Iðavelli Hof Þing 2008

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Join us for the Midsummer Þing 2008 The Registration form is now available HERE. Iðavelli Hof will be holding its MidSummer þing the weekend of June 27th-29th at Falls Lake, NC (near Durham and Raleigh). The Thing will run from Friday evening to Sunday morning and will include: Traditional MidSummer pole Seasonal crafts and games, including tafl and kubb Blots to the gods of the north, the Aesir and Vanir Celebration of Symbel after Saturday's feast Oracular Seidhr Election of the Hof's officers for the coming year Various workshops, including hand-spinning and folklore All of the following are included in the price of attendance: Primitive Campsite (parking, running water, and toilets will be available nearby) Dinner Saturday and Breakfast Sunday Participation in all blots, symbels, and other religious activities Prices: Individuals: $45.00 Family $40.00 per person Ages 6~12 $15.00 Ages 0~5 $free Single Night $35.00 (includes 3 meals) Members who are unable to attend the entire Þing may attend the business meeting only at no cost Registration: ***Space is limited.*** Registration is first come, first serve. Advance registration is required, and registration forms must be recieved by the 20th of June. The registration form is now available in PDF format HERE. Food: We would like to accomodate any special dietary needs. If your diet requires special consideration (vegetarian, etc.) please contact Ana (ana [at] analeia [dot] net) via email no later than Sunday 17 June. If you have any questions or concerns about the þing, or other questions about Idhavelli Hof, please contact (redespeaker [at] idhavellihof [dot] org). Site: This year, we'll be in the Falls Lake State Recreation Area. This is a public park with its own rules. You can find them here. The Þing will take place rain or shine. Prepare for wet weather even if the forecast calls for dry conditions; the Gods may have other plans. Schedule: The following schedule is subject to change: FRIDAY 2:00 PM Site Opens 2-6 PM Set Up Camp 6:30 PM Opening Blot 7:00 Dinner dusk Oracular Seidhr SATURDAY Early Morning 'Hail Day' blot, followed by Breakfast Mid-Morning Workshops; Games; Free Time Noon Lunch Afternoon Crafts; Games; Free Time 5-ish Hof Membership Meeting and Elections 6-ish Dinner After Dinner Symbel SATURDAY Early Morning Breakfast Mid-Morning Closing Blot After Blot Strike camp What to bring: Feastware: plate, cup, utensils Tent and camping gear, including camp chair and insect repellant Drinking horn and other ritual items Clothes, toiletries, and personal items Snacks and extra drinks, if desired

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