Here 
          are some commonly asked questions about participating in an 11:11 Master 
          Cylinder:
        QUESTION:
          Is it necessary to have participated in a previous 11:11 Gate Activation 
          to come to a Master Cylinder?
          
          It doesn't matter if you've been part of any other 11:11 Gate Activation 
          or attended Solara's workshops or even read her books. What does matter 
          is if you feel called to participate in the current Gate Activation. 
          Each 11:11 Gate takes place on a different level with a specific keynote, 
          resonance and purpose. Some people have made the commitment to participate 
          in every Master Cylinder; others are drawn to only one or two.
        QUESTION: What 
          type of people participate?
        Master 
          Cylinders draw an interesting assortment of people. About half the people 
          have participated in one or more of the previous Gate Activations. For 
          the others, this is their first 11:11 Master Cylinder experience. Usually, 
          20 or more countries are represented. The age range is from about 13 
          - 85. Occupations include almost anything: artists, musicians, doctors, 
          truck drivers, diplomats, strippers, lawyers, healers, soldiers, teachers, 
          bartenders, business people, farmers, construction workers, students 
          and writers. Always, the 11:11 Master Cylinders call forth some special 
          beings, including highly evolved hermits who never go to any kind of 
          workshop and spiritual teachers who teach their own. And usually, there 
          are a few utterly unique beings thrown into the mix. It's always a very 
          loving and interesting group of people.
        Most 
          of us begin the week as strangers, but by the time we depart, everyone 
          has become totally endearing and an integral part of our One Being.
        QUESTION: Why 
          do the preparations take a week?
        Actually, 
          we have only six days of preparations before the 6th Gate Activation 
          in Ireland. This is not much time to take a group of strangers and turn 
          us into a strong, vital One Being. During the 6th Gate Activation or 
          before, there will be times when we go off the map of the known. When 
          this happens, it's time for our One Being to leap into action. This 
          is why our main focus is on quickening our One Being. The day after 
          the Gate Activation is also important as it's a time for us to share 
          and integrate our experiences, bask in the Love of our One Heart and 
          have a joyous celebration.
        QUESTION: I 
          can't come for the entire week; can I arrive a few days late?
        It 
          is essential to participate for the entire time frame, from May 22 - 
          30. Every time we have made an exception to this in the past, it has 
          not served our group dynamics. The first few days are the most important, 
          especially if this is your first Master Cylinder. Many basics are covered 
          as we get to know one another and build the foundation of our Master 
          Cylinder Group.
        QUESTION: What 
          do you do during the preparations? Do you have a schedule of activities?
        We 
          usually have three sessions per day, but have never had a set schedule 
          of activities. It's all about surfing the energies and going with the 
          flow of what is needed and appropriate. We currently have ten 11:11 
          Sacred Dances and many of them will be practiced during the week. There 
          is also a new 6th Gate Dance which will be birthed. With the combination 
          of Solara's surfing abilities and Omashar's music, the sessions are 
          never dull. And most of what we do will be experiential, which means 
          that you will feel a direct infusion of the Greater Reality into the 
          cells of your being. Sometimes, the energies can be quite intense or 
          profoundly deep and subtle or hysterically funny. A powerful Love energy 
          is strongly felt. Challenges arise and we are given numerous opportunities 
          to bring forth our greatness. Breakthroughs abound....
        Again, 
          the focus is on forming a strong One Being who is ready for anything. 
          We never know exactly what we'll be doing during the Gate Activation, 
          so we try to learn as much as we can during our preparations so we can 
          pull out whatever is needed.
        QUESTION: Why 
          does it cost money to attend?
        Each 
          11:11 Gate Activation takes many months of preparation. The location 
          must be visited several months ahead of time and the proper Activation 
          Site found. Hotels and conference rooms must be booked. Sound systems 
          and generators are rented; transportation is chartered. Pages of information 
          are written, sent forth and put on this website. Musicians are hired 
          and all expenses are paid for the staff. 11:11 Master Cylinders operate 
          on a very tiny profit margin; it takes fifty paying people before we 
          begin to break even on the basic expenses and much more than that before 
          there is any financial compensation for the time spent and work done. 
          There is an immense amount of work involved in organizing an 11:11 Gate 
          Activation and in the preparation of the Master Cylinder and on a vaster 
          scale, preparing the planet for the energies of the new Gate. 
        QUESTION: Are 
          discounts or scholarships available?
