18/12/20 UPDATE: REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
Well faerie whanau, those that have registered for the Far North Summer Gathering are in! We are now closing registrations early, apologies for any disappointments.
Normal QR planning continues as this Gathering faces two potential issues that others have not: both covid and a potential extreme weather event. At this stage, Florabunda is on weather watch and looking at options A, B and C. The current ten day forecast currently shows some pretty heavy rain around the planned gathering period. But the forecasts every day are changing and it may blow through quickly (we’re sure you can relate!) so it’s hard to know at this stage how it will pan out. There IS the possibility at short notice we may need cancel or postpone, but it’s probably too early to make those calls – but this is something you may want to weigh up for your own summer plans. We will let you know a final decision next Weds 23 Decemeber.
On top of this issue is the Government directive that people will need extra food and provisions if there’s a covid-19 outbreak and need to ‘shelter at place’. This is not practical at Otangaroa, so you would need a plan to swiftly return home to isolate if covid pops up again. You might like to keep a weather watch too: http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain®ion=nz&noofdays=10
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SUMMER GATHERING CALL!
Yoooooohoooooooooo!
Just when you thought 2020 couldn't go out with a RADFANZ Gathering... a cyber meeting birthed an unholy trinity of Queen Roosters (Brassy, Stripes and Florrrrrrrabunda!) to muster forth:
THE CALL: From within the twilight comes the raucous call to queer/gay/masc/trans/pan/bi/takātapui faeries to a lush four day Radical Faerie event where the water runs clear and the ancient trees calmly watch on.
KAUPAPA: Crepuscular Creatures: Feral Forest Faerie Gathering from 27-31 December 2020 in the Far North.
Finish your *memorable* 2020 by camping on the edge of the native forest or among the food forest with some fae love and creative quirkiness. Bring your inspiration for workshops, Talent/No Talent night and bush kitchen magic.
This will be the third Radical Faerie gathering at Otangaroa (1 hour's drive north of the Bay of Islands). This magical, hidden away location is a clothing optional, body positive and consent consious space.
The Gathering will be an alcohol and drug free space (until after the closing ceremony). There’s an option for you to stay on after the gathering to welcome in the New Year. Substances will be allowed during the New Year's festivities.
NUMBERS TO ATTEND: All Radfanz events this year have been oversubscribed so it's likely we'll put a cap on numbers because of logistical issues (eg parking) – so be in quick to register (see link at the end). (We will update if/when necessary.)
COST: It’s $120 that covers the 3-and-a bit-days. No one is turned away through lack of funds, so if you genuinely can’t afford the cost, no questions asked, just let us know on the rego form.
ACCESS AND PARKING: Both limited and a little tricky. Carpooling will be key for us to allow more people to come.
DOGS: No. Because we’ll be camping in kiwi habitat (there are actually kiwi living within metres of where tents will be pitched) this is a dog-free event.
ZERO WASTE: We’re also aiming for zero waste so think consciously about what you bring, and be prepared to take back out with you whatever you bring in.
FOOD: will be vegetarian or vegan. We’ll supply and co-create breakfast, lunch and dinner from dinner on the 27th (after opening ceremony) through til brekkie on the 31st. Feel free to bring snacks!
EXTRAS: If you want to stay on for New Year’s celebrations you’ll need to self-cater and we have a cool vault we can safely lock away booze until the gathering is formally over.
BRING: BYO Camping Gear! (Or, on the rego form, let us know that you're looking to find space in a communal tent.)
Note: There is no 'indoor' at this event. Plan for outdoors / summer, day and night.
Torch/Solar lighting, drink bottle, your own personal eating gear (plate/bowl/cup/cutlery) , a camp chair/stool/cushion for heart circles, workshops, eating and lounging around.
CLOTHING: Aside from tent time, you’ll be outside ALL of the time. Sun cover is essential – eg a good hat. Warm clothes for cool evenings, cool clothes for hot days.
COVID-cautions: You need to have your own personal Covid escape route home sorted in case our invisible little viral friend appears and the country increases covid-levels or goes into lockdown. IMPORTANT: You can’t stay at Otangaroa if a lockdown is imminent.
After such a bumpy year, it’ll be great to reconnect and have a fae-bulous time together.
From the Unholy QR Trinity: Brassy, Stripes and Florrrrrrrrrrrrabunda!
P.S. Please leave your tinsel at home, it’s environmentally evil.
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL: https://forms.gle/5LL1tCQY8ZvHHAF86