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Hi All, I wanted to start a new thread on this, to make sure that there's more of a reach out to the Women's RTR "Releasing Stress / Reaching Goals" mini-class participants.  At the time I gave the class, I didn't fully realize the 'mentoring' aspect of it, and that's why I didn't give out my...

O.K., just to be clear: In looking back on my comment, I notice a few things: I would've liked to have put the phrase 'stay quiet' in quotes too, in order to have it be understood as more figurative, not literal. Also, at the time I wrote it, I meant to put the word 'or' in front of "in...

Hi, Just an update:  the circle went well.  It turned out to be something positive for all who came; everyone seemed to enjoy it!  Thanks to all for interest and support with this--with a special shout-out for Chris, Steve, Steve (not a typo), Van Man Dave, and Lora. About a dozen people were...

Hi All-- While driving back to our camp tonight, we had to pull over to make room for a huge 35+ ft. Class-A motorhome (that was even towing a vehicle!) going way too fast on Mitchell Mine Rd.  I mean, it was hauling ass.  It was headed toward the Boomers Camp, but it's not clear what their...

One more post (pre-circle): I want people to feel free to come, even if intimidated: If you don't have a percussion instrument, find / make one. Be creative! If you feel you're not that experienced with drumming / circles--come anyway! It's not meant to be for great musicians to play in a...

O.K., All-- A great spot was proposed (Thanks, Steve!) which looks, and more importantly FEELS good!  It's in the No Camping / Day Use Only area, situated with a great view of the mountains all around and a very proud Saguaro cactus that's there to mark the spot. 33.6483009, -114.1422948 Here...

O.K.--Checking in: Letting all who are interested to please check back in this thread on Sunday evening--I'll be posting a location and confirming it all then. While I'm doing what I can to do research into spots (with helpful suggestions from others!), I feel the best thing to do is to feel...

Reminder: this will be short (no more than an hour), with stops within, as well as new rhythms started. I personally know the positive experience and well-being that can come from drumming/playing percussion/being in circle, and encourage people to experience it for themselves (the effects are...

O.K. I understand the importance of location so that it does not impact the main camp. An important thing to note, however: not all drums, drumming, and/or drum circles are 'bad'. It's important to keep in mind that not all drumming is the same. Some things to consider: What is the...

Thank You Van Man Dave for that location suggestion of the Medicine Circle. It looks like a great option! At this point, I'd love to 'bookmark' it, and think evaluate a little more when it come to location, but it looks like that place is a good option! How easy it it to get to, I wonder...

Hi All-- I've looked over the forum threads, and (forgive me if I'm wrong) it looks as though there's not one of these started.  I think that drumming (and drumming in circle / playing other percussion instruments) is so great for de-stressing, unwinding, and connecting--while also being...

I love that this is going on! I'm wondering (I searched but didn't see anything) if it's O.K. if husbands, boyfriends, etc. are welcome? Particularly if there's an understanding that they basically 'hang back'; stay quiet, in the RV ;) ?

I saw that there's a Meditation Camp (from the Gatherings Section on the Forums). This might be something to consider--maybe it could offer the best of both worlds...being around people, but also offering an ability to 'calm down' from sensory overload.

Hi there! My husband is C-Cat, and he's been on the forum for some time now.  He's a great guy, offering a lot in terms of knowledge and advice.  He can be almost like an encyclopedia at times (and the fact that he's German somehow adds to it all). ;) I'm an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), who...