Split Tree Farm is located 20 miles south of Chattanooga, TN and 100 miles NW of Atlanta in the NW Georgia mountains.   Click on map page.

For more info:
For registration/housing information:  call Sid Hetzler, 404/378-7313 or email foolsfest00 [@] splittree.org.
For general information: call Split Tree Farm: 706.539.2485.

Late breaking news: www.splittree.org-----All info is subject to Robert Cromartie's final programming decisions.   He is working on some additional activities for children but this is not confirmed.  Email Robert at: rcc [@] contradance.com.

Total weekend adult cost: $100.00.  Studio, dancing, music, calling, instruction, farm lodging is $60 for the weekend.  Children under 12 pay $20 for weekend; must be supervised.  Food: (optional) is $30 for the weekend, includes five meals Sat/Sun. Children under 12 pay $15 for food.  Building Fund: $10 toward the bunk and bathhouse building fund is part of weekend fee.  We have increased the total cost by $25 to cover increased music, administrative, and studio improvement expenses.  Food is the only optional cost.
      Single dance tickets are available: $25/evenings; $10/half days; food optional but registration needed by 3/29/00 if meals desired; single meals $10 each.

Lodging:  There is adequate house and studio floor space and also tent shelter in a large barn.  For more privacy you can camp on 200 acres of woods and pasture in the NW Georgia mountains. Bring usual camping supplies: bedding, towels, soap, flashlight, etc.  Off-campus housing info:  http://www.splittree.org/housing.htm.  The Key West Inn near LaFayette (10 miles, special STF price) and Hidden Hollow Inn (4 miles) are recommended.

Food: For Friday night, bring your picnic or contribute $3 to Lynn and Bob's  fresh bread and hot soup crockpot fund.  For $30, five tasty vegetarian meals will be served in the Split Tree kitchen by volunteers. Several work exchange dancers are needed for food preparation, serving and clean-up. Call Chris at number above or send email to foolsfest00 [@] splittree.org.

General Considerations:  Paired registration very strongly encouraged, but come anyway, even without a partner.  Must wear clean non-street, non-marking, soft-sole shoes for dancing to preserve our beautiful floor.  Dress for Saturday Fool's Ball is funky double retro 21st century (i.e., use your imagination).  Loose work-out type clothing for floor exercises, such as contact improvisation partner warm-up, is recommended. Children must be supervised at all times. No pets or alcohol allowed.  Avoid strong perfumes.  Smoking is strongly discouraged and is allowed only away from all buildings.  Pre-registration required.   See general policies on recommended paired registration and admissions.

Directions: Detailed directions available from web site, or call if no web access.
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Registration form (Please print and mail this portion to address below):
Name/s:  ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________(age if under 12)

Street Address _________________________________________________________

City_________________________ State__________   Zip ___________________

Day Phone:______________________   Eve Phone: ______________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

Adults:              #_______ [@] $70 each    =    $_______ (includes Building Fund)
Adult Meals:    #_______ [@] $30 each    =    $_______
Children:          #_______ [@] $20 each    =    $_______
Child Meals:    #_______ [@] $15 each    =    $_______

Total $ Enclosed: ___________________  Number persons:__________________

Lodging plans (indicate # beside each choice):   
_____ House/studio floor space
_____ Barn space (a mattress of wood shavings)
_____ Pasture tenting
_____ Motel/BnB
_____ House/studio floor space (limited)
_____ Other?______________     Other Lodging

Make checks payable to and mail to:  Split Tree Farm/FF2000, Split Tree Farm, 2103 N. Decatur Rd., #339, Decatur, GA 30033.

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