Fires

At the event we will have 2 fires. One will be a ceremonial Sacred Fire, the other fire will be for eating, music and social gathering. We ask that no alcohol is consumed around the sacred fire and that no food scraps or cigarette butts are thrown in the sacred fire. Tobacco and other offerings may be made to the Sacred Fire.

Workshops

Will begin at Friday evening and we highly encourage you to try to make it if you can. Although not mandatory, past experience has shown that being around for the entire event really adds to the power of the experience.

What to Bring

Please arrive self-sufficiently with regards to food, cooking, clothing, and sleeping.

Other Things to Bring:
- A notebook for workshops
- Rain Suit
- Fixed blade knife for carving/bushcraft
- Musical instruments such as: hand drums, guitars, etc.
- Toiletries and personal hygiene items
- Items for the Trade Blanket
- Personal crafts/skills/projects to work on
- A tarp might be a good idea in case of wet weather.
- A willingness to help out with camp chores & clean-up

Food

Dinners will be pot lucks. Breakfast and lunch you are on your own. We will have one fire available for cooking on in your own pots but encourage you to bring camp stoves if you have them or plan for cold meals. Bring your own dishes, cooking utensils and cutlery. There are no ovens, stoves, or refrigerators. We will set up a wash station, please bring your own biodegradable soap. There are no showers. There will be latrines available. Clean drinking water is also available on site but please try to be self sufficient in this resource to limit line ups and strain on the water system.

Drinks

If you plan to bring alcohol to this event please know that this is not a party. It is a family friendly event with an intention to learn and deepen our connections with the land. Excessive alcohol consumption is highly discouraged and if it becomes a issue you will be asked to leave.

Sleeping

Please bring your own tent, warm sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. It is possible to have below 0 temperatures at night this time of year. This site is also well set up for "car camping".

Trading

The Trade Blanket is a Headwaters tradition. A time to share goods and celebrate life. We will sit in a circle and everyone will have a chance to offer goods for trade.We encourage homemade goods but anything you wish to offer is ok. Past trade blanket items have included: home made preserves from garden, pine needle baskets, antler tools, used clothing, home made mead, animal skins, books, stones, leather pouches, and much more.

What we need from you

Please let us know in advance that you are coming. Pre-Register here