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2006 Schedule of Events & Workshops
at the campground
| Weekend / Week of | Events / Workshops -- click on links below | |||||
| April 1,2,3 | Campground Grand Opening (details - click here) | |||||
April 13,14,15,16 |
Sweat Lodge Ceremony -- A Guided Spiritual Journey Portals / Medicine Wheel Workshops by Manin Tipi Construction Weekend (details click here) Join us this weekend as we hold our first ever Native American style Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Abram's Creek. Followed by bon-fire and Native American style drumming rhythms stream-side. Lodge Timings: Saturday, April 15th at 4:00pm and Sunday, April 16th at 9:00am. | |||||
May 13 | Sweat Lodge Ceremony -- A Guided Spiritual Journey (details click here) May 13 (Saturday Full Moon Ceremony): Lodge begins at 6:00pm facilitated by Doug and Manin, Doc & Ellie. (Cancelled due to Mother's Day) | |||||
| June 11 | Sweat Lodge Ceremony -- A Guided Spiritual Journey (details click here) June 11 (Sunday morning Full Moon Ceremony): Lodge begins at 10:00am facilitated by Manin and Doug, and possibly Doc & Ellie. | |||||
June 24,25 |
Everlutionary Change (details - click here):
A Journey of Trust and Compassion Through Meditation, Yoga, and Creative Expression Saturday, June 24 Workshop Focus: 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Asana, and selected poetry from facilitator's first two books. Sunday, June 25 Workshop Focus: 10:00am - 1:00pm. Visualization, Self-development, Forgiveness, Letting Go Of Hatred, Selected Readings, and Discussion. (For printable Microsoft Word version (2 MB): click here - Everlutionary Change) | |||||
July 1,2,3,4 |
July 1,2,3,4: Fireworks -- Bring Your Own Abram's Creek will host fireworks displays by campground guests down by the Community Bon-Fire area and on large boulders out along the stream on Saturday night / Sunday night / Monday night / and Tuesday night. Bring your own and bring a trash bag to pick up after yourself. Community bon-fire both Saturday and Sunday nights. | |||||
July 8,9 | Sweat Lodge Ceremony -- A Guided Spiritual Journey (details click here) July 8 (Saturday): Lodge begins at 5:00pm facilitated by Doc, Ellie, and Manin. Portals Workshop (details click here) July 8,9 Course description: Saturday, July 8th is spent exploring how the vibrational energies work; Sunday, July 9th covers advanced topics and Shamanic Journeying. All level energy workers are welcome & honored. Click above link for details / fees / content / hours... | |||||
July 22 |
Why They are Here and What They Want (details - click here): Saturday, July 22 starting at 6:00pm Workshop Description: Learn about our ET visitors, who they are, their description, their agendas, and how they choose to interact with us. The workshop will mention visits from ancient times, describes my own experiences and will ask about the experiences of others. We will share our ideas about what is going on. | |||||
July 29 |
Summer Wild Edible Plant Class (details - click here): Saturday, July 29 starting 2:00 - 6:00pm Workshop Description: This Seasonal Wild Edible Plant course focuses on the different plants and plant uses of each season. This course is a guided walk through different habitats, identifying, collecting and frequent sampling wild plant foods, and pointing out harmful plants to avoid. It will cover approximately 40 plants, shrubs and trees. We will cover proper identification and use of these plants, whether plants are native or introduced, when and where to safely collect plants and conservation techniques. | |||||
July 30 |
Depth Astology Workshop (details - click here): Sunday, July 30 starting at 12:00noon We will explore the Greek myths associated with the signs and planets. We'll compare the difference between western astrology and the Indian Vedic astrology system (Jyotish), especially how they use the North/South nodes differently. All levels welcome. | |||||
August 5 |
Fire Drill Seminar for Primitive Living / Survival Skills (details - click here): Saturday, August 5 starting at 11:00am Fire By Friction - Emphasis for Beginners on Bow Drill Fires How to make rope / What to do if you don't have a knife and knife safety Preparation for avoiding an emergency situation / Flint and Steel Techniques One Match Fires / Fire Safety / Fire Use as a Tool | |||||
August 5,6 |
The West African Drum Workshop (details - click here):
Saturday, Aug. 5th starting at 5:30pm / Sunday, Aug. 6th starting at noon Nana will lead a drum circle teaching participants how to joyfully enjoy the exciting rhythm of West African High Life drumming. In addition to the high energy and fun of drumming, Nana will also share the meditative peace of the Ghanaian Kalimba. Nana Frimpong is a Ghanaian percussionist from West Africa, playing African drums: Djembe and Talking Drum, as well as West African Kalimba. | |||||
