What to Pack…
A towel. Maybe two. Bedding is provided but you might want your favorite pillow
Items for the pool: a bathing suit (this is certainly not required, nudity is fine!), a parasol, a floppy hat, your most glamorous caftan— whatever you might need to make your sacred swimming and lounging sessions complete. Spa magic will be happening around the pool so you might also want a headband to hold back hair for face masking.
Water Bottle there are many hiking trails so also bring what you like to hike in.
CHAINS! Given the Devil card, we most likely will be working with noticing what we are chained to and how to extricate ourselves… so if you have chain necklaces or chains you want to bring and work magically with, please do!
Personal toiletries, especially sun block and bug repellent, shower items, Flip flops for shower.
Medicines you might need. We can not provide aspirin/ibuprofen/Tylenol or other medications by law. Bring what you may need.
A flashlight or head lamp. The camp is dark at night and in a rural area.
Dress up Clothes/Ritual Finery! See Item 13- to wear or put in the Funk Trunk. We encourage dressing up and playing foolishly. Devilsh finery especially appreciated.
Art supplies! Whether or not you want to spend time in the art house, consider donating supplies!. Jewels, sparkly things, glitter, dried or artificial flowers, paint, paint brushes, and old calendars, stickers, and interesting prints— all can be used!
Altars are created around the grounds. Bring anything that calls you— scarfs, statues, photographs—to help create them. There will be altars to all we want to bring in and work with. Our allies of spirit and blood will be with us and bring photos for the Beloved Dead altar.
We have a divination tea party where we share different tarot decks and also teas, sweets and savories. If you have a special tea cup, bring it. You might consider bringing a special divination tool or deck to share and treats for the tea party.
Snacks and Beverages! Our lovely caterers will be preparing 3 meals a day, but bring whatever else you want to snack on, or share at the tea party. There is a refrigerator for our use. Go to the FAQ page for our policy on alcohol - we do allow it but not at/in ritual. Coffee, tea and water are readily available, but feel free to bring drinks of your choice.
As always, there will be a funk trunk. Bring gently used, funky and fabulous clothing you wish to donate (please make sure the clothing is not ripped or stained or not fabulous), books, jewlery ans magical paraphernalia. And bring cash! There’s always something wonderful in the Funk trunk and the money goes towards scholarships for Fool's Journey the following year. You can freely “rent” from the funk trunk for ritual and also to parade around what is possible to buy. Fool’s can be a continuous fashion show.
Workshop offerings!! Is there something you have been wanting to teach or share? Invoke the Fool, take a leap, and offer whatever you want!! The more we share, the more fun we have. Some of the best workshops have happened spontaneously by the pool, so be prepared! Even if you don’t think you will be offering a workshop, you just may find yourself doing so!
It is always a good idea to bring a journal. (And you can collage it at the Art House!)
Bring writings or quotes that speak to you about the Card we are working with. We like to put these up around camp.
An alarm clock. This could be your phone.
CHARGERS.
Musical instruments.
A small fan - most cabins do not have air conditioning. It may be hot and if you can shlep a fan, you might be more comfortable.
And last, but not least, a sense of humor. This IS the Fool’s Journey!!