If you are already registered, full payment was required by AUGUST 15.
To make a donation, or to pay the balance due go here:
Please join us in the Pocono Mountains, putting aside the cares of the mundane world as you commune with nature and with other OBOD members. Join us for discussions and workshops concerning Druidism in this modern day, and take the opportunity to meet and listen to the insights of our fellow tribe members.
This is a chance to suspend time for a moment and again feel the power and majesty of the natural world. And perhaps, if you listen closely, you will hear the coyote song in harmony with human voices as Awens cascade through the trees.
NOTE: OBOD East Coast Gathering 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 (sposnor you) for this gathering, please provide their name and contact information when you register.
ACTIVITIES
Alban Elfed Ritual
Workshops
Grade Breakout Sessions
Eisteddfod
Silent Auction
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.)
As of 2017 ECG has initiated-
91 Bard, 45 Ovate, & 19 Druid Grade members
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 cooking, 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 (see map) 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 100 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 handicapped accessible. Please see the updated About ECG section for more details.
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.)
There is a limited capacity for outdoor cooking in designated areas upon approval by the Camp Director. The use of Sterno or camp stoves in the tenting area or inside cabins is forbidden. For more information contact Lorraine at [email protected]
2018 NOTES
COST
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
To make a donation, or to pay the balance due go here:
Please join us in the Pocono Mountains, putting aside the cares of the mundane world as you commune with nature and with other OBOD members. Join us for discussions and workshops concerning Druidism in this modern day, and take the opportunity to meet and listen to the insights of our fellow tribe members.
This is a chance to suspend time for a moment and again feel the power and majesty of the natural world. And perhaps, if you listen closely, you will hear the coyote song in harmony with human voices as Awens cascade through the trees.
NOTE: OBOD East Coast Gathering 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 (sposnor you) for this gathering, please provide their name and contact information when you register.
ACTIVITIES
Alban Elfed Ritual
Workshops
Grade Breakout Sessions
Eisteddfod
Silent Auction
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.)
As of 2017 ECG has initiated-
91 Bard, 45 Ovate, & 19 Druid Grade members
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 cooking, 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 (see map) 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 100 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 handicapped accessible. Please see the updated About ECG section for more details.
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.)
There is a limited capacity for outdoor cooking in designated areas upon approval by the Camp Director. The use of Sterno or camp stoves in the tenting area or inside cabins is forbidden. For more information contact Lorraine at [email protected]
2018 NOTES
- Prices to attend are higher this year, and reflect the first increase since 2014.
- Check-in will begin on Thursday, September 20, at 12:00 p.m. (Please see the tentative Schedule.)
- 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.
- Alcohol will not be permitted at the Gathering. (Please see the Camp Rules.)
COST
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