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Woodsong Arts & Music Festival
The Crow's Nest
Orcas Island, WA
July 25-29th 2002

General Festival Information: (to top)
This will be our fifth annual Woodsong Arts & Music Festival! We anticipate that, like last year, this festival will be a fun, informal opportunity for those of you interested in art and music to enjoy spending time together. There will be no charge for the weekend, but we will gratefully accept any donations of time or money to help cover costs. We are arranging for casual catered dinners on Friday and Saturday; if you want to participate in those, we will need your payment of $10/adult and $6/child by July 10th.
Basically, the weekend will just be a great excuse to get together and enjoy good friends and good music. There are plenty of activities to keep adults and kids busy (volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, croquet, Frisbee golf, foosball, crafts) and of course, all the usual island tourist attractions. There will be a couple of barbeque grills available, but don't plan on campfires since there is usually a burn ban in effect during the summer. You should expect to provide all your own meals unless you let us know in advance that you would like to participate in the potluck breakfasts or catered dinners.
Please RSVP by July 10th by completing the online registration form or by sending in a paper-registration (contact us and we'll send you one) if you are interested in coming to the festival. If you are a musician, poet, comedian, actor or visual artist who would like to participate, an additional form needs to be filled out so that we can work you into the schedule. We are currently looking for people who would like to lead workshops, presentations or small group discussions concerning anything in the area of the arts.
We are looking forward to seeing you and would appreciate any ideas you have to contribute to the planning of the weekend. We welcome your creative participation!

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Camping at the Crow's Nest-
Most festival-goers opt to stay somewhere on the 20, wooded, park-like acres that make up the festival grounds. Come prepared for camping and pitch your tent wherever you like on this parklike 20-acre site.
    Bathroom Facilities- There will be portable toilets at various locations in
       the festival area. If you would like a shower, hot showers are available
       at Moran State Park (about 8 miles from the festival site). The rates
       usually run at 25 cents for 3 minutes of hot water (cold showers are
       free).
    Campfires- No campfires will be allowed on the property during the
       festival due to the summer burn ban. You may bring your own hibachi,
       and we will have a couple gas barbecues set up for everyone's use.
     Meals- There will be catered dinners available on Friday and Saturday
       nights at 5:30pm. These must be reserved in advanced (see the online
       registration form). There are also potluck breakfasts being held on
       Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8:30-10:30 am. If you wish to
       participate in a breakfast, please bring a topping, ingredient or drink to
       share. You should bring or expect to purchase (in the town of
       Eastsound) all other meals/food items.
     Pets- As much as you may want to bring your "extremely well-
        behaved" Fido along, no pets are allowed on the property (The only
        exception would be a service dog). Eastsound Kennels, about 1/2
        mile away, would be happy to board your pet. Call (360) 376-2410 for
        more information.
     What to Bring- Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bags etc.) as well
        as meal supplies and food (potluck breakfast ingredients, lunches,
        paper plates and utensils, non-alcoholic drinks etc.)

Public Campground-
Moran State Park is about 8 miles away and is a nice place to camp along the shores of Cascade Lake. However, during the summer you must reserve a space well in advance by contacting the Washington State Parks Department. You can do this via phone (1-888-CAMPOUT) or online:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/reserve.asp

Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Resorts-
If you have babies or a strong distaste for camping, you can find your own accommodations around the island. These fill up fast during the summer, so we suggest you call them ASAP! For information on availability check the internet at www.orcasisland.org or call . . .
                   Kingfish Inn- (360) 376-4440
                   Old Trout Inn B&B- (360) 376-8282
                   Turtleback Inn- (360) 376-4914
                   Walking Horse Country Inn- (360) 376-5306
                   Windsong B&B- (360) 376-2500
                   Small Island Farm & Inn- (360) 376-4292
                   Landmark Inn- 800-622-4758
                   Outlook Inn- (360) 376-2200
                   Rosario Resort- 800-562-8820
                   Bartwood Lodge- (360) 376-2242
                   Double Mt. B&B- (360) 376-4570
                   Kangaroo House B&B- 888-371-2175
                   Deer Harbor Inn- (360) 376-4110
                   Smuggler's Villa Resort- 800-488-2097
                   Hollyhock B&B- (360) 376-3745
                   Buck Bay Farm B&B- 1-888-422-2825
                   Sand Dollar Inn- (360) 376-5696
                   Spring Bay Inn- (360) 376-5531

