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'Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame.' ~Yeats, 'The Land of Heart's Desire,' 1894
Enter the land of heart's desire aka coastal Long Beach, CA where the fae folk dance and live in harmony hidden from the eyes of men. Getaway includes faerie and elf lore and language, optional craft or dance instruction, props, performance, refreshments and professional videography. (Price options and discounts listed at the bottom of the page.)
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| Shenandoah at The Arbor |
The Night Before (7-10pm): If you are able to flutter in on the breeze the evening before, please join us for dinner at Shenandoah at The Arbor.
Session Pre-requisite: ability to sit on wooden benches out of doors and to walk flat nature park trails, fae folk dance instruction optional; session is held in a private space, closed to the public. Packing list: walking shoes, outdoor wrap, your sense of whimsy, practice &/or performance apparel, evening out attire & overnight items
Day #1 - The Faerie Realm
9am-3:30pm for basic session (elective evening activities end around 10pm)
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| Site of our Fairy Ring |
- A Bit o Breakfast (8-9am): For our overnight faeries
- Cross the Veil (9-11am): Shhhhhh... Do you hear it? The rustling of leaves at your feet? The breeze through the trees overhead? The trickle of an unseen brook? They're all around us -- signs of fairy life. This morning we will unearth the rich and compelling history of the fae folk around the world and the people and places that still acknowledge and frolic with them. Includes mid-session coffee break, served with Faerie's Finest sugars
- Lunch Break (11am-12noon)
- Faerie Field Trip (12-1:30pm): It is time to go visit our local fairy mound to espy the magical doings going on all around. While here we will indulge in a bit of story time, getting to the truth behind the fairy tales, and faemous fae from Titania to Tinkerbell. Be sure to wear dirt-trail-friendly foot wear and be advised, the faeries do not allow refreshments on their premises. There is a chance we will be able to finagle a lesson at the Archery Range - but may need some fairy magic to make that happen as their times and rules don't coincide with our schedule
- A Door into Another World (1:30-2:30pm): Get crafty creating a portal into the realm as you cobble a charming fairy door
- Music of the Fae (2:30-4pm): Grab a pan flute, put on your dancing shoes, or get ready to sing your hear out at as we prepare for our Fae Folk performance tonight. Includes a mid-session break
- Respite (4-6pm): Give your visage that ethereal glow with a Fairy Dust Facial spa treatment, enjoy some personal time, or get painted and preened for your Fae Folk performance. Professional makeup or face painting & hair styling available from 5-6pm
- Nibbles Reception & Faerie Foto Session (6-7): Pose for a Professional Fairy Foto Shoot or just mingle as you munch on an array of wee faerie foods
- Fae Folk performance (7-7:30pm): Whether you choose to dance inside the fairy ring or make music from the perimeter, come revel with us
- Dinner in the Garden (7:30-9pm): For those staying with us through the mid-season's night, we will dine onsite by fairylight, enjoying one another's company, exchanging fairy tales
- Sweet Slumbers (9-10:30): Drift off to sleep with a late night showing of A Mid-Summer Night's Dream
Day #2 - Journey to Middle Earth - a long expected adventure
9am-3:30pm for basic session (optional breakfast served at 8am)
- 1st Breakfast (8-9am): For our overnight revelers
- Morning in the Shire (9-11am): Hullo Hobbits! Welcome to the most hospitable place in all of Middle-Earth [suspend disbelief here]. This morning we will sit on the grass under shady trees as we pour through the pages of the Red Book to dig deep into the mythology and customs of the land. Feel free to go barefoot and wiggle your toes in the grass. Includes mid-session 2nd breakfast break.
- Elevenses-Lunch Break (11am-12noon): A typical shire meal, Prancing Pony style, with something for heft-conscious hobbits
- Afternoon visit to Valinor's Gardens of Lorien (12-1pm): Travel to the exclusive realm of the elves [if only in our minds] to learn their lyrical language and ages-old history. There will be bench-sitting and park strolling with views of fountains and all manner of friendly fowl. Includes mid-session Lembas bread break
- Afternoon Options (1-2:30pm): Get crafty embellishing an elven brooch or tiara, and/or take a choreographed fencing lesson for exhibition tonight
- Respite (2:30-4:30pm): Treat yourself to a hobbit foot massage spa treatment, enjoy some personal time, or have your ears done in preparation of our fencing exhibition. Professional makeup & hair/wig styling available from 3:30-4:30pm
- Rivendell Reception & Photo Session (4:30-5:30pm): Pose for a Professional Hobbit or Elf Photo Shoot or simply sip and savor a variety of Elven culinary delights
- Swordsman Exhibition (5:30-6pm): Whether you choose to be engage in sword play or just word play, come parry with us
- Ground travel (6-7pm) to Hobbiton for dinner
- Dinner (7-10pm): For those not yet ready to leave our fairy ring, come dine with us at the incomparable award-winning restaurant The Hobbit. You are in for an other-worldly experience
The Morning After (9-11am)
- Daoine Sidhe Irish Breakfast (9-10:30am): at K.C.Branaghan's, for our overnight etherials
- Faerie Thee Well (10-11am): Irish blessing and well wishes for safe and happy travels
- $105 - Just for Today - Single day of instruction. We'd be delighted to have you join us for our daily themed lunch - $20 inclusive
- $199.50 - Simply Classy - includes instruction as outlined above for a 2-day session. (total savings $10.50)
- $275.50 - Posh Nosh - includes the above plus onsite meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches & 1 dinner. (total savings $14.50)
- $394.25 - Accommodate Me - includes all of the above plus 1 night onsite accommodation. (total savings $20.75)
- $655.50 - Bells & Whistles - includes all of the above + craft; professional makeup, hair styling or use of wig (while dry), theme glamour photo shoot, performance video dvd. (total savings $33.81)
- Very Pampered Siren - you save 20% off our daily rate. Let our Camp Concierge come up with a deluxe all-inclusive package including every experience listed, custom-created just for you
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