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September Retreat
"Into the Rhythm"
A weekend celebration of dance, song, and community
September 24 - 26, 2004
in the exquisitely beautiful mountains of Santa Cruz
About the Retreat and Saturday Performance
CD Release Celebration Into the Rhythm with Debbie Nargi-Brown & Friends
Songs and Dances from around the World!
Featuring: Brindle, Michael Glusman, Chris Kenney, Gary Kehoe, Ute Bonn, Francine Joy,
Dandha Da Hora, Kate Munger, Kelly Takunda Orphan, Steven Walters, & More
Saturday, September 25th 4-7 pm
Quaker Center directions are listed below
$15 Tickets available at Rhythm Fusion or the day of the show
You may arrive as early as 3:30 pm and we promise to start on time so come early.
There is an uphill walk to the Redwood Circle so wear good walking shoes.
If you have any back problems you may want to bring a folding chair since
there will only be benches for seating. Dress in layers.
The retreat is at the extraordinarily beautiful Quaker Center in Ben Lomond,
located on 80 acres and nestled in the towering redwoods, fir trees, and
ferns surrounded by Marshall Creek. There is a Labyrinth made of stones in the
forest and endless hiking trails. The singing sessions will be at the Casa de Luz ,
"House of Light," with a majestic views of the San Lorenzo Valley. The dance
classes and the ceremony will be held in the Redwood Circle. Dance classes are
for all levels and abilities with an emphasis on connecting with your own sense
of expression and creativity.
Saturday afternoon features a ceremony with dances and songs from around the
world and Debbie will be releasing her first CD, "Into the Rhythm" that afternoon.
The class drummers and special guest artists Ute Bonn and Francine Joy
(plus many others) will perform songs from the CD during the ceremony.
Kate Munger, Kelly Takunda Orphan, Steven Walters, and other special guests
will be performing in the ceremony as well.
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Comfortable living arrangements:
There are twelve bedrooms with triple or double occupancy with shared bathrooms
or bring a tent and enjoy a secluded camping spot nearby.
Epicurean Dining:
Pasta Mike will serve delicious meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch.
(Participants will sign up for a shift to help out with the retreat chores because
there is so much to do to make this event happen.)
What to Bring to the Retreat:
A flashlight is very important!
Dancing Shoes or Tennis shoes for dancing in the Redwood Circle
Bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blankets/pillowcase)
Towels - Bring an extra beach towel for the dance class so you don't get dirty on the ground
Toiletries, including soap for the shower
Bring clothes for both hot and cold weather
Optional:
Flowers or something for the altars. We will have 4 altars in the redwood circle for each season.
This can be something you have at home and will bring back to your home at
the end of the weekend. Something from nature would be wonderful.
Mari Levine is coordinating the altars if you would like to contact her at
pupperdupper@aol.com
Clock
Earplugs
Water bottle
Your own coffee or tea mug
Slippers/socks for the Casa de Luz
Not allowed at Quaker Center:
Pets
Incense and Candles
Highly scented perfumes
Emergency phone number at office: 336-8333
For more information contact:
Debbie Nargi-Brown (831) 336-8301 debbiewowo@hotmail.com
Ute Bonn utesvoicedance@yahoo.com
About the Facilitators:
Debbie Nargi-Brown, has been leading people in African Inspired Dance for over
18 years. In her teaching, she emphasizes the sacred and healing aspects of the
dance and encourages expression from within.
Michael Glusman, Chris Kenney, Gary Kehoe, Afia Walking Tree, and Brindle
drum the rhythms that inspire our bodies to move.
Kate Munger has loved leading community singing and four years ago she founded
the Threshold Choirs, for woman who are called to sing at the bedsides of people
who aredying, in coma, and for newborns.
Kelly Takunda Orphan is a singer, songwriter, and percussionist who lived in
Africa and has fused both her Middle Eastern heritage and her San Francisco
roots to original music grounded in Africa.
Retreat Registration:
Make checks payable to: Debbie Nargi-Brown
Mail to: 400 Bert’s Drive
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Name ______________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City/State/Zip _______________________________
Phone _________________________ Cell____________
email __________________
____ No internet access, please mail me directions and additional info
___ Full Retreat by 9/9/04 $200 camping, $210 triple room, $225 double room
____ Full Retreat after 9/9 $250
___ Friday Night Only (includes dinner) $ 30
___ Saturday day only 9 am - 7pm $100
___ Ceremony and reception $ 15
____ Saturday Dinner and Evening Event $25
____ Sunday Only (includes lunch) $60
____ Overnight stay $40
Amount Enclosed: _________
Retreat Schedule
Friday, Sept. 24
6:00 pm Arrival and check-in
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Labyrinth Walk with Sound & Singing
9:30 pm Singing with Kelly and Kate
Saturday, Sept. 25
8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00 am Singing with Kate
11:30 - 1:00 pm Dance with Debbie
1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch
4:00 - 7:00 pm Concert Ceremony & Reception
7:30 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Singing with Kelly and other special guests
Sunday, Sept. 26
8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 am Meditation and Singing
10:30-12:30 Dancing with Debbie and Closing Circle
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
2:00 - 3:00 Pack -up and Camp Clean-up
Directions
1000 Hubbard Gulch Rd
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
or follow these simple directions:
From San Jose and the Bay Area:
Take Highway 17 South toward Santa Cruz. Go over the summit and down the
mountain to the second Scotts Valley exit (Mt. Hermon Rd., Felton, Big Basin).
Go right at end of ramp.
From Points South:
Take Highway 101 North to Salinas. Then Highway 183 to Highway 1 North to
Highway 17 at Santa Cruz. Take Highway 17 North to the first Scotts Valley exit
(Mt. Hermon Rd., Felton, Big Basin). Follow exit which crosses over Highway 17
and becomes Mt. Hermon Rd.
From Scotts Valley, CA (Mt. Hermon Rd.):
Take Mt. Hermon Rd. West through Scotts Valley, and continue about 4 miles
where it ends in Felton at a "T" intersection with a traffic light. Turn right on
Graham Hill Rd. and go one long block to the next traffic light. Turn right again
and go North on Highway 9 for 3 miles to Ben Lomond.
From Ben Lomond, CA:
Take Highway 9 North from the light at the center of town. Continue one quarter
mile to the EconoLodge (on left). About 150 yards past the motel, Highway 9
widens to include a turning lane. Immediately enter the turning lane and turn
left onto Hubbard Gulch Rd. There is a sign for Quaker Center at this
intersection. Alba Rd, which is 10 yards further up Highway 9, is more
clearly marked. If you accidentally turn onto Alba road, you can turn around
and get on Hubbard Gulch from the opposite direction. When the road curves
around to the right and you reach the Orthodox Church of Sts. Peter and Paul,
you have gone about 100 yards too far.There are signs for Quaker Center
all the way up Hubbard Gulch Rd. At the T intersection 1.3 miles up,
watch for specific signs for your group.