17th Annual Big Sur Weapons Retreat

September 5-7, 2008

Description: Experience 2 days of camping, training, and fun at the Douglas Ranch Camp, a serene, natural setting amidst oak-covered hills along the Tularicitos Creek in beautiful Carmel Valley, 15 miles east of Carmel, California.

Activities: Martial arts and out-of-doors related fun: Of interest to martial artists of all levels, this is an opportunity to study basic and advanced jo and bokken. Other activities may include swimming in the 75-foot swimming pool, chi gong, tennis, and volleyball. The facilities at Douglas Ranch also include a large, rustic lodge with 3 dining rooms, each with fireplace, bathroom facilities with hot showers, hiking trails, tennis courts, and archery range. All meals will be provided. The meals will be simple vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare. Sleeping will be on provided cots in rustic, wooden cabins, accommodating 2 to 4 campers each. Families are welcome. Children are the responsibility of the parents.

Instructors:
Danielle Molles Smith6th Dan
Dennis Evans5th Dan
Michael Smith5th Dan
Cathy Jaeger4th Dan
Mitch Johnson4th Dan

Bring a joyful spirit and: Toilet articles -- include towel. Sleeping bag and pillow. Flash light. Clothing: dogi, warm clothes for the evening. Weapons: jo and bokken (we will have extra available for use during the camp) Optional: musical instrument, swimsuit.

Online Registration Form: Please complete one form per person. Registration deadline is September 2, 2007.
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*Plan: A: Training Full Plan (3 days, 2 nights) $195
B: Training Partial Plan (2 days, 1 night) $145
C: Training 2-Day Plan (days only, includes meals) $125
D: Training 1-Day Plan (day only, includes meals) $70
E: Non-Training Full Plan (3 days, 2 nights) $150
F: Non-Training Partial Plan (2 days, 1 night) $100
G: Non-Training 2-Day Plan (days only, includes meals) $70
H: Non-Training 1-Day Plan (day only, includes meals) $35
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Notes:
    All payments include a $25 non-refundable deposit
    A 3.5% fee will be added to all online payments.



If you prefer to print out and mail in your registration, please download form here.