Finally, it’s happening – a large private pansensual gathering of alternative lifestyle groups, circles, organizations, and tribes -including the erotic, fetish, swing, poly, sacred sexuality, tantra, rainbow, kind kink, nudist, naturalist, and Earth tribe communities. It’s about time we converged in harmony and had a good time doing it !!!

ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE CONVERGENCE (ALC) will deliver 3 Midsummer days of informative workshops, displays, demonstrations, and discussion circles – plus 2 dark moon nights of outdoor camping, tribal drumming & fire dancing, plus indoor & in-tent play parties. This is, in main, an outdoor all-weather (be prepared) camping style event although there is a very nice and clean pole barn for workshops and evening activities. There is also an indoor multi-room play space and monitored dungeon which will be open at specific hours throughout the Convergence.

We are convening on a 70 acre private rural sanctuary in SE Indiana within a 1.5 hour drive of Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Louisville. For security and safety reasons the map to the exact location will arrive via mail 2 weeks before the Convergence. Your confirmation of registration letter & tickets will be sent immediately upon receiving and processing your pre-registration (see pre-reg info).

NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ADMITTED. This is an “adults only” event. Sky clad (nudity) is welcome in specified areas. All participants must be pre-registered & pre-paid for ALC. No at-the-gate payment/admission. Register soon.

WHAT TO BRING: Food and drink for the duration (ice and basic food/drink concessions available on site), candles (in safe containers) and flashlights for night lighting (no electric available and please do not bring bright gas lanterns which destroy night vision), tent & ground cover, sleeping bag, blankets, pillow, comfortable clothing when not in skyclad areas, erotic clothing for indoor play parties, play toys, lawn chairs if you need them, hand drums and other acoustic instruments, pen & notebook, sun shade and block if needed, eating & cooking utensils, drinking water container, and a trash bag for any junk you bring with you that cannot be recycled or composted – keep it simple! You will need to show your picture ID upon arrival.

WHAT IS PROVIDED: Firewood for the main/central fire, firewood for sale at a reasonable cost for private fires (or bring your own), composting privies (put your organic garbage there too), primitive showers, drinking water, recycling area for bottles and cans (bring other trash home with you), a safe and secure environment for personal exploration and group play, plus lots of potent educational and entertainment opportunities.

BASIC RULES: no picture taking or recording of anyone without pre-permission – no firearms, illegal drugs, or non-consensual activities – no pets (leave them at home) – keep drinking moderate – no alcohol allowed indoors – allow dancing space around the bonfire (do not crowd) – take everything home with you that cannot be recycled or composted – merchants are responsible for their own sales tax collection and payment – play SAFE – ask once politely and if the answer is “no”, do not push it – predators will be escorted off site – if you are having difficulty, talk to a staff member (with wristband) immediately – be kind to each other – walk about – introduce yourself – LOVE is the LAW!

PRE-REGISTRATION - We fully understand how the cost of gas and food (and about everything else) has risen and how strapped for cash so many people are these days. So, we are not charging the standard “arm and leg” that festivals usually cost. If you pre-register BEFORE May 15th we’ll give you a nice discount. On May 15th prices rise (see below). Pre-reg cost before May 15th, 2008: $45 per person 21 years or older Pre-reg cost on and after May 15th, 2008: $60 per person 21 years or older Registration cut-off date (register before then) is July 18th (full moon) No at-the-gate payment/registratio n will be accepted! – no exceptions

You must include your actual age, real name, and your complete mailing address (will be kept private) so that we can mail your confirmation letter & tickets immediately after your check or money order clears. We will send a map to the site so it is in your hands a 2 weeks before ALC. Please include your email address if you have one so that we can save paper and communicate with you as need be. Please include your email address so that we can save paper and email fest updates!

Make checks or money orders (do not send cash) payable to:
T&P KOK – PO Box 2055, Bedford, Indiana, 47421

hosts: House of Phoenix, Ancient Exchanges Of Nature (AEON), and the Sustainable Lifestyles group

personal contact: j.dragonrider@ yahoo.com
sustainable lifestyle chat group:
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/sustainabl elifestyles

ATTENTION LIFESTYLE GROUP FACILITATORS – We are offering free booth space (plus free entrance for 2 official representatives of your organization) in exchange for your group’s help in promoting the Convergence and providing a 1-hour workshop at ALC about your organization` s goals & purposes, specialty services, networking opportunities, etc. Don’t be left out! To make sure you are represented at the Alternative Lifestyle Convergence, please contact us (before the May 15th deadline) so that we can reserve your booth space and get you on the workshop schedule. Bring plenty of educational & promotional materials for distribution, a rain/shade canopy /tables for your booth, plus any decorations, displays, and demonstration items you need. Go all out on this if you wish! Group reps will be allowed in the day before the event (Thursday) to set up their booth and personal camping space.

ATTENTION QUALIFIED ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE INSTRUCTORS – We are offering free admission to qualified teachers/instructor s in exchange for presenting 2 high quality 1-hour workshops on your specialty(s) . We are open to anything pertaining to “alternative lifestyles” and that includes sustainability and safe circle perspectives. We need to have your bio and a description of your 2 workshops by May 15th. We only have room for 18 presenters so don’t hesitate to contact us via email ASAP to discuss the particulars. We are selective and would appreciate a paragraph sized description of exactly what you propose (upon first contact) as well as your experience in teaching these or similar subjects.

ATTENTION ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE ARTISTS & MUSICIANS – ALC is great place to perform your most esoteric pieces – acoustic or electric. We are not looking for top 40. We want original material with the content about and supportive of alternative lifestyles, in it’s broadest sense. This is not a paid gig but, if we choose you, you will get free entrance and the right to sell your CDs and network. If interested, send a CD (home burnt is fine) so we can hear your music and a bio. If you do performance art, tell us in considerable detail what you propose and we’ll go from there. We will make our choices and inform you before the May 15th deadline.

ATTENTION CRAFTSFOLK & MERCHANTS – This is an excellent opportunity to present your work and offer it for trade, barter, and/or sale. Yes, licensed massage therapists and other natural health practitioners may set up shop as well. There is no extra charge (beyond standard registration) for setting up at your campsite or for putting up a booth around the main circle – but you must supply your own rain canopy/shade cover, tables, etc.. While we encourage free enterprise, we do have standards. Please do not bring a bunch of mass-manufactured commercial crap for sale. We are much more interested in what you craft or produce yourself. If you tell us what you are offering when you pre-register for ALC we will provide you with a special pass to get in and set up the day before (Thursday).

ALC WORK CREW – We need a few hard workers willing to do dirty work like park cars, help people unload and set up their campsites, cut firework and tend the main fire, work at the gate checking folks in, and helping in the kitchen. Interested? Get in touch soon and let us know what you are willing to do in exchange for free tickets. Reliable people only. If you say you will help and don’t show or do the job half-heartedly, we’ll never ask you again. Don’t promise what you cannot deliver. We need about a dozen people total. No lazy butts. Must be able to work and be friendly with people of all kinds.

contact: j.dragonrider@ yahoo.com ASAP

1. Maegdlyn, April 4, 2008:

   Hello, Im interested in your event, I have references, are you associated with the folks who put on the Babalon rising festival? just wondering, this sounds like an interesting event, Im going to mention it to my friends in the SM community. thanks, MAegdlyn