Island of Isis Dance Retreat - Grailville isisinformationpacket
CHECK LIST AND INFORMATION


*   Check-in time is Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.   Please come to the  Caravansary building for registration, room assignment and orientation to the grounds and facilities.  If you arrive late, meet us for dinner in the dining hall.

- Bring your hafli performance music on a CD. (3-4 minutes maximum, and please, please, have only your music on the CD!!)  give us your CD with your real name written on it at registration on Friday.  We'll start the music first before you enter the stage unless you tell us otherwise.  Tony will tape the Hafli - we can't guarantee that our instructor will appear on the DVD.  The DVD will be available to purchase directly from Tony, our videographer.

- Bring your own towels and toiletries.  Bed linens, pillows and blankets will be provided.  You will be asked to change the bed linens upon your departure. Thanks for your cooperation!

- Please pack lightly; closet space is very limited.  We suggest: dance attire for 3days, performance costume, and some comfortable casual clothing and walking shoes.  An umbrella can be handy.

- Please remember that Grailville is an alcohol-free environment.  No smoking is permitted in the buildings.  Smoking is permitted outdoors and in the Gazebo.  You may bring snack foods and alcohol-free beverages.  There is a snack area with a refrigerator and coffee maker in the basement of each dorm building.

- Bring a blank T-shirt (any color).  We will paint our own designs.

- Bring a favorite dancing video or DVD that we can view on Friday eve or during free time.  TV's and VCRs are available in every building.


* We hope to have a masseuse available during free time on Saturday afternoon.  Details and prices will be available at check in.  You may sign up for this on a first come basis.

* The emergency phone at Grailville is (513) 683-2340.  Use this number only for search & rescue (if you get lost) and to leave with baby sitters, etc.
Kathi’s cell number is 513-382-2325 - Conchi's cell: 513-484-0182


Directions

From Columbus or Cleveland (and other points north)

Take I-71 or I-75 South to the north side of Cincinnati’s outerbelt freeway, I 275
Go East on 1-275
Take Exit #52 to Loveland-Madeira Rd 

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turn left (North) from exit ramp – pass a few fast food restaurants
Drive 3 miles to Loveland Avenue and turn right
Drive 1 ½ miles to Grailville.  The entrance is on the right marked by a large sign. 
(Note: O’Bannonville Road is an extension of Loveland Avenue)


From Indiana

Follow I-74 East to 1- 275 North  & East;  continue past  I -71
Exit #52 to Loveland-Madeira Rd
Follow above directions from **

From Kentucky and other points South

Follow I –75 or I-71 North
As you cross the Ohio River, Stay right to follow I-71 North
Go about 15 - 20 miles (a guess)
Follow I -275 East
Exit #52  Loveland Madeira, Indian Hill

Follow above directions from **


Park on the Left before the Caravansary, or curve around to the right behind & beyond the Caravansary and park near the bookstore.
 
if you get lost, call Kathi – 513-382-2325


Directions to beat the traffic:

Take I-71 or I-75 to outerbelt I-275 (you’ll be 20 miles NE of Cincinnati)

Go East on I-275
Pass:
Montgomery Rd exit
Loveland / Indian Hill exit

Take the “Wards Corner”, exit #54
Left (north) off the ramp

Follow this street for 4 miles into the heart of Loveland

(It will be curvy; you’ll go through 1 light and a couple of stop signs.  The street becomes Loveland Miamiville, then Paxton, then it becomes E. Broadway.  As you finish the 4 mile trek, you’ll go down a hill and see a route”48” sign.  That is Second Street)

Turn Right on Second Street – See the “48” sign.

At the light, turn Right on E. loveland.  This road becomes O’Bannonville. Go 7/10th of a mile

Grailville is on the Right.

Park on the Left before the Caravansary, or curve around to the right behind & beyond the Caravansary and park near the bookstore. 

This is easier than it sounds – if you get lost, call Kathi – 513-382-2325

                ISLAND OF ISIS WEEKEND RETREAT


Schedule of Activities

TimeWhat Where

Friday, May 16

4:00 - 6:30      Registration & Room AssignmentCaravansary

6:30 Dinner & Welcome       Dining Room

7:30 - 9:30      Class with Jasmin Jahal      Caravansary

9:30 - ??  Open Bazaar, Videos, Henna ,            Caravansary
T-shirt Painting, drum circle around the fire pit

Saturday, May  17

7:30 Morning Walk (optional) Grounds

8:30 BreakfastDining Room

9:30 Bazaar   Caravansary

10:00 - 12:00   Class with Jasmin   Caravansary

12:30 Lunch   Dining Room

1:30 Talk with Jasmin     Caravansary

2:00 - 4:00      Class with Jasmin   Caravansary

4:00 Free time:  Bazaar, Enjoy nature;
relax, visit with friends, watch videos

6:00 Dinner   Dining Room

7:00 Free time:  dress for Hafla

8:00  Hafla     Caravansary

Sunday, May 18

8:30 BreakfastDining Room

10:00 - 12:00  Class with Jasmin -
                            end with group photo                             Caravansary

12:30     Lunch  & Good-byesDining Room