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Born to Drum 2010

We have reserved Walker Creek Ranch for July 2-5 , 2010

check out womendrummers.org for informaton about DRUM SUNDAYS and other events!

Born to Drum 2010 offers women four days of drum classes, performances, community, and gatherings with women who are master drummers from many cultures.  Born to Drum will be held at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, California, an hour's drive from San Francisco or Oakland. 

Location and Facilities

Walker Creek Ranch is a beautiful facility offering a variety of accommodations and fabulous food. It is between Petaluma and Port Reyes Station and about an hours drive from San Francisco or Oakland. The facilities page for information about the Ranch, driving directions, and information about what to bring to camp.

 

Camp Fees

Prices include all classes, performances, and other activities during the camp week-end as well as accommodations and meals.

Fees are the same as for last year's camp:

Fees shown are for Early Registration and reflect a cash discount.

Early registration fees apply until May 15

Early Registration Prices for the full week-end

Camping                     $399          
Dormitory                    $485
Semi-Private Room       $590
Private Room               $725
Week-End Commuter    $380

Early Registration prices for week-end passes will be good until May 15.
For registration May 16 through June 30, add  $35 to the early registration prices.
For registration after June 30, including on-site registration, add $50 to the Early Registration prices.

Early Registration Prices for Day and Overnight Passes:
Prices for Day Passes

Friday        $75
Saturday    $135
Sunday      $135
Monday      $ 70

      Prices for Overnight Passes

Overnight passes are available if you also choose a day pass.  Prices are for one night. Overnight passes include accommodations and breakfast.  Overnight passes are available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

Prices per Night are:

Camping         $16
Dorms            $41
Semi-Private   $75
Private           $115

Early Registration prices for day and overnight passes will be good until May 15.
For registration May 16 through June 30, add  $5 to the early registration prices.
For registration after June 30, including on-site registration, add $10 to the Early Registration prices.

All prices include a cash discount, which applies if you pay by check, cash, money order, or bank check.  If you use a credit or debit card, the cost will be 3% more.
 

On-site registration will be available.  However, we encourage you to register early so that we can plan housing and meals most effectively and our hosts at Walker Creek can plan to do their magic to make everyone as welcome and comfortable as possible.

Checks: Please make your check to Born to Drum or Women Drummers International



PAYMENT PLAN
  
A payment plan is available for those attending the whole camp, including week-end commuters.   

The payment plan allows you to pay for camp in multiple payments.  You must send an initial payment of at least $100.   Additional payments can be made on your own schedule, with the final payment due no later than June 15.  There is no charge for using the payment plan.

You can set up your payment plan beginning now.

To set up a  payment plan, send us a deposit of $100 or more along with the following information:

-- Contact information:  Name, email, and mailing address

--Type of accommodation you are selecting

The check and information can be sent to us at
Born to Drum
P.O.Box 3715
Oakland, CA 94609

Checks can be made out to Born to Drum or Women Drummers International.

We will send  a form confirming your enrollment in the plan for you to sign and return to us.  

You will also complete a registration form with additional information once your payment is complete.

Note that our cancellation policy applies to all registrations, including those using the payment plan.

REGISTRATION

Registration will be available soon.  We’ll send note to the Born to Drum Yahoo group to let you know when registration is open.  

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

By registering for camp you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the cancellation policy as follows:

If for any reason you cancel your registration on or before June 1, WDI will return your registration fee less a $75 processing fee.

If for any reason you cancel your registration after June 1 and before June 30, WDI will return one half the registration fee less a $75 processing fee.

If for any reason you cancel your registration June 30 or later or are a "no show" the registration fee will not be refunded.

Marketplace

The Marketplace will back for Born to Drum 2010. Much thanks to all our vendors who made the 2009 marketplace such fun. Of particular interest are percussion instruments, drum bags, soaps, herbal teas, clothes, jewelry, etc  We welcome other visual arts as well as services such as massage and body work.  This is a women-only event and vendors must be female.

Spaces are approximately 10' by 10' and outside, so we recommend a canopy or umbrella.

More information will be available as we get closer to camp.

Programs and Activities

We added some wonderful programs and activities in 2009 and hope to make these a regular part of Born to Drum and in some case to expand them. These are the new things we added.

• Drum jam at the fire pit!  
  
  
• Open Mic.
   
• Transformational Ritual Healing Circle
  
  
• Dance
  
  
• Special Activities Time -
  
  
• Spirit Lodge
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Work-Study

The work study staff for Born to Drum 2009 were just stellar. This program is necessary to making the camp happen and the wonderful women on work study brought many talents, great attitudes, and a lot of energy and enthusiasm that contributed enormously to the success of Born to Drum 2009. We will need a strong work study staff again for Born to Drum 2010. Applications aren't open yet but look for announcements.

 

Born to Drum 2009 Group Photo

Thanks to all who made Born to Drum 2009 such a beautiful event!

Click on the photo to see a larger version

Max Ferman, who took the photo, is offering prints for sale in sizes from 4"x6" to 24"x36"
Proceeds will be donated to Born to Drum Financial Aid Fund.  Donations are tax deductible. Funds are used to help provide financial support through the Born to Drum work study program for Born to Drum 2010.

You can purchase a print here