Private Classes & Events

hand touches a tree with moss in the forest

Personalized classes for a special experience in nature

Private Classes & Events

Are you planning a special event or an event for your community? In Your Element can help!

From birthday parties to retirement celebrations, a family outing with a goal to learn about foraging, homeschool adventures, small reunions 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 program or celebration.

See our current rates for private experiences below or Contact Us to discuss designing a special event to your unique preferences.

Thanks! 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, team bonding, a reunion of friends, one-on-one learning, 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 travel within 30-miles of Ada, Michigan. Please note that if a specific class location is requested which requires special scouting from our guides and/or arranging for a park permit, additional fees may apply. Travel outside the included travel range is $1.30 per mile. Thanks!

1-hr class$150
1.5-hr class$175
Pricing listed includes up to 15 people, please add $8 for each additional attendee. Additional fees may apply for special locations or permitting requirements. Organizing an event on behalf of a community organization? Talk to us about a flat rate with no attendee limits!

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 travel within 30-miles of Ada, Michigan. Please note that if a specific class location is requested which requires special scouting from our guides and/or arranging for a park permit, additional fees may apply. Travel outside the included travel range is $1.30 per mile. Thanks!

1-hr class$150
1.5-hr class$175
Pricing listed includes up to 15 people, please add $8 for each additional attendee.

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, up to a maximum of 25 participants. If youโ€™d like to discuss options for larger groups, weโ€™d be happy to talk with you and offer suggestions. All programs include high quality Shinrin-yoku essential oils, sit pads, and blankets for participants to use during the experience. Programs that are 1.5-hrs and longer include a full tea ceremony in the forest, with freshly brewed wild foraged tea and a snack. Pricing also includes all travel within 30-miles of Ada, Michigan. Please note that if a specific class location is requested which requires special scouting from our guides and/or arranging for a park permit, additional fees may apply. Travel beyond the included travel range is $1.30 per mile. Thanks!

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
Pricing reflects bookings during daylight hours; contact us to discuss the possibility of a private nighttime/full moon walk. Pricing listed includes up to 15 people, please add $8 for each additional attendee, with a maximum of 25 attendees.

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.

A photo of IYE Founder & Yoga Instructor Katie Venechuk, happily sitting on her yoga mat alongside her dog Turo.

Your instructor: Katie has been teaching yoga for more than 7-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 14 years and counting. If youโ€™re looking for a personalized and compassion focused practice, Katieโ€™s classes are for you!

1-hr private yoga class$75
4-class series (1-hr classes)$65 per class
($260 total)
Pricing listed reflects a 1-on-1 experience, please add $30 for an added participant.

Contact Katie to discuss any special requests to personalize your 1-on-1 yoga experience.


Ready to book a private class?

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We look forward to working with you!

We’ll see you in the forest!