The mission of The Dragon Oak OBOD Retreat is to engender three things:
- instill the concept of druids as peacemakers - within ourselves, our communities, and the wider world;
- provide a safe, nurturing environment for OBOD members and friends to connect to each other, to the land, and to their own personal spirituality;
- provide a venue where OBOD members and friends can share beliefs, experiences, and lore that unite them in the deep wisdom learned in the practice of druidry.
DATES: September 19-22, 2019
THEME: Exploring Ritual
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Please join us at Camp Netimus, nestled in the Pocono Mountains, in Eastern Pennsylvania.
NOTE: Dragon Oak OBOD Retreat is a private event for members of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and their families and friends. If you are not an OBOD member but have a friend or relative who is and will attend with you (sponsor you) for this gathering, please provide their name and contact information when you register.
Initiations - Group initiations are available to any OBOD member who has not already had a group initiation in his or her current grade. If you would like to be initiated at the Gathering, please indicate this on your registration form, or request by separate e-mail. (In our "group initiations" each candidate is initiated individually by a group of fellow OBOD Druids.)
Vendors - there is no official vendors' area but space will be available for those who wish to offer items for sale.
Volunteering - we ask that participants volunteer with camp duties such as, clean-up and fire-tending. Sign-up sheets will be posted.
Fires- we will be purchasing wood for our spectacular Eisteddfod and evening fires, so any additional donation to defray the cost is appreciated.
FACILITIES/MEALS
Facilities
The camp is located in the Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania on 400 acres and includes a lake. There are hostel-style cabins that can accommodate up to 100 individuals as well as tenting areas that can accommodate an additional 50; however, registration for the Gathering will be closed when we reach 75 to keep things manageable.
There 3 different fire circles, as well as buildings that can house various activities. Camp Netimus is camp for girls located in the Poconos Mountains, and is not fully handicapped accessible. See https://www.campnetimus.com/
Offsite Lodging- lodging is also available in the nearby town of Milford, PA, for those who prefer not to camp, or if all available camping spaces are filled. Click here for a list of area hotels and motels.
Meals
As always, we will have Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options for meals. (These meal options can now be requested on the Registration Form.)
Registration includes meals prepared by Camp Netimus staff (the camp kitchen is off-limits). We suggest those intending to provide their own meals bring ready-made meals or cooked items to be kept in a cooler and reheated if necessary. (Ice for your cooler, and a microwave to reheat food is provided.)
The use of Sterno or camp stoves in the tenting area or inside cabins is forbidden. For more information contact us at dragonoak@druidry.org
2019 NOTES
(Meals are included with all registrations)
STAYING ONSITE
Full weekend (3 nights - Thursday thru Sunday morning, meals included):
Adults (12 and older): $180.00
Children 6-11: $75.00
Children under 3-5 $15.00
Children under 3: no charge
Partial weekend (2 nights Friday thru Sunday morning, meals included):
Adults (12 and older): $160.00
Children 6-11: $65.00
Children 3-5: $10.00
Children under 3: no charge
Staying Onsite Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration: $50.00
STAYING OFFSITE
Staying offsite (3 days -Thursday thru Sunday morning):
Adults (12 and older): $85.00
Children 6-11: $60.00
Children 3-5: $15.00
Children under 3: no charge
Staying offsite partial weekend (2 days - Friday thru Sunday morning):
Adults (12 and older): $75.00
Children 6-11: $40.00
Children 3-5: $10.00
Children under 3: no charge
Staying Offsite Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration: $25.00
ONE DAY
Day Passes available:
Adults (12 and older): $30.00 per day
Children 6-11: $20.00 per day
Children 3-5: $5.00 per day
Children under 3: no charge
THEME: Exploring Ritual
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Please join us at Camp Netimus, nestled in the Pocono Mountains, in Eastern Pennsylvania.
NOTE: Dragon Oak OBOD Retreat is a private event for members of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and their families and friends. If you are not an OBOD member but have a friend or relative who is and will attend with you (sponsor you) for this gathering, please provide their name and contact information when you register.
Initiations - Group initiations are available to any OBOD member who has not already had a group initiation in his or her current grade. If you would like to be initiated at the Gathering, please indicate this on your registration form, or request by separate e-mail. (In our "group initiations" each candidate is initiated individually by a group of fellow OBOD Druids.)
Vendors - there is no official vendors' area but space will be available for those who wish to offer items for sale.
Volunteering - we ask that participants volunteer with camp duties such as, clean-up and fire-tending. Sign-up sheets will be posted.
Fires- we will be purchasing wood for our spectacular Eisteddfod and evening fires, so any additional donation to defray the cost is appreciated.
FACILITIES/MEALS
Facilities
The camp is located in the Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania on 400 acres and includes a lake. There are hostel-style cabins that can accommodate up to 100 individuals as well as tenting areas that can accommodate an additional 50; however, registration for the Gathering will be closed when we reach 75 to keep things manageable.
There 3 different fire circles, as well as buildings that can house various activities. Camp Netimus is camp for girls located in the Poconos Mountains, and is not fully handicapped accessible. See https://www.campnetimus.com/
Offsite Lodging- lodging is also available in the nearby town of Milford, PA, for those who prefer not to camp, or if all available camping spaces are filled. Click here for a list of area hotels and motels.
Meals
As always, we will have Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options for meals. (These meal options can now be requested on the Registration Form.)
Registration includes meals prepared by Camp Netimus staff (the camp kitchen is off-limits). We suggest those intending to provide their own meals bring ready-made meals or cooked items to be kept in a cooler and reheated if necessary. (Ice for your cooler, and a microwave to reheat food is provided.)
The use of Sterno or camp stoves in the tenting area or inside cabins is forbidden. For more information contact us at dragonoak@druidry.org
2019 NOTES
- Check-in will begin on Thursday, September 19, at 12:00 p.m.
- Only the camp setup crew will be allowed onsite before the Gathering. (For additional fee paid to the Camp.)
- Camp Netimus staff will be cooking for us.
(Meals are included with all registrations)
STAYING ONSITE
Full weekend (3 nights - Thursday thru Sunday morning, meals included):
Adults (12 and older): $180.00
Children 6-11: $75.00
Children under 3-5 $15.00
Children under 3: no charge
Partial weekend (2 nights Friday thru Sunday morning, meals included):
Adults (12 and older): $160.00
Children 6-11: $65.00
Children 3-5: $10.00
Children under 3: no charge
Staying Onsite Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration: $50.00
STAYING OFFSITE
Staying offsite (3 days -Thursday thru Sunday morning):
Adults (12 and older): $85.00
Children 6-11: $60.00
Children 3-5: $15.00
Children under 3: no charge
Staying offsite partial weekend (2 days - Friday thru Sunday morning):
Adults (12 and older): $75.00
Children 6-11: $40.00
Children 3-5: $10.00
Children under 3: no charge
Staying Offsite Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration: $25.00
ONE DAY
Day Passes available:
Adults (12 and older): $30.00 per day
Children 6-11: $20.00 per day
Children 3-5: $5.00 per day
Children under 3: no charge