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Kavana's Winter Retreat (first ever!)
Last weekend in January
Winter Retreat 2011
Kavana is having its very first Winter Retreat, and we hope you'll join in and help make it a great success!
What: We can't predict exactly what it will be like (as this is Kavana's first-ever Winter Retreat), but you can count on spending a somewhat wet, gloomy, northwest weekend with a fun group in a warm and cozy setting. We'll have a big shared lodge and dining space, full kitchen, heated cabins with bunkbeds, and access to great hiking trails. Natural beauty + Shabbat + beach combing + hot cocoa = lots of fun!
When: January 28-30, 2011
Where: The Cornet Bay Environmental Learning Center at Deception Pass State Park (about 2 hours north of Seattle)
Cost: $40/adult (or $50 for non-partners), $25/child (or $20/child if you're bringing more than one). Children under 2 are free. (Pricing includes accommodations & most meals. You can pay right now with the shopping cart at the top of this page or mail a check to The Kavana Cooperative, PO Box 19666, Seattle WA 98109.)
RSVP: Your payment is your RSVP, and is necessary in advance to reserve your spot.
Accommodations: The cabins are heated with electric heat. Each cabin is equipped with bunkbeds to sleep up to 10 people. We can split up the cabins however we see fit according to the number of people we have, but it is safe to assume that all cabins will be shared cabins to some extent.
Meals:
- Friday dinner - vegetarian/dairy potluck (click here to sign up)
- Saturday breakfast - bagels & cream cheese & fruit
- Saturday lunch - bring your own lunch A Kiddush lunch is being sponsored anonymously, and Kavana is deeply grateful! Looks like we'll be eating egg salad, green salad, cheese & crackers, chips, etc. Yum!!!
- Saturday dinner - vegetarian/dairy dinner
- Sunday breakfast - bagels & cream cheese & fruit
Programming:
- Friday evening - potluck dinner, Kabbalat Shabbat service, hanging out
- Saturday - morning service, hike, beach combing, board games in the lodge, more hanging out, etc.
- Saturday evening - Havdalah and singing, bonfire or fireplace (weather permitting)
- Sunday - head back to Seattle or explore Whidbey Island on your own
Kavana Staff will be observing Shabbat, but that doesn't mean you have to. We'll offer prayer services, you choose to come or not. Staff won't be lighting fires on Shabbat, but you can. Do whatever you feel comfortable with - there's no pressure.
Please bring:
Bedding or sleeping bags for your bunks
Comfortable stuff to lounge around on (camping chairs, blankets, pillows, etc.)
Lots of warm clothing
Rain gear
Flashlights
Camera
Musical instruments
Balls, Frisbees, etc. (weather permitting)
Your own food for Saturday lunch
Something for the potluck on Friday night
Other munchies and/or beverages to share
**Please note no dogs are allowed (with the exception of service dogs).
Questions? Email us!
