in scenic southeastern Ohio
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Keynote Speaker: Storm Faerywolf
Storm Faerywolf is a Feri initiate, Witch, mystic, warlock, and priest.
Musical Guest: Mac Apodaca of SevenRepeat
SevenRepeat is a one-man industrial pop band from Sacramento, CA.
About the BTW Site
BTW is being held at a combination campground, intentional community, and nature preserve in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio. The area includes mixed hardwood forests, rolling hills, streams, and meadows. An abundance of wildlife also inhabits the land. In mid-September, the area has an average daily low temperature of 57°F, and an average daily high of 77°F. The average daily temperature in this area is 67°F in mid-September. Fall-like temperatures are not uncommon in this area at this time of year, so check the weather forecast for SE Ohio ahead of time and plan to bring an appropriate mix of clothing/garb. If you aren't dancing around a bonfire, chances are you may get a bit chilly at night. Plan to bring sleeping bags, blankets, etc. for this reason as well. With weather, you should plan for the unexpected. Make sure that your tent is water repellent and leak-proofed. Set up your campsite so that does not sit in a low spot. Ensure that your tent and belongings are adequately secured in case of wind. Use waterproof containers to store items that might be damaged by rain.
The campsite has natural terrain that includes ridges, ravines, water, and uneven terrain. Please use caution when walking, especially in wet weather, and keep within the campground boundaries. Even within the campground itself, walking and hiking can be a strenuous endeavor. If you have mobility challenges, you may wish to bring a helper as staff will not be able to provide for individual assistance. Two marked nature trails (yellow and blue) will be open for hiking. Please do not wander off the trails, as ravines and other terrain challenges can be treacherous. Take along a buddy when hiking if possible.
You may encounter a wide variety of wildlife in the area. The site is home to many wild animals, such as deer, beaver, lizards, salamanders, turtles, coyote, wolves, and bear. Birds such as bluebirds, scarlet tanagers, wild turkeys, and nesting hawks may be spotted. Most of the snakes one may encounter are non-poisonous - however, the eastern timber rattler is indigenous to this region. Additionally, one may encounter black widow spiders and ticks, particularly at the edges of the forest and in woodpiles, so use reasonable caution. And, as always, one will almost invariably encounter mosquitoes, so come prepared!
Attendees should plan on preparing their own food at their campsites unless they purchase a meal plan. To do this, ensure that you have sufficient provisions to last through the event to minimize trips out of the campground. You may bring your own grill, propane cookstove, or hibachi to cook on, or you may utilize fire rings that will be provided for the campsites. Picnic tables and chairs are generally not provided at the campsites, although there is limited seating at the coffeehouse.
The campsite will be operating a coffeehouse throughout the Gathering. The coffeehouse will offer hot and cold drinks, specialty coffees, pastries, and chocolate things. Information about membership in the campground will also be available there. Firewood, ice, and calling cards may also be purchased at the coffeehouse. Firewood costs ~$7 per level wheelbarrow load. Ice may be purchased for ~$2 per 7 lb bag. Calling cards are available for $5 or $10. Pay the staff member at the counter. All proceeds benefit the intentional community for its land project.
One outgoing public phone is located at the Coffeehouse. Limited calls can be made collect or via calling card on this phone. If you need to make a lot of calls, or receive calls, you should arrange for your own personal cellular phone service. Cellular service is spotty within the campground, but is generally available near the Gatehouse and Showerhouse.
There are provisions for disposing of recyclable materials and compostable food waste at the campground. A trailer will be parked on site to accept your bagged trash, but please pack Green to minimize waste! Recycling receptacles are located at the coffeehouse. Please separate your recyclables when disposing of them: clear and brown glass (green glass is no longer taken at the recycle center), plastic (1 and 2), steel cans, aluminum, and cardboard. You may burn any burnable trash in your fire ring (hint: boxes/paper make good tinder to start your fire). Propane cylinders are trash and cannot be recycled.