Capoeira Quilombo
May 6th - 7th, 2017

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Capoeira is a vibrant mix of fluid movements and entrancing rhythms. A quilombo refers to the free cities founded by a mix of run-away slaves and indigenous in the jungles of Brazil. These settlements were egalitarian centers of harmonious culture and regenerative living. This weekend together with Mestre Avestruz (Joe Williams) and the Knoxville Fundo Da Mata group we'll pay homage to this lifestyle, and this art.
Activities will include the following:
  • Morning yoga asana and meditation
  • Intro to Capoeira Workshop
  • Intermediate Class
  • All Levels Roda
  • Capoeira Music Class (songs and instruments)
  • Creativity for Social Innovation Workshop
  • Intro to Permaculture Workshop
  • Fireside stories and songs
  • Roda de Capoeira
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Come explore this martial art and the way it can harmonize our efforts to find balance in a world that needs it so urgently. Through an exploration of the Permaculture principles and the way they fit with Capoeira, we'll experience this liberating practice in the beautiful natural setting of Seven Springs.
Mestre Avestruz is the founder and leader of Knoxville's Fundo Da Mata group. He is the first American to be considered Mestre by renowned Mestre Acordeon. He will be joined by students Odisseu and Bode, who offer regular Tuesday and Thursday evening classes in Knoxville.
Zachary Towne-Smith is a co-founder of Seven Springs. He's been training capoeira for over a decade, and co-founded the first capoeira group in Guatemala, which he co-led for over six years. He lives by his Mestre Dotour's motto: always a teacher, always a student.
RETREAT DETAILS: 

Arrival: 9:00 AM Sat, May 6, 2017
Departure: 3:00 PM Sun, May 7, 2017

Seven Springs Holistic Retreats
Near Maryville, Tennessee
Just across Smoky Mountains from Asheville, NC

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Nearest international airport is in Knoxville, Tennessee
​(about 30 minutes from Seven Springs).
There's a Megabus station in Knoxville also. Transfers are available.
Tuition + Room & Board:

 $95 BYO camping
$125 for shared yurt

All options include 4 hearty and nutritious meals.

Please book and pay for accommodations here.
*Listed prices include all fees.