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Our
Sixteenth
Year!
Wednesday June 30th
through Sunday July 4th, 2010
at Four Quarters

Faculty and Schedule Updates POSTED

Did you know it is almost always 10 degrees cooler
by our river than it is in the city? Shady too.

Try out our newly expanded Drum Circle.
with
-Jim Donovan-
-The Ohio Burn Unit-
-Ken Crampton-
-Waking Dream-
-Ed Haggard and the Love Drum-
-Sogbety Diomande-
-Samba Diallo-
!-Eesa Greyson-!
One
of Four Quarters best kept secrets, Drum and Splash is simply
a Very Good Time, and a great way to Celebrate an Alternative Nations
Birthday with Family, Friends and Tribe.
Five Days with no agenda other
than to Drum, Swim and Play, sharing with each other and our Masters
of the Drum for Teaching and Performance.
And sharing a working vision
of the possible through Spiritual Community, Ecological Sustainability
and Personal Responsibility.
Over the years we have developed an alternative
idea of community and of the greatness of our great nation. A modern
day American Tribe of flourishing diversity and tolerance.
A community that values family in all of
its flavors; and supports the personal choices of each individual.
Where, for a time, we can return to
our human roots and take simple pleasure in simple things.
Song, Dance and the making of beauty.
A swim in the river.
The laughter of children.
Sharing a meal under an oak tree.
For these are the things that are
worth keeping close,
and worth celebrating
on this, the peoples birthday.
A birthday party for all of us, every one!
Drum
and Splash!

Preparing for the Dragon Mask Procession, Saturday
Night.

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Daughter and Dad
in The Hemlock Hole
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Drum
and Splash is all about the Drum, Dance and the River; but it is much
more too. Because the Drum builds Community in a way that has to be
experienced.
You do not need to be a drummer to
Drum and Splash. Don't even need a drum. Your hands and feet will
take care of the rest.
Because for five days we create a village along
the river, with lots to do...
:: Drum Circle every night
From Wednesday through Sunday night we hold
Drum Circle in the Four Quarters tradition. Encouraging drum and dance
at all levels of accomplishment. Alcohol and tobacco free within the
circle. Open for the little children during the early hours. Late
night magic until dawn.
:: The
Land is solace itself, listed as the most valuable and ecologically
diverse tract of land in Bedford County by the Western Pennsylvania
Nature Conservancy. The Hemlock Hole is a spectacular natural swimming
area, shadowed by our cliffs.
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A separate track of workshops and presentations dealing with
issues of Peak Oil, Global Sustainability, Ecology, Personal Spirituality
and Living in Mindfulness of our Choices.

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Drumming workshop down by The
River
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Our Merchants Green is a village within a village. Find out
where those wonderful clothes come from. Have your drum tuned.
:: Masters
Performances in the Upper Drum Circle at sundown every night.
Children hold the place of honor here. And as the night deepens and
the kids fall asleep, the serious drumming begins. And even later
in the night, Pure Magic!
:: The
Coffee Dragons! Early morning through late at night serving
free coffee, tea and cacao from their pavilion on the High
Meadow. Sit for a spell. Play a guitar. Take a nap. More coffee?
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Kid's Tribe! Down in The North Crook is kid's
central, with lots of free crafts workshops every day. Its for grown
ups too, don't be bashful!
:: Neighborhood Ice Cream Social Saturday
afternoon our Members invite you to stroll down to the cool of the
River, and join them for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social. Our Members
will be hosting as a welcome home to our new guests. So come on by
and join us down by the river for ice cream and fun.
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The Masters Classes. In addition to our regular free workshops,
our Master Teachers offer intensive fee paid workshops for the serious
drummer and dancer. These intensive are $15, all of which goes
to your teacher. Show your support for their work and attend their
Masters Classes.
:: Fire Spinning Intensive
Got Fire? Want to learn how, polish your skills,
or help plan and take part in the Dragon Mask procession Saturday
evening? Attend the Fire Spinning Intensive.
Saturday
Night
:: Fireworks The evening
begins with fireworks, and because we are a non-profit we have legal
access to some really nice displays. This has become a point of pride
for Drum and Splash, and we are extravagant. Prepare to be wowed!
:: The Fire Dragon Masked
Procession Our Fire Dragons emerge from The
Portal of Fire, escorted by our Drummers, Dancers and Fire Artists.
More rockets and firecrackers; sparklers for all, and do come with
your finery and masks to escort the Fire Dragons home to the Fire
Circle. It's your parade!
And trust us, there will be a surprise!
:: A Drum
Circle to the Stars!

