Drum Circle Around the Bonfire

The last episode of Thursday’s Soup and Presentation series included something a little different. Kip and Celeste Roberts came to the Basecamp with instruments of all shapes and sizes. 
After a hearty soup dinner, the group of community members, guests, and employees alike circled around a strong bonfire. Kip and Celeste passed drums, triangles, tambourines and even a wash board to all.

Celeste helped us find our communal beat and together we sang, chanted and enjoyed the warmth of the fire against the winter night.

Some people led the group in their favorite songs, other bravely volunteered to lead the rhythm section and direct the group in call and response drumming. It takes some gusto to guide others through the rhythm of your choice or with your voice.

All in all, it was a fun warm event ending with smiles all around. 

Solstice Celebration 2011

The shortest day of the year is a wonderful time to welcome in the darkness and look forward to the brighter sunlit days ahead.  A time to celebrate light, stories and music, friends and family, and to dance beneath the stars.  The North Cascades Basecamp hosted a Solstice Celebration as part of our Thursday Soup and Presentation Series.   Around the bonfire, Celeste and Kip Roberts led us in a percussion circle, a snow dance (which worked!) with chanting and song, and burning cedar and sage to welcome in the New Year.