Here is a list of the gatherings I am involved with this year. I will be at all of them and hope to see you at one or more of them. These are all grass-roots events, creating new paradigms and celebrating the journey. Please help spread the word. We can send brochures and posters on request.
FAIRY & HUMAN RELATIONS CONGRESS
June 24-26
Skalitude Retreat, Twisp, WA
11th annual. This gathering is dedicated to increasing communication and co-creation between humans, nature spirits, devas and the fairy realms. Half work-trades still available. www.fairycongress.com
Early Registration June 15
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NORTHWEST HERBAL FAIR
August 19-21
Fire Mountain Scout Camp, Mount Vernon, WA
11th NWHF. The NWHF grew from 1996 to 2005 to become the largest, weekend-campout, grassroots, herbal gathering in the region. The NWHF is known for its mix of herbal education, creativity and festivity.
After a five-year hiatus we are back!
* We invite every herbalist in the region to attend.
* We invite every herbal school in the region to have a booth and recruit new students.
* We invite every herbal manufacturer in the region to show off and market their products.
We currently have over 60 presenters confirmed. Check out the current list on our website. We expect at least 70 presenters in 2011 and over 100 workshops. Still taking nominations for workshops. Contact Michael Pilarski. www.nwherbalfair.com
Early Registration June 15
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NORTHEAST WASHINGTON HERBAL GATHERING
August 13-14
Wild-in Rice Productions, Rice, WA
2nd annual. A small, regional herbal gathering.
Contact: Maureen, maureent@wildblue.net (509) 738-6576
MONTANA HERB GATHERING
July 22-24
Sugar Loaf Lodge, Anaconda, Montana
11th MHG. A sweet, regional herb gathering focused on Montana. Always brings in a great set of teachers including greats from outside the region. Co-founded by Michael Pilarski, and currently being ably run by Kris Hill of Hill Botanicals in Bozeman.
SINGING ALIVE
September 4-6
Lillebakke, Cosmopolis, WA
5th Annual. A teaching and sharing gathering for ceremonial/devotional song circles, dance & music. Co-founded by Michael Pilarski, and now ably run by Morgan Brent.
NORTHWEST PERMACULTURE CONVERGENCE
October 13-16
St. Helens, OR (near Portland)
Columbia County Fairgrounds
2nd NWPCC. Bringing together permaculturists from around the region. The 2011 theme is “Common Cause”. We are inviting other groups and movements working towards a positive future to learn more about permaculture and look for collaborations and synergies. If you would like to be a presenter contact Michael Pilarski.
www.nwpermaculture.com
OKANOGAN FAMILY FAIRE
Aka Tonasket Barter Fair
October 20-23 - Tonasket, WA
38th annual. One of the largest and longest-lived counter-culture gatherings on the West Coast!
INLAND NORTHWEST PERMACULTURE CONFERENCE
November 4-6
Spokane, WA
Spokane Falls Community College
1st INPC. Bringing together permaculturists and permaculture interested folks from the Cascades Crest to the Rocky Mountain Cordillera. Much of Montana, Idaho, Eastern Washington and Eastern Oregon and a bit of Southern Interior British Columbia. The theme is: "Exploring Pathways to a Positive Future”. We are looking for presenters and participants from around this vast region. Contact Michael Pilarski.
www.inlandnorthwestpermaculture.com