Re: Communities Conference at Twin Oaks | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
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 ----------------------------------------------- Tree Bressen 1680 Walnut St. Eugene, OR 97403 (541) 484-1156 tree [at] ic.org http://www.efn.org/~bressen _______________________________________________ Cohousing-L mailing list Cohousing-L [at] cohousing.org Unsubscribe and other info: http://www.communityforum.net/mailman/listinfo/cohousing-l _______________________________________________ Cohousing-L mailing list Cohousing-L [at] cohousing.org Unsubscribe and other info: http://www.communityforum.net/mailman/listinfo/cohousing-l
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