A Week To Remember

The Bay Area Country Dance Society.s American Dance and Music Week announces our third year at the magnificent Mendocino Woodlands. A National Historic Landmark, this 700-acre camp is nestled in a quiet redwood forest inland from the coastal village of Mendocino, a four-hour drive north of San Francisco. This secluded, lush and temperate setting offers an ideal environment in which to foster learning and leisure.

We will immerse ourselves in all of the arts that have traditionally made up the fabric of American Dance and Music - from the dance forms themselves and the instrumental sounds that make us move, to the songs and stories that chronicle and enrich our lives. Discover the texture of heartfelt community knit during this balanced, week-long camp.

Set along meandering footpaths, accommodations at the Woodlands are solidly built rustic redwood cabins, each accommodating two people. While without electricity, all cabins feature stone fireplaces (with plenty of firewood available) and wooden balconies providing unobstructed views into the majestic redwood forest, over the pond or across the meadow. Nearby bathhouses are equipped with electricity and plenty of hot water.

Anticipate incomparable meals and delectable snacks! We are thrilled to welcome back Oregon.s cook extraordinaire, Annie Johnston, and her staff of culinary magicians. Campers with special dietary needs may look forward to her utmost attention.

The organizers and staff of American Dance and Music Week promise to deliver memorable learning experiences wrapped in serious fun. Celebrate and share your passion for music and dance with the best friends you are sure to make.