IDEA SWAP!

IDEA SWAP!  Building Community Through Conversation.

Join with members of our Western Montana community at the beautiful Sleeping Child Hot Springs to share ideas and grow our collective potential for good.  Arrive as early as 12:30PM and enjoy a snack.  We will start promptly at 1PM.  We will break for a light buffet dinner, then have time for soaking in the hot springs as the last part of the event.  Everyone is asked to please depart promptly at 6PM. Facilitated by Laura Garber and Kris Bayer.

IDEA SWAP! is a gathering and sharing of ideas, bright lights, and possibilities.  We will each have the opportunity to: 

*Share an idea with the whole group - everyone gets the floor for three minutes.

*Individually listen to and share with each member of the whole group - two minute 'speed dates' with everyone. 

*Participate in a deeper conversation about an idea- using Open Space to source and select topics for group discussions.

*Share in a locally-sourced dinner buffet.

*Enjoy the healing waters of Sleeping Child Hot Springs for 45 minutes at the end of the event.

*Network.

*Shop the Silent Auction- contribute to and bid on items in our Repurpose-Regift-Recycle Silent Auction

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

-Western Montana residents 16 years old and up are invited to participate.

-Bring your own swim suit and towel, wear comfortable clothing, leave your shoes at the door, bring a notebook and pen, a silent auction item, your enthusiasm, and an open mind.

-It takes a full 30 minutes to drive from downtown Hamilton to the Sleeping Child Hot Springs. Parking is limited. Meet at Homestead Organics Farm (175 Skalkaho Hwy) by noon or 12:30 to ride share.  

-The Sleeping Child Hot Springs facility could be difficult for persons with mobility challenges.

-There is not cell service and internet connectivity is limited. 

-Light Buffet Dinner and Snacks will feature Montana grown ingredients, with foods to meet all dietary restrictions.

-This is an Alcohol Free event.

-Limited to 44 total participants.

-Minimum number of 18 participants- so please register and bring a friend or neighbor!  

**THE SILENT AUCTION!! Repurpose-Regift-Recycle

We are excited to include our almost famous Repurpose-Regift-Recycle Silent Auction in this event!  You are invited to share your treasures and talents and to bid on what other guests bring along!

Do you have a wonderful piece of jewelry or gently used clothing that you wish to pass along, or a fantastic book you know others will love? Is there a piece of pottery or other artwork that you wish to share? Do you bake an amazing pie or cookies you can bring that will tempt people to place the winning bid? What about that great kitchen tool or small appliance you never actually use, or the wonderful vacation souvenir that just sits collecting dust- bring them along!  

We all have so much "stuff" in our lives.....this is a way to share something you have that you are ready to pass on for someone else to enjoy.

WHY?? The income from sales at the Silent Auction will offset the expense of holding this unique community building event, allowing us to offer tickets by donation- so that finances will not be a barrier to participation.  We hope to make this a fun Silent Auction full of unique, inspiring items so bring them along and remember to bring cash or check so you can bid on your favorites! Thank you.