Community

Elements is located in a very special place.  3,000 year-old trees cast their shade upon a landscape that has served as a gathering place for The People for at least 5,000 years.  

​This land invites you to drop in and tap into the energy of its ancient wisdom. What does it have to teach us? How can we begin to understand the interconnectedness of nature? How can we move into a consciousness of interdependence? How can we best support each other as a Village? 

Everything that we do at Elements brings together the Village... from the workshops, to the Elements, to the music around the fire at night.  Becoming a Village requires you to be "all in".  What you give this week will determine what you get.  For some participants, Elements will be the first time they feel truly HOME among their people.

July 18 - 24, 2019
Among the ancient Sequoias

You can't be yourself
until you find your
Village​

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What will you experience at Elements?

What to expect

At Elements you will meet strangers who become your Village on ancient soil that has hosted gatherings of people for centuries.  The relationships of many generations of gatherer-hunters permeates the landscape, is written on the stones and watched over by 3,000 year old giant sequoias.  This is a magical place! And just like The People whose land we meet upon, we will co-create our experience.

Skilled mentors will provide workshops and guide you, but ultimately, participants who immerse themselves fully in the inter-dependence of community will have the most epic week.  What you put into Elements will determine what you receive.  Plan to be personally responsible, honest, open-minded and open-hearted, and ready to do your part to make Elements the best gathering ever!

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Meet your village

At Elements, you are welcomed to embrace your instincts and follow your true nature as a cooperative member of a Village.  You will be asked to share with and be in service to your community, and your Elemental contributions will be a big part of that.  The Elements are a subset of the Village and typically follow a certain ideal characterized by an element: earth, wind, fire, water.  Every member of the camp (including mentors and work-trade) will be welcomed into an Element at the beginning of the week.  Each Element will participate in a variety of activities throughout the week including gathering and washing the dishes once or twice during the event.  This is your opportunity to be of service to your Village and it can be a lot of fun!  Put on a smile, lend your hands and feel the gratitude of your new friends!

The Elements

EARTH

KEYWORD: Skills
ATTRIBUTES: Grounded, rooted, peacemakers, patience, thoughtfulness, practicality, stability and warmth.

WIND

KEYWORD: Arts
ATTRIBUTES: Freedom, kind-hearted, healers, creativity, trusting, clarity, lightness and independence

WATER

KEYWORD: Stewardship
ATTRIBUTES: Fluidity, wisdom, softness, stillness, creation, compassion,  and forgiveness.

FIRE

KEYWORD: Evolution
ATTRIBUTES: Justice, transformation, passion, strength, persistence, zeal, enthusiasm, courage and decisiveness.

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