Wildacres Workshop Highlights

Wildacres CONFERENCE CENTER Hosts Annual Spring Gathering

Sixty-five people attended the annual Spring Gathering to open the Wildacres season in early April. There were quilters, painters, printers, potters, musicians, writers, jewelers, photographers, bead makers, astronomers, and bird watchers. Everyone attending had their own project to work on and the energy was once again wonderful.

Each evening the writers held a reading in the lobby and on Wednesday evening the musicians in attendance had a “hootenanny” for the group.

The fall gathering has been scheduled for October 18-24 and information about the event can be found on this website.

Kumandi Drum and Dance Camp

One hundred thirteen highly energetic people attended the 24th annual Blue Ridge Mountains African Drum and Dance Camp at Wildacres in May. Chuck Cogliandro and his staff created an inviting atmosphere of fun, play, learning and togetherness in the spirit of West African drum and dance.

Drummers of all skill levels participated in djembe, sabar, balafon, dunun and krin classes. There were two levels of dance classes and a wonderful drum building class led by our friend, Tom Harris.

This camp draws on the beauty and energy of Wildacres Retreat and the North Carolina mountains and leaves the conference center with a lasting spirit for the remainder of the season.