Singing Alive Seed Library
update ~~ Cantando La Vida (Singing Alive way south) is happening 2011 over full moon weekend, January 14 - 16 @ Finca Amrita, San Isidro, Costa Rica. Check back for details . .
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Chant the Love, Chant the Beauty;
The World is a Reflection of Our Chanting.
Gather in Act-ivating Devotion to the Regeneration of Humanity & Earth.
Summer Harvest
September 3rd – 6th
1778 North River Rd, Cosmopolis, WA
Traditions (Song Tribes):
Rainbow, Kirtan, Shamanic, Osho, Orisha, Amma,
Native American, Rasta, Gospel, African, Sufi & Omward...
Themes:
World Peace, Divine Mama, Elements, Blessings, Gratitude, Grief & Praise,
Human Flowering, Planetary Acupuncture, Children Circles & Song On...
Bring healthful food, an open heart, and helping hands.
Come & claim the birthright of a singing species!
Advance Tickets: $70 / $25 day (Renewal), $20 day (Harvest)
At Gate: $90 / $30 day (Renewal), $25 day (Harvest)
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SINGING ALIVE 2010
Summer Harvest ~~ Sept. 3 - 6
A teaching gathering for ceremonial/devotional singing circles, dancing, and music
We change the world as we transform ourselves with songs of light, love, peace on earth, and goodwill to all beings
What is Singing Alive?
Now in its 4rd year, Singing Alive is about bringing people together who feel called to awaken, and nuture their spiritual life thru communion with songs (and prayers, chants, blessings, and so om) of celebration of life in this benevolent universe. Such songs clarify our lives, strengthen our communities, and foster personal and planetary renewal. At Singing Alive we gather to share them, and ourselves, in a safe, welcoming environment. Our goal is to open hearts, and the songs are the keys. These songs are multi-cultural, coming to us from many eras and lands far and near. Together they tell a perennial story, a Gaian dharma, so often forgotten, yet so joyfully remembered, of the Great work of spiritual evolution, of earth-conscious living and peaceful co-existence. By singing this story we come home to Ourselves and perform the Dream of re-Creation we have so longed to live. Singing Alive is intended to hold space for this Dream to emerge and manifest, to give people resources and support for this initiatory transition we are ALL, consciously or not, with grace or in denial, going thru.
The old paradigms of domination, exploitation, and war are fitfully, yet inexorably, crumbling, and a new genre of songs have (re)emerged that reflect and celebrate the new paradigm of love, light, and the pursuit of blissful service to the world. By engaging our hearts in song, we help actualize this paradigm in ourselves and the collective. This is subtle activism, nourishment for a spiritually hungry world. Our intent is to invite singers and musicians who can share songs of this genre, which work in the format of communal singing. This is not an entertainer / audience gathering; rather it is a participatory event, a co-prayformance, where we all sing together, and work together to make this happen. Those who don't think they can sing are encouraged to come and claim the birthright of a singing species!
'What is the key to untie the knot of the mind's suffering? Benevolent thought, sound, and movement.' - from The Gift, by 14th-century Sufi poet Hafiz
A Teaching and Sharing Gathering (go here for some pics of former years)
Whole-Group Singing Circles & Small Song-Circles
Dances of Universal Peace,
Voice & Breathwork,
Midwiving New Languages & Reclaiming the Ancient Ones,
Bardic Legacies and Storytelling,
Creating & Sharing Songbooks & Songbook Art
Traditions (Song Tribes)
Rainbow, African, Shamanic, Daime, Orisha, Osho, Native American, Amma, Sufi, Gospel, Kirtan, and omward . . .
Themes and Invocations
World Peace, God/Goddess Exaltations, the Elements, Fairies & Devas, Blessings, Gratitude, Grief & Praise, Planetary Acupuncture, Human Flowering, Children Circles, Harmonic Toning, and song on.
We aim to keep the event affordable and accessible to all who wish to attend. To this end, we ask everybody to volunteer their time and talents. Everyone is asked to bring food to contribute to the community kitchen. Everyone is requested to help cook, clean, and do the necessary tasks to keep our village running smoothly.
ORIGINS ~
The idea for this gathering was conceived on July 16, 2005 by Michael Pilarski (Skeeter) , & Morgan Brent (MT Xen).
