2023 Event Details
September 6th-10thPiedmont Earthskills Gathering is 5 days in the woods with amazing instructors and learners growing our collective connection to the earth, our ancestors, and each other. This page is your quick overview of what you need to know to enjoy the gathering.
Registration is CLOSED. Tickets can still be purchased at the gate.
The Piedmont Earthskills Gathering takes place over 5 days in September during which classes on many Ancestral skills, Bushcraft, outdoor thriving, and homesteading skills will be taught. Meals are provided along with ample room for free camping and cabins for rent. Evenings will be filled with live music and story telling around the main fire.
September 6th
to
September 10th
Wednesday: Gates open at 2 PM for early arrival and set up. No meals are provided.
Thursday: Classes and meal services begin. We recommend attending the Opening Ceremony in the morning on Thursday.
Friday: Classes and meal services during the day, live music and story telling around the fire at night.
Saturday: Classes and meal services during the day, Trade Blanket in the evening, live music and story telling around the fire at night.
Sunday: Closing Ceremony in the afternoon after the last classes of the gathering are finished. Only breakfast will be provided.
NCSU G.W. Hill Forest
918 State Forest Rd.
Bahama, NC 27503
September 6th
to
September 10th
NCSU G.W. Hill Forest
918 State Forest Rd.
Bahama, NC 27503
Living Well Earth Stewards
Thank you to our non-profit sponsor, Living Well Earth Stewards, for helping us make Piedmont Earthskills Possible! You can learn more about their work at the Deep River Folk School.
Class Schedule
View our 2023 Class Schedule on the right.
Accommodations
We have cabins for rent, space for RV and car camping, and plenty of room for tents, tipis, and tarps. The site also has showers and toilets with hot water.
What to Bring
While there are basic amenities like showers, restrooms, and running water at the site, PEG takes place in the woods a fair ways away from the nearest hotel or grocery store. We recommend reading our resource page on what to bring if you an unfamiliar with these types of events.
Meals
For 2023, we will be providing 3 meals a day Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus breakfast on Sunday morning. Bringing communal snacks is encouraged.
Work Trade
We offer a work trade with our Cambium Crew for those who need it or want it. Applications for the 2023 Crew are open now!
Gift Trade
Are you a maker? We give gifts to our instructors every year, but we need help making that happen. Gift Trade offers a way to help us while defraying the cost of your ticket. follow the link for more details.
Gate Book
The Gate Book is your one-stop shop for all the information you need about the event, including who we are, what you need to plan, itinerary, and class schedule. The 2023 Gate Book is currently being developed, but you can download the 2022 below.
Any Questions?
Still have questions? Maybe we have answered it in our FAQ. If not, feel free to contact us and we will help you out!
