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Most of my packages have come from listening to guests ” sessions were inspired by conversations with single parents, many of whom were looking for both a break and a chance to leave with new life skills. “Most of my packages have come from listening to guests,” Curtis explains. “I had moms tell me, ‘I don’t know how to fix a toilet, but I’d love to learn if I could bring my kids too.’ That’s how these programs were born. The adventure starts with you - that’s our slogan.” Curtis wears every hat in the business: kayak guide, maintenance man, host, and educator. “I greet every guest. I’m the one who’s there if you need something. This is my home, and when you’re here, you’re part of it,” he says.
supportive setting. The Learn to Kayak experience gives guests a safe introduction to paddling, equipment handling, and water safety, using the calm on-site lake as a learning ground. Meanwhile, the Learn to Survive program focuses on essential backwoods knowledge like fire-lighting, shelter-building, and map reading - ideal for families and beginner campers looking to build confidence and self-reliance in the outdoors. “If you got into trouble, here’s what you can do,” Curtis says. “It’s built for families and campers - not hardcore survivalists.” The Bucket List Learning Package allows guests to try skills they’ve always wanted to learn - like small engine repair, basic carpentry, or even chainsaw safety. These
over or paddling through rough seas,” Curtis laughs. “Our tours are safe, guided, and low- impact but very memorable.” Guests can choose a one or two-hour paddle, or opt for a combination package that includes a visit to a nearby white sand island, complete with a cooked meal prepared by Curtis. “We’ve had guests sit out there on their own private beach, eating a hot meal - it’s a special thing to be able to offer.” Education is a core part of Curtis’s philosophy, and many guests come not only to relax but to learn. Among the most popular are the “Learn to” weekend packages, designed to teach practical outdoor skills in an approachable,
98 SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 25 ISSUE 2 We’re not flipping people over or paddling through rough seas… Our tours are safe, guided, and low-impact but very memorable. ” “
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