Skeeter is an wildcrafter and large-scale gardener, permaculturalist, educator, and the founder of many gatherings, including the Okanagon Barter Faire, the Northwest Herbal Faire, and the Human & Fairy Relations Congress. For more info, go to Friends of the Trees Society
MT is an educator, event organizer, and song enthusiast, who specializes in the prescriptive teachings of medicinal plants, aka Nature's plan to save the humans. In service to this guidance, he writes articles and essays, gives talks and discussion forums, births and gives haven to songs, and makes medicines of all kinds, among them events both large (Singing Alive gatherings), and small (Creation-song circles)
SCHEDULE ~
This is the first 4 day Singing Alive, so there is plenty time to strreettccchh out and in to the xperience. Feel free to arrive anytime Thursday (and possibly earlier if you contact me and request . . ) if you wish, as we shall start Friday morning with whoever has arrived. Everyday (Fri., Sat., Sun., and Mon.) at 9:30 am (or so) we all gather in a MORNING CIRCLE, to altar the day and introduce the events to come. There will then be 2-3 smaller circles, both in the morning, (10:00 ~ 11:30/12), and in the afternoon (2:30 to 4/4:30). At 5:30 we gather again in an AFTERNOON CIRCLE, to close out the day and introduce dinner and the evening events, which are mostly free-form fire circles that tend to take on a life of their own. There will be a little marketplace happening mid-day on Sunday in which all are invited to participate if you have somethings (Cd's. instruments, crafts, and such) to sell or otherwise exchange.
COSTS ~
$90 at en-trance, $70 in advance, $25 per day, $20 in advance, 1/2 price for teens 13-17 with parents, children 12 and under free.
for pre-registration, please send a check to (and made out to):
Morgan Brent
1631 NE Broadway, #426
Portland, OR 97232
or send $ thru Paypal (Thursday, 11:59 pm, Sept. 2, is the latest you can get the pre-registration price) ~~
LOCATION ~
Lillebakke @ 1778 North River Road, Cosmopolis, WA. The land, 180 acres or so, is privately owned by a couple with two children, all of whom will be attending as well. Cosmopolis is located in SW Washington, not to far from the coast. We are a few miles outside of town in the coastal rain-forest. Coming into the land off the road, you will be ushered into a big meadow that you can both park and camp in. From there, it is a walk across a bridge and down a trail (1/4 mi.), to another (main) meadow, which is where the Singing Alive event will take place.
RIDE SHARE ~
If you need a ride, or can offer a ride, email ~~ xen@tribesofcreation.com, with your requests. Any matchups that cannot be immediately made will be posted here, so check back.
* Interested in biking from Olympia to Singing Alive & back? Contact Dani
~ danimadrone@gmail.com
* Paul (360.643.1242) needs a ride to Singing Alive from Pt. Townsend.
* Leslie needs a ride from Bellingham - lesliegrace1@gmail.com, Phone-360-223-1624
* Kristen needs a ride from Portland - catcalledmoth@hotmail.com
*Ride needed for 3 (mom. grandma, 5 yr old) from Olympia or Cosmopolis on September 2nd. robinannschild@saltspring.com
*I am looking for a ride to Singing Alive from Portland either Friday or Sat. Lisa @ 503-939-3904. lisagreent@gmail.com
*Hi, my name is Justin Michelson and I'm looking for a ride from Eugene, OR to Cosmopolis. Let me know if you know of anyone who's coming along this way. justin.michelson@gmail.com
*Tray needs ride to Sinigng Alive on Thursday from Portland. Call 541.806.2344
*Ashanti Shakti ~~ ashantishakti@gmail.com ~~ Please post that I need a ride from Portland on Friday. Post this email address and phone: 503-236-3124.
* Julia Gentlestrength needs from from Olympia, WA Friday ~~ jgentlestrength@yahoo.com
*On Friday I would like a ride from Portland, or I can offer one. 805-402-7809 or email ancientrhythm@gmail.com
Thanks!
