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Check us out at Women Drummers International for other drumming events! Thanks to all of you who made Born to Drum a beautiful, inspiring, and fun week-end! NEW: PHOTOS We would love to have your feedback on your Born to Drum experience and invite you to participate in the Born to Drum 2010 online survey You can download the faculty contact information as a .pdf document here. Born to Drum 2011 will be held July 1 through July 4 at Walker Creek Ranch

Born to Drum 2010 was held July 2-5 at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, California, an hour's drive from San Francisco or Oakland.  What a fabulous time we had!

And much to do now -- people to thank! Plans to make for 2011!

And Our Favorite Thing: Photos to View. We were fortunate to have three wonderful women -- Maria, Suashia,and Vaschelle -- taking photos at Born to Drum. We're just starting to put this up in a slide show now. So take a peek now, and come back for more as we continue to update the photo album. If you have photos that you'd especially like to share, please email us. You can also share them on our Facebook page.

If you attended Born to Drum 2010, we invite you to let us know how it went for you by completing the Born to Drum 2010 online survey

 

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

Photo: Walker Creek Ranch	Photo: Angela Niles	Photo: Walker Creek Ranch

Camp Fees: We are currently evaluating the cost of camp; prices for Born to Drum 2011 will be available shortly. As always, price will include all classes, performances, and other activities during the camp week-end as well as accommodations and meals.

Some drums will be available for use in the classroom. You can also rent a drum for the week-end: See the FAQ page for rental information.

Come back soon for Born to Drum 2011 prices. Prices are for the full week-end and reflect a cash discount. For day and overnight passes, see below. Camping Dormitory Semi-Private Room Private Room Week-End Commuter	Photo: Angela Niles

Photo: Angela Niles

Day and Overnight Passes: Prices for Day Passes Come back soon for Born to Drum 2011 prices.   Friday   Saturday   Sunday   Monday Prices for Overnight Passes Overnight passes are available only 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   Dorms    Semi-Private    Private

Payment Plan: You can sign up now for the Payment Plan for Born to Drum 2011. This plan allows you to pay for camp beginning now, or anytime before May 1, by sending multiple payments at your convenience. All payments must be complete by June 15. Payments are by check or cash only. To start participating in the payment plan, send us: * A check for $100 as your initial payment * Your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number * The type of housing you have selected (camping, dormitory, semi-private room, private room (2 or more to a room) Contact Jackie if you have questions, or leave us a message at 510-464-5902 and we'll call you back.

 

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 29, WDI will return one half the registration fee less a $75 processing fee. If for any reason you cancel your registration June 29 or later or are a "no show" the registration fee will not be refunded.

Photo: Ava Square-Levias

Photo: Ava Square-Levias

Marketplace The Marketplace will be back for Born to Drum 2011. Many thanks to all our vendors who made the 2010 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.

Raffle!! The Born to Drum 2010 raffle was a blast and we'll do it again. Do you know someone who has a service or product they'd like to promote with a donation to Born to Drum? Let us know!   The GRAND PRIZES ARE A WONDERFUL DJEMBE FROM REMO! -- Congratulations, Nancy Lee!  A WEEKEND TICKET FOR DORMITORY STAY AT BORN TO DRUM 2011 -- Thanks to Tamara Roberts who won this item and donated it to Born to Drum for a scholarship! Other fabulous prizes include: Lap blanket from April Go-Forth Handwoven shawl from April Go-Forth Kaces Professional practice pad from Drummer's Tradition in San Rafael, Digital tuner from Best Music in Oakland,   CDs from Afia Walking-Tree (West African) 2 Prizes:  DVD of Step by Step conga instruction from Carolyn Brandy 1 hour private lesson from Afia Walking-Tree, Private or semi-private drum lesson with Suki (Sue Kaye) A drum lesson with Michaelle Goerlitz. 2 prizes:  Beautiful gift baskets from Gwendolyn Morgan 1 hour Mother Peace Tarot Reading with Jackie Thomason 1 hour Reiki Session with Jackie Thomason 1 CD, Anzanga, from Sheree Seretse Ticket to August Phoenix Fire Family Gathering Multiple Prizes:  Gift CertificateS to the Marketplace and BORN TO DRUM STORE   Handcrafted art cards by Robin Toler Massage by Regina Wells ......and more............. If you would like to donate a raffle prize give us a call at 510-464-5902.  Donors will be thanked at camp and on our web sites so it’s a great way to advertise your business and services -- and of course is a much appreciated way to support Born to Drum. Much thanks to Cynthia, Elsie, C. J., Liz, and for their work on the 2010 raffle, and Edwina Tyler for announcing the winners. That was a highlight of camp! We're hoping you'll do it again!!! You're the best.

Programs and Activities In addition to the wonderful mix of classes, we will some fun and exciting programs and activities, including: Drum jam at the fire pit! Open Mic Transformational Ritual Healing Circle Special Activities Time with swimming, hiking, and special workshops Spirit Lodge	Photo: Angela Niles
	Photo: Ava Square-Levias

Photo: Angela Niles

Work Study Thank you to Neena McNair and the women of the Work Study Staff -- Your were fabulous! The work study staff for Born to Drum 2010 were once again just amazing. 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 2010. Applications for Work Study will be available in the spring. Your donations help make the Work Study program possible.