The Nature of Being Human- A Souljourn with Inspiration
Nature Connection, Art, Storytelling and Creating Community
Dates: Friday September 29th-Sunday October 1st, 2017
Location: Lakes Basin, Plumas National Forest-One Hour North of Truckee
Sliding Scale Donation: $200-$250
Location: Lakes Basin, Plumas National Forest-One Hour North of Truckee
Sliding Scale Donation: $200-$250
What to expect:
*During this nature emersion weekend, you will have the opportunity to have time to hike and enjoy the land and lakes together and also have solo time where you can derive greater clarity regarding the purpose and meaning in your life.
*By noticing and utilizing what inspires you in Nature, you will bring back your stories as the community you return to supports your soul journey. Your experiences and stories are celebrated and mirrored back to you. Surrounding yourself with the wisdom of nature and community support can nurture openings you might not have thought possible.
*You will have time for creating art based on your inspirations and experiences. We will co-create a nature mandala together and will be doing creative process through writing and drawing.
*Creating art in and with nature can be a beautiful way to nurture yourself and connect with each other as you will have a platform to share a piece of yourself with each other. This can be a meaningful process for anyone going through transition in life and to create movement forward through those transitions.
*To keep the experience intimate this program is limited to 8 participants.
*No art or camping experience necessary.
*Participants will need to be able to hike 5 miles on varied terrain.
*During this nature emersion weekend, you will have the opportunity to have time to hike and enjoy the land and lakes together and also have solo time where you can derive greater clarity regarding the purpose and meaning in your life.
*By noticing and utilizing what inspires you in Nature, you will bring back your stories as the community you return to supports your soul journey. Your experiences and stories are celebrated and mirrored back to you. Surrounding yourself with the wisdom of nature and community support can nurture openings you might not have thought possible.
*You will have time for creating art based on your inspirations and experiences. We will co-create a nature mandala together and will be doing creative process through writing and drawing.
*Creating art in and with nature can be a beautiful way to nurture yourself and connect with each other as you will have a platform to share a piece of yourself with each other. This can be a meaningful process for anyone going through transition in life and to create movement forward through those transitions.
*To keep the experience intimate this program is limited to 8 participants.
*No art or camping experience necessary.
*Participants will need to be able to hike 5 miles on varied terrain.
Fee Includes:
*Lake Basin Campground Campsites
*Kitchen setup
*Coffee/Tea/Drinks
*Art materials
*Facilitation and guidance by Polly Triplat
*Lake Basin Campground Campsites
*Kitchen setup
*Coffee/Tea/Drinks
*Art materials
*Facilitation and guidance by Polly Triplat
About Lakes Basin:
Overview:Lakes Basin Campground is located in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, 9 miles southwest of Graegle, California. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hiking at Gold Lake, just 2 miles away.
Natural Features:The area was formed by glaciers and is characterized by breathtaking mountain scenery--most notably the craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes and over 20 natural glacial lakes, most of which are accessible by well maintained hiking trails.
The campground sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet among fir and aspen trees in a field of granite boulders.
Recreation:Gold Lakes Basin offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing and hiking. A network of over 30 miles of maintained trails branch out across the area, and the Pacific Crest trail can be easily reached from the trail system.
Many of the trails are open to hiking, biking and horseback riding, including the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail, accessible from the campground.
At nearby Gold Lake, where a boat ramp is provided, visitors enjoy convenient access to boating and fishing. Once on the water, anglers won't have any trouble trolling for brown and rainbow trout and Mackinaws in the cool, clear waters.
Facilities:The single loop campground offers family campsites and one group tent-only site. One double-family site is also available. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. All sites have fire rings with grills and picnic tables.
Nearby Attractions:The Plumas Eureka State Park is a popular side trip about 18 miles from the campground. This historic site offers a glimpse of the gold rush era with a museum and visitor center, stamp mills, a stable and blacksmith shop and the Moriarty House, a miner's residence. The park also offers hiking, fishing and winter skiing opportunities.
Overview:Lakes Basin Campground is located in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, 9 miles southwest of Graegle, California. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and hiking at Gold Lake, just 2 miles away.
Natural Features:The area was formed by glaciers and is characterized by breathtaking mountain scenery--most notably the craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes and over 20 natural glacial lakes, most of which are accessible by well maintained hiking trails.
The campground sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet among fir and aspen trees in a field of granite boulders.
Recreation:Gold Lakes Basin offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing and hiking. A network of over 30 miles of maintained trails branch out across the area, and the Pacific Crest trail can be easily reached from the trail system.
Many of the trails are open to hiking, biking and horseback riding, including the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail, accessible from the campground.
At nearby Gold Lake, where a boat ramp is provided, visitors enjoy convenient access to boating and fishing. Once on the water, anglers won't have any trouble trolling for brown and rainbow trout and Mackinaws in the cool, clear waters.
Facilities:The single loop campground offers family campsites and one group tent-only site. One double-family site is also available. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. All sites have fire rings with grills and picnic tables.
Nearby Attractions:The Plumas Eureka State Park is a popular side trip about 18 miles from the campground. This historic site offers a glimpse of the gold rush era with a museum and visitor center, stamp mills, a stable and blacksmith shop and the Moriarty House, a miner's residence. The park also offers hiking, fishing and winter skiing opportunities.
