I live in the north bay. glen ellen. north of san francisco. I don't know of any gatherings in this area. and I'm not so sure how much help I can be at the moment. I have the desire to start something new. I found this clip a while ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mn5WxKJSe4 makes me think of avalon. and the hand book. wish more would awaken.
