Name: Cultivate the Karass 2017
Start: 2017-10-13T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2017-10-15T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Airlie

Cultivate the Karass 2017

When

Oct

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Oct

Where

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David Doe

Designer - Redshoe

Cultivate the Karass

Definition: The Karass

A network of passionate individuals, who are unwittingly linked in cosmically significant ways, all committed to doing work

for the common good.

You're invited to the second annual Cultivate The Karass Retreat, where you will join

60 fellow leaders and civic-minded activists to lift each other up in our work and aspirations, provide fuel for our journeys,

and strengthen our personal bonds and foundation of trust.

RSVP

Our Inspiration:

Jake Brewer

Before his untimely death September 19, 2015, Jake Brewer had a tremendous impact on his friends, colleagues, and the broader community that shared his vision of a more perfect democracy. This event, rooted in his professional network, helps us celebrate Jake’s memory and continue his legacy by recommitting ourselves to the pledge of living as active Americans.

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE

Transportation to and from the Retreat

A 35-passenger free shuttle bus is available directly to and from the retreat:
Leaving Washington DC Saturday morning at 9AM
Returning Sunday afternoon at 3PM
Meet at Sunoco Station, 1442 U Street NW (at 15th)

Please sign up for the bus here so we can get a headcount!

Schedule

The retreat will take place over the Weekend of October 14-15th, at the Airlie Hotel and Conference Center, 90 minutes outside of DC.

Friday, October 13th

Kick off Party in Washington D.C. at one of Jake's favorite establishents:

Bourbon Adams Morgan
2321 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Anytime after 6PM
for stories, song, drink, and merriment!

Saturday, October 14th

Retreat starts bright and early in Airlie, VA, and goes all day. Social events in the evening.

Sunday, October 15th

Retreat goes for half day, ending in time for folks to get back to DC by car or bus, and catch evening flights if needed

The Airlie Hotel

The Airlie Hotel is a gorgeous convention center and venue about a one-hour drive from Washington DC. We'll facilitate and encourage carpooling, and will be arranging a shuttle.

We recommend you plan on arriving first thing Saturday morning, staying Saturday night, and leaving Sunday late afternoon.

Your registration fee includes your room for Saturday night. Once you've registered, we'll take care of making your room reservation.

Cost: $350

This registration fee covers:

The conference venue, your room for Saturday night, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, and, if you need it, transportation to and from the event.

You do NOT have to contact the hotel - Once you've paid, we'll take care of your reservation!

We will send you a Paypal link after you RSVP.

What to Expect

This is an informal, participant-led unconference, with expert facilitators and room for improvisation.

There will be Ignite talks to share your current projects, as well as opportunities to workshop and troubleshoot your projects with your peers. You will have ample opportunities for sparking new collaborations, and plenty of time for socializing.

Bring your authentic self, and be prepared to both seek guidance and offer support.

The 2016 Retreat

Contacts

RoSS DAKIN

event Co-CHair

MISCHA BYRUCK

event CO-CHair

Lori Brewer Collins

Founder & president

Cultivate the karass

Loretta Yenson

executive director

MICHAel SiLBerman

Advisor & facilitator

Jessy Tolkan

Advisor & facilitator

Lilly constance

communications manager

Cristin Dorgelo

Advisor & facilitator