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Building and supporting communities through outdoor programs and immersive nature experiences.
Have a lot on your proverbial plate?
Hit pause. Come to the woods. Fill it with Sassool Cafe | Mediterranean Restaurant instead.
So much has evolved over the past nine Longleaf Learning Collective women’s outdoor retreats. One of our favorite changes? Trading disposables for vintage mismatched china.
But one thing has stayed exactly the same: Friday night dinner comes from Sassool.
As the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Fresh, ridiculously delicious Lebanese Mediterranean food has been fueling our first night in the woods since the very beginning.
Gluten-free? They’ve got us. Vegan? No problem. Dairy-free? Done. Feeding a whole group of women with different dietary needs is no small thing, and Sassool makes it incredibly easy for everyone to sit down to a really good plate of food together.
We’re so grateful Sassool has been part of the Pause in the Pines tradition, and especially grateful to have them sponsoring Friday night dinner for retreat number ten!
There are ONLY TWO spots around the table September 25th-27th! It’s less than a 15 minute drive from Sassool’s Raleigh location, but being surrounded by almost 200 acres of private woods, it feels like a world away.
Come hungry. We’ll fill your plate.
Longleaflearning.org/pause
09/15/2026
The pumpkin patch can wait.
Take your kids to the mountains.
Let them climb a rock wall. Paddle a canoe. Stay up too late around a campfire. Run around with new friends. Wake up in a cabin surrounded by fall leaves.
Give them the kind of weekend they’ll still be talking about in March. Or until you bring them back again next year…
And here’s the best part: Family Camp isn’t just fun for the kids!!
It’s one of those rare family weekends where the grown-ups are having just as much fun. Where you don’t have to plan the meals or figure out what everyone is doing next. Where you put your phone down because you actually want to.
You’re climbing. Canoeing. Sitting around the fire. Laughing with other parents. Watching your kids disappear into a pack of new friends.
And somehow, you get to feel a little bit like a kid at camp again too.
October 9–11, we’re heading to Camp Cheerio in the Blue Ridge Mountains, right around the time the fall leaves will be showing off. 🍂😍🍁
Early Bird pricing ends September 18th, and a family of four saves $100.
The pumpkin patch will still be there when you get home.
Come to the mountains with us.
LongleafLearning.org/familycamp
09/03/2026
Maybe you’ve been craving a weekend where nobody needs anything from you.
Where you can drink your coffee while it’s hot, laugh around a campfire way too late, wander through the woods, paddle across the lake, take a nap, and have a little space for yourself.
That’s Pause in the Pines.
Our TENTH retreat is September 25-27, and we’re already halfway sold out!
Whether it’s your first time camping or you’re a pro, this is for you! Come with a friend or come on your own. Either way, there’s something pretty special about the community that forms under the pines.
We’d love for you to be part of it.
Longleaflearning.org/pause
You and me both.
Let’s Pause in the Pines, together.
More details at the link in bio Longleaf Learning Collective
08/26/2026
Come see what all the fun is about!
We’re kicking off fall with FREE trial classes this Saturday at Falls Lake. Come meet our teachers, explore with us, and see why so many families come back to Longleaf season after season.
Spots are limited and registration is required!
longleaflearning.org
08/09/2026
Fall with Longleaf Learning Collective is just around the corner!
Classes in the woods. A weekend away with women who get it. Family adventures in the mountains. Some of our very favorite things are coming up, and we cannot wait to spend this season outside with you!
🍁 Weekly classes begin in mid-September!
🏕️ Pause in the Pines returns September 25–27
🛶 Family Camp takes us back to the Blue Ridge Mountains October 9–11
Registration opens soon, and some programs will fill quickly. Make sure you’re on our email list and join the waitlists for anything you don’t want to miss!
👇Which one are you most excited about?
07/31/2026
WENDELL. We’re coming for you. 👀🌳
We’ve been dreaming about this one for a while.
So, if you’ve got a kid who is ready to look for bugs, make new friends, balance on logs, and play in the woods, this is for them (and honestly, for you too).
‼️ But first, we need your help‼️
Check out our survey and tell us how old your littles are, what times work, and what day you want to pencil in time outside!
❤️ We’re building this one with you, not just for you: https://forms.gle/KxcTPshTrKFP6vLS8
New Summer Pop Up Classes!
🌸 How do gardens grow?
🌊 What secrets are hiding inside a shell?
🌱What herbs can we smell, taste, and mix?
🐚 What creatures call the beach home?
This summer, we’re exploring the wonders all around us with two more hands-on nature adventures!
Perfect for curious kids 2-10 years old who love nature, science, and outdoor play!
Register now: longleaflearning.org/events
05/29/2026
This summer, we’re blasting off into space, hopping through ponds, chasing rainbows, spreading our wings, and wiggling alongside garden critters during Ground & Grow Kids Yoga!
Designed for children ages 2-8 and their grown-ups, these outdoor classes blend movement, creativity, mindfulness, and plenty of imagination.
✨ Register for the full June series and pay just $15 per class.
✨ New to Ground & Grow? Use code FREEYOGA for your first class FREE!
Swipe to explore all the adventures, then tell us below: Which class would your child be most excited about? 🚀🐸🌈🪶🐞
Register now: longleaflearning.org/kidsyoga
04/29/2026
The summer camp experience your family has been waiting for!
Longleaf Family Camp is 3 days and 2 nights of sailing, archery, fossil digs, swimming, and memories you’ll cherish.
Just over 2 hours from the Triangle, along the beautiful Neuse River.
Private rooms. All activities. Five meals. No surprise add-ons. Open to everyone.
Swipe for details, then grab your spot before they’re gone!
*Registration closes May 5th or when we sell out.*
LongleafLearning.org/familycamp
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