High Sierra Drum and Dance Gathering Sept 26th and 27th

Welcome
We’re having a drum gathering in the North Lake Tahoe Area at the lovely Clair Tappaan Lodge will happen Sat Sept 26th and Sun 27th, 2009.
The gathering is intended for those interested in the music and dance of West Africa and to grow together as a community; musically, spiritually, and playfully!

General Info:
Clair Tappaan Lodge is a rustic lodge located near the famous Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in the North Lake Tahoe area. See: Ctl.sierraclub.org for more details.
-Rooms in the lodge are available for $46 taxes included/night/per person. Please contact Clair Tappaan Lodge to reserve your spot for this event.
-Kids 4-13 yrs old are $20/night taxes included.
-Infants/toddlers 3yrs old or less are free
Day Passes: $20/adult includes a lunch ticket
-4-13 yr olds are $5 w/lunch
-3 yr or less are free
Classes are informal, and anyone is welcome to teach or participate.
**For those staying at the Lodge three meals a day will be offered w/a vegetarian option.


Here are some ground rules:

-No private fires.
-Park your car in parking area when not unloading.
-Dogs are allowed on grounds not in building. Owners are responsible for dogs. Please no problem dogs.

What to Bring
Camping gear (unless paying for a bed in the lodge), bowl and spoon, snacks, flashlight, drums, toys (juggling clubs, hoops, or whatever else you fancy).
Clothes for all weather. It will likely be quite hot during the day, but can cool off at night. September in the High Sierras tends to have warm, clear days with colder evenings so bring some shorts and also warm weather clothes.

Workshops
Both morning and afternoon there will be drum and dance workshops in the back yard and in the building- probably after dinner, too! Drum classes can also be arranged at all times in different clearings and rooms. Classes often happen spontaneously, so don’t be shy to ask if you want to learn. Workshops will be posted at the information center within the lodge.

Volunteers
This is your gathering. If staying in the lodge please contribute your energy by volunteering for at least one shift of: kitchen help, clean-up. Please come early or stay late to help set up/clean up if you can!
We’ll have a sign-up sheet posted at the information station to help organize volunteer efforts.

Dinner Circle
There will be a dinner circle every evening. This is our moment to gather as a community and communicate about our needs and offer our blessings, so please come.


Getting There
Clair Tappaan is located at 7000 feet in California's Sierra Nevada. It's 45 minutes west of Reno and one and a half hours drive east of Sacramento just off of Interstate 80. The address is 19940 Donner Pass Road in Norden.
From eastbound I-80, take the exit for Soda Springs/Norden - old U.S. 40 - also called Donner Pass Road. Go 2.4 miles east on Donner Pass Road. The lodge is at 19940 Donner Pass Rd. (old U.S. 40). Look for our sign on your left.
You can use the old, steep footpath (about 40 feet elevation change) leading up to the Lodge's South entrance. Or slightly to the east is easier access to the lodge North entrance. Use the road up to the tri-lodge area. There is a loading/unloading zone (short term parking for drop offs).
Transportation from Reno Airport to Clair Tappaan Lodge
Parking is available on either side of the road.
You can check road conditions online at the CAL-TRANS website.
Mailing Address: Clair Tappaan Lodge, P.O. Box 36, Norden, CA 95724



Contact

Clair Tappaan Lodge
19940 Donner Pass Road
Norden, CA 95724

phone: 530-426-3632
or 800-679-6775
fax: 530-426-0742
ctl@sierraclub.org