Registration for Village Fire 2019

will open on March 1.


Those on our mailing list will be notified when registration opens.


2019 Village Fire dates: Monday, June 10 through Saturday, June 15.


We're adding a day this year! We'll be together for 5 nights and parts of 7 days,

making more space for connecting, relaxing, learning, and creating together.




How We Share in Paying for Our Space and Food


We offer a sliding scale payment system, asking that each contribute as they are able. In the six years of Village Fire we have been able to pay our bills in this collective fashion. Let's do it again!


The choices below can be a little confusing. Why do we do it this way? It's because our camp can only flourish when all ages and stages are present. We don't want money to stand in the way of anyone's coming, and we know that there are some with more money to share, who are willing to help balance things out and support the gathering to thrive. Thank you for taking the time to figure out what part in this picture you play, for all parts are treasured at Village Fire.




Village Fire Sliding Scale 2019


  • Adults: $150 - $500
  • Teens and Young Adults (age 13 - 25): $100 - $300
  • Kids 12 and under: $60 - $120
  • Babies not eating camp food: free

All meals are included. If you need to bring your own food,

please contact us for more information.




By-the-Day Pricing Scale

(for those who can join us for less than 12 mealtimes)


With meals

  • Adults: $35 - $75 / day
  • Teens (13 - 19): $25 - $50 / day
  • Kids 12 and under: $12 - $25 / day


Bringing your own lunch and supper

(you are welcome to join us for breakfast)

  • Adults: $15 - $35 / day
  • Teens (13 - 19): $10 - $20 / day
  • Kids 12 and under: free


Part-time Registration will open April 2


From March 1 - 31, registration is open for those who can be with us for most of the time, that is, at least 12 of the 15 meal times. This might mean, for example, that you have to come a day late or leave a day early. If you bring your own food for dietary reasons and you'll be at camp for at least 12 meal times, you can still register as full-time. If you're simply not a breakfast eater but you'll be in the area, we still consider you full-time.


This year we are again saving up to 50 spots for those who can only be with us part of the time. If you would like to join us for fewer than 12 meal times, please take a moment now to fill out this simple form to let us know when you would like to be at camp. We will review your information and balance registrations so that we still have no more than 300 persons at camp at a time. We will begin emailing special registration links on April 2.


Why the distinction between full-time and part-time campers?

We know that, while most people might want to be at camp the whole time, some aren't able to because of home circumstances. We encourage full-time attendance by offering more of those spots and opening them first, but we save up to 50 part-time spots for those who need this option.


Why count by meals?

Meals together are our touchstone, our breathing time. We value that time together. And, we pay per plate for the high-quality meals that Ruthie prepares for us. We need to have an accurate count so that we can plan and pay for the meals fairly.




How to confirm your spot at camp


There is space for 300 of us to make our community at Village Fire. Past experience suggests that we will fill these spots and have a waiting list, and in order to honor the hopes and wishes of the people on that list, we will be watching for your registration fee by a certain date (see below). Your payment sends us the message that you really are joining us. If we don't receive your payment or plan by the date below, we will offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.


  • If you register March 1 - 23, send your payment in time for us to receive it by March 30.
  • Register March 24 - April 20, payment received by April 27.
  • Register April 21 - May 4, payment received by May 10.
  • Register May 5 - June 1, payment received by June 8.


If you simply don't have the funds right away, please reach out to Stephanie (VillageFireSinging at gmail dot com) with your installment timeline.


After completing the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the address for mailing checks, if that is your chosen payment method. Please do not send payment until you have completed the detailed registration form.




Cancellation Policy


Village Fire has certain fixed costs, even if it turns out that you are not able to join us. To remain sustainable, this is our refund policy:

  • Until May 10, you may have a half refund.
  • After May 10 we may refund up to half of your payment, as long as we retain at least $100 per person to cover the cost of the food that we will have on hand for you.
  • This cancellation fee applies even if someone from the waiting list is able to fill your spot. Please honor the people on the waiting list by not substituting someone else in your place.



Village Fire



Singing Together to Nourish the Soul
and Re-enchant the World with Song

June 10-15, 2019