Sept. 22 - 24th, 2006
 
Directions to the Park:

*Located in southern Humboldt County. From the north, drive 45 miles south of Eureka and take any exit onto the Avenue of the Giants. (Exits are: Pepperwood, Redcrest/Holmes, Redcrest, South Fork, Weott, Myers Flat, Miranda, Phillipsville.)
--- Distance from San Francisco: 228 miles

* From the south, drive 20 miles north and take any exit onto the Avenue of the Giants.
--- Distance from Eureka: 50 miles

We will be camping at Marin Garden Club Grove Group site, a few miles north of Weott.

 
 
What should you bring?
You will want to bring camping gear, bedding, flashlight, towels, water flask, sleeping pad, tent (if desired), waterproof tarps, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Be prepared for cold and damp nights (extra blankets, ground cloths and warm clothes) and hot days (hats and sunscreen). Bring kids and good energy, but do not bring pets (except for unicorns), candles, or drugs. Costumes and banners will make things more beautiful in our village. Bring along your musical instruments, especially drums. Bring utensils, bowls, plates, cups, food, coolers, camp stove and something to share at the pot-lucks, Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday breakfast. Bring a canteen or water container and be sure to drink plenty of water while there. Alcohol is permitted at the festival, but only at our camps, dining area and in ritual space. We will have a limited amount of firewood available for sale. There will also be some available at the Park Office, and in nearby Weott.
 
This is to be an informal "family reunion" type of event. Don't expect a lot of formal ritual or scheduled events. The following is tentative and more or less a guideline of what might happen more than what will. For all we know, the whole thing could evolve into something completely different. Such is our nature after all. :)
 
Tentative Program (this is evolving and TOTALLY subject to change):
Friday, 9/22, 2:00 PM

Check in and campsite set up.
  5:00 PM Opening ritual (Not so formal)
  6:30 PM Evening pot-luck meal
  7:14 PM Sunset
  8:00 PM Bardic circle (share songs, poems, stories etc.)
  10:00 PM Park mandated "Peace and Quiet" hours begin
Saturday, 9/23, 7:05 AM Sunrise
  8:00 AM Breakfast in your campsite
  9:00 AM Workshops begin (more details later)
  1:00 PM Mid -day meal in your campsite
  2:00 PM Free time to explore the Redwoods, hike or swim
  6:00 PM Evening pot-luck meal
  7:12 PM Sunset
  7:30 PM New Moon / Mabon Ritual (Formal w/procession and everything)
  9:00 PM Drumming circle
  10:00 PM Park mandated "Peace and Quiet" hours begin
Sunday, 9/24, 7:06 AM Sunrise
  8:00 AM Pot - Luck Breakfast for all (this will be our last meal together).
  9:30 AM Break camp, clean up camp-ground.
  10:30 AM Sacred-Bull - session (Open critique of the Gathering.)
  11:00 AM Closing Ritual (Rite-Lite)
  12:00 PM Park mandated check-out time.
 
 
Park Rules:

Smoking is not allowed on trails, in State buildings, or at interpretive activities.

Fires are permitted only in the barbecues or fire rings provided. You may use your own camp stove in the campground and picnic areas, but ground fires are not permitted.

All plants and animals in the park are protected by law. No collecting is allowed.

Firewood or downed wood may not be collected in the park. Firewood may be purchased at each campground.

Peace and quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a. m.

Generators may be operated in the campgrounds from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
 
 
Alternatives to camping (motels, hotels, within 50 miles):
http://www.humboldtredwoods.org/cabins.htm
 
 
Visit this page often as details develop...
 
 
 
Note: This is not an official RDNA event.
Co-Hosted by
Clan of the Triple Horses Grove, Medford OR,
Cylch Cerddwyr Rhwng y Bydoedd Grove, Eureka CA
and the (New) Order of the Mithril Star, RDNA