== Intentions ==
Ben:
* My intention for Sol 2014 at Lost Lake around the summer solstice is
** to get enthusiastic about working on SolSeed projects again
** to get more clarity about how to choose among the many possible projects I could devote time and energy to
** to reconnect with people I haven’t seen in a long time (if they accept invitations)
** to connect with nature
** to find out how capable I am of coping with minor hardships related to living outdoors without losing enthusiasm
** to further evolve our plans for how to bring in new active members, e.g. by practicing Holacracy
Brandon:
* My intention for Sol 2014 at Lost Lake around the summer solstice is an embodied, visceral practice of SolSeed that writes the traditions of SolSeed on our hearts. I want us to DO things that are SolSeedian more than discussing philosophy. I want us to experience the gifts it brings to us right NOW rather than dreaming, speculating, and setting goals for the future. I want to pass on the love for nature and for Life to my kids. I want them to be earnestly self-expressed and vibrantly alive. I want to embed gratitude as a spinal cord practice … that is, something that is foundational, instinctual, and reflexive.
Shelley:
* My intention for Sol 2014 at Lost Lake around the summer solstice is to deepen my understanding of and commitment to SolSeed and our community by spending time, separately and together, reflecting on our purpose, values, and praxis.
* Secondarily, or rather, in addition I intend to create in our boys a yearning for what SolSeed offers and an understanding of our values, science, traditions and praxis, a sense of purpose and belonging, and a strong memory of warm, all-is-well cup-full fun and connection.
Eric:
* My intention for Sol 2014 at Lost Lake around the summer solstice is to spend time with my SolSeed co-dedicants and thereby build a deeper connection to them. I want to spend time deeply listening to each of you so that my elephant knows you better and my instincts tend more strongly towards contribution to the Movement.
* I want to share moments of awe for nature with you so that my association between you and deep religious experience grows stronger.
== Welcome Packet ==
Perhaps drawing from the invitations we've already sent out?
=== Things to bring ===
Try for all these items:
* Bowl, cup, and silverware
* Water for the water service
** Water from where you are coming from
** A small container to carry your water in (a well sealed vial or glass jar works)
* Small pouch for collecting tokens (imagine it holding some golf ball sized items)
* Sleeping Bag
* Pillow
* Tent
* Sunscreen
* Bug repellent
* Very warm clothes in case of very cold weather (winter coat, sweatshirt, longjohns, wool socks … that sort of thing)
* Swimsuit for playing in the lake
* Bicycle, pogo stick, or other person powered "technological device" for the technology leg of yay life tri
Bonus:
* small drum or rhythm instrument
=== Schedule ===
Thursday PM
* Sanders and Saumurs arrive and setup camp
* Shelley returns to Portland
Friday
* Free day (Eric, Patrick, Brandon, Sequoia, Ren)
* fort building, etc
* Shelley and Ben arrive (possibly others like Sarvatas and Hank)
Saturday
* Breakfast
* Opening Circle
** First “Fire Dance”
** Water Confluence Ceremony
* Session(s)
* Solstice ritual with drum circle
* Lunch
* Session(s)
* Closing Circle
* Dinner
Sunday
* Breakfast
* Opening Circle
** “Fire Dance” again
** Meditation with flowers?
* Session?
* YayLifeTri
* Lunch with Chocolate Fondue!
* Session(s)
* Closing Circle
* Dinner
Monday
* Breakfast
* Opening Circle
** “Fire Dance” again
** Meditation with pebbles/other natural objects
* Sessions
* Lunch
* Closing Circle
** Water Apofluence Ceremony
=== Transportation Logistics ===
Expedia has is a good place to check rental info:
* minivan is $115/day
* full-size van is $158/day
* 12 passenger van is ???