TWIN OAKS COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
* A weekend of workshops, networking and fun *
Twin Oaks Community, Virginia
August 18 - 20, 2006 (*not* the typical Labor Day weekend)
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Workshops scheduled so far include;
o The Heart of Now, with members of Lost Valley Education Center
o Community documentation with photography and other media, with Susan
Patrice
o Community as Carnival, with Craig Green and friends
o Consensus Headaches, with Laird Schaub of Sandhill Farm and 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://twinoaks.org/community/communities-conference/
Join us August 18 - 20 for another rich and dynamic event.
Sherry Stevens, Twin Oaks Communities Conference organizers
191 DUCHESS DR. APT 1428
DENTON , TX 76208-6365
natural@digitalreflections.biz
www.digitalreflections.biz
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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 will 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***
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 $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@twinoaks.org
540-894-5126
fax 540-894-4112
http://twinoaks.org/community/communities-conference/
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*** REGISTRATION FORM ***
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Please fill in your information after the colons.
This form is available online as well
http://twinoaks.org/forms/form-confregis.php
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@twinoaks.org
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