10,000 People Chanted "OM" - A Prayer for World Peace at the Rainbow Gathering. July 1st - 7th We Shall See You in CALIFORNIA 2024 - Exact Location and Map Revealed June 15th

History: What it Looked Like in 2022...

Here's a Closeup Photo from Years Ago...

 

What IS The Rainbow Gathering? For Me, It's Woodstock with Amateur Musicians and I'm in the Band... It's a Week Long Backpack Trip for Thousands of People...

Many People put a Lot of Effort into Building Kitchens to Cook Food and We All have Giant Communal Meals... Others Build Giant Bonfires... Many People Bring Musical Instruments... Drums, Guitars, Flutes, Harmonicas... Others Teach Classes in Self Healing... Some read Tarot Cards... Whatever it is That Interests YOU is what Happens at the Gathering... Some Trade Hand Made Crafts, Crystals or Tie Dye T-Shirts... Some People Take Psychedelic Drugs and Marijuana but Alcohol is Only Allowed in the Parking Lot... AA & NA Have Meetings... Some people do Fire Dancing with Flaming Kerosene Balls on the end of short Chains... People Work Building Slit Trench Latrines and Clean Water Delivery Systems... Others work as Volunteer Doctors and Nurses... Rangers from the National Park Service are there in case you have an Emergency they Can Radio for a Medi-Vac Helicopter...

I like bringing Extra Food to Share... Especially Small Bags of M&M Chocolate...

And on July 4th at NOON There is a Group "OM" Chant Holding Hands... Like in the Photo Below...




Thousands of People chant OM. This photo was snapped just before I decided it was time to put away the camera and experience the event… Yes, it’s important to remember to LIVE LIFE instead of DOCUMENTING LIFE.
https://gvan42.blogspot.com/2019/10/my-journey-to-rainbow-gathering-in.html

The Last time we had a Gathering in California was 2004... The Modoc County Site was Excellent! Easy Walk from the Parking Lot, Easy Parking in a Large Field... Huge Main Meadow... and This Gathering Had about 20,000 people attending... WHY? Because it was Located Near Large Cities... an easy One Day Drive from LA, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver... Obviously THIS is What The People Want... That's the REASON so many People Showed UP! Near the Town of Likely on Highway #395.



and Marijuana is Legal in California...
but NOT on Federal Land...
and this is Federal Land

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Historical Blog Post about the 2022 Gathering.

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Driving Directions: Near Craig, Colorado. 

July 1-7, 2022  

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Rainbow Gathering Driving Directions 2022 Colorado

Kristen Blinne  · tdoSronesp6c11h4glh4tg6g4ua2t02284h8060if6  · 

Howdy Folks!

Here’s a map and updated text-based directions for the 50th Anniversary Rainbow Gathering, taking place in Adams Park in the Routt National Forest.

Watch out for cows on the road and try not to arrive after dark. Some parts of the road are one car wide only so drive slowly and carefully. Welcome home!

From Craig, CO:

1. Take “HWY 13” NORTH for roughly 36.4 miles

2. Turn RIGHT on “Moffat 2 County Rd”

3. Continue on “Moffat 2 County” for 14.5 miles

4. Turn RIGHT onto “Slater CR Rd / Moffat CR 1”

5. “Slater CR/Moffat SR 1” becomes “Routt County 82”

6. At the junction, continue on “Routt County 82”

7. “Routt County 82” turns into “Rout County 80”

8. Continue on “Routt County 80” to WELCOME HOME!!

*If you are coming in from east on 1-80, you do not need to go to Baggs, WY. Instead, you can take a LEFT 17 miles east of Baggs on Moffat County Rd 1 (saving 35 miles of driving). Then, follow from #2 below (Turn RIGHT on "Slater Creek Rd / Moffat CR 1).

From Baggs, WY:

1. Take 70 EAST 16 miles to Slater, CO

2. Turn RIGHT on “Slater Creek Rd / Moffat CR 1”

3. “Slater CR Rd / Moffat CR 1” becomes “Routt County 82”

4. At the junction, continue on “Routt County 82”

5. “Routt County 82” turns into “Routt County 80”

6. Continue on “Routt County 80” to WELCOME HOME!!

*Fuel up and follow the written directions as GPS/Google maps may lead you elsewhere.

