Eight Winds 2012
June 28th-July 1st
This year's Eight Winds Festival, the annual gathering of ADF's Northwest Region, will be held at Prosser Ranch group campground, in the Tahoe National Forest, located just outside the town of Truckee, CA. This event is for members of ADF, their guests and invitees.
Prosser Ranch Group Campground is located on the shores of Prosser Reservoir. Swimming and fishing can be enjoyed from the shore line of this group campground and many miles of ATV/OHV and hiking trails also surround the area. In a forest setting with pine and fir trees, this group campground will accommodate up to 50 people.
Accommodations
RV and Tent camping are available. A large tent for a kid's slumber party (with nightly supervision) will be provided. Hotels, Motels, B&Bs and cabin/cottage rentals are only 20 minutes away in Truckee. Your fee is for the festival, not for the camping, that's free. So there will be no discounts if you choose to take accomodations off-site.
The adopt-a-druid program is available with limited supplies of camping gear. If you are flying in or don't own camping gear please contact us, first come, first served.
Amenities
Prosser Ranch has a bathroom facility and there will also be shower facilities set up on site for the event. The site overlooks the reservoir and is located within sight of the boat launch so bring your boat or water toys. Hotel/motel accommodations are available in the town of Truckee about 15 minutes away.
Auction
We will be hosting an auction during this event. Proceeds will benefit next year's event.
Please email us if you have something you'd like to donate, your generous donation of goods is tax deductible.
Children's Activities
There will be plenty of activities for children of all ages. Sierra Madrone Grove, ADF will be providing a full schedule of activities for children including: games, crafts, hikes, and educational classes. Please pack clothes that can get paint, mud, and clay on them. Children are also invited to attend the all-night slumber parties in the big tent every evening. Adults who choose to allow their children to participate in slumber parties must sign up for the evening roster and take turns with supervision.
Directions, Travel, and Transportation
Carpooling is encouraged. Please join the ADF-Hospitality list or post your carpooling needs on the ADF-Northwest list to make arrangements with other attendees. If you do choose to carpool, make sure to mention it when you sign in at registration and get your free mug.
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.37778, -120.16056
From the Reno airport:
Highway 80 W to 89 north for 4.5 miles, turn right at Prosser sign. Continue for about 2 miles to group site.
From Sacramento:
Highway 80 E, take exit 188A toward Truckee (.2mi), turn left at Donner Pass Rd. (.4mi), at the traffic circle take the 3rd exit onto CA-89 (3.4mi), turn right at Prosser sign. Continue for about 2 miles to group site.
Entertainment
Bring your songs, poems, instruments, etc. and join us in a night of revelry at our Bardic Circle.
Pets
Service animals under your control at all times only.
Parking
The park allows us to have a maximum combination of 10 vehicles/RV'S, obviously this will not be enough. If you arrive later and all 10 parking allocations have been made you should stop at the ranger station and pay for a parking pass, at this time it is $5 per vehicle, per day.
Presenters and Workshops
Thursday
1200-1300 – Lunch
1445-1600 – Spinning out the Sacrifice: Jen Aitch
1615-1730 – Ritual Theory: Cei Serith1800-1900 – Dinner
1930 – Opening Ritual
2100 – Drumming Workshop: Ian CorriganFriday
Friday
900-930 – Meditation: Jessie Olson
945-1015 – Yoga
1030-1145 – Court of Brigid: Ian Corrigan
1200-1300 – Lunch
1315-1430 – Brigid and Sarasvati: Erynn Rowan Laurie
1445-1600 – Poetic Invocation: Jenni Hunt
1615-1730 – Basic Ritual Skills: Kirk Thomas
1800-1900 – Dinner
1930 – RDNA RitualSaturday
Saturday
0900-930 – Meditation: Jessie Olson
945-1015 – Yoga
1030-1145 – Ogam: Jon Drum
1200-1300 – Lunch
1315-1430 – Court of Brigid: Ian Corrigan
1445-1600 – Cernunnos: Cei Serith
1615-1730 – Liturgical Dance: Diane Bronowicz
1800-1900 – Dinner
1930 – Unity Rite
2100 – Bardic Circle/AuctionSunday
Sunday
900-930 – Meditation: Jessie Olson
945-1015 – Yoga
1030-1145 – Pilgrimage: Jon Drum
1200-1300 – Lunch
1315 – Closing Ritual
Rituals
There will be several rituals performed during this festival. Including an opening rite, a closing rite, and a unity rite.
