Michigan Young Farmer Coalition | 2012 Retreat Confirmation
REGISTRATION
If you or someone you are traveling with have not yet registered for this event, please visit:
http://michiganyoungfarmercoalition.org/retreat/registration/
LOGISTICS
Location
St. Benedict Auditorium
45 Candler Street
-and-
Distributed Power HQ
116 Candler Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(just a half block from each other)
DIRECTION
Please refer to the following google map to obtain directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=205785447827622743722.0004ba720a17862121891&msa=0&ll=42.414901,-83.100353&spn=0.00118,0.002411
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available on both sides of Candler Street. There is also a parking lot on the southwest corner of John R and Candler. We highly encourage ride-sharing, so use the MYFC list-serve to work that out!
WHAT’S AROUND?
Here’s a link to a map with some great Detroit-area hang outs and points of interest so you can maximize your stay during the Retreat (ongoing editing over the next few days):
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=206698690092675709233.0004ba744b283916984cd&msa=0
SCHEDULE | AT A GLANCE
|
FRI |
5:00-6:00 PM |
REGISTRATION & TOURS |
|
6:00-8:00 PM |
POTLUCK & CELEBRATION | |
|
SAT |
8:00-9:00 AM |
BREAKFAST GOODIES |
|
9:00-10:45 AM |
SESSIONS ROUND ONE | |
|
11:00-12:15 PM |
SESSIONS ROUND TWO | |
|
12:30 PM |
LUNCH | |
|
1:30 – 5:00 PM |
SKILL SHARES & ON-SITE PROJECT | |
|
5:30 PM |
DINNER & CELEBRATION | |
|
SUN |
10:00 AM |
OPEN MEETING |
FOOD
Vegetarian, vegan and omnivore options will be available at every meal.
The cost of food is included in your registration fee.
| Friday |
Community Potluck – please bring a dish to pass if you are attending.
Wine and beer will be served.
| Saturday |
Breakfast and coffee will be served
Lunch and Dinner will be provided
| Sunday |
Brunch will be provided to the attendees of the Open Meeting
WHAT TO BRING
- dish to pass if you are attending the potluck Friday evening
- seeds or preserved goodies to trade at the swap table (ongoing all weekend)
- a reusable water bottle and mug for beverages
- sleeping gear & toiletries if you are staying overnight
CONTACTS
For logistics concerns, please contact Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna directly at:
248.225.4288 or alexisbogdanovahanna@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Regards,
The MYFC 2012 Retreat Planning Committee
www.michiganyoungfarmercoaltion.org
farmer@michiganyoungfarmercoalition.org