| August 12 | Sweat Lodge Ceremony -- A Guided Spiritual Journey (details click here) August 12 (Saturday): Lodge begins at 6:00pm facilitated by Doug, Doc and Ellie, and Manin. | |||||
August 12,13 |
Appalachian Wildflowers and Fungi -- Identification and Medicinal Properties (details - click here): Saturday, Aug. 12 Session I: Foraging for Wild Mushrooms (Buddy Kilpatrick) Saturday, Aug. 12 Session II: Natural History of Wildflowers (Lonnie Murray) Saturday Nature Walk Sunday, Aug. 13 Session III: Wildflower Identification and Conservation (Lonnie Murray) Sunday, Aug. 13 Session IV: Medicinal Mushrooms (Buddy Kilpatrick) Sunday Nature Walk | |||||
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August 19 |
Our Visions of Utopia based on the book “Handbook for a New Paradigm" (details - click here): Saturday, August 19 starting at 2:00pm Workshop Description: We will be describing our visions for our ideal future based on the premise that thought can create. This approach will be based on a method for spreading the ideas rapidly. | |||||
August 19 |
Introduction to Alchemy Workshop (details - click here): Saturday, August 19 starting at 6:00pm Tap into the teachings of a spiritual tradition that harkens back to ancient Egypt. Based on solid scholarship, Introduction to Alchemy provides access to a rich spiritual tradition. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy is in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. The history and philosophy of traditional Alchemy is presented with hands-on techniques and exercises. | |||||
August 20 |
FlintKnapping Seminar (details - click here): Sunday, August 20 starting at 11:00am You will learn the basics of making stone tools from various materials. You will learn the four rules of knapping (and some of the exceptions!!) How to find your own material and make many types of knapping tools. Several Styles of knapping and several methods of knapping. I will cover basic knapping terminology (biface, flake, reduction, platform, centerline, flake scar, percussion, etc.) Cordage, pecking and grinding, and other skills will be touched upon. Basic tools and materials will be provided. | |||||
August 26,27
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Bliss Meditation and Sustaining Spiritual Energy (details - click here): Saturday, August 26 starting at 2:00pm / Sunday August 27 starting at 11:00am Workshop Description: 2 day hands-on workshop: This workshop will teach you unique meditation techniques, which will fill your meditation with bliss and take your ability to meditate on a new level. You will also discover how to bring bliss into your daily life. Russian yogis* Virat (Vlad Staer) and Padma (Dina Ostrovski) will combine transformational source of Abhidhyan Insight Meditation** with power of Energy Work. | |||||
August 26 |
Drum Circle (Drum & Dance / Sing & Chant (details - click here): Saturday, August 26 starting at 7:30pm Basically, the idea of the drum circle is just for a bunch of drummers to get together and have a so called "jam session". Just have fun, and drum together, and maybe even learn a few things from each other. All levels of drummers welcome. Cost: Free | |||||
September 2,3 |
West African Drum and Dance Workshop (details - click here): Saturday, Sept. 2nd and Sunday, Sept. 3rd (Labor Day Weekend) Ivory Coast phenominal entertainer Zaipo Oula brings us 6 1-hour long workshops spanning the weekend on Ivory Coast Drumming Rhythms, Dance, and Tribal Folk Chanting. African rhythms for dance classes plus authentic Zahouly, Agbodent, Themate and more. Bring a drum – preferably a Djembe or other African if you plan on attending any of the drum workshops. | |||||
| September 2,3 |
Drum Circle (Drum & Dance / Sing & Chant (details - click here): Saturday & Sunday September 2,3 starting at 7:30pm Basically, the idea of the drum circle is just for a bunch of drummers to get together and have a so called "jam session". Just have fun, and drum together, and maybe even learn a few things from each other. All levels of drummers welcome. Cost: Free | |||||
September 9 |
