Abram's Creek Retreat & Campground
Camping, Cabin, and Tipi rentals
Located off U.S. Rt. 50 between Elk Garden and Mount Storm, West Virginia

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2006 December Gathering of Volunteers & Friends:

When: Friday - Sunday: December 8,9,10 (2006)
organized by One Common Unity (www.onecommonunity.org) & Abram's Creek Campground

Where: The Creative Arts & Healing Center -- Lodge House -- at Abram’s Creek, West Virginia---3 hours outside of Washington, DC in the Allegheny Mountains… www.abramscreek.com

*The Volunteer weekends are labeled as such, as well as a general outline of some tasks we hope to have accomplished on those weekends. This is a great chance to enjoy the solitude of Abram's Creek and receive free lodging and membership to OCU*

Arrive either Friday or Saturday anytime, but don’t miss the fun and camaraderie, and weekend long indoor fires.
Friday arrivals, please arrive before 11:00pm so as not to disturb sleeping guests.
Dinner Saturday evening at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV -- a Mountain Music cafe specializing in organic salads and vegitarian dishes (departing to Thomas at 6:30pm), but having lots of meat menu items and gourmet desserts and beers.
Fireside Massage and Energy Work Exchange anytime, day or night.
Free Pancake and Waffle Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday mornings at the Lodge -- but bring what you have to share for group breakfast and lunches at the Lodge House (fruit, veggies, snacks, appetizers, drinks...).

Accomodations:There are many beds for rent in the Center and ALL are welcome.  Beds / sleeping capacity is limited, so call for a reservation soon -- Vince: 703-328-1840. Beds rent at $20 / night and breakfast is included. Details / Photos at The Creative Arts & Healing Center -- Lodge House.

How to Stay Free / Volunteers Needed:
 OneCommonUnity.org and Abram's Creek Campground are seeking volunteers to help a few hours a day, both Saturday and Sunday with a handfull of projects to prepare the Lodge House / Center for Spring. If interested in helping, your stay with us is totally FREE, including the free breakfasts and overnight lodging. However, if you still wish to donate lodge overnight fees, we can certainly use the donation.

The list of projects for this weekend are:
  1. Mural Painting!!!! Begin to sketch, design and create the space we dream of.
  2. Paint trim and all doors in basement with enamel / ultra white gloss paint.
  3. Paint newly erected drywall walls in various rooms in basement (lots) – have yellow and earth red paints on-hand.
  4. Paint The Creative Arts & Healing Center - Lodge House directional sign for outside (big arrow sign for for Lodge check-in / registration at large Oak tree at junction with campground entrance).
  5. Firewood Collection: Go around the campground with a 5'x13' trailer in tow and pick up cut firewood and fallen tree logs to bring back to the lodge house to cut up and eventually burn in our fireplaces.
 This work will begin late morning, after breakfast, and last several hours, still leaving lots of time to explore, relax and have fun.
If interested in volunteering, please call Vince for your free reservation: 703-328-1840 . Thanks in advance.