The Calling

A Hoodoo Homecoming

Location

Cole Mill Picnic Shelter
@ Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Road
Durham, NC 27705

Time

Saturday, April 13th, 2024
Check-in begins at 10:45a EST
We’re in the Spirit from 11a until 3p EST

Contact

Email us both [hello@jeidakstorey.com] AND [hello@saintxolani.com]. We will be minimally available on Saturday.

Looking for the Afterparty?👀

Join us for The Communion at a private location from 7 to 11p! In the spirit of abundance, our community member Lex has offered to prepare an after-river meal fit for the ancestors. The menu will feature Southern cuisine and she has already been informed of the reported food allergies. To support this labor, Lex is asking for a $10-15 love offering to cover the cost of food.

RSVP by sending your donation to Xolani’s CashApp or Venmo with the note “Communion.” 100% of the funds will be forwarded to Lex. Please RSVP ASAP! We need a final headcount by Friday morning.

If you are driving from out of town and need a place to stay in between, Lex has also offered the home as a resting place! The address will be distributed to those who RSVP.

FAQs

  • All white! 🤍 We also recommend covering your head with a white scarf, headwrap, durag, bandana, or hat. Wear shoes that support your arches and spine, and are comfortable to walk/stand in for several hours. Shoes can be any color, just know they may get dirty.

  • Please note that offerings given to the Eno must be biodegradable. We do not want to disturb or harm the land or the creatures that live there!

    We don't believe in coming to the land or the water empty-handed! We will be giving offerings to Mama Eno. When asked, we were instructed to bring sweet offerings of love, laughter, and joy. The spirits there requested childlike wonder and imagination. They want us to engage in pleasure and play. What sparks childlike wonder in you? Is it a clapping game? Is it a small toy? Coloring books and crayons? Bring that with you to the Eno!

    River Offerings🌊
    - peaches
    - oranges
    - honey
    - molasses
    - flowers
    - whatever your spirit puts on your heart

    Ancestral Offerings🌹
    - fruits
    - root vegetables
    - hard candies
    - flowers
    - whatever your spirit puts on your heart

    You do not need to offer anything beyond your means. Offer from an earnest and intentional heart.

  • Consider the following suggestions per your comfort and capacity levels.

    - sunscreen
    - towels (we will be wading in the water!)
    - cushion
    - lawn chair
    - ponchos/umbrellas in case it rains
    - anything to make a joyful noise (ie. bells, tambourines)
    - swimsuit (to be worn underneath your whites)
    - dry set of white clothes
    - journal and something to write with (there is no video or audio recording for this event)

  • You must test negative to attend The Calling + The Communion. Take a photo of your negative test and present this at check-in. Please wear a mask. We have a limited amount of extra masks, just in case.

    Folks will be asked to remain masked during group activities.

    Please do not jeopardize the health of yourself, the facilitators, and your Hoodoo sibs. Do NOT attend The Calling if you are sick.

  • The Calling is a rain or shine event! The Pavillion is covered and we are actively monitoring the weather. We will only cancel in the case of severe weather that makes it unsafe to gather.

  • If you use mobility aids, please bring them with you. If you need a cushion, please bring that and/or extra towels for comfort.

    The pavilion has walk-in access and is approximately 25 feet from the parking lot. The bathrooms are approximately 50 feet from the pavilion. The river is approximately 1500 feet from the pavilion.