observe.adapt.thrive.
Rekindling our resilience
through nature-based skills.
Empower yourself to live with reason, adapt boldly, and embrace your purpose.
At Soul of Oak Outdoor School, we guide the re-awakening of ancient bonds between humans and nature through immersive outdoor experiences. In a world consumed by screens and growing polarization, we offer a path back to balanced reason—where the whispering trees and crackling fires rekindle wisdoms lost to time.
We model to learners of all ages how to cultivate resilience, master teamwork, and embrace the rhythms of the natural world. Through primitive bushcraft & homesteading skills, we help individuals break free from technology-fatigue, expand awareness, and reclaim the self-reliance our ancestors once relied on.
Nature is not just a place—it’s a teacher, a healer, and a mirror to the soul. By stepping into the wild, we rediscover who we truly are. Join us, and embark on a journey that enriches your life, strengthens your spirit, and fosters a deep-rooted commitment to stewarding the Earth for generations to come.
field epiphanies
“Growth lies on the other side of our comfort zone”
“All inspirations derive from the perfect fluidity of nature”
“Happiness is only real when shared”
free resource
Soul of Oak Outdoor School offers a free downloadable educational guide designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of primitive bushcraft & off-grid homesteading skills.
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Join our FREE open house!
This event is meant to introduce you to Soul of Oak’s mission and core skills. Join us on our 85 acre homestead for an event that will truly inspire a meaningful outdoor connection!
We will cover:
Introduction to Primitive Bushcraft
Central Texas edible & medicinal plant walk
Friction fire (unless there is a burn ban)
Stone tools
Intro to Off-Grid Homesteading
Keeping Goats, Chickens and Ducks
Foraging and preserving practices
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Featured Primitive Skills Workshops
Ignite your connection to the past with the ancient art of friction fire! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to source local Central Texas materials and master the Hand & Bow Drill—time-honored techniques that have sparked survival and innovation for centuries. Explore the landscape on a guided plant walk, foraging for natural cordage to craft your own fire-making tools. We will have primitive camping spots available for a nightly rental fee of $15. Perfect way to test your skills!
When? Saturday, May 10th 12-4pm
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX
$49 per adult
$19 per child
Primitive Friction Fire
Discover the hidden wonders of Central Texas in our Bio-Blitz! Explore our 85-acre campus, build your own Biodiversity Master List, and deepen your connection to the outdoors with hands-on plant pressing, wildlife observation, and field journaling. Perfect for families and amateur naturalists, each session reveals new discoveries—The more you know, the less you carry! Don’t miss this chance to grow your naturalist skills and explore with a passionate community of fellow nature lovers.
When? Saturday, May 17th 12-4pm
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX
$49 per adult
$19 per child
Biodiversity-Blitz
Dive into the ancient art of natural paint-making! In this hands-on workshop, you will unleash your creativity with nature’s raw beauty. Learn to craft your own charcoal pencils, create wild-crafted paint brushes, crush colorful sedimentary rocks, grind Cochineal bugs, and uncover more of Central Texas’ hidden pigments. Experience the thrill of transforming earth and plant matter into stunning, usable art supplies.
When? Saturday, May 24th
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX
$35 per adult
$19 per child
Wild Pigment Paints
Featured Homesteading Workshops
In this hands-on class, we will design and build an off-grid greywater system that captures and redirects kitchen runoff to nourish a garden, turning waste into a valuable resource. Efficient water use is vital on a homestead—especially off-grid—where every drop matters for resilience, self-sufficiency, and thriving food systems in times of drought or scarcity.
When? TBA
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX
$39 per adult
Off-Grid Grey Water System
Learn to build a functional chicken coop using salvaged materials, complete with a rainwater catchment system and automatic gravity feeders and waterers. This hands-on class covers essential construction skills and the basics of chicken keeping, including care, feeding, and predator protection. We'll also explore the important role chickens play in a self-reliant homestead—providing fresh eggs, natural fertilizer, and pest control!
When? TBA
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX
$60 per adult
$30 per child
Chicken Coop Build
This firearm safety class is designed for individuals new to firearms who want to build a strong foundation in safe handling, operation, and responsible ownership. Whether you're living on a homestead or simply seeking greater self-reliance, understanding firearm safety is a critical life skill that supports personal protection, livestock defense, ability to hunt, and emergency preparedness. The class covers essential topics including firearm types, safe loading and unloading, proper storage, and situational awareness. Instruction is led by a certified firearms instructor, ensuring participants receive professional guidance rooted in both safety and practical application.
When? TBA
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX
$60 per adult
$30 per child
Beginner Firearm Safety Class
Our guided retreats.
Off-Grid Homesteading Retreat.
This three to seven-day immersive retreat offers an unforgettable experience in sustainable living, land stewardship, and self-reliance—perfect for families, teams, and friends alike. Through hands-on education, you’ll explore organic gardening using permaculture principles, animal caretaking, natural building, carpentry, and off-grid technologies like solar energy and rainwater harvesting. You'll also learn practical tools for food preservation, drought resilience, and regenerative practices tailored to the local climate. Beyond the skills, this retreat is about community—sharing meals, collaborating on meaningful projects, participating in barter and trade, and connecting with local cultural traditions of homesteading. Whether you're looking to deepen your self-sufficiency, build stronger bonds, or simply recharge in nature, this experience offers a powerful, practical, and inspiring path toward a more connected and regenerative way of life.
When? You choose!
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX and other regenerative homesteads in Central Texas!
starting at $369 per adult
Primitive Camping Skills Retreat.
This immersive three to five day primitive camping retreat is designed for small teams seeking to cultivate resilience & master teamwork while embracing the rhythms of the natural world. Set against the stunning backdrops of Central Texas wilderness, this retreat challenges participants to master essential survival skills such as—friction fire, water procurement, plant identification, natural cordage, primitive shelter building, and powerful awareness exercises. Each day blends hands-on skills, exploration, storytelling, and talking circles- forging lasting bonds and personal growth. With a carefully curated minimalist packing list, participants carry only what they need, embracing nature in its raw beauty.
When? You choose!
Where? 85-acre campus in Dale, TX or different locations around Central Texas!
starting at $369 per adult
$169 per child
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Once upon a dream…
Soul of Oak Outdoor School strives to connect each student's innate senses to the ecosystems that sustain life & wonder, leading them each towards higher awareness, a deeper self-determination & meaningful purpose.