        We 
          will have a cheaper Land Package available for those who live nearby 
          which doesn't include rooms at the hotel. It will probably be a bit 
          cold for camping, but if you really need to find cheaper accomodation, 
          you could look elsewhere in Dingle. However, our special Group Rates 
          at the Dingle Skellig are excellent and they include breakfast. It's 
          always preferable to stay at the hotel with the rest of our Master Cylinder 
          Group as much bonding and sharing of experiences goes on into the wee 
          hours of the night.
        QUESTION: What's 
          to be expected during a Gate Activation?
        Expect 
          the Unexpected! Each 11:11 Gate Activation Master Cylinder has been 
          totally different. Usually, the Activation itself is easy, although 
          there can be moments of tremendous challenges. We often go off the map 
          into totally new territory. Again, there is no set schedule. Whatever 
          we do just flows into position. Expect to be totally present, alert 
          and real. When you are in a Master Cylinder, you will be experiencing 
          the strongest energies coming into the planet on that day. It's very 
          grounded, but extremely powerful. And you will feel the presence of 
          all the 11:11 Anchor Groups around the world, aligned with us as One 
          Being. There is also a powerful infusion of the Greater Reality. Some 
          people will experience visions and revelations; all will be deeply touched. 
          There is nothing else like it.
        QUESTION: Why 
          do we wear white clothing for the Activation?
        White 
          symbolizes the purity of our One Being. When we all wear white, there 
          is no distraction from our Oneness.
        QUESTION: What 
          are Guardians?
        Guardians 
          hold the energy around the perimeter of our Gate Activations. During 
          the week, we will have Guardian training. Throughout the Activation, 
          we will have at least eleven Guardians in position. Guardians serve 
          together as One Being and help maintain the sanctity of our ceremony, 
          making the center of our circle feel protected. We recommend that everyone 
          serve as a Guardian for at least part of the ceremony as it's a profound, 
          amazing experience. No matter what is happening in the center of the 
          Master Cylinder, the Guardians are always larger. And no matter how 
          vast and powerful the incoming 11:11 energies are, the Guardians help 
          bring them in and through their physical bodies, ground the energies 
          into the Earth.
        QUESTION: Can 
          I sell crafts or products during the week?
        We 
          always have a small sales area which is open a few times a day. This 
          is an excellent opportunity to help pay for your trip.
        QUESTION: Can 
          I give private healing sessions at the hotel?
        Private 
          sessions are approved on an individual basis. You can request permission 
          in advance. Usually, they are limited to those whose work we are already 
          familiar with.
        QUESTION: What 
          shall I bring?
        White 
          clothes, colored pareos / sarongs in a variety of colors for the Dance 
          of the Six Elements (some to share with others), jackets, white 
          scarves, etc (it will probably be windy or chilly at our Activation 
          site; it could even pelt with rain!), cameras (It's alright 
          to photograph most parts of the Activation as long as it's not disruptive. 
          When it's not alright, such as the Earth-Star Dance, it will be announced.), 
          bathing suit, musical instruments (if you want to play one), 
          possibly sun block for the Activation, sunhat and comfortable walking 
          shoes.
        QUESTION: What 
          not to bring?
        The 
          focus of our 11:11 Master Cylinder is to form an invincible One Being, 
          not to advance our personal agendas, so please don't bring your ego. 
          As we have one unified focus, it's really not appropriate to bring separate 
          agendas. And drug use is never appropriate or allowed and could cause 
          your expulsion from the Master Cylinder.
        QUESTION: When 
          do I need to register?
        The 
          Master Cylinder Registration 
          Form is now on the website. 
          You can print it out, fill it in and then email 
          it to us or mail it to:
          Solara 
          PO Box 90
          Kapaa, HI 96746 USA
        IMPORTANT 
          NOTE: Our Master Cylinder Cylinder Registration Form is not set up to 
          be filled out online and emailed to us. But you could paste it into 
          an email or send it as a Microsoft Word or AppleWorks document.
        Please 
          register with us as soon as possible to secure your room at the hotel 
          at our special Group Rate as only a limited number of rooms at this 
          price are available. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required upon 
          registration.
        QUESTION: Can 
          I just show up in Ireland without registering in advance?
        Please 
          don't just show up at the hotel without registering with us beforehand. 
          Much advance planning goes into organizing an 11:11 Master Cylinder, 
          such as obtaining special room rates, making rooming lists and Meal 
          Plans, putting together transport to the Activation. Although it's often 
          good to be spontaneous, it's also a bit disrespectful of all the work 
          which has been done to organize this event to just show up unannounced.
        QUESTION: How 
          can I pay? Can I pay by credit card?