Our Energy Builds from Wednesday Night
with First Fire Circle leading into a Thursday and Friday filled with
Workshops, Play and Performance. The River waits cool and inviting,
Saturdays Masters Classes prepare us for the Fireworks that
will light up the Sky as our Chinese Drum Dragon does his Dance, leading
the way to a Fire Circle that will pulse to your rhythm.
An
Evening to Remember... A Drum Circle to the Stars!
About Fire Circle
Since our beginning sixteen years ago there has been a Drum Circle
at Four Quarters. And as the years have gone by, we have learned and
grown, and our experience of Fire, Drum and Dance has grown too.
We have come to understand that Fire Circle
is Sacred Space, just as is the Circle of our Full Moon Services in
the Stone Circle. If we go about creating this space in a good way,
we make a place of respect and of safety. Where the Drum supports
the Dancers, where the Dancers feed the Fire and the Fire feeds us
all. And inside this candlelit Circle real magic can and does happen,
we can step out of the ordinary and into ourselves.
Fire Circle at Four Quarters is the beating
heart of our community, something precious that glows the brighter
as it is shared.
We
hope you will join us as we ride the Spirit of the Drum.

Can't make it for all five days?
Consider a Friday evening or early Saturday arrival.
You won't be disappointed!
Members-Only
Early Bird
$75 PreReg by April 24th
Members-Only Registration
$90 PreReg by June 19th
Non-Member Guests
Wednesday-Thursday arrival $115
PreReg by June 19th; $130
at the Gate
Friday arrival $100 PreReg by June 19th, $115 at
the Gate
Saturday Arrival $90 PreReg
by June 19th, $100 at the Gate
Handicapped, Special Circumstances? CALL US !
Children
under 16 are loved, cherished and FREE !
The Starvin'
Artist serves Herbivore and Omnivore Meals
Brunch and Dinner, Pre Reg only
Beginning
June 30
Wednesday Dinner-Sunday Brunch; 8 Meals $73
Beginning
July 1
Thursday Dinner-Sunday Brunch; 6 Meals $56
Beginning
July 2 Friday
Dinner-Sunday Brunch; 4 Meals $39
Beginning
July 3 Saturday
Brunch-Sunday Brunch; 3 Meals $30.50
Register
for
Drum and Splash
with our OnLine shop
You are welcome to
arrive before Wednesday and stay later than Sunday.
Early In and Late Out camping is $5 a night for Members.
and $10 a night for non-members.
We have two
hot shower buildings, both equipped with flush toilets; located in
our North Crook and High Meadow camping areas.
Our showers use state of the art "on
demand" water heaters and low-flow heads; our toilets are imported
super low-flow dual-flush units. Four
Quarters is Green!
Merchant Booths
are juried, pre-registered and very limited.
Contact us early to merchant.
Camp Fire Permits and In-Camp Car Camping Permits are
$15 each.
In-Camp Parking passes are $25 and very limited.
Unlimited free Main Parking.
Handicapped, please contact us for your free In-Camp
parking pass.
Register
for
Drum and Splash
with our OnLine shop
Our Policies are simple:
* Play Nice!
* We are dedicated Green.
Take your Trash back home with you. We provide NO trash service.
* In the Public Camp, dress as you would for a day at the beach.
* We have no tolerance for drunkedness.
No original containers in the public camp. Pour that brew in a paper
cup and enjoy!
* People belong in camp, cars belong in the parking lot.
Unload your gear and return your car to parking.
* No Pets. Please, dont ask.
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