Prices
Cost of Admission:
Adults (14 and older) - $40
Children (6-13) - $20
Children 5 and under - No charge
Food Program:
Adult (14 and older) - $60
Children (6-13) - $30
Children 5 and under - No charge with paying adult
Additional materials fees may apply for children participating in children's events.
Prepayment is required for these rates. There will be no refunds, substitutions, transfers or exchanges.
There is only room for 50 participants at this festival. Registration after June 1st and at the gate, if available will be $80 per adult (age 14+) and $40 per child age 5-13.
Meal Plan
Sierra Madrone Grove, ADF is preparing a full meal plan for our attendees this year. You may choose to prepare your own meals if you wish but this service is very convenient and the menus are always fantastic.
Thursday
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Dinner
Gluten Free sausages
Marinated tofu
Roasted potatoes
Roasted veggies
Salad
Friday
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Eggs
Bacon
Potatoes
Yogurt assortment
Granola
Trail mix
Breakfast bars
Fruit
Coffee (leaded and unleaded)
Orange juice
Apple juice
Tea
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Dinner
Grilled chicken
Lentil burgers
Rice
Roasted carrots
Vegan coleslaw
Saturday
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Eggs
Sausage
Pancakes
Yogurt assortment
Granola
Trail mix
Breakfast bars
Fruit
Coffee (leaded and unleaded)
Orange juice
Apple juice
Tea
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Dinner
Grilled tri-tip
Stuffed Peppers
Grilled zucchini
Quinoa
Salad
Sunday
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Eggs
Yogurt assortment
Granola
Trail mix
Breakfast bars
Fruit
Coffee (leaded and unleaded)
Orange juice
Apple juice
Tea
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Weather
The weather in this area can be unpredictable, pack accordingly. Bring clothes that are easily layered and bring wet-weather gear just in case.
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility
Bike Riding
Campground Host
Dumpster
Fire Rings
Firewood Sales
Hiking
Hiking Trail
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Picnic Tables
Potable Water
Vault Toilet
Portable Shower Facilities (Provided by Feather River Grove)
Less Than 1 Mile
Boat Ramp
Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Swimming
Windsurfing
Within 10 Miles
All Terrain Vehicle
Atm Machine
Boat Trailer Park Lot
Fishing
Gas And Propane
Grocery Store
Hospital
Lake
Off Road Vehicle Trail
Restaurants
Store - Convenience
Telephone
Event Information:
For more information email us.
Park Information
Information: (530)587-9281
Prosser Ranch Group Campground is located on the shores of Prosser Reservoir. Swimming and fishing can be enjoyed from the shore line of this group campground and many miles of ATV/OHV and hiking trails also surround the area. In a forest setting with pine and fir trees, this group campground will accommodate up to 50 people.
Accommodations
RV and Tent camping are available. A large tent for a kid's slumber party (with nightly supervision) will be provided. Hotels, Motels, B&Bs and cabin/cottage rentals are only 20 minutes away in Truckee. Your fee is for the festival, not for the camping, that's free. So there will be no discounts if you choose to take accomodations off-site.
The adopt-a-druid program is available with limited supplies of camping gear. If you are flying in or don't own camping gear please contact us, first come, first served.
Amenities
Prosser Ranch has a bathroom facility and there will also be shower facilities set up on site for the event. The site overlooks the reservoir and is located within sight of the boat launch so bring your boat or water toys. Hotel/motel accommodations are available in the town of Truckee about 15 minutes away.
Auction
We will be hosting an auction during this event. Proceeds will benefit next year's event.
Please email us if you have something you'd like to donate, your generous donation of goods is tax deductible.
Children's Activities
There will be plenty of activities for children of all ages. Sierra Madrone Grove, ADF will be providing a full schedule of activities for children including: games, crafts, hikes, and educational classes. Please pack clothes that can get paint, mud, and clay on them. Children are also invited to attend the all-night slumber parties in the big tent every evening. Adults who choose to allow their children to participate in slumber parties must sign up for the evening roster and take turns with supervision.
Directions, Travel, and Transportation
Carpooling is encouraged. Please join the ADF-Hospitality list or post your carpooling needs on the ADF-Northwest list to make arrangements with other attendees. If you do choose to carpool, make sure to mention it when you sign in at registration and get your free mug.
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.37778, -120.16056
From the Reno airport:
Highway 80 W to 89 north for 4.5 miles, turn right at Prosser sign. Continue for about 2 miles to group site.
From Sacramento:
Highway 80 E, take exit 188A toward Truckee (.2mi), turn left at Donner Pass Rd. (.4mi), at the traffic circle take the 3rd exit onto CA-89 (3.4mi), turn right at Prosser sign. Continue for about 2 miles to group site.
