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Awakening Weekend
Jul. 3rd, 2006 12:38 pmI spent the last few days on a plot of land near Kazabazua (a village in Quebec about 1.5 hours north of Ottawa). This was the setting for the rebirth of the Awakening Isis Festival. AI has been going on for a few years, but this was its first year on the owner's new land. The land was raw, rough, untamed, and challenging, adding a new dimension to the festival.
In the end, the festival wasn't as bad as I had feared. The festival site was split into three parts we ended up calling Downstairs (where registration and the parking lot), Upstairs (where the tents and workshop areas were), and the Attic (the top of the mountain). Between the Downstairs and Upstairs was a steep road (the steepest being at a 45 degree angle) that made travelling difficult. It was a bit frustrating for many of us because it meant we couldn't easily visit the folks downstairs (especially at night). Also, hauling gear up and down the mountain would've been impossible if it weren't for Daniel and his Iron Horse (a tractor with a flatbed trailer).
Still, the land has lots of potential (especially when the road gets smoothed out a bit more) and with some more development, may turn into a hugely popular site for fests and other camping possibilities.
All in all, for all the months or worry, consternation, and hardwork, I was happy to be at AI and I hope it continues to flourish.
Next festival on the calendar: Kaleidoscope Gathering!
In the end, the festival wasn't as bad as I had feared. The festival site was split into three parts we ended up calling Downstairs (where registration and the parking lot), Upstairs (where the tents and workshop areas were), and the Attic (the top of the mountain). Between the Downstairs and Upstairs was a steep road (the steepest being at a 45 degree angle) that made travelling difficult. It was a bit frustrating for many of us because it meant we couldn't easily visit the folks downstairs (especially at night). Also, hauling gear up and down the mountain would've been impossible if it weren't for Daniel and his Iron Horse (a tractor with a flatbed trailer).
Still, the land has lots of potential (especially when the road gets smoothed out a bit more) and with some more development, may turn into a hugely popular site for fests and other camping possibilities.
All in all, for all the months or worry, consternation, and hardwork, I was happy to be at AI and I hope it continues to flourish.
Next festival on the calendar: Kaleidoscope Gathering!