Costs: (to top)

Admission Fees- We are not charging for the Festival in order that everyone can come regardless of their ability to pay. However, we will gladly accept any donations to help us offset the weekend's expenses!
Food- You will need to supply your own food. If you'd like to participate in any of the potluck meals or catered meals, please contact us for further information. There is a grocery store about 4 miles away in the town of Eastsound, and there are several cafes and restaurants on the island.
Transportation- Getting to the island will incur some expense. Those traveling from the Seattle area will need to drive approximately 60 miles, and catch a ferry to the island. For up-to-date ferry fee information, please visit:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/index.cfm

Dinner Menus (to top)

These dinners must be reserved in advance (see the online registration form).

Friday Night -
TBA!

Saturday Night -
TBA!

Transportation/Travel Info: (to top)

Getting to Orcas: Orcas Island, located in the San Juans, is accessed by ferry or plane.

By Ferry- Orcas Island is serviced by the Washington State Ferry System. Ferries to Orcas depart several times a day from Anacortes, WA. In the summer months, ferries fill up quickly, and if you are driving a vehicle, it is advisable to arrive about 4 hours before the scheduled departure. Walk/bike-ons should try to arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Ferry Fees - For up-to-date ferry fee information, please visit:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/index.cfm
Getting to the Ferry Terminal - To get to the ferry terminal when traveling from the Seattle area, go North on I-5, then (after about 1.5 hours of driving) take exit 230 - Highway 20 West to Anacortes/Burlington. Turn left at the light onto Highway 20. Follow the highway to Anacortes, and then follow the signs to the ferry terminal. The drive from Seattle to the ferry terminal takes approximately 2 hours in total.
When traveling from Bellingham, or Canada, drive south on I-5, and take exit 230. You will come to an intersection (McDonalds can be seen straight across the street). Here, turn right onto Goldenrod Rd (aka Goldenrod Drive). At the first light, turn left onto Highway 20. Follow the highway to Anacortes, and from there follow the signs to the ferry terminal.
For the current ferry schedule and fare information, visit the WSF website or call:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/index.cfm 1-888-808-7977

By Plane- There are two seaplane charters that make flights to Orcas Island from the Seattle area. You will need to arrange transportation from the plane's landing site to the festival (see taxi info below). For more information on flights, follow one of the links below or call:
http://www.kenmoreair.com/ 1-800-543-9595
http://www.nwseaplanes.com/ 1-800-690-0086

On-island Travel: Once on the island, you'll find that cars are the most frequently used method of transportation, but bicycling is definitely a possibility. The Crow's Nest (where the festival is held) is 3 1/2 miles from the ferry landing. From Crow's Nest it is another 4 miles to the town of Eastsound. Keep in mind that the area is hilly.

     Taxi Service on Orcas:
     Orcas Island Taxi- 1-800-942-1926       (For a local call: 376-8294)
          Directions for the taxi driver:
              Go east on Swan Road (3 1/2 miles from the ferry landing) and turn right at
              the Crow's Nest sign.

Getting to the Festival:
Woodsong's Annual Arts & Music Festival is held at the Crow's Nest, a 20 acre piece of property in Orcas Island's Crow Valley. Once you get off the ferry, follow the cars as they exit to the left. You are now on Horseshoe Highway, the main road that traces Orcas' horseshoe-like shape. The Crow's Nest is about 3 1/2 miles away. The first section of road will contain a couple hills. As the road follows the last hill down, you will see a long, somewhat flat and straight stretch before you. When you have traveled about 3 1/2 miles from the ferry landing, you will notice the road curve sharply to the right. A bit after this the main road will curve sharply to the left. As it is curving left, you will see Swan Road on your right with a row of mailboxes to the left of it. Turn right (which is more like going straight) onto this gravel road (If you miss Swan Road, you will soon see McNallie Lane on your right, and will need to turn around). As soon as you are on Swan Road, turn right on the second driveway (Emma's Lane).

     Crow's Nest Address:
        358 Emma's Lane
        Eastsound, WA 98245

     Woodsong Concerts' Phone Number:
        (360) 376-3424
                 - ask for Burke or Barbara
        (360) 376-2926     (to leave a message)


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