Harvest Rhythm

Harvest Rhythm
October 10-13, 2008 at All World Acres

Festival season begins at All World Acres with the return of the popular Harvest Rhythm gathering. Please join us for this weekend celebration of music, drumming and dancing within the sanctity of temple at All World Acres. The festival will include workshops, performances, rituals, drum circles, and fun for the entire family.

Workshops and Activities
The 7th annual Harvest Rhythm festival promises more of the same entertaining, enlightening, and educating fun for the entire family that has become the norm at these events. The celebration will include; nightly drum circles, sweat lodge, main ritual, bardic circle, native drumming circle, vendors, camping, and several other workshops and activities in a safe comfortable environment.

Courtyard Dance Party; after all this is Harvest Rhythm and there will be plenty of rhythm with DJ, equipment and funky lights on Saturday night.
Main Ritual; will happen on Saturday; early evening.
Sweat Lodge; will take place late on Friday evening and will include pre-workshop on traditions and how to prepare.
Drum Circles; every night around the main fire; community, drumming, fire poi, and dancing.
Women’s Circle; a workshop with the Garden of the Goddess group that meets at AWA.
Aura Workshop; learn to see auras and how that can help with personal healing.
Healing with Tuning Forks; everyone will get to experience this unique healing modality.
Crystal Bowl Healing Meditation; an amazing healing experience with Jessica and her crystal bowls.
Alternatives to Civilized Addictions; a program for personal transformation. A new spirituality and consciousness can save lives and Mother Earth.
Native Drumming workshop; learn and experience native chanting and drumming.
New Freedoms for Me and You. Examples from our lives, our dreams, and our intentions. Aims include joy, support, and survival.
Medicine Wheel workshop; Information on the traditions and help to prepare for ritual that will come later in event.
Energy Healing workshop and circle; a discussion on energy healing modalities followed by a healing circle.
Town Council; A tradition at All World Acres; this is an opportunity for everyone to speak and listen to others about the event and our lives.

A Typical Day at an All World Acres Festival
In the morning stroll down to the cafe for coffee and/or breakfast. Outside in the courtyard you'll find many people socializing and planning for the day's activities. Wander into the garden circle where you can enjoy a quiet moment for meditation or exercise. The fire circle is another favorite spot in the morning and don't forget a visit to the horses. Next it's time to check out the workshop schedule. They all sound fun and educational so catch a couple before lunch. After lunch, if it's warm out, you might want to cool off in the mistik garden. Or if you prefer to soak up more knowledge there's always more workshops. The afternoon is also a great time for shopping and you'll find a bustling merchants' row with a large diverse selection of merchandise. In the evening you might enjoy a concert or show in the courtyard or join an impromptu jam session/sing-a-long. The night is also time for drum circle and a visit to AWA is incomplete without experiencing the magic around the main fire.

First Time Festival Attendees
At All World Acres we have always been proud that many people come here for their first visit to a festival or community gathering. We strive to make everyone feel safe, comfortable, and part of the family. Want to make new friends? You'll find some of the nicest people you're ever going to meet. Want to remain solitary and just observe? There's plenty of room for privacy and everyone's wishes are respected.

General Info
The site for this event, All World Acres, has hosted more than 70 different events over the past seven years. AWA is a not for profit sanctuary and campground that is supported by the community it serves. All of the work done to prepare and facilitate this event is done by volunteers. Their only compensation is the satisfaction of working in a family-like environment to better the community at large. We hope all visitors will want to "join the family" and treat AWA as their home.

Admission
Full Event admission prices include all workshops, activities, entertainment, rituals, drum circles, and camping with hot showers and flush toilets for the entire 4 day event. This admission allows for unlimited entry throughout the event. The money paid for admission is a donation and may be tax deductible. Receipts are available in the Cafe. No cash refunds. Please check registration page for details. Admission costs.

Vendors
There will be a limited amount of vending space so please register early. The cost for vending will be $10 per 10x10 space in addition to individual cost.

Reasons to Pre-Register
1. It cost less than at the gate.
2. Pre-registered will receive priority in activities that may have space limitations.
3. It makes it easier for the volunteers to prepare for the event.
4. It makes it easier for the volunteers working the registration booth at the event.
5. It provides the funds necessary for event preparation.

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