MountainCraft and Music Gathering

MountainCraft and Music Gathering

A 4 day long festival featuring Earthskills and bushcraft workshops, inspirational benefit concerts, community building and land honoring.

By The REED Center for Ecosystem Reintegration

Date and time

October 2 · 1pm - October 6 · 2pm EDT

Location

The REED Center for Ecosystem Reintegration

1932 Mountain Church Road Middletown, MD 21769

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Agenda

12:00 PM

Wednesday Oct 2-Doors Open

10:00 AM

Thursday Oct 3-First Workshop Block

1:30 PM

Thursday Oct 3-Second Workshop Block

10:00 AM

Friday Oct 4-Third Workshop Block

1:30 PM

Friday Oct 4-Fourth Workshop Block

5:00 PM

Friday Oct 4-Trade Blanket

10:00 AM

Saturday Oct 5-Fifth Workshop Block

3:00 PM

Saturday Oct 5-Music Concert Begins

3:00 PM

Saturday Oct 5-Makers Market Begins

10:00 AM

Sunday Oct 6th-Seventh Workshop Block

1:00 PM

Sunday Oct 6th-Closing Circle

1:30 PM

Saturday Oct 5-Sixth Workshop Block

About this event

  • 4 days 1 hour

MountainCraft and Music Gathering is a 4 day long festival featuring a variety of workshops in primitive skills, earth skills, permaculture, fiber arts, outdoor survival and wildcrafting. The festival includes a benefit concert with the Earthy folk beats of Holy River, the legendary bluegrass band The Fruit Jar Howlers, some reggae for the soul with The Pocket Band, and the sweet lyrics and vocal harmonies of The Fisherman Band and Chris Compton. The events proceeds support The REED Center’s initiatives to plant trees and host environmentally conscious events like MountainCraft.

Set in the Appalachian Foothills on 150 acres of protected woodland. The site is home to a permaculture learning center, budding food forest, serene panoramic views, and a woodland amphitheater. The festival will include a kids area, medicine song circles, campfire stories, local food trucks, a red tent and a family friendly atmosphere to reconnect us to each other and to nature.


****REFUND POLICY***All tickets are final sale. Refunds are not available for the MountainCraft and Music Gathering, however if you are no longer able to make it you are welcome to sell your ticket/transfer names or donate to another individual or exchange for another event(s) at the REED Center. The REED Center is a non-profit organization, therefore all funds raised through ticket sales go directly to the land and the community. Thank you for understanding our policy.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at this event?

No pets are allowed at this event unless they are registered service animals.

Are there discounts for Historically Marginalized individuals?

Yes, as we work together to build a more inclusive community, we want to make sure everyone shows up, who is called to be there! Use the discount EARTHY.

What are the camping details?

There are several camp areas available. You are responsible for getting all of your camping gear to and from the parking lot. There will be a quiet camp, family camp and a grownup camp. You may only camp in designated areas. Car camping only available if arranged-contact us for more info on this.

How can I work trade?

Copy and paste this link in your browser to fill out this application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFMmNIhpLbSQhPXAMKnCPiG43YTk5PILt0FtzIsezk_0tzTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Can I teach at the gathering?

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What is the general layout of the gathering?

There are two workshop blocks each day, campfires each night. The concerts starts at 3pm on Saturday. There is also a trade blanket and a makers market. Kids area runs during class blocks.

Things to know about MountainCraft!

Bring cash, there is a grocery store nearby, other lodging facilities nearby if needed, no fire works, there will be food trucks, if you purchase tickets-expect an email from us soon!

Will there be electricity or an outlet available at the Gathering?

Unfortunately no, you will have to bring a charger of some kind if you need electricity.

Can I bring a generator for my camp?

Due to the noise no generators are allowed at the Gathering.

Will there be food available at the event?

There will be food trucks at the event. You are always welcome to bring your own food.

If I bring my own food and it needs to be cooked, how can I do this?

There will be a community cooking fire pit, but you can also bring a camp stove if need be.

Is there drinking water?

Drinking water is available at the event.

Can i make a fire at my camp?

No one is allowed to make a fire outside of a campstove, BBQ grill or contained device. Fire pits will be available at several locations throughout the event grounds.

Will I get good cell service/internet?

There is pretty decent service in the camp areas. The woods/mountain is a little less guaranteed.

Can I throw my trash and recyclables away at the Gathering?

Composting will certainly be available for all. We will have limited trash and recycle available, this is a pack it in\ pack it out event

Will there be activities for kids?

We have an entire program and staff specifically for the kids.

Early bird discount
$150 – $450