Re: Communities Conference at Twin Oaks
From: David Schiman (dschimancomcast.net)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 21:04:07 -0600 (MDT)
P.S.  we are thinking of coming to Twin Oaks for the seminar/weekend.
Perjhaps we'll start there and then set up more training after that.
Thanks,

David Schiman, M.Ac., Lic.Ac.
Traditional Acupuncture
dschiman [at] comcast.net

Bowie, Maryland    301-802-7908

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware    302-644-8944


----- Original Message -----
From: "Tree Bressen" <tree [at] ic.org>
To: <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
Cc: <skyblue [at] twinoaks.org>
Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 8:15 PM
Subject: [C-L]_Communities Conference at Twin Oaks


Hi folks,

This is an announcement about the annual communities conference at Twin
Oaks in Virginia.  It's a great event, over 200 people from all different
kinds of community living situations, attending workshops and having fun
together.  Cheers,

--Tree


Dear CoHousers:

We invite you to the Twin Oaks Communities Conference (August
30 - September 2) for a weekend of community building,
workshops, networking and exploring communal and cooperative
living.  Join representatives from Ecovillages, communes,  coops,
group houses, and more!

Our goal is to bring together people from every area of
communal/cooperative living; cohousing is an important part of that.
We're looking for people to represent their communities at this
annual networking event and to come and have a great time
networking,connecting, relaxing, and dancing with lots of people
involved or interested in community.

Below is an eflier and registration form for the Twin Oaks
Communities Conference.  Read the information and send us back
the registration form if you want to attend.  We hope to see you
there.

in community,
Sky Blue

TWIN OAKS COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE * A weekend of
workshops, networking and fun * Twin Oaks Community, Virginia
Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2002, Labor Day Weekend

Have you been looking for more community in your life?
Considering intentional community as a home?  Wondering what
an intentional community is?

Here's a chance to find out about all this and more from people who
have been exploring the path of community for many years.
Whether you are a seasoned communitarian or a newcomer, you
will find helpful and exciting opportunities at the gathering!

Please join us on Labor Day weekend in the Virginia countryside,
at 35-year old Twin Oaks Community, one of the best-known
intentional communities in the country. We expect over 25
communities and approximately 200 participants from all over North
America.

This years theme:  The Many Faces of Sustainability

***WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: Group Decision-Making Process,
Appropriate Technology/Sustainability, Intentional Relationships,
Community Economics, and more!

***SCHEDULE***

FRIDAY AUG 30:  Afternoon: Registration opens, tours of Twin
Oaks, arts and crafts. Evening: Introductions Circle, opening
activities, fire circle.

SATURDAY AUG 31:  Morning Circle, Meet-the-Communities
(community presentations and info tables), Workshops. Evening:
Dessert Party, Benefit Auction for the Fellowship for Intentional
Community, Talent Show and Dance (more tours of Twin Oaks
during the day)

SUNDAY SEPT 1 World Café (participants sharing info about other
organizations), Open Space: participants create your own
workshops, joining together around shared passions. Fun activities
including scripting and rehearsal for Commie Theater by
participants. Evening:  live music, commie theater, fire circle and
story telling.

MONDAY SEPT 2:  Group activities, Workshops. Afternoon:
Closing Circle.

The schedule will include tours and activities at our neighboring
community Acorn.

***INFORMATION***

If you live in community or are involved in a project or organization
other than a  community, please bring brochures and displays to
share during Meet-the-Communities or World Café and in our info
center.

ACCOMODATONS:  Free camping onsite, motels offsite.

On site, there will be camping only. Please bring your own tent,
groundcloth, rain tarp, sleeping pad and sleeping bag.

For those who prefer indoor accommodations, there are 3 choices
within a 20 minute drive.

The Rebel Motel               540-967-1585  $40-65
Whistle Stop Bed & Breakfast  540-967-2911  $60-75
Ginger Hill Bed & Breakfast  540-967-3260  $85-120
Space is limited.

FOOD:  Food will be provided cooperatively by us and by you. We
will provide basic food and breakfasts. Participants contribute by
bringing a main dish, snack and fruit (enough of each to share with
ten people). A freezer and oven are on site. Questions? --  ask us!

COOPERATIVE CHILDCARE:  Parents please plan to sign up for
one or two 2-hour shifts. We will provide a childcare space and
coordinator.

WORKSHIFTS:  We invite everyone to join in creating this
community event by doing a two-hour workshift.

BENEFIT AUCTION:  As one of the conference events, we will be
holding a fast-paced, high-energy benefit auction for the Fellowship
for Intentional Community, publisher of the new Communities
Directory. Proceeds will help the FIC continue to bring the exciting
news of community to a world hungry for it. You can help in two
ways: 1) bring items to donate to the auction-- products, crafts,
services that can be delivered locally, a weekend stay for two at
your luxurious home... use your imagination! 2) bring your wallet--
there will be bargains galore, and every dollar spent will be used to
make community that much more accessible to those seeking it.

***FOR INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION***

Communities Conference, 138 Twin Oaks Road, Louisa, VA 23093
conference [at] twinoaks.org   540-894-5126   fax 540-894-4112
<http://www.twinoaks.org/conference>
________________________________________________________
________

*** REGISTRATION FORM ***

Please fill in your information after the colons.

Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Day/ Eve Phone:
Fax / Email:
Community (if applicable):

I am unable to attend, but please keep me on your mailing list:

FEES. Registration fee: $85 (Fee covers meals, camping, and
workshops.) How many adults?:

(To be accessible to people from varying economic backgrounds,
we offer a sliding scale from $60 - $160, asking those can pay
more to please consider doing so, to help provide accessibiity for
those who need to pay less)

Send a check payable to Communities Conference and mail to
Communities Conference 138 Twin Oaks Rd, Louisa, Va, 23093.

Ride Sharing. We will try to match riders until Aug 15. Can you
offer a ride?:     Do you need a ride?:

Kids names and ages:

Once we receive your registration, we will send you directions and
confirmation.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Valerie and Sky Blue

Twin Oaks Communities Conference
138 Twin Oaks Rd, Louisa VA 23093
540-894-5126   conference [at] twinoaks.org



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