California Witchcamp 2010
Sunday June 27th through
Sunday July 4th 2010
Northern California, Mendocino
Woodlands
The theme this
year is "Charge of the Goddess"
"And you who seek to know Me, know that the
seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery:
for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never
find it without."
"For behold, I have been with you from the
beginning, and I am That which is attained at the end of
desire."
The story this year is: "The
Golden Key" by George MacDonald
About
Witchcamp
This is an extraordinary event for extraordinary people.
Share in a week of Reclaiming style, earth based spirituality
and magic. Come and study magic and ritual in a week long Intensive.
Witchcamp is offered to women and men at all levels of experience.
Newcomers can learn the basic skills of magic and ritual, working with
the elements, movement, sound and the mythological and historical
framework of the Goddess Tradition.
Advanced classes offer the
chance to apply the tools of ritual to personal healing and empowerment,
or a focus on taking the Craft out into the world, creating public
ritual, ongoing groups, and healing issues surrounding leadership and
power. This event is a deeply moving, life changing week and also a
constant experiment in temporary village life. We will also look at ways
of bringing this work and inspiration into our everyday lives. Creating
powerful, joyful times.
This year Witchcamp will be held at the
Mendocino Woodlands, located just far enough outside the town of
Mendocino to avoid coastal fog. The camp is set among a mature
Redwood/Douglas Fir forest, creating a beautiful, peaceful setting. The
cabins are rustic, but pretty. Camping is also an option. A small river
runs through the camp, which is actually the home of steelhead trout. To
request a brochure, please send us an email with your mailing
address.
What is an Intensive?
Seven days of ritual and
magic. Designed for people who are dedicated to powerful spiritual
learning experiences and personal growth. This intensive is not a
festival. It will expand your unconscious awareness, push your edges and
likely change your life. The intensive is sequestered for the entire 7
days. Please plan to attend the entire week. Also, we don't allow
children due to the intensity of the week.
How
Much Does Witchcamp Cost?
Full details on costs and timelines are available
on the registration page. We do offer partial
scholarships if you require financial aid. Please email for the
application.
What does this fee include?
It
includes all meals (vegetarian), workshops, rituals and accommodation
for the week. You might want to bring a little extra cash in US currency
only for our pagan market place, and for the scholarship fundraising
raffle and auctions.
Food
All food is vegetarian, we can cater for some
special needs i.e.: vegan, no wheat. We will make every effort to assure
that you have an alternative selection. The kitchen staff, however will
not be able to prepare special meals. If your needs are highly
individual you might want to consider bringing your own snacks etc.
Physical Needs
All of the camp is rustic dirt paths and wooden
bridges, not wheelchair accessible. Most of the bathroom blocks are up
40ft slopes, which can be difficult if you have mobility problems.
People have gotten around with walking sticks and crutches at pervious
camps. We will do our best to support your need. You will need to notify
us well in advance (months) if you have special needs so we can discuss
them with you. We do our best to accomodate special needs and sometimes
its just impossible. We also expect you to be the initiator and take
responsibility for yourself and getting the help you need.
Transportation
Due to the limited amount of parking space
available, we need to car pool. Cars with 3 or more people will get to
park in the closest lot, all others will be required to park further
along the road. We do need you and your car space for others. Carpool
information will be included in your registration packet.
Pagan
Flea Market
We invite all crafts people and anyone who has a service to share
to participate in our flea market. You need to provide your own table
and everything you will need. Please note 10% of the final sales will go
to next year's scholarship fund.
