KindlingsFest 2012
KindlingsFest 2012 !
Theme: “Crabbed Age and Youth Cannot Live Together?”
Creating an Intergenerational Future In a Fragmented Age.
1) WHEN: Wednesday July 25th to Saturday July 28th 2012
2) WHAT: KindlingsFest is a celebration of Art & Ideas where they intersect with the spiritual. This four-day getaway provides just the right mix of free time for you and your family to enjoy the refreshing wonders of Orcas Island while drinking in the a stimulating morning lecture, conversations with artists in residence and BagEnd Café .
The Kindlings is a relational, intergenerational movement whose mission is to rekindle the spiritual, intellectual and creative legacy of Christians in culture. The Kindlings welcomes people to participate in our events regardless of their religious affiliation.
3) WHERE: Off the coast of Washington State on beautiful Orcas Island, gem of the San Juan islands. Orcas Island was named by Island Magazine as one of the top ten islands in the world to call home. Events are held at Orcas Island Community Church, 176 Madrona Street Eastsound Washington 98245
MAP to Orcas Island Community Church
4) WHO: Featured lecturer Malcolm Guite. Daily Meditations by C.S. Lewis Scholar Dr. Jerry Root. Dr. Jeff Keuss, Songwriter & world class harp guitarist Jason Carter, artists Jeremy Mangan, Nigel Goodwin, Jeff Johnson, and more.
Featured lecturer Malcolm Guite who is a poet, priest and academic living and working in Cambridge, He is the closest thing to a Hobbit you will ever meet and he has thought deeply about building intergenerational communities. His recent writings include ‘What Do Christians Believe? 2006, “Poetry, Playfulness and Truth…” His chapter on the poetry of CS Lewis appears in the Cambridge Companion to CS Lewis, 2009. He also plays in Cambridge rock band Mystery Train, and lectures widely in England and USA on poetry and theology
Musician in residence Jason Carter: Guitarist, producer and composer Jason Carter was born in UK in 1969 and currently resides in Finland. His style is a mix of Flamenco, Jazz and Classical, demonstrated through the wide range of CDs that he has produced for Sony, EMI, ASV and ARC Music. Touring has taken him around the globe, between 80-90 countries in all, including places such as North Korea, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Mozambique, and the regular places, North America, most of the European and Asian countries, and all of the Gulf States. He has received awards from the Crown Prince of Bahrain and the Government of North Korea for his efforts in ‘Building Bridges Through Music’. (Pictured playing the harp guitar).
Artist in Residence Jerry Mangan. Gallery owner Linda Hodges says of Jeremy’s work: “His paintings are set in real places that don’t exist. They operate in a landscape where myth must contain fact, where promise and beauty continually grapple with melancholy and isolation.” Jeremy Mangan earned an MFA in Painting from Hunter College, City University of New York, NY and was the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship in Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, Germany.
5) SCHEDULE: KindlingsFest is intentionally light on programming so you can relax and enjoy the beauty and slower pace of life on Orcas Island. Devotional in the morning. Lecture at 10AM. Buffet lunch at Noon. Kindlings Muse at 6:30 PM. BagEnd at 8:00 PM. Late Night 10:00 PM: Sundance Select: Three provocative films from Sundance with discussion after with Dr. Jeff Keuss.
Buffet Lunch After each lecture we offer a catered buffet ($12 per person). You will order meals when you register, but you will pay for your meals when you check in for KindlingsFest. This meal after the morning lecture is a great way to meet people from all over the country (and world) who are joining us for KindlingsFest. See sample menu at bottom of this page.
All other items (see below: accommodations, meals and all other events) are ala carte! Please use the links below to book your accommodations and make your travel arrangements NOW! Orcas Island gets overbooked in the summer.
6) What about kids? KindlingsKids is a fun program for kids thirteen and under (with a nursery) that operates during the morning lectures . The kids love it!
7) REGISTRATION. Our registration fees for KindlingsFest 2012 were set modestly to cover our actual expenses for this event. $175 per adult (Main Hall) $125 per adult (Overflow) $75 per student. Children 12 and under $20 . (Some scholarship funds may be available by writing The Kindlings @ PO Box 729, Eastsound, WA 98245. Last year we introduced an overflow area and many people preferred it to the main hall! It offers a comfortable more reasonably priced alternative to the main hall!
Registering early assures that you’ll be able to sit in the main hall (we have space for only 250) and helps us plan. You pay online while registering via PayPal.
KindlingsKamp @ KindlingsFest 2012 We were encouraged to see more students, young adults and families at K-Fest last summer, but we also recognize the cost of accommodations is a barrier for many. So ~ we opened up a low-cost, rustic, camping area on church property to accommodate about 50 campers. Bring your own tent if possible, for others, a couple of “dormitory style tents” will house singles and we can provide a few more tents for those who can’t bring them. There will be showers available at nearby gym twice a day and there will be portable bathrooms. If you are interested in this possibility, go ahead and register and mention your interest in the COMMENTS area and we’ll get you more information.
Please Register-You won’t miss a thing!
It is a good idea to book your accommodations early.
Plan on arriving Tuesday, and leaving Sunday afternoon.
7) ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS AND OTHER THINGS TO DO ON ORCAS.
- Accommodations Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Camping.
- Dining Orcas is home to a wide range of dining options.
- Outdoor Activities Whale watching, kayaking, sailing, hiking, swimming
- Arts & Galleries Enjoy local Northwest artists
- Arts & Shopping No malls, no chains, just wonderful local shoppes.
- Transportation Ferries (Walk On or Drive On!), Planes or (walk in the water?)
•• SEE BILL KINNON’S VIDEO of KFest in You Tube
- Buffet Menu – TBA (Last Year posted to give you an idea of the meals)
July 25th | Grilled Salmon Ciabata Sandwich, Potato Salad, Brownies
July 26th | Lasagna, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread, Strawberry Shortcake
July 27th | Seafood Penne Pasta, Caesar Salad, Dinner Rolls, Apple Crisp
July 28th | BBQ Pork Back Ribs, Corn Bread, Harvest Quinoa Salad, Berry Cobbler
