Elements of Hayley

"To all the other instructors out there. We all get the lessons early on, that It is a challenge to create public courses and fill them. So much so, that I relegated myself to only work for organized groups. I was spending far too much time and energy on email, phone calls, and calendars, and after all that not filling courses anyway! Things completely changed when Elements came along.
Hayley builds the course and sells it, collects deposits, and usually fills it with a waiting list! She has an innate ability to connect the right participants to the right instructor. Her fees are extremely reasonable, and usually it works out that if she gets you one participant that you wouldn't have otherwise gotten on your own, she has covered her fees! Thanks for all you do, and have done for me Hayley."

"I have been working with Hayley for a few years now and have developed an admiration for her personality and professional abilities working with people. She has a way of setting things up and helping all involved to get the most of their learning experience by keeping students posted and making sure everyone knows what to expect. I have been teaching for a long time and this type of personality that Hayley has is a rare thing, especially in today’s world, for bringing people together. We have all learned to trust her ability to deliver the best programs with the best people."

"I was new to bushcraft and am so happy that Hayley was my introduction to it. I took a 4 day survival/bushcraft course that was recommended by friends, organised by Hayley and taught by Kelly Harlton last year, and following that a one day moccasin workshop organised by Hayley and also taught by Kelly Harlton . Both courses were amazing, from the moment I signed up, the care, warmth and professionalism regarding all the details helped me feel confident in my preparedness venturing into something new. Hayley has a natural, sincere warmth and is so easy to approach regarding anything, and that really makes being new to something, an easy flow! Meeting Kelly Harlton and being taught by such a legendary craftsman was a great gift. Thank you So much Hayley, for inviting us into your bushcraft world."

"I attended the 4 day all womens bushcraft and skills course with Kelly and Hayley. It was super fun and informative, with lots of hands-on opportunities to allow the skills to truly land. Kelly’s vast knowledge and love of the outdoors is infectious, and he has a real magic in conveying his knowledge through kindness, humour and care. Hayley creates a vibrant and organised container to keep the course on point and running smoothly. I felt like a kid at the best camp ever, so refreshing, practical and fun! Highly recommend it!"

"Love Love Love attending Elements with Hayley. She brings some of the most engaging & professional trainers to her courses. I found them to be safe, engaging & gently inviting you to the next level suited to your needs. Hayley is able to hold a remarkable space with the balance of outdoor class engagement & contrasting it with down time to practise what we have just learned. Bravo Hayley! see you on subsequent courses. "

"I attended one of Hayley's 4-day outdoor bushcraft courses and really loved it. I hadn't anticipated that I would have so much FUN! I felt like a kid on summer camp!"

"I went on my first outdoor course which Hayley organised in June 2021. As a newbie I did not know what to expect, bring, wear, eat......so many questions. Hayley led us through it all from how to prepare to how to get the most out of the four days, step by step. She created a space for us to feel comfortable enough to relax and learn. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend her as a facilitator and that she partners with the best, like Kelly who led our course. If you're thinking about it, go for it!"

"I have attended a number of events organised by Elements of Hayley including 4 day winter treks and 5 day bushcraft courses, and they were excellent. All the practical details were well planned and organised, making the most of the learning opportunity while having fun and staying safe in the woods. The event descriptions are comprehensive and the trip information is clear, making it easy to sign up, prepare for, and attend the event while taking the burden off the instructors so they can focus on providing the most relevant training to attendees."

"For many years, I’ve had a desire to learn bushcraft out of a deep interest but also to build confidence in surviving in a variety of wilderness conditions. Despite having more outdoor experience than many people, I still had insecurities about joining a course. When I learned that Hayley was coordinating courses, I had zero hesitation in signing up because I know of the care she takes in everything she does. I have learned so much from the courses I have participated in. Not once did I ever feel inadequate or over my head. At every moment, I felt supported and encouraged. As a result of Hayley’s courses, my confidence and knowledge in bushcraft has increased exponentially, along with a healthy respect and sense of humility when it comes to nature and wildlife. I cannot recommend Hayley’s courses enough."

"Hayley brings both her deep connectivity to nature and her natural ability to share with others, into an array of wonderful courses covering many outdoor activities and skills. I’ve been delighted to participate in some of the workshops that she has put together with amazing instructors. Thank you for making these available! "

"Hayley arranged an amazing Mentored Duck hunt for me with one the Top Guys from Ducks Unlimited Jack Hole. Hayley is extremely connected to some amazing people in the wilderness world, she creates amazing opportunities for people to experience the best of the best in the filed of bush crafting, hunting, tanning, and wilderness expeditions. Thank you Hayley for doing what you do, we all get to benefit from your passion of bringing people together ."

"I was so fortunate to have Hayley arrange a mentored Duck Hunt for me with Jack Hole. I am in awe of Hayley's passion and experience in all things 'wilderness' related. She is well connected in her field and she creates amazing experiences so that others can also explore and enjoy the wild."

"We had the opportunity of working with Hayley to organize some canoe and winter trekking trips. She was wonderful to work with. Once we finalized dates for our trips she was able to reach out to her community and advertise through social media to meet our group capacities. Clients had lots of questions and she did an amazing job getting them the answers they needed by contacting us for the proper information. We highly recommend her to promote any outdoor activity that your company offers. We will most likely keep working with Elements for our future courses. "

"Hayley creates wonderful adventures for us to enjoy by bringing together the most skilled guides and bushcraft experts in the field. Highly recommend! I truly recommend any time you can get with her."