Denise
*Quoia can offer ride from Portland Friday morning ~~ Quoia <awakennow@earthlink.net>
DIRECTIONS (from Portland)
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From Portland ~~ Travel on I-5 to exit 88B (if heading North), exit 88 (if heading South), the 'Tenino/Rochester/South Sound speedway' exit, which is 15 - 20 minutes S. of Olympia, 90 minutes N. or Portland; go West on Hwy 12
2) go West about 12 miles, thru and past Rochester until you come to BLOCKHOUSE RD. If you've come to Oakville the town you've gone to far. (at this point, if you want to go a more 'civilized' route, continue on Hwy 12 thru Oakville until it hits WA-8 in Elma, then go West to Jct WA-107, turn left at US-101, turn left at Artic Rd, turn left at N River Rd to 1778 North River Road . . . )
3) take a LEFT on Blockhouse rd, go to intersection, then straight (slight rt actually) on CEMETARY Rd. It T's into another Rd. (SOUTH BANK RD.) take a LEFT
4) go a mile or so until crossing a big, big river, then take first LEFT onto GARRARD CREEK Rd
5) Follow it, and it will 'Y' after a couple miles, but go straight on it (don't go to Centralia!), and it becomes BROOKLYN Rd. Follow this thru the non-town of BROOKLYN (where by this time it becomes NORTH RIVER RD, and you will see 1778 NORTH RIVER RD. on your left. Be aware that there are a few miles of rough logging road on this route.
From Olympia or Seattle ~~
1) Take US- 101 N (exit 104 if you are coming from Seattle) toward Aberdeen/Port Angeles
2) Continue on WA-8 West (signs for Aberdeen/WA-8 W/Montesano)
3) Continue on US-12 West
4) Take the Jct WA-107 ramp to Raymond/Montesano
5). Turn left at S Main St
6) Continue on WA-107
7) Turn left at US-101
8) Turn left at Artic Rd (.5 mi.)
9) Turn left at N River Rd to 1778 North River Road (10.1 mi.)
the bus from Olympia to Aberdeen is route 40. Bus from Aberdeen to Cosmopolis is route 15. From Cosmopolis walk or hitchhike to Singing Alive. by going S. on 101, left on Artic, and then left on N. River Road.
ACCOMODATIONS ~
Free Camping! Tents and some (limited) space for RVs. Early Sept. is about the driest time of the year – nevertheless, unexpected rains should always be expected!
FOOD ~
The food vision for this event is to run it as a great potluck (food for everyone, no vendors), with us, the focalizers/organizers, providing most staples, such as grains, condiments, cooking oils, kitchen infrastructure, and a person(s) who's task it is to run the whole thing. Since it will be harvest season, there should be much abundance out there. Bring what fruits and vegetables you can to feed the Family! Everything will be vegetarian, and as organic as possible. Bring your own bowls/plates/utensils.
VOLUNTEERING ~
We would like everyone who is able, to contribute a few hours to the smooth running of the event. Tasks include childcare, regisration, firewood gathering, circle recording, food prep, washing dishes, clean up, errand running, etc. We'll ask for volunteers for the needs of the day at the morning circle, and leave it to you, and your karmic guidance to keep to your commitments. There will also be a volunteer coordinator to assist u in this . .
THINGS TO BRING ~
Again, we ask that you bring your own plates. cups, and silverware and keep them for the duration. We'll have a dishwashing station set up. This is a living-on-the-land thing, so come prepared with tent, bedding, flashlights, water bottle, etc. Bring your bathing suit (or not) if you wish to swim. Bring songbooks and CDs for show and share. CDs, songbooks, musical instruments and the like can be informally sold/traded throughout the weekend, and there will be a barter period on Sunday for people to trade and sell other types of wares. Bring warm clothes for the evening as it can get chilly. Also if you have a recording device, bring for yourself, or likely we can use it as an additional resource for our own recording. Well-managed dogs can come as well, however we prefer you leave any pet ego-agendas at home.
WISH LIST ~
Again, this is a inexpensive gathering depending on communal, co-operative energies to make it happen well. We'll have a tea kitchen set up, that could use donations of teas, chai's, coffees, etc. Also looking for a sweat lodge person(s). What else - toys and such things for children to play with (no glitter), bales of hay to sit on. Old (yet relatively clean) rugs are useful, metal chairs, extra recording devices (with mp3 sound card). Email xen@tribesofcreation.com if you have any suggestions . . .
Safe travels . . . We Sing You There!
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SINGING ALIVE 2010
Spring Renewal ~~ May 21 – 23
A teaching gathering for ceremonial/devotional singing circles, dancing, and music
We change the world as we transform ourselves with songs of light, love, peace on earth, and goodwill to all beings
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