by David L. Witt | Oct 17, 2017 | Woodcraft Philosophy (Lifecraft)
The drawing above shows the Fourfold path, or Lifecraft Way. Seton’s directional graph was inspired by the worldview of American Indians and First Nations Peoples with whom he studied and from whom he learned the outdoors skills, natural history, and ethics that...
by David L. Witt | Oct 9, 2017 | Woodcraft Philosophy (Lifecraft)
“All boys [and girls!] are born good, are the children of God, and need only to be developed under sound leadership.” – Ernest Thompson Seton, Blazes on the Trail (1928) “In our work, we open to the heart of learning itself and rest upon a deep trust that the seeds of...
by David L. Witt | Sep 22, 2017 | Guest Writers
(Ernest Thompson Seton’s daughter Dee Seton Barber worked tirelessly throughout her lifetime promoting the Seton Legacy, that is, the teachings and philosophy of her father. The words that follow are her own, probably written in the 1990s. I recently discovered Dee’s...
by David L. Witt | Sep 6, 2017 | Curator's Notes
Apache Plume Clammyweed Cowpen Daisy Long Flowered Trumpet Gilia Purple Geranium Scarlet Morning Glory Scarlet Penstemon Snakeweed Hollyhock (domestic) Combleaf Evening Primrose Mixed domestic and wildflower garden near...
by David L. Witt | Jun 12, 2017 | Curator's Notes
Well, perhaps the crowds are still to come. Seton Castle (1932-2005) still stands in altered form (post-fire), but until now without much explanation for visitors new to the property. When you stop by, you will find a great orientation to the stabilized remains. The...
