Lily Frey Rosenberg: Program Director

Lily grew up barefoot on an organic and biodynamic vineyard in Mendocino county. Her studies and work have taken her from the fjords of Norway, where she studied traditional crafts and outdoor living, to the Andes, where she climbed some of Ecuador’s highest peaks. She has worked as an educator for over 13 years, first as a lead instructor for Kroka Expeditions, then as an Eurythmy teacher for Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. Lily is trained in the fundamentals of Anthroposophical Education, and brings a deep empathy to her teaching for each child. Lily has also worked for years as a professional caterer, and brings a California/Mediterranean touch to the menus at Farthest Field. Lily is happiest when she is working in the garden, out on expedition, swimming in cold water, or spending time with her family. Lily’s enthusiastic love for plants, animals, children, and the outdoors is infectious, and she brings a down to earth love to her work. 

Tom has been guiding wilderness trips and teaching remote expedition skills for over 14 years, including 9 years in a program director role. An accomplished outdoorsman, Tom has led adults and teens in remote wilderness areas all over North America, from canoeing in Alaska’s Arctic, to backcountry skiing in Quebec, to hiking and rafting in California and dog sledding New England and Alaska. He has served as lead instructor on expeditions for Kroka Expeditions, Mahoosuc Guide Service, Arctic Wild, and Paws for Adventure. As a continuously certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) for 17 years, safety is Tom’s top priority and he has developed and taught Risk management courses for advanced expeditions. Tom’s favorite part of leading trips is seeing the deep connections that form with nature and between people through the magic of expeditions.

Landon’s deep love for the natural world began as a child, playing in the woods and romping through the corn fields of Central Pennsylvania. His lifelong fascination with creatures living under leaves and rocks -and the leaves and rocks themselves- led him to a degree in Environmental Biology and to assisting field ecology classes in New Zealand. Upon returning to the States, Landon began his career in outdoor education; inspiring students with his passion and knowledge of the natural world. Most recently Landon has worked as a lead guide and semester teacher at Kroka Expeditions, weaving his skills as a craftsman, farmer, and musician into his teaching. When he’s not plucking his banjo around a fire, Landon can be found paddling a handmade canoe, riding a bike, or foraging for wild foods. 

Landon is a Wilderness First Responder and Certified Hobbit. 

Ruby grew up exploring the oak-studded hills and rocky coastlines of Northern California. Waldorf-inspired education nurtured her early love of outdoor living skills, farming, handwork and music, all of which continue to weave into her work as an educator.  

Ruby has spent the past decade working with young people. The last four years she has traveled across the country working for Kroka Expeditions as a semester teacher, program coordinator, and leader of class trips and summer programs. 

 Her other work has included teaching forest preschool, surf instructing for several schools in California, leading backpacking trips, farming, and working as a professional shoe maker and craftswoman. 

Ruby is a graduate of the Bay Area Center for Waldorf teacher training, and has maintained a current Wilderness First Responder for the past 9 years. 

Natasha is Prescott College Adventure Education Graduate, Wilderness First Aid, Swift Water Rescue Technician Level 1, and  Freelance Wilderness Guide for Summerfield High School and Stone Bridge School

Rachel is a Wilderness First Responder, Thompson Rivers Outdoor Ed. Graduate, Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 4, and Emergency Response Plan Coordinator