Come to the BACDS English Dance and Music Week in Mendocino, California, from July 12-19, 2008
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The Mendocino Woodlands camp lies deep in the redwood forest a few miles inland from the town of Mendocino, a four-hour drive north of San Francisco. This secluded, lush, and temperate setting imparts a special energy that has drawn dancers and musicians for many years.

Accommodations at the Woodlands are rustic redwood cabins, each housing two people. Each cabin, while without electricity, has its own stone fireplace and wooden balcony with views of the pond, the meadow, or the majestic redwood trees. Nearby bathhouses are equipped with electricity and plenty of hot water.

Throughout the day you'll have ample opportunity for dancing and music-making, but you may still find time for a walk in the surrounding forest or a swim in the nearby creek. At midweek members of the Mendocino Woodlands staff will offer a guided nature excursion, such as a trip to nearby tide-pools or an afternoon hike.

A significant number of campers suffer from heightened sensitivity to solvents and petroleum products, including perfume and fragrance. To deal with this serious health issue we've instituted a fragrance-free policy, so that we can open the dance floor to everyone. We provide fragrance-free soap, shampoo, conditioner, and hand lotion for camper use at all the bathrooms and hand-wash stations. Further details appear in your camper letter.

We’re delighted to bring back long-time favorite English Week chef Jeff O’Connor to cook for us. Anticipate substantial, delectable meals, snacks, and rejuvenating afternoon tea.



We have a full camp, with a short waiting list.
To inquire about the waitlist, or to get on the mailing list for next year,

please check with our camp manager, Tom Colton (510-528-7953, tcolton@berkeley.edu)
or our camp registrar, Denis Thalson (510-704-9561, dthalson@earthlink.net)

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