Sunday, June 20, 2010
(Note: Register by Thursday at 5pm. Spaces not claimed by then will be offered to other groups. The 30 spaces reserved for us will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not delay!)

WaccoBB Community Paddle on the Russian River
Come Play with the WaccoBB.net Conscious Communities from Sonoma and Marin, CA !

Featuring ...
• Double inflatable SOAR canoes, all related gear & shuttles by Russian River Adventures
• Arranged by Gail, the RiverGuidess ~ visit the 2010 calendar for all upcoming trips!
• Morning Stretch & Sculptural Movement Flow, with Lisa Alpine
• An easy river, beginning paddlers (& movers) are welcome. No special skills are necessary.

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Spend a fun and leisurely day with the WaccoBB Conscious Community from Sonoma and Marin on the beautiful and secluded Healdsburg section, where the Russian River departs from the road.

SOAR canoes are comfortable, stable, and fun! Sit back, put your feet up on the tubes, and let the river's gentle current carry you downstream. Occasionally lay across the tubes while your paddling partner steers. Seek out and play on the rope swings that dot the river bank. The variety of birdlife we will encounter include egrets, heron, osprey, kingfisher, ducks and owls.

Logistics:
Meet at Russian River Adventures in Healdsburg at 9:30am sharp (click here for directions). We'll then drive to the take-out (end), where we'll leave our cars, then be shuttled back up to the put-in (beginning). We should be off the river by 5 or 6pm. Then stick around for an after-party in the redwood grove before heading on home.

Lisa Alpine is currently very excited about the Sculptural Dance movement she is exploring in the studio and outdoors in nature. She encourages dancers to see themselves as art -- as the sculpture -- not separate from it, by having them feel from the inside-out the shapes they are creating as they dance. This develops a refined aesthetic sense of beauty in the mover's awareness, not only of their own art-fullness but also of the constantly changing shapes around them, particularly while in nature.

Lisa at Burning Man

Lisa has been teaching dance as a healing art form for over 20 years at retreat centers around the world. She has worked with thousands of students in group and private workshop settings and is known for her intuitive ability in assisting people in opening up their bodies in order to free their expressive nature. She has studied directly with Gabrielle Roth, Emilie Conrad and other master teachers and shamans. Lisa is also a professional writer, with many of her dance workshops combining both art forms. She is the author of Exotic Life: Dancing Rivers, Laughing Drums and Tangled Hearts and is currently working on several new titles, including Journey Into Movement: Dancing Lessons From God. You may read more about her writing and dancing path at www.LisaAlpine.com

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Cost: $54 per person.
Register by Thursday (6/17) at 5pm to ensure your space.
With 30 spaces resreved for our group, those not claimed by this time will be offered to other groups. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, please only show up if you've received an email confirmation on Friday.

Included:
• SOAR inflatable canoes
• 2 paddles
• Life jackets for all passengers
• 1 dry bag per canoe to keep personal articles dry
• Movement facilitation

Children: Kids 10 and under go for $25 when in a boat with 2 adults. Kids must wear a lifejacket at all times while on the river.

Dogs: For an extra $10, you can even bring your well-behaved dog. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times at the RRA office and parking lot. Doggie life jackets can be purchased at their on-site store.

Refunds: Full refunds can be issued for cancellations received by 5pm on Wednesday before the trip. In the unlikely event of rain or otherwise inclement weather, we would reschedule for a later date. Your payment would apply toward that, or another date that works better for you.

What to bring:
• A full water bottle or two (no glass)
• Sunglasses ... and a strap to keep them on your head
• Hat, waterproof sunscreen, and lip balm
• Teva-type sandals or secure tennis shoes. For your safety, no flip flops or bare feet!
• A towel to leave in the car for when you return.
• B.Y.O. LUNCH ~ A tupperware container large enough to hold your lunch and something to share, can be placed in your dry bag. Or, if you prefer cooling & more space, each canoe can hold a 45-qt. cooler (just no styrofoam, please). Pack a picnic or pick up lunch in Healdsburg. A&M Market can whip up a delicious, fresh deli sandwich, It's a good place to get drinks, water, ice, etc. Or, on the Plaza, you can get great picnic food at the Oakville Grocery and Center St. Deli.
• Food and drink for the after-party. Put this in a cooler to either leave in your car or pack into your canoe.

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To Register ...
Pay by check or through PayPal. Just follow this link >>>>

Learn more about the WACCO Online Community Bulletin Board at www.WaccoBB.net

Questions?

Contact Gail, the RiverGuidess at 415-312-3112 or by email.

Check out the full schedule of RiverGuidess Journeys!

May the River Guide Us!

Check out these pix from past RiverGuidess Journeys!

Registration is open for
all upcoming trips!

June 25-29
Come Dancers, Drummers, and Awakening Dreamers to the 14th annual
Kings River Flowfest
with Dana DeLong, Lynne Michelson,
and others. Options for weekend-only,
post-weekend-only, or all 5 days.
Join the ATD/Pachamama Community
and all who revere Mother Earth.
(and Dance Campers, complete your NCDC Dance Camp with a splash!)

July 16-18
Stillness in Motion:
Yoga, Meditation & Kayaking on Tomales Bay, with Nina Wise & Davida Taurek. Catered by Elaina Love of Pure Joy Planet

July 29-Aug 1
5Rhythms on the Trinity River
w/ Shawn Swanson & Rana Satori Stewart

January 16-26, 2011
Costa Rica River Tour!
(Other dates are in the works. Private
trips can also be arranged for your
group of 6-10 people.)

Join us next winter for our amazing backcountry Costa Rica River Tour!