Re: Re: CAMPING PARTY! Wood Nymphs, Devas, and Nature Spirits....

[Guest guest]

Since I have already blathered to the whole group about the campout, I

will also say that yes, camping is about not having what we take for

granted every day. My hope is that we end the evening with a big

bonfire, s'mores and that those who can, haul out their harmonicas,

guitars, bagpipes (really?) flutes and that we sing and read poems.

Is there a full moon that weekend? That would enhance it, but, the

campout will be a great opportunity, followed by the even greater open

house.

Or, you can stay in a Motel. Either way, it'll be great.

R

On Aug 31, 2011, at 6:30 PM, holisticminnesota wrote:

> I can understand mixed feelings about " roughing it " . For me, though,

> one of the best things about camping is also APPRECIATING what we

> take for granted at home every other day! It's exactly how FASTING

> (which is also healthy) is the best thing a food-lover can do,

> mainly because it turns up the appreciation and gratitude.

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> Like learning to grow, forage or cook food, camping artfully is also

> a LIFE SKILL and something very valuable to teach our youth. Most

> city kids today can run an iPod and Wii (simultaneously) but would

> die if left in the woods overnight. Camping with the family can

> actually be one of the most powerful bonding experiences of growing

> up. Or a disaster, depending on Intention and other parental skills!

> Teaching each other how to live in such a simple, elegant, and yet

> humble way is a true art. Being quiet. Listening. Watching. Praying.

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> Thirdly, there is something majorly FUN about camping as a group

> with friends! Bonding with food rituals, fire rituals, being-in-

> nature rituals are profound and satisfying. I could be wrong but it

> seems like people who are willing to live, at least temporarily, in

> a native, gentle, and close-to-Mother-Earth way are in touch with

> something that you don't find in people that can't live a minute

> without their stereo, AC, SleepNumber comfort, and hot & cold

> running water at all times. Perhaps, camping with minimal but

> excellent quality gear is the key. Don't get me wrong, I'm as guilty

> as anyone to being " addicted " to comfort at all times, so this

> opportunity to sleep on the Earth is a good one for me!

>

> That being said, there is a plethera of hotels and motels just

> minutes away as close as Osseo (7 miles down 94) or Eau (12

> miles back up 94). I'll check and print a list.

>

> Will Winter

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[Guest guest]

Rebekah-

Sounds so fun! I was half kidding about the hotel- but only half, no lie. I can

go without running water and lights no problem, it's walking to the bathroom

that really freaks me out. Sounds like I'll have plenty of potential company

though so maybe that's a non-issue.

I will need to borrow camping gear though so email me offlist if you have any. I

have two coolers and can probably wrangle up a couple of marshmallow roasting

sticks.

Susie Z

[Guest guest]

I will look into making a rubber-banded guitar for the campfire...

I'm sharing the hope for the big bonfire, too!

Becca

[Guest guest]

Susie,

I have MM roasting sticks too. I will also try my hand at making some

marshmallows, and sprouted graham crackers somehow...hey we can also

purchase ice cream from Castle Rock and make kombucha floats. Endless..

Rebekah

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[Guest guest]

Susie,

I have MM roasting sticks too. I will also try my hand at making some

marshmallows, and sprouted graham crackers somehow...hey we can also

purchase ice cream from Castle Rock and make kombucha floats. Endless..

Rebekah

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[Guest guest]

Wow, kombucha floats. We are so sad that we'll miss this event!

Deanna

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Rebekah Leonhart <ginger918@...> wrote:

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> Rebekah

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