Practical Information

We want you to feel well cared for, comfortable, happy, and healthy in order to inspire your best self! Here is the practical retreat information to help you be in-tune

STUFF TO PACKDON’T BRING THISCHILDREN & YOUTH

Stuff you might want to pack:

  • Clothing for weather between 55 F – 78F – Occasional high winds, rarely rain
  • Sun Protection
  • Refillable Water Bottle
  • Blanket/Pillow/Sleeping supplies for camp matress provided
  • Snacks & Favorite Treats
  • Journal
  • Yoga Mat
  • Relaxation Supplies
  • Drums (hand drums, natural drums) even if you’re learning!
  • Acoustic Instruments (guitar, flute, violin, rattles, chimes and bells)
  • Incense (natural incense) {please tell the planners if your sensitive to incense}
  • Please Dress comfortable for the weather and mystically as you please – costumes welcomed. Enjoy dressing for the ceremonies in what makes you feel magickal.
  • Poetry/Spoken Word/heart song lyrics/deep heart
  • Tarot Cards/Runes/Divination tools
  • Stones & other magickal items
  • Alter items
  • Sweater/Warmer Clothes if it cools down
  • SNACKS to SHARE! There is a food altar at the ceremony, bring something special to share
  • Medications or what you might need to help you feel more comfortable in community. (If you have a Cannabis medical card please keep it to yourself as others might be struggling with an addiction)
  • Camp chair/Stool especially if you’re a drummer or musician – what would help you be able to play your instrument while other mystics dance?
  • Blanket for outside the circle as a nesting place to rest, meditate, or witness the circle of mystics

PLEASE DON’T BRING

  • alcohol (this just isn’t the time/place for alcohol consumption)
  • Illegal Drugs – (If you use Cannabis for medicine please keep it to yourself so those avoiding it won’t be bothered)
  • This event is safe & sober space. The land we have rented asks for no drugs or alcohol. Many people attending the event prefer sober events, whether they are recovering from addiction or just don’t want to be in that energy space. We are offering a safe space away from those experiences. We respect your choice to indulge and please respect our boundary. If you bring drugs or alcohol we will be asking you to leave, no refunds.
  • Dogs/Cats – unless they are service animals then please contact us and let us know
  • Guns/Weapons – this is a peaceful gathering of mystics
  • Amplified Music – Not the time/place while we are in ceremony. Contact us if you have a special need around amplification, like for a harp or another quiet instrument.

Children & Youth

  • We respect, honor, and hold children as sacred within our circle and we also honor the path of parenthood – we are on your side and as a community we are learning to step up and raise them as a tribe – please help keep children safe and report anything that feels off to you
  • Please bring the young people in your life to this experience as we believe that they also have wisdom to share
  • Please bring things for them to do in the circle, or nighttime activities that can be done quietly around the mystical circle
  • Be aware that your young person may witness someone’s release within the circle – they may scream, or express anger, sadness, pain, or even a traumatic event. So please be aware of your boundaries with this kind of experience and young children – we honor their innocence
  • Yes young people are welcome in the circle, yes they can sing, dance, drum and all else that mystics do
  • We ask that you manage your child’s behavior and ask for help if you’re struggling, there are many wise people in our circle that could help if you’re open to it
  • Give a childless person a chance to be part of your child’s life – we all have wisdom and we all want to be part of influencing the next generation in positive ways
  • If you find yourself with a child, never take them away from the group alone unless this is agreed with the parent BEFORE you walk away
  • Please be aware of the young people in our circle as a community, respect the parents and always ask for permission about food, activities, and questionable conversations
  • Hollis Taylor (facilitator) is very experienced with helping young people get connected with their magickal selves and is always open to finding ways the community can support parents. Hollis is a grandparent to two and a lifetime mystical scout leader.

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