Singing Alive events take place on beautiful properties outdoors in nature. We will be spending our time together immersed in forest (and meadow) life. The grounds can be rough, pathways sometimes uneven, and in places, a little steep and there are a few small footbridges. Please be aware of where you are stepping, and assess where you are setting up camp with a thorough evaluation of your surroundings. .
Parking
- For safety, and enjoyment of the beautiful nature setting there will be no parking or cars within the main gathering grounds.
- Parking is as directed only, directed upon arrival.
- You are welcome to sleep in your car but flat spots are not guaranteed.
- Do not set up tents in the parking areas, including in RV camping
Bathrooms
- Composting toilets, and hand washing stations, will be located in the main event area, parking lots, and camping grounds.
- Peeing in the woods, bushes, and along pee paths is encouraged. Please do not pee in the walking paths, gathering places, meadows, grassy areas, or anywhere people will be walking or sitting.
Food
- This is a low/no-soy, plant-based event. Meals are complimentary and shared in the common area.
- Singing Alive will provide the basic ingredients for these nourishing creations, and a dedicated team to prepare them.
- Please bring food items to share ~ extra produce from the garden, fruit from an orchard, a big bag of your favorite granola or snack food, honey. This does not include cleaning out your pantry, or refrigerator, of old stuff you just don’t want anymore. (thank you!) Please bring things of good quality, with a sense that you are contributing to an ‘altar of food’.
- Keep it plant-based and label ingredients where appropriate. Thank you!
Swimming
- (Oregon) There is a small dipping pond on site.
- (Costa Rica) There is a beautiful easy access swimming river on the property.
- (Hawaii) we are 1.5 walk/drive from the ocean and hot pools. ocean entry can be treacherous but worthwhile, there are easy tide pools further down the road.
- In all cases swim at your own pleasure and risk and be responsible for any children
Camping
- Deep nature immersion is part of the enchantment of Singing Alive. Bring a tent, rainfly, warm sleeping gear, and flashlight.
- Camping is in designated areas only. There is no camping in the main event areas ~ refer to the map and check in with registration for further direction.
- Sleeping in vehicles is fine, but setting up tents in the parking areas is not allowed.
- Oregon event – A limited number of indoor accommodations are available. info to come
Sinks / Shower
- Handwashing, teeth brushing areas will be available
- Oregon and Hawaii have showers, Costa Rica has on site river swimming
Drinks
- Its always good to bring your own drinking water.
- Oregon – well water available
- Hawaii – bring your own
- Costa Rica – water available
- We will have a tea haus with hot water, and prepared herbal drinks.
- Herbal, sweet, or creamy donations to the tea house are also happily welcomed.
Trash & Recycling
- Pack in, pack out. Leave nothing behind, carry out your own trash rather than depositing it in the kitchen receptacles. Thank you.
Teens & Kids
- Kids 12 and under are free (Costa Rica may vary)
- Kids area is open for kids with an adult
- Teens 13-17 with parent can use teen ticket (Costa Rica may vary)
- Teens 18-19 use adult ticket
- There will be a childrens area with games and activities, and some scheduled singing and crafts. Children may attend the area and activities when accompanied by an adult.
- There is no drop-off child care or any type of babysitting provided at this event, unless co-created by parents.
- Unaccompanied children may not be in the kitchen or tea house. This is the responsibility of the parent or guardian, not event staff.
- Parents or guardians are responsible for kids use of condiments, as well as access to snacks, meals, tea, showers, bathrooms, creeks, and any area or offering of the event.
- Chronically unattended or unmanaged children may asked to leave the event. If so no refunds will be offered to the associated parent or guardian who may need or be asked to leave as well.