Entertainment
Bring your songs, poems, instruments, etc. and join us in a night of revelry at our Bardic Circle.
Pets
Service animals under your control at all times only.
Parking
The park allows us to have a maximum combination of 10 vehicles/RV'S, obviously this will not be enough. If you arrive later and all 10 parking allocations have been made you should stop at the ranger station and pay for a parking pass, at this time it is $5 per vehicle, per day.
Presenters and Workshops
Thursday
1200-1300 – Lunch
1445-1600 – Spinning out the Sacrifice: Jen Aitch
1615-1730 – Ritual Theory: Cei Serith1800-1900 – Dinner
1930 – Opening Ritual
2100 – Drumming Workshop: Ian CorriganFriday
Friday
900-930 – Meditation: Jessie Olson
945-1015 – Yoga
1030-1145 – Court of Brigid: Ian Corrigan
1200-1300 – Lunch
1315-1430 – Brigid and Sarasvati: Erynn Rowan Laurie
1445-1600 – Poetic Invocation: Jenni Hunt
1615-1730 – Basic Ritual Skills: Kirk Thomas
1800-1900 – Dinner
1930 – RDNA RitualSaturday
Saturday
0900-930 – Meditation: Jessie Olson
945-1015 – Yoga
1030-1145 – Ogam: Jon Drum
1200-1300 – Lunch
1315-1430 – Court of Brigid: Ian Corrigan
1445-1600 – Cernunnos: Cei Serith
1615-1730 – Liturgical Dance: Diane Bronowicz
1800-1900 – Dinner
1930 – Unity Rite
2100 – Bardic Circle/AuctionSunday
Sunday
900-930 – Meditation: Jessie Olson
945-1015 – Yoga
1030-1145 – Pilgrimage: Jon Drum
1200-1300 – Lunch
1315 – Closing Ritual
Rituals
There will be several rituals performed during this festival. Including an opening rite, a closing rite, and a unity rite.
Prices
Cost of Admission:
Adults (14 and older) - $40
Children (6-13) - $20
Children 5 and under - No charge
Food Program:
Adult (14 and older) - $60
Children (6-13) - $30
Children 5 and under - No charge with paying adult
Additional materials fees may apply for children participating in children's events.
Prepayment is required for these rates. There will be no refunds, substitutions, transfers or exchanges.
There is only room for 50 participants at this festival. Registration after June 1st and at the gate, if available will be $80 per adult (age 14+) and $40 per child age 5-13.
Meal Plan
Sierra Madrone Grove, ADF is preparing a full meal plan for our attendees this year. You may choose to prepare your own meals if you wish but this service is very convenient and the menus are always fantastic.
Thursday
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Dinner
Gluten Free sausages
Marinated tofu
Roasted potatoes
Roasted veggies
Salad
Friday
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Eggs
Bacon
Potatoes
Yogurt assortment
Granola
Trail mix
Breakfast bars
Fruit
Coffee (leaded and unleaded)
Orange juice
Apple juice
Tea
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Dinner
Grilled chicken
Lentil burgers
Rice
Roasted carrots
Vegan coleslaw
Saturday
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Eggs
Sausage
Pancakes
Yogurt assortment
Granola
Trail mix
Breakfast bars
Fruit
Coffee (leaded and unleaded)
Orange juice
Apple juice
Tea
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Dinner
Grilled tri-tip
Stuffed Peppers
Grilled zucchini
Quinoa
Salad
Sunday
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Eggs
Yogurt assortment
Granola
Trail mix
Breakfast bars
Fruit
Coffee (leaded and unleaded)
Orange juice
Apple juice
Tea
Lunch
Sandwiches (cold cuts/tuna)
Soup
Salad
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Weather
The weather in this area can be unpredictable, pack accordingly. Bring clothes that are easily layered and bring wet-weather gear just in case.
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility
Bike Riding
Campground Host
Dumpster
Fire Rings
Firewood Sales
Hiking
Hiking Trail
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Picnic Tables
Potable Water
Vault Toilet
Portable Shower Facilities (Provided by Feather River Grove)
Less Than 1 Mile
Boat Ramp
Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Swimming
Windsurfing
Within 10 Miles
All Terrain Vehicle
Atm Machine
Boat Trailer Park Lot
Fishing
Gas And Propane
Grocery Store
Hospital
Lake
Off Road Vehicle Trail
Restaurants
Store - Convenience
Telephone
Event Information:
For more information email us.
Park Information
Information: (530)587-9281
