I got this in the email today... Anybody have any more info? ----------------------------------------------------- letter from Bob Henry Open letter to all Rainbow People Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 21:37:03 +0000 Howdy Folks, Check out this letter, forwarded to you from the Mayor of Richwood WV.* He met many of you at the 2005 Gathering.* I love this man, the family really responded well to his message of welcome, which was read by Garrick Beck during the Heartsong portion of the Vision Council of July 7.* Many of the Rainbow family are planning to come to our regional gathering next month, check out the town, and come here to start businesses & buy properties & houses Cheap! We have a great location & need skilled, enthusiastic & optimistic entrepreneurs to make our Rainbow Vision a reality.* Ya'll come! After two years of the new rainbow tribe begging me to put together a regional gathering, & the mayor anxious to welcome us back.* And after great reviews for the cleanup of 2005 & general good feelings from the local West Virginians, we are finally ready to Welcome Everyone to the First WV Almost Heaven Regional Gathering at the site of the 2005 National Gathering of the Tribes in the Monongahela Forest!* August 24-September 2, hosted by the brand new Cherry-River family.* Our Gathering starts one week after the Pennsylvania regional ends, and we're not far, so come on over!* We invite help for us newbies to set up water distribution.* We have great water here & few bugs.* It can start to get chilly at night in September.* Plan to stay later & camp @ the Mayor's farm if you are serious about moving here. For info call Rainbeau Weaver 304-846-4288, Or Marsheila (local) @ 304-846-4900, at the Nicholas County Drop-In-Center, WE LOVE YOU!* Welcome Home to Heaven, Lets make it so.! * deborah Rainbeau Weaver* Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 11:12:31 -0700 From: mayorbobhenrybaber@yahoo.com Subject: Open letter to all Rainbow People To: deborahdorland@hotmail.com * July 3, 2007 Dear Rainbow Family, * **** I am pleased to wish you well in your gathering, but regret that "mayoral duties" prevent me from enjoying your company as*I did when you were here with us*in Richwood, West Virginia two years ago. There is no place I would rather be--not even in Richwood! * Deborah Dorland*stayed on with us and has brought an enormous artistic, emotional, and spiritual energy to our town.* We need more people like her, and you, to come to our fair city and turn it into the cultural collective it can be, here at the foot of the Cranberry Wilderness.* Houses are still for sale for peanuts (ask about hers!)*and many good works and projects are in the wind.* Come join us! * *** Although I have no power in your neck of the woods (and very little here either, in fact!) as the mayor of Richwood I Officially Declare the Best Wishes of our Town to You. * Walk in balance my friends... * Mayor Bob Henry Baber mayorbobhenrybaber@yahoo.com 304 846-2596 6 White Ave. Richwood, West Virginia 26261
Here is an email I got this morning from a focalizer in Richwood... -------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: WV Gathering Monongahela site of 2005 Natls, Aug 24-Sept 2 * We expect about 400 to 600 for our first regional, and many are staying after at the mayor's farm after to check out business and art opportunities.* The Hare Krishnas are having a kitchen, and we will build a sweat lodge and hope to have a big tipi. * The gathering is at the sight of the 2005 Nationals, in the*Monogahela Forest near the Cranberry Glades Nature Center, on Highway 39, between Richwood and Marlington. In Richwood Houses start*at $20,000 move-in ready, $40,000-$60,000 for a mansion. as low as $5000 for a serious fixer-upper.* At least 12 rainbows have come here looking to buy, showing serious interest, and many more are coming to the gathering to check out Richwood.** There are approx. 1900 people in the town.* over*half of them are over 60.* If 200 Rainbows came and started businesses in town, we could completely dictate the flavor of the eco-tourism in this soon to be artists colony.*The woods and mountains are gorgeous, the air and water are clean, the soil is fertile, the river is full of fish. there are Very Few Jobs.* We need good people. Hope to see you here! * More ?s* ?(304) 846-4288*
Has/is anyone going to this? I was there last night and am heading back tomorrow evening most likely.
WOW, Got several calls from WV Family. MOST never heard of this Backroom, between a few people decision. ALL feel the land should heal and are trying to inform ALL the locals in that area of Rainbow "Values" and why we treat the land the way we do. Family that stayed there should know & Even "REAL" Krishna's know we let the land heal for a few years. I speak for MANY disappointed Family members, ALL who loved and enjoyed WV '05. If you have doubts or even a nudge inside...Ask YOURSELF: Does this Karma feel right to you? Palatka Ruth
Well, if it matters any it's not in the same spot. It's opposite side of where main meadow was, and is very isolated. (as in no one has crossed the meadow) So rather than being on the side with the river and giant hill, it's on the other side in the forest. Parking and everything is totally different than the '05 gathering. The only similiarity is that it is in cranberry glades, and that place is pretty damn big. I also should mention, I went there and checked it out since I only live about 45 minutes away. There is no where near 300 people. There are about... 15. Krishnas didn't show up.
I just returned home from HOME. We hiked all over the 2005 site. No one would ever know there had been a gathering there. The land has healed nicely. I found quite a few more folks than 15. A very sweet gathering. "Wherever two or more are gathered....." Consensus happened within the Richwood clan. Nobody else was there to put in their two cents. Forest Service is totally cool with things. No police activity, Blessings from many locals. Lots of good food, two kitchens. Plenty of good conversation and music/drumming. All Good. This will most likely be an annual gathering. Also there will be a Rainbow potluck every full moon at Rainbeau Weaver's place in Richwood starting in September. Please, there is absolutely nothing here to complain about. Let's keep the good vibes going! On the road towards peace...
Right On !!! Now thats a Rainbow value to be passed on. Weez just making sure Babylon isnt on the prowl like other cities/area's. My own Family/Kin/Blood (the bikers there) say its all good. Family been hiding across the river (next county) since the Adenas to the Cree now State claimed mountains. We have lived off them mountains (ginseng, ramps, etc) for ion's. Cranberry is special to us. All feel its good for the area being a regional as it will be small due to the timing of other gatherings, Burning Man and the soon Coming of the time :uhoh2:. Stand up, Look up and be glad. Gather in Peace for love IS with you all. Palatka Ruth
Hi! I just want to say I'm really happy to hear about the potlucks. My current home is about 1.5 hours away, but I used to live in Bath County, about 45 minutes away from Marlinton, so not far from Richwood either really. I'm so happy to see family picking up here. The mountains of Western Virginia and West Virginia are so full of magic!
WVa '05 was my first gathering. I loved it so much. It was beutiful. How is this turning out. Is there still family gathering in WVa right now? I'm about 3 hours from there and would love to visit with some family =D
Hey E-Jipt, I doubt there is many people left, but I don't know for sure. I am heading back on friday because I had MASSIVE CAR TROUBLE and couldn't get back for my stuff. I've left Rainbow Weaver messages, and talked to Marciella. I feel horrible leaving it there it was soooo unexpected (I just went home to work!!! and couldn't get back). I'll let you know.
