Goddess Within: The 2nd Annual Eskdale Goddess Camp 2010

The 3rd Annual Eskdale Goddess Camp will be
from 4pm Friday 8th July until 4pm 10th July 2011 Honoring the Goddess of Earth
£165 per person (booking form required with payment)
Includes vegetarian meals and shared bunk accommodation.

FULLY SUBSCRIBED

Join us in the magical valley of Eskdale for a camp style gathering in the nature of the Goddess. Celebrating and journeying with the Mother of Earth. With Saturday ceremonial walk through the wonderful Eskdale countryside, rituals and time to relax and have fun!

Full itinerary will be available upon arrival.

Friday
4:00pm	Arrival and settle in
6:00pm	Evening Meal
7:30pm	Opening Ceremony- invoking the Earth Mother

Saturday
8:00am-10am	Breakfast and time to pack lunches
10:00am - 3:30pm	Ceremonial walk through the landscape of Eskdale. Walking the land, communing with the Earth Mother Goddess. The walk will be approx. 4miles long and will involve walking on the Lakeland fells so walking boots are a must (It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the terrain if you are concerned about your fitness for the walk before booking). The ceremonial walk is a central part of the Camp experience, however, if you do not wish to participate in the walk you are still welcome to attend the camp and make your own arrangements for the Saturday mid-morning and afternoon or simply enjoy the Eskdale Centre and local surroundings.
3pm - 6pm	Free Time
6:00pm	Evening Meal
7:30pm -8:30pm	Group Evening Ceremony
8:30-10pm	Celebration of the Earth Mother with mead and dancing (optional).
Sunday
8am - 10am	Breakfast and time to pack lunch.
10:30am - 1:30pm	Sacred site visit and time to BE in nature.
1:30pm - 3pm	Time to pack-up and prepare for closing ceremony.
3:30pm	Closing ceremony and thanksgiving.
4pm	depart Eskdale

The Venue . . . .

The Eskdale Centre, Boot Village, Eskdale, The English Lake District, Cumbria. The Eskdale Centre is group recreational facility and is warm, clean, comfortable but basic. The camp space is a shared space for men and women to affordably come together in the wonderful Lake District to share their love of the Goddess and Nature.
Sleeping: Accommodation is in two dormitories in the eaves of the building which sleep 24 in bunk-beds. We limit the number of guests in each dorm to 6 to give you more space. You will need to bring a sleeping bag or quilt, single sheet and pillow case as none are provided.
Facilities: The centre has a great kitchen, group recreation room, good strong hot showers and plenty of toilets. Outside there is parking and a picnic area with benches. We also have use of our own private field which leads down to a small wooded area and the River Esk.
Meals - ALL food is provided and will be VEGGIE, we do accommodate Vegan and other dietary requirements so please let us know on your booking form. Breakfast is "help yourself" to muesli, toast, fruit and yogurts. Lunch will be make-your-own packed lunches. Evening meals on Friday and Saturday will be two courses main/desert. Please bring a flask if you like to take tea or coffee with you outdoors. Fruit juices, teas, coffee, herbal teas, flapjacks and snacks and (most importantly!) organic chocolate will be available at all times. Mead provided for the Saturday night celebrations...and there are two local hostelries available within walking distance for after the Saturday walk!
What to Bring Single Quilt or Sleeping bag. Pillow, pillow case & sheet. Towels. Waterproof and warm clothing suitable for the outdoors. Walking Boots with good ankle support for the Saturday walk. Small rucksack and water bottle. A biodegradable offering for the Earth Mother altar. Something for the shared altar representing you. This will be returned to you. Goddess finery for the Saturday night group ceremony...come as the Earth Goddess that you are!	Doctor Bridge Eskdale