Ignore all rumors of cancellation or organization!

Site specific RAP 107:

Written by Carla Bulotti Newbre

This area is absolutely beautiful. Please do everything in your power to minimize your personal impact and to have a safe and healthy gathering.

There may be many animals in the road or crossing the roads—elk, deer, antelope, cows, and sheep. You are entering their home. Please respect their need to be left in peace. Slow down and enjoy them, look around at the countryside that is their backdrop.

Greater sandhill cranes have their breeding grounds in the area. Please stay away from nesting sites if you come across them, and talk to someone at Info about flagging the areas as sensitive.

There are boreal toads that will sing you to sleep at night. To protect their habitat, please stay out of streams and wet, marshy, or willow-y areas.

Even though elk calving season is officially over, there are still random calves being born. They do not move from their birthing place for two weeks. Please take every care to avoid them, and to move away from them if you do see them. They are very vulnerable at this age.

There are a lot of standing dead trees onsite. They are called “widow makers” for a reason. Make sure your tent in not at risk.

Remember that drinking water directly from the source can lead to Giardia. Filtered is water available all over the site. You can fill your containers at the tap, or from the large jugs at the kitchens. Don’t touch the thing to the thing.

Sun exposure at high altitude is a risk. Wear sunscreen, broad brimmed hats, etc. Mosquitos are abundant.

Finally, leave no trace. Pack it in, Pack it out. We love you!

This promises to be an especially great Gathering this year!

Remember: Colorado is High Elevation and Cold at Night. Go a Few Days Early to Get Acclimated... Bring Warm Clothes, Sleeping Bag... Bring Plenty of Food and Chocolate! ... Bring a Bag of Tobacco for "Nic @ Nite" --- Bring a Cup to use when they are serving free food! Remember: Sunburn is a Real Health Hazard at High Elevation.

The First Amendment to the US Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

So... While Local People & Police May SAY that it's an Illegal Gathering... The First Amendment to the Constitution Always Guarantees the Right to Peaceably Assemble... and That's What We Are Doing!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/719301678241309

...or...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1054146071648119

...or...

https://rainbowfamilygatherings.net/

BB asks: As a first time family member of the upcoming gathering, I need to know what items to bring. I will be in my camper van so I have the luxury of more space. What do tent people often run out of that I can bring to share? What fun items should I bring? I have my drum and playing cards, for example. What else?

I replied: Bring Food... Enough to feed yourself for a week... Bring Tobacco to share with the Nic@nite people... Bring Warm Clothes because Colorado is Cold at High Elevation... Bring Flashlights! I've always had to backpack in and so I traveled light... Instead of bringing a drum I brought Harmonicas and TEAK STICKS... Very Light Weight... Often it's a Long Walk from the Parking Lot to the Welcome Home Kitchen so... Figure That You will be Bringing Everything you want in One trip.

EF Said: I suspect this gathering will be high elevation and cold. I recommend blankets or warm layers for people who come from low elevation climates and don’t understand how to prepare for cold Colorado nights. Also bringing kick downs for kitchens is always great! Over at Instant Soup Kitchen we can never get enough fresh produce, dried fruits and nuts and nut butters.

As some folks have asked about clean/sober space and meetings in the woods. SereniTea Ridge is indeed focalizing our camp for the annual gathering! We could use all the help we can get, so if you’d be interested in camping/connecting with us, please let us know!

Preamble For Serenitea Ridge: We are a fellowship of men and women who share our strength, experience, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from the disease of addiction.

We come together every summer at the National Rainbow Gathering to share our vision of peace, love, and healing for our Mother and for us, her children. We realize that we know only a little and that more will be revealed if we are willing to place our trust in spirit. We hold 12-step meetings in our camp twice a day, at Rainbow Noon and Dark Thirty. All are welcome, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or drug of choice. Any person in recovery is welcome even if your recovery is not chemically-related. Because of the nature of our sensitivities, we ask that Serenity Ridge and Brew HaHa Tea Kitchen remain chemical-FREE. That includes caffeine and nicotine. We ask that you respect our serenity by respecting these requests and join us as we share this life in recovery.

