Students may arrive anytime after noon on arrival day to set up camp. Our first meal together will be dinner that evening. PLEASE NOTE: We will not serve food during our 2021 gathering. Participants are responsible for their own meals.
Opening circle is Friday morning, which begins our four full days of classes and workshops. Classes generally have a morning and afternoon session with a break in the middle of the day for lunch and rest. For more information about the types of skills you might be able to learn here, please visit our Classes Offered page. Each day we will circle in the morning after breakfast to go over general camp logistics and class announcements. In the evenings, we will share dinner (again, meals are not provided this year) and then music and discussions around the fire. We welcome instruments, singing, storytelling, and sharing by the fire at night. There is a fire for music and a fire for quiet conversations.
We ask all participants to be respectful of others and please remember that we are offering a drug and alcohol free environment. We do encourage celebrating, merriment, music making, and a generally festive atmosphere! On our final day together we will share breakfast and a brief closing circle. We welcome children and families and want all of the children to feel safe and cared for. During class hours, children's games and activities will be hosted by our Kids Program instructors. We ask all participants to help us create a safe place for the children,. Everyone at the gathering is responsible for helping to create a village atmosphere that feels safe, welcoming, and fun for all involved. Please come with an open mind and heart, ready to create meaningful connections, new relationships, and cherished memories!
Opening circle is Friday morning, which begins our four full days of classes and workshops. Classes generally have a morning and afternoon session with a break in the middle of the day for lunch and rest. For more information about the types of skills you might be able to learn here, please visit our Classes Offered page. Each day we will circle in the morning after breakfast to go over general camp logistics and class announcements. In the evenings, we will share dinner (again, meals are not provided this year) and then music and discussions around the fire. We welcome instruments, singing, storytelling, and sharing by the fire at night. There is a fire for music and a fire for quiet conversations.
We ask all participants to be respectful of others and please remember that we are offering a drug and alcohol free environment. We do encourage celebrating, merriment, music making, and a generally festive atmosphere! On our final day together we will share breakfast and a brief closing circle. We welcome children and families and want all of the children to feel safe and cared for. During class hours, children's games and activities will be hosted by our Kids Program instructors. We ask all participants to help us create a safe place for the children,. Everyone at the gathering is responsible for helping to create a village atmosphere that feels safe, welcoming, and fun for all involved. Please come with an open mind and heart, ready to create meaningful connections, new relationships, and cherished memories!
Still have a question? Please feel free to contact us at thesharpeningstone@gmail.com.