Create the Life of Your Dreams (details - click here): Saturday, September 9, 10:00am - 6:00pm (includes lunch) Workshop Description: Invest A Day With Us and Become Magnetic CANCELLED Most of us are familiar with the physical laws of the Universe. The Law of Gravity, for instance, tells us that if we fall off a roof, we will hit the ground. There are, however, other laws just as sure that many people might not know so well. The Law of Attraction is one such Law. Whether you are aware of it or not, you attract what you focus on. You create vibrations that bring toward you what you wish. Your energy begets whether you know it or not--so, why not learn to control it to help you reach your wildest dreams? Our day-long workshop in beautiful Abrams Creek, W. Va., will help you: --Uncover the negative thoughts and hidden beliefs that keep you from experiencing the joy, power and success that is your birthright --Learn to focus your attention and energy so that the Law of Attraction can work for you, rather than against you, in every single area of your life. | |||||
September 10 |
Create the Life of Your Dreams - Mini Version (details - click here): Sunday, September 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Workshop Description: What is the Law of Attraction and how does it work? How can YOU use the Law of Attraction to bring magic and power into YOUR life? Whether you are aware of it or not, you attract what you focus on. You create vibrations that bring toward you what you wish. Your energy begets whether you know it or not--so, why not learn to harness it to help you reach your wildest dreams? | |||||
| September 16 |
Drum Circle (Drum & Dance / Sing & Chant (details - click here): Saturday September 16, starting at 7:30pm Basically, the idea of the drum circle is just for a bunch of drummers to get together and have a so called "jam session". Just have fun, and drum together, and maybe even learn a few things from each other. All levels of drummers welcome. Cost: Free | |||||
| September 23 | Sweat Lodge Ceremony -- A Guided Spiritual Journey (details click here) September 23 (Saturday Fall Equinox Ceremony): Lodge begins at 6:00pm facilitated by Doug and Manin. | |||||
October 7,8 |
West African Drum and Dance Workshop (details - click here): Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 Ivory Coast phenominal entertainer Zaipo Oula brings us 6 1-hour long workshops spanning the weekend on Ivory Coast Drumming Rhythms, Dance, and Tribal Folk Chanting. African rhythms for dance classes plus authentic Zahouly, Agbodent, Themate and more. Bring a drum – preferably a Djembe or other African if you plan on attending any of the drum workshops. | |||||
| October 7 |
Drum Circle (Drum & Dance / Sing & Chant (details - click here): Saturday October 7 starting at 7:30pm Basically, the idea of the drum circle is just for a bunch of drummers to get together and have a so called "jam session". Just have fun, and drum together, and maybe even learn a few things from each other. All levels of drummers welcome. Cost: Free | |||||
| October 14 | Sweat Lodge Ceremony -- A Guided Spiritual Journey (details click here) October 14 (Saturday Final Lodge Ceremony): Lodge begins at 5:00pm / Winter Ceremony for the Sweat Lodge begins at 2:30pm facilitated by Manin. For the complete schedule and details of days events: www.VeinsOfSilver.org | |||||
November 4,5 |
Full Moon Creative Gathering (details - click here): Friday - Sunday, November 3,4,5 Full Moon Creative Gathering: When: Friday - Saturday - Sunday: November 3 - 5 Organized by One Common Unity (www.onecommonunity.org) Where: The Creative Center for Healing Through the Arts -- Lodge House -- at Abram's Creek, West Virginia---3 hours outside of Washington, DC in the Allegheny Mountains. What: Join us for a weekend to celebrate love, life and creativity. Arrive either Friday night or Saturday anytime, but don't miss the festivities- Vegan dinner served Saturday night before the Drum Circle begins around a community Bon fire, and live performances by Void's Moan, The Cornell West Theory, and YOU. Bring what you have to share. There are many beds for rent in the Center and ALL are welcome. Beds / sleeping capacity is limited, so call for a reservation soon. There is also overflow capacity for up to 10 more in 2 separate campground cabins. | |||||
| October 27,28,29,30 | Last Weekend of the Camping Season (details - click here) | |||||
December 8,9,10 (2006) |
2006 December Gathering of Volunteers & Friends: When: Friday - Sunday: December 8,9,10 (2006) organized by One Common Unity (www.onecommonunity.org) & Abram's Creek Campground Where: The Creative Arts & Healing Center -- Lodge House -- at Abram’s Creek, West Virginia---3 hours outside of Washington, DC in the Allegheny Mountains… *The Volunteer weekends are labeled as such, as well as a general outline of some tasks we hope to have accomplished on those weekends. This is a great chance to enjoy the solitude of Abram's Creek and receive free lodging and membership to OCU* Details / Accomodations / Reservations / How to Stay Free / Meals / Events and Happenings this weekend / List of Volunteer Projects... click here |
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