These are the KINDRED SPIRITS RETREATS scheduled for 2008:

16th Annual Circle in Hot Springs, NC
August 14 - 17, 2008

If you have yet to attend this Circle, you should know that the setting is very special. It is hosted wonderfully at the very place where Kindred Spirits began. Hot Springs is a quaint mountain town on the Appalachian Trail, an hour northwest of trans-friendly Asheville, NC. The historic Sunnybank Inn is 161 years old and oozes funky Victorian charm, with an extensive library, and even has a ghost. If you are a veteran attendee, you may elect to bunk at the Octagon House, though all waking activities will still be shared. The vegetarian food is fabulous, and we also get to soak in the naturally hot mineral springs pumped into jacuzi tubs a couple of blocks away, which are the town's namesake.

Each of our four days together, we share in daily sacred circles. Our Laurel River hike culminates in a ritual swim-frolic. Special teaching sessions will be offered by some of our veteran attendees. Our ceremonies climax on an ancient Cherokee bald mountaintop with a 360-degree vista. This can be a life-changing experience in connecting with your spiritual family, as well as launching you further along your own spiritual path. You are encouraged to bring your unique visions and expertise to share within this powerful gathering of your kindred spirits.

Based on last year's success, we will be able to accomodate up to 21 people on a first-come-first-served basis. Spaces may fill quickly. This circle is the best opportunity for new people to be welcomed into their greater community of kindred spirits, as well as a homecoming for former attendees. Let us all continue to come together, reclaim, and reactivate the rich heritage of our gender-variant ancestry, with new and wondrous visions.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please indicate your intentions ASAP, because we'll be able to host a second Circle at Sunnybank June 19 - 22 (solstice) if attendance is high.

Questions?
Contact: HollyFairy@juno.com OR call 828-669-3889