Words of Advice:

The gathering is going to be in high elevation. That is a given. There is always a hike in. Some yrs as far as 4 miles although it has been less in the last several yrs. This is primitive camping. There are only slit latrines with little privacy. No portapotties. Please be prepared for these obstacles. If there is a medical emergency it could take time to assess care. This has always been the nature of the gathering. For our new family we welcome you but be aware this is not a festival.If you come before 7/1 then you are at seed camp. You must be prepared to be self sufficient and pitch in.Everyone will help as much as possible but be prepared for cold weather and maybe a fire ban. Our focus is building a community in the woods where we as a family are self sufficient as we prepare for our silence and prayer on the July 4th. It's going to be epic, even if it isn't easy.

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Photographs and Story of My Journey to the Rainbow Gatherings in California, Idaho, Pennsylvania and Utah...

https://gvan42.blogspot.com/2019/10/my-journey-to

-rainbow-gathering-in.html

What IS the Rainbow Gathering? 

To me, it's Woodstock with amateur musicians and I’m in the band…

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I Said: We all saw something like that at the Rainbow Gathering in Idaho 2001... People out in Main Meadow were pointing and shouting as if a UFO was landing... I left our campsite under the trees to see what the comotion was... and saw a giant rainbow in the sky that persisted for about a half an hour... Bliss!

and AP Replied: At the 78 gathering in Oregon, it had rained cats and dogs for days and days. On the 4th after the OM, the very second it went quiet, the sun came out over our huge circle with a rainbow from one side of the circle to the other. That was enough to make a believer of me that something else was at play in those moments!

https://www.welcomehome.org/

Welcome Home!

When the earth is ravaged and the animals are dying, a new tribe of people shall come unto the earth from many colors, classes, creeds, and who by their actions and deeds shall make the earth green again. They will be known as the warriors of the Rainbow -- Old Native American Prophecy

Ignore all rumors of cancellation or organization! Live Lightly with the Land and People!

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The Saying "Welcome Home" was a Greeting Originally said to Returning Vietnam Veterans... Because They Were In Need of a Friendly Greeting. 

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A Journey to the Rainbow Gathering in California 2004. Photographs and My Story... and Memories of The Gatherings in Idaho, Utah and Pennsylvania... https://gvan42.blogspot.com/2019/10/my-journey-to-rainbow-gathering-in.html

What IS the Rainbow Gathering? To me, it is Woodstock with amateur musicians and I’m in the band…

Thousands of people go backpacking for a couple of weeks… Every year during the end of June and the beginning of July… The location is different every year but it is always in a National Forest… It’s an intentional temporary village…

This is a description about my trip to The Rainbow Gathering in California 2004… I wrote this to help me remember…

The 

Photo of the CALM Medic tent…

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RAINBOW GATHERING 2021: Photographs of the Gathering Near Taos, New Mexico...

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Here is What this Blog Post Looked 

Before The Gathering Happened... 

Of Historical Value... 

Helping People Get There... 

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Map and Driving Directions Posted Here NOW... The Gathering Will Be from July, 1 – 7th, 2021 Near Taos, New Mexico.  

http://rainbowfamilygatherings.net/2021-rainbow-gathering/

HOWDY FOLKS! — 36.20384, -105.40882

Ignore all rumors of cancellation, site changes, postponements, leadership, name changes, bad energy or fear tactics, other crazy rumors. There are LEO’s patrolling the roads as always. Fire Ban is lifted. Propane is still the new chocolate.

Hello Beautiful Rainbow Family of Living Light. Here are the directions for this year Annual Rainbow Gathering. If you are in Taos NM head south on Hwy 68 Turn left on Hwy 518 in Ranchos de Taos stay on Hwy 518 for around 24 miles go past Tres Ritos around mile marker 49 turn left on Forest Road 76 go 9 miles. Welcome Home. Call the SW light line for more information. (602) 518-7975

https://goo.gl/maps/Dir7QxqHEK94L7EWA

Anticipate chilly nights and high chance of rain/hail. Welcome Home! We Love You!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/402044270407546

Link to a USDA Map...

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd926067.pdf

This is what the UDSA Map Looks Like But

IT'S MUCH MORE DETAILED AND

YOU ARE ABLE TO ZOOM IN BETTER ONLINE...

