For You To Act In A Negligent Manner That May Contribute To Your Injury Or Death. You Are Assuming The Risk Of Participating In This Agritourism Activity.
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, A Farm Animal Activity Sponsor Or Farm Animal Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To Or The Death Of A Participant In Farm Animal Activities Resulting Exclusively From The Inherent Risks Of Farm Animal Activities. Chapter 99E Of The North Carolina General Statutes.