Personalized classes for a special experience in nature
Private Classes
Are you planning a special event? In Your Element can help!
From birthday parties to retirement celebrations, a family outing with a goal to learn about foraging, for homeschool communities, small reunion gatherings and more, going to nature offers a strong connection that we all share.
Our goal is to make it easy for you to relax and enjoy a special event in nature with your community and loved ones. We host private events at competitive rates and offer a variety of options to help you personalize your celebration.
See our updated 2023 rates for private experiences below or Contact Us to discuss designing a special event to your unique preferences.
We look forward to guiding a special experience for you!
Private Group Classes & Experiences:
Private Foraging & Wild Tending Classes:
A private foraging & wild tending class is a great choice for a birthday celebration, a family gathering, a community program, team bonding, a reunion of friends, and more! Head out to nature with our experienced foraging instructors and learn how to identify & use the wild foods that surround you daily. Pricing listed includes up to 15 people, please add $8 for each additional attendee. Pricing also includes the cost of local permitting at select event locations, as well as travel within 30-miles of Ada, Michigan, if a specific class location is requested. Additional travel outside this range is $1.30 per mile. Thanks!
| 1-hr class | $150 |
| 1.25-hr class | $175 |
| 1.5-hr class | $190 |
Contact Katie to discuss special rates for booking multiple classes at once, or for shorter/longer class times
Private Yoga & Guided Forest Bathing Classes:
A private yoga & guided forest bathing class is the perfect choice for a birthday, a bachelorette party, or shared self-care in nature for any occasion. Pricing listed includes up to 15 people, please add $8 for each additional attendee. Pricing also includes the cost of local permitting at select event locations, as well as travel within 30-miles of Ada, Michigan, if a specific class location is requested. Additional travel outside this range is $1.30 per mile. Thanks!
| 1-hr class | $150 |
| 1.25-hr class | $175 |
Contact Katie to discuss special rates for booking multiple classes at once, or for shorter/longer class times
Private Forest Bathing Experiences
A private forest bathing experience is perfect for birthday parties, retirement celebrations, reunions with friends, community programs, and more!
A traditional forest bathing experience is 3-hrs long, but we offer a variety of timeframes to fit what you envision for your experience. Pricing listed includes up to 15 people, please add $8 for each additional person. These experiences accommodate a maximum of 25 people; please contact us to discuss options for larger groups. Pricing also includes a full tea ceremony for events 1.5-hrs and longer (with freshly brewed wild foraged tea and a snack), essential oils and sit pads for participants to use during the experience, local permitting at select event locations, and all travel within 30-miles of Ada, Michigan (if a specific nature location is requested). Additional travel outside this range is $1.30 per mile. Thank you!
| 1.25-hrs (does not include a tea ceremony) | $175 |
| 1.5-hrs (mid-length experience; includes a tea ceremony) | $220 |
| 2-hrs (mid-length experience; includes a tea ceremony) | $260 |
| 3-hrs (full length experience, includes a tea ceremony) | $320 |
Contact Katie to discuss special rates for booking multiple experiences at once and any special requests to personalize your event.
Private 1-on-1 Yoga Classes:
Whether you are new to yoga or you’re looking to deepen your practice with a personalized approach, a one-on-one class can be a wonderful experience. Our private classes can be located in your home, at a local yoga studio, or in a park or forested location. If you choose to have your class outside, Katie will weave in elements of forest bathing throughout your yoga session(s) for additional relaxation and stress-relief, giving you a truly unique experience.
Your instructor: Katie has been teaching yoga for more than 6-years and has over 500-hrs of teaching experience. Trained with an emphasis on therapeutic yoga techniques (RYT-200, 2017), her instruction emphasizes traditional yogic approaches, safe and proper alignment, and honoring your body for a lifelong yoga practice. She is deeply dedicated to her own personal practice, stepping onto her mat daily for more than 12 years and counting. If you’re looking for a personalized and compassion focused practice, Katie’s classes are for you!
| 1-hr private yoga class | $75 |
| 4-class series (1-hr classes) | $65 per class ($260 total) |
Contact Katie to discuss any special requests to personalize your 1-on-1 yoga experience.
Ready to book a private class?
Contact Katie to get the process started.
We look forward to working with you!
We’ll see you in the forest!