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Hello from the Twin Oaks Communities Conference,

We´re gearing up for this years event.  Workshops scheduled so far
include...
o  The Heart of Now, with members of Lost Valley Education Center
o  Community documentation with photography, with Susan Patrice
o  Community as Carnival, with Craig Green and
o  Consensus Headaches, with Laird Schaub of the Fellowship for Intentional
Community.

The following is a description of our event, with registration
information at the bottom. Regular text is below, fancy version is
at:

<http://www.twinoaks.org/community/communities-conference/index.html>


TWIN OAKS COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
* A weekend of workshops, networking and fun *
Twin Oaks Community, Virginia
August 18 - 20, 2006

Join about 200 participants living in, seeking, or simply interested
in intentional community. Over 20 communities will be represented:
large, small, rural, urban, spiritual, secular, tightly communal, and
loosely cooperative. There will be structured workshops and sharing
circles, but everything is optional. There will be plenty of time to
just hang out, meet people, network and play together.

Intentional communities challenge many of the fundamental assumptions
and practices of mainstream culture.  When you come to the
Communities Conference, you can expect to have your political,
social, economic and cultural ideas of what´s "normal" challenged.

Please join us in the Virginia countryside, at 35-year-old Twin Oaks
Community, one of the best-known intentional communities in the
country, and help us create community.

***THE PROGRAM***

Workshops include topics like group decision-making, sustainability,
intentional relationships, alternative building, creating healthy
culture, group living skills, and more.

"Meet the communities" is an introduction to communities attending
the gathering, a chance to meet and talk with members, and time for
community representatives to meet with other communities in their
region to discuss strengthening of connections and increased mutual
support.

Saturday night we'll hold the annual dessert party, benefit auction,
sharing stage and dance party at Twin Oaks' main community building.

Open Space on Sunday morning for participants to give informal
workshops, joining together around shared passions.

Other evening activities may include community storytelling, fire
circle, acoustic music, and more.

You can also enjoy the river and mudpit, leisurely walks in the
woods, or the casual company of other conference participants.

Tours of Twin Oaks will be offered throughout the weekend. A tour at
our neighboring community Acorn will be offered on Sunday.

***INFORMATION***

ACCOMMODATONS:  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  $45-60
  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/community/communities-conference/index.html>
________________________________________________________________

                    *** 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 accessibility 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

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





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