Event Guidelines & FAQ – AWA Field Trip

Below are the guidelines and frequently asked questions for Nomads Unite Second Annual Field Trip to All World Acres. Other questions or concerns? Contact us through our website.

Event Guidelines

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Workshops and Discussions

We will be having workshops and round table discussions which will be scheduled throughout the Field Trip and can be found on our Event Schedule page.

Workshop ideas can include DIY instructions, travel tips, craft tutorials, yoga and spiritual workshops, etc. Round table discussions will include topics like “Why We Love Life on the Road”, “How to Start Nomadic Life” and “Finding Affordable and Free Campsites”. We will have areas specifically set aside for workshops and discussions.

If you would like to host a workshop please fill out our Workshop Hosting Form.

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Vending

Vending can be done any time within your site. There is no charge and the only restrictions are no selling of anything illegal.

Spiritual readings, Reiki and, massage, and related services may be done as a workshop or as a vending service within your site and are extremely welcome.

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Food

Food will be available. The Groovelink Cafe will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all week long and will be catering our Sunday BBQs. The Groovelink menu is basic but delicious grab and go foods like hamburgers, chicken wraps, breakfast wraps, steak sandwiches, etc. They also have seafood and vegetarian options. Groovelink is “Genuine Lot Food Cooked to Order On Lot and at Festivals”

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Firewood

Firewood will be available on site. You may bring your own firewood if you choose. All personal fires must be contained within a fire ring. No ground fires! AWA is a Sanctuary and should be treated as such. Please DO NOT gather or burn and ground wood including kindling. We appreciate your cooperation here.

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Quiet Hours

Quiet hours in Hillsborough County are from 11:00pm – 7:00am. All amplified music and drum circles must be quiet during these times.

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Coming and Going

AWA is a smaller property than some of us are used to and we ask that everyone keep your traffic in and out to a minimum. No rules, just please.

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FAQ

Can I bring my pet?

Pets are allowed! All animals (dogs, cats, goats, etc.) must have current rabies vaccinations from a certified veterinarian. Chickens, rabbits, and caged animals must remain caged. Fish and herps are excluded.

Note: Normally AWA does not allow animals of any kind on the Sanctuary grounds. They are making a special exception for Nomads Unite considering many of us travel with our animals. ALL animals must be kept on a leash or within your site at all times. We will have a special dog walking area set up and poop must be collected and disposed of properly. ABSOLUTELY no animals will be allowed in the ritual area.

Are children allowed?

Absolutely. It is our future generations that ensure nomadic, bohemian and spiritual lifestyles to continue. We see children as the most important part of our community. There will be many workshops and activities just for children. Under 12 are free and 12-18 will be at a discounted rate.

What’s the weather like in Florida in February/March?

A lot better than New York or Michigan.

In Florida, average high temperatures in March range from 70°F to 79°F (21-26°C), and average lows are 56°F to 70°F (13-21°C). It is the dry season with comfortable weather. Expect a lot of sunshine, but be prepared for windy days as well.

What are the amenities at AWA?

All World Acres has hot running showers, flush toilets and a dish washing area. AWA is on well water. As with most well water in Florida, we recommend bringing your own drinking water.

Is there a dump station at AWA?

No.

Can we fill up our water tanks upon arrival?

Yes, we will have a hose available to fill up with. Keep in mind that this is well water and not recommended for drinking. The well is rather hard water, use it at your own discretion.

Mosquitos. I hear there are mosquitos in Florida. How bad are they?

Generally speaking, they are not too bad during the winter months. The cooler nights helps keep the numbers down but it is best to have some sort of protection. They only come out in the early evening for an hour or so.

Fire ants, how about fire ants?

Fire ants are everywhere in Florida. We hate them too. AWA is a sanctuary and therefore they do not use chemicals. They do treat the grounds with natural methods so as not to poison the land. If you do find a mound please do not dump chemicals on it. We have found what works best is corn meal sprinkled around the mound.

If you do get bit, make a slurry of baking soda and spread it on the bites. The alkaline in the baking soda takes down the sting.