The 2021 Annual Rainbow Family of Living Light Gathering Information: 

Southwest Lightline: southwestlightline at gmail.com ~ SW Light Line: 602-518-7975

June 21, 2021 will be the date of Spring Counsel. This is an open circle on the land and will honor traditional processes that encourage equal voice to all participants. Seed Camp will be June 21st – June 30th

The 2021 50th Annual Rainbow Family of Living Light Gathering will be held July 1st – 7th, 2021

Prayer for World Peace July 4th Sunrise until Noon in silent mediation.

Vision Counsel will be held July 7th until consensus is reached.

Clean up will be July 8th and will continue until all concerned parties are satisfied every effort has been made to disappear any evidence we were even here.

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No Bonfires this Year? Smoking in Designated Areas Only? We Just Don't Know... Supposedly There is a Danger of Burning Down The Forest... Says the USDA... WE SHALL SEE! 

"ML" On Facebook Says: "No one will know exactly how it will play out till it plays out! There has been plenty of rain, but sometimes it takes more prayers for rain! We have had multiple Nationals in the area with same vibe! It's always worked out!"

"MT" Said: "Kitchen fires and those fires being maintained are exempt. The careless tossing of lit cigarette and other turntables on the ground randomly was always discouraged but ignored to the point of paying people just to pick up cigarette butts. This behavior will cause total shutdown of the working relationship between rangers and firefighters alike. The LEOs will use any excuse to complain to big brother. Don't give them one."

https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/carson/alerts-notices

Report on 6/26/2021:

by Steve Duncan

1 river, 2 creeks and 9 springs with snow melt --- every thing is green, lush and in full bloom. The trees and rocks are awesome and the site is at 10K. Day temps are at 80 degrees with nights being cool at 50 degrees. There have been daily rains that have been a blessing to the gatherings and the southwest region.

Easy walk in from bus village and handi-camp which are up front. Plenty of family on site (1500 and growing) and they are helping everyone get set up, volunteer energy is incredible. Dispersed camping is vast, too many good spots to choose from because the area is huge and well preserved.

Entire region is under a stage 1 fire restriction and accommodations are being worked out with the forest service in efforts to allow fires, additional road access and other site specific desires are daily discussions.

People are working hard through the day, sharing in all ways with the evening time being full of good spirits, drums, guitars, singing and various lighting to include solar and LED. Kitchens are setting up and people are sharing food and dinner focus together. Later at night there is a calm hush with the whispers of nature speaking their truth, the air is smoke free fresh and stars are winking brightly with a vivid moon lighting the trails.

------ Daily updates on the website and communications are being relayed continually as everyone is doing their part to help get family home and to provide a safe, healthy and happy experience.

PSA: LEO's have fresh energy as well and are active patrolling along the road into the site as normal, a few are new and the old guard is just happy to be gathering again. Some are weirdos and some are super friendly. None of them are cool with marijuana, nudity or illegal acts and they are writing tickets. Be aware.

Marijuana is illegal in all the National Forests regardless of local and state legal views. Please read the Rap 420 and share this knowledge with the family. http://rainbowfamilygatherings.net/rap-420/

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My Memories... 

What IS the Rainbow Gathering? To Me, it is Woodstock with Amateur Musicians and I’m in the Band… 

A Journey to the Rainbow Gathering in California 2004. Photographs and My Story... and Tales of The Gatherings in Idaho, Utah and Pennsylvania...

Thousands of people go backpacking for a couple of weeks… Every year during the end of June and the beginning of July… The location is different every year but it is always in a National Forest… It’s an intentional temporary village…

This is a description about my trip to The Rainbow Gathering in California 2004… I wrote this to help me remember…

Thousands of People chant OM. This photo was snapped just before I decided it was time to put away the camera and experience the event… Yes, it’s important to remember to LIVE LIFE instead of DOCUMENTING LIFE. 

https://gvan42.blogspot.com/2019/10/my-journey-to-rainbow-gathering-in.html

How To Become Aware! 

You Can Do This Anytime, Anyplace... 

WHY NOT NOW?

Look around you.

Find 5 Things you can See.

4 things you can Touch.

3 things you can Hear.

2 things you can Smell.

1 thing you can Taste.

WAKE UP!

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