Cascadia Songstice is an answer to the calling in our bones that aches for more song village gatherings, for community, for belonging. We are not alone in this craving for togetherness, or the desire to replenish our cups in the heart of winter.  This is a Winter Solstice gathering centered around strengthening community through sharing songs, embodied movement, juicy workshops, ritual creation, and abundant opportunities to make new friends.  On the darkest night of the year, we will come together, and feel the strength we share when we stand together. These are uncertain times, doubts and fears abundant, yet hope and resilience burn in all of us. We need not endure alone.  The ache to gather, to nestle, to find comfort around the fire in the heart of winter, need not go unanswered.  The unique spark within you is wanted, needed and invited to join us on December 21st & 22nd.
Come dance and sing and celebrate the lights return with us!

When: 11:00am December 21st-12pm Sunday December 22nd

Where: The Center for Rural Livelihood, Cottage Grove Oregon
Approximately 40 minutes south of Eugene & 2 1/4 hours south of Portland

How Many: 80 people
We expect this intimate gathering to sell out! Register now to hold your spot!

Logistics: Come for the day on Saturday and leave after the Solstice Ritual, or stay overnight for the Solstice Slumber Party! Enjoy an embodied movement workshop and more singing Sunday morning!
An organic vegetarian Solstice Feast will be served Saturday night, and breakfast will be served Sunday morning. Tea and snacks provided throughout.

Presenters:It's gonna be amazing!!!

Ticket Prices: Saturday Only $60
Saturday & Sunday with Overnight $75
Children 12 & under are free!
Generous Support Tickets $100
Work Exchange: Saturday $30 +set up/event support,
-Saturday & Sunday with overnight $45 + post event clean up/event support
Work Exchange application found here: https://forms.gle/ZMT9eeApR5ufkSfp7

For those staying overnight: Accommodations will be slumber party style, in the large upstairs room of the community meeting hall. Bring your own bedding/camping mattress/ear plugs etc. to make yourself comfy. Car camping and tent camping are also possibilities.

Location Logistics: The Center for Rural Livelihood is a rural location in the woods, with muddy uneven terrain, dark nights, and limited parking, prepare and pack accordingly. Bring a flashlight, adequate warm layers, sturdy shoes/boots, water bottle, snacks, a camping chair. All attendees are required to sign a waiver before arriving at the event or bring a signed copy with them. Dinner and Breakfast will be served during the event, please bring your own tea cup, dishes and utensils to eat with during the event. If you have ADA needs please contact the event coordinator to see if your needs can be reasonably accommodated.

Parking: Parking is quite limited on the property, all attendees are asked to carpool as much as possible. Those preferring to drive alone can purchase a $10 parking pass to cover the larger ecological footprint. If parking capacity is reached, there will be additional parking 3/4 mile down the road with event shuttle service.
Carpool Connection link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fKwT_y0TYvXZyQA6r41Hm421sA-t1TXLO59BUanz9Ns/edit?usp=sharing

Pets: The Center for Rural Livelihood does not permit dogs on their property. Exceptions can be made for service animals with prior arrangement.

Schedule:

Saturday:
11am: Doors open, arrive, settle, hug, and help
12pm: Opening Circle, Welcome, Logistics
1pm: Workshop/Song Circle
3pm: Break, Reconnect
3:15pm: Community Web Weaving
4pm: Workshop/Song Circle
6pm: Break & Gratitude Share
6:15pm: Solstice Feast
7:30pm: Solstice Ritual
9pm: Solstice Slumber Party, Bonfire, and late night Song Circle

Sunday:
7am: Morning Yoga/Movement
8am: Breakfast
9am: Embodied Movement Dance Workshop
11am: Integration Circle and Farewells
12pm: Cascadia Songstice Ends



Questions? Email [email protected]