Soularus Seasonal Campouts presents

WINTER SOLSTICE 2023

Join us for our Winter Solstice Campout, the fourth campout in our series of four seasonal campouts each year on every equinox and solstice. See next year's dates at bottom!

4 days and 3 nights of connection, expression, and movement in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains! Our Winter Solstice Campout is more contemplative and inward than our other seasonal campouts and it incorporates the powerful journey of a full day of silence. There will be an emphasis on spaciousness, simplicity, and slowing down. Enjoy dance journeys, yoga/qi gong, meditation, authentic movement, contact improv, healing arts, hiking, nature immersion and plenty of free time each day to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

Where:

Skyview

Skyview Road, Boulder Creek CA 95006

GPS coordinates 37°11'12.4"N 122°05'29.8"W

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When:

Begins Friday, December 15 at 3:00pm

Ends Monday, December 18 at 3:00pm​

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WINTER SOLSTICE CAMPOUT

An extended weekend of connection, expression, reflection, and movement at Skyview overlooking the Monterey Bay. We will get cozy as we enter the winter season together and honor/celebrate the longest nights of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This will be a deep container blending a variety of offerings from our DJs and facilitators (see schedule below).

Picture yourself dancing amidst the trees, taking a long solo or group hike, sitting beside the campfire quietly contemplating the new year ahead, soaking leisurely in the hot tub after a transformative workshop, or sharing a satisfying conversation over a delicious meal prepared by our cooks. There will also be a day of "silence in motion" from 7pm on Saturday to 7pm on Sunday. All dances, classes and activities are held without conversation or talking during this 24-hour period and participants are asked to do the same in all their interactions.

This campout includes simple, organic, vegetarian meals (vegan/gf options) which are provided with love and care to nourish your body. As for sleeping, there are both spaces to pitch a tent or car/van camp. There will also be a large heated group tent for some of the classes and activities that will also be available for anyone to roll out their sleeping bag. And yes there's a hot tub, two outdoor hot showers, and two composting toilets.

NOTE: All of our scholarships have already been awarded to those who identify as BILPOC and would not otherwise attend the retreat without it. This is part of our commitment to increase racial/ethnic diversity and inclusivity. There are no more scholarships available at this time.

CAMPOUT SCHEDULE (subject to change at any time)

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Friday Dec 15

12 - 4pm     Arrival window

4-5pm         Welcome and intention setting with Ya Mei and Daniel

6-7pm         Dinner

8-9pm         Fireside Connection with music, movement, and storytelling

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Saturday Dec 16

9-10am        Breakfast

10-12pm     Authentic Movement/Contacting the Noursihment with Rani Joy

12-1pm        Lunch

2-4pm          "Dancing Freedom and Embodied Alchemy" with Chelsea

4-6pm         Free time

6-7pm          Dinner

7-8pm          Winter Solstice Ceremony feat. Sirena Andrea and Ya Mei (Day of Silence begins)

8-10pm        DownTemple "Embodying the Mystery"

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Sunday Dec 17

9-10am         Breakfast

11-12pm       Morning "Shake" with Daniel and Chelsea

12-1pm         Lunch

1-3pm           Free time

3-4pm           Breathwork with Sirena Andrea

4-6pm           Sunset Silent Disco

6-7pm           Dinner

7-8pm           Fire and Song Circle with FannieLee and Ya Mei (Day of Silence ends)

8-10pm         Sound immersion

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Monday Dec 18

9-10am        Breakfast

10-11pm      Contemplative Dance

12-1pm         Lunch

2-3pm           Closing circle and integration

3pm               Departure

/// This gathering is for ages 18 and up. We hope to open up to children for future gatherings.

/// Only 40 tickets will be sold. There are no day passes. You can arrive and depart whenever you like but you must register and pay for the whole thing.

/// Pay in full at time of registration. Cancellations will receive credit for a future campout. Note that we will not hold this event if there's a big storm and everyone will get credit for a future campout.

/// Getting there can be challenging for some. The route is paved most of the way but the last mile is steep and narrow in some places. Any vehicle can make it if you drive very slowly. And of course if you have a four-wheel or all-wheel drive bring that.​

//// No RVs or trailers.

/// All scholarship and work trade positions are filled. All facilitator slots are filled.

​///  Simple, nourishing, organic, vegetarian meals are included! Vegan and gluten-free options provided.

///  Each participant commits to doing one meal shift to help with prep, cooking, serving, and/or cleanup. This will be organized once we are all at camp together.

/// Please leave all non-human animals at home (excluding legitimate service animals).

​/// All are welcome and asked to practice care and respect...for yourself, each other, and Earth. Everyone in attendance commits to practicing active consent in all their interactions. Set your intention to be present and devoted to the experience. You are of course free to choose how you spend your time balancing rest with participation, group time with solo time.

/// This gathering is a recreational drug and alcohol free space. All participants commit to not being under the influence at any time while on property, not having such substances in possession, nor bringing them to the campout in any way. If you need an exception to this agreement for a genuine health concern you may email us through this website at least 24 hours prior to arriving at camp to discuss possibilities.

/// All are at choice. Each individual takes 100% responsibility for their own health and safety.

Directions and the FAQ Page HERE. Please read thoroughly!

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PRICES

Each tier of pricing has a sliding scale based on your annual income before taxes.

Low income = less than $40,000/year

Middle income = $40,000/year to $80,000/year

High income = more than $80,000/year

When choosing your income level during ticket purchase, please adjust your rate upwards if you have significant assets (own property, have a trust fund or inherited wealth, a retirement plan, etc.). Adjust your rate downwards if you have significant burdens, excessive health care costs, single-parenting, adult dependents, unusual losses, etc.

Full Camp (no day passes)

Early Bird   $120-$195​ (before 9/30, limit 10 tix total)

Tier One     $180-$375 (before 11/30)

Tier Two      $222-$444 (registration closes 12/15 at 11:59pm)

Registration and Ticket purchase below!

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Please be aware that everyone attending is taking 100% responsibility for their own health and safety. Everyone is empowered to be at choice. Masks, vax, and tests are NOT required in any way. Much of the retreat will happen outdoors, but there will be indoor (large, heated tent) dancing and classes...especially if it's raining. Being fully at choice, you can decide what you are willing to participate in (and what you are not) at any time during the retreat. If you are ready and willing to join us under these conditions, I heartily welcome you. If not, I completely respect your choice and hope to connect with you in other ways that feel good for us both.

Next year's 2024 campouts!

Spring Equinox 3/15-3/18

Summer Solstice 6/14-6/23

Fall Equinox 9/20-9/23

Winter Solstice 12/20-12/23