Traditional skills live on in Central Oregon

The world of the 21st century is driven by high technology. It pervades almost every aspect of our lives, from shopping and banking, to communication, to operating our cars and appliances. From cell phones and social media apps to work computers, we spend an increasingly large part of each day interacting with a screen. Sometimes it feels like technology runs us, instead of us running technology. And that leaves many people craving simpler, more grounded life-ways.

Those seeking hands-on experiences that are more attuned to nature and traditional ways of life can immerse themselves in a differ...