Earthways
Guided Canoe Trips & School of Wilderness Living

YOUR GUIDES AND TEACHERS

Ray Reitze Jr., Teacher, Naturalist, and Master Maine Guide. Years ago, Ray was called to teach the skills and philosophy of the elders that have shaped him since he was a boy. Founder of Earthways, School of Wilderness Living, Ray brings to the world a gentle and humble presence that draws all who meet him towards the peace, light, and love that dwells within him. Ray is author of And We Shall Cast Rainbows Upon the Land, a book of wisdom and teachings from both Ray and Grandfather, a Mic Mac elder who greatly influenced Ray's life direction and purpose. He speaks on wilderness survival at numerous public schools and organizations such as L. L. Beans's Outdoor Discovery Schools and the Maine and New Hampshire Audubon Societies. Ray and Nancy co-authored a series of articles on primitive skills entitled "Grandfather's Teachings."

Nancy Reitze, Naturalist, Herbalist and Recreational Maine Guide. Nancy's life has been devoted to her family and people in teaching and guiding them back to comfortable and simple ways of life. In addition to homesteading and co-founding Earthways, she created a consultation business under the name of Sunshine Herbs. Through this vehicle, she is matching people and their individual needs with healing plants and courses that lead them to more sound physical, spiritual, and emotional health. Amongst her many travels and studies, she has learned directly from noted herbalists and authors Matthew Wood, Rosemary Gladstar, Deb Soule, and Corrine Martin. Nancy is available to teach programs on "Holistic Living" which incorporates the use of medicinal and wild edible plants.

Jennifer Ries, is a Recreational Maine Guide, Teacher, Naturalist, and Writer. Years of solo travel adventures at home and abroad led Jen to Maine and back to her true roots and life's purpose. She came to apprentice and travel with Ray to learn the old, timeless ways of life as they have been passed on for centuries. Living simply and close to the land, Jen built and inhabits a cozy earthlodge on the farm in Canaan. While continuing her own studies with Ray, she is an instructor and guide at Earthways and has been a guide and guest instructor for other organizations around the state. She brings with her a great enthusiasm to show people of all ages, young and old, the bounty, beauty, and intimacy of the natural world.

Earthways
159 Earthways Road, Canaan, Maine 04924
Phone: (207) 426-8138
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