        Our 
          credit card processor does not allow us to accept credit card payments 
          for conferences or travel. However, you might try to send a credit card 
          payment via Paypal . 
          (www.paypal.com) Once you have opened an account there, click on "Send 
          Money" and send the appropriate amount to solara@nvisible.com 
        You 
          can also send a personal check from a US bank or an International Money 
          Order or Bank Checque in US dollars. Or you can have your bank wire 
          transfer the funds directly to our bank account.
        QUESTION: Can 
          I arrive at the hotel earlier than May 22nd or stay later than May 31st?
        It's 
          actually a good idea to arrive early, especially if you are traveling 
          a great distance and need to recover from jet lag. Please let us 
          know as soon as possible if you want to arrive early or stay later and 
          we will try to obtain the special group rate for you. However, 
          as the rooms are priced due to double occupancy, if you don't have a 
          roommate, you may have to pay an extra single supplement.
        QUESTION: My 
          English is not so good. Will you have translators?
        We 
          won't have translators although there are usually people at the Master 
          Cylinder who speak a wide variety of languages. Even then, it's not 
          fair to ask someone to translate for you all the time. Sometimes, a 
          group of people will come together from a country and bring someone 
          to translate for them. 
        QUESTION: Can 
          I bring my children?
        From 
          our past experiences, we have found that children under about age 13 
          will sometimes get bored during some of the sessions. This causes a 
          distraction to everyone so children under 13 or so are not permitted 
          in the sessions or at the Activation. If you must bring your smaller 
          children, it's important that you arrange for some childcare in Dingle 
          before you come. This may be obtainable through the Dingle Skellig Hotel. 
          
        QUESTION: Can 
          I bring a partner or friend with me who won't be participating?
        It's 
          definitely preferable that everyone who comes is participating in the 
          Master Cylinder, but sometimes it's necessary to bring someone who won't 
          be attending. If this is your partner, it's highly recommended that 
          they participate. Otherwise, you are going to be having some incredible 
          experiences which they won't be sharing with you and sometimes this 
          creates a gap of understanding.
        QUESTION: Will 
          there be a meal plan?
        Breakfast 
          is included with the room. We will have a Dinner Plan which will be 
          a simple vegetarian dinner. Lunch is not included. The Dingle Skellig 
          has a restaurant, but is about 10 minutes walk from the town of Dingle. 
          On the evening of May 30, we are going to have a grand, celebratory 
          dinner banquet at the hotel which is included in the registration price.
        QUESTION: What's 
          the difference between being in an 11:11 Anchor Group & participating 
          in the Master Cylinder?
        11:11 
          Anchor Groups are a very important part of the Activation of an 11:11 
          Gate. They form the outposts of our One Being. You can see them as tent 
          pegs helping to anchor the incoming 11:11 energies into the far corners 
          of our planet. However, the energies that they are anchoring are the 
          energies which are sent forth to them from the 11:11 Master Cylinder 
          at the center of the Activation. 
        Also, 
          11:11 Anchor Groups vary widely in resonance due to the various people 
          organizing them, most of whom have never participated in a Master Cylinder. 
          This is why we always urge the Anchor Groups to pool their resources 
          and send one representative to the Master Cylinder.
        At 
          the Master Cylinder, you are at the ground zero of the 11:11 Activation. 
          This is the key point where the new 11:11 energies are first entering 
          the planet. You are with a dedicated group of people who have come together 
          from many countries to form One Being. And you have been prepared for 
          this and taught the dances by Solara herself. Being part of a Master 
          Cylinder is the most powerful immersion into the 11:11 energies possible 
          and the experience is really not to be missed!
        QUESTION: How 
          can I prepare myself for coming to the Master Cylinder?
        The 
          cleaner we are when we arrive, the less clearing work we will have to 
          do at our Master Cylinder preparations. Locate, heal and transform any 
          emotional residue, fears, doubts, self-worth issues, old issues and 
          anything else you can find. 
        You 
          might find it helpful to read the experiences from the Master Cylinders 
          of previous 11:11 Gates. You will find these listed in the 6th 
          Gate Ndex which also lists the reports from the Anchor Groups of 
          previous Activations. 
        Also 
          highly recommended are Solara's 
          Monthly Surf Reports which are available by subscription. They are 
          all about aligning ourselves with the prevailing 11:11 energies and 
          are amazingly accurate and helpful. Plus, subscribing helps support 
          Solara's work.
        You 
          could also read Solara's book How To Live Large on a Small Planet 
          to become familar with some of the concepts and terminology.