To Whom It May Concern: 7/8/2016

Thank you for accepting Desert Canvas, Appalachia’s application on behalf of all of the attendees, for Yoga and

More in the Park at Chimborazo National Battlefield Park. In addition to the application form, attached are

several other papers further depicting the Yoga and More event.

It is the goal of Yoga and More to create a space that inspires and stimulates individuals, helping them realize

they are not in this world alone and they can create their own reality. We do this through core activities of

Meditation, Yoga, Hoola-Hooping, and Slacklining. We pride ourselves on dropping labels and being respectful

to each other and those around us, both individuals and organizations. We are conscious about leaving “no

negative trace” after our events. We have achieved this by reaching out to neighbors of Chimborazo Park and

getting their feedback on noise level, disruption, etc. We found that none of the neighbors were concerned

about noise level, but two were inconvenienced by the lack of parking on the public street in front of their

house during our first event. Since then, before each of our events, we post a map of the park asking our

attendees NOT to park on the public street that these two individuals were concerned about. We also have

held a clean sweep, to pick up trash in the surrounding area of Chimborazo National Battlefield Park and would

like to plan more. In addition, we put protective material between the trees and the ropes we use for our

slackline activities. All of the Yoga and More events are family friendly, completely free, and are co-created by

many different people who want to share their passions with others.

Here are a couple of quotes from individuals who have participated in Yoga and More:

“It’s the most relaxed state I've been in since I got massages. Probably more than my massages...really good

crowd of people too.”

“It’s a chance to get out and meet new people in a comfortable atmosphere.”

“Every person I have talked to [about Yoga and More] plans on attending because of what it is- a place to truly

be yourself, learn from others, and cultivate your creativity. I can't imagine this opportunity not being offered in

the future.”

The National Park Service centennial goal is to “connect with and create the next generation of park visitors,

supporters, and advocates.” We believe we are part of this next generation and are on board to help the park

in making sure it continues to be a place that is conserved and maintained so people can come together for

outdoor recreation.

Thank you for considering our request and please reach out to me should you have any questions. We believe

our values sit right alongside yours and this can be the beginning of a healthy relationship between our two

groups. In the National Park Service mission statement it says you are proud to be “creating close to home

opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun.” I hope this application package

shows you that we too are creating these opportunities, but need your support in continuing to do so.

Sonny Hughey Desert Canvas, Appalachia www.desertcanvas.org/richmond (804) 310-9584 – cell sonny@desertcanvas.org

(NPS Form 10-930) National Park Service

(OMB No. 1024-0026) Richmond National Battlefield Park

(NEW 10/00) 3215 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223

(804) 795-5018 Ext. 1

Application for Special Use Permit

Please supply the information requested below. Attach additional sheets, if necessary, to provide

required information. Allow AT LEAST four (4) business days for processing. A non-refundable

processing fee should accompany this application unless the requested use is an exercise of a First

Amendment right. You will be notified of the disposition of the application and the necessary steps to

secure your final permit. Your permit may require the payment of cost recovery charges and proof of

liability insurance naming the United States as also insured.

Applicant Name: Sonny Hughey Organization Name: Desert Canvas, Appalachia

Social Security #: Tax ID #

Street/Address: 20 S. Blvd Apt 4 Street/Address:

City/State/Zip Code: Richmond VA 23220 City/State/Zip Code:

Telephone #: 804 310 9584 Telephone #:

Cell phone #: Cell phone #:

Fax #: Fax#:

E-mail: sonny@desertcanvas.org E-mail:

Description of Proposed Activity (attach diagram, attach additional pages if necessary):

10:00-10:15 Group Meditation

10:20-11:20 Yoga Class

11:20-1:00 slacklining (Tree’s are protected with covered material), hoola hooping, frisbees, acrobatic

yoga, clean sweep, music (music is played at a low decibel level, simply as background music, not to

amplify and distract neighbors and other attendees of the park-we are very conscious about this)

See pictures of past events on attached page

Requested Location: Chimborazo National Battlefield Park

Date(s): July 16th , 23rd, 30th August 13th, 20th, 27th September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

Event set up will begin:

(date and time)

Event will begin:

(date and time)

Event will end:

(date and time)

Removal will be done:

(date and time)

9:30 am 10:00am 1:00pm 1:30pm

Maximum Number of Participants 40-50 (Please provide best

estimate)

Maximum Number of Vehicles 20 (many people bike or come together

(see attach parking plan)

Support Equipment (list all equipment; attach additional pages if necessary)

Extension chord, microphone, table, one speaker

List support personnel (contractors, etc. including addresses and telephones attach additional pages if

necessary)

Individual in charge of event on site (include address, telephone and cell phone numbers):

See Applicant

Is this an exercise of First Amendment Rights? Y N

Are you familiar with/ have you visited the requested area? Y N

Have your obtained a permit from the National Park Service in the past? Y N

(If yes, provide a list of permit dates and locations on a separate page.)

Do you plan to advertise or issue a press release before the event? Y N

Will you distribute printed material? Y N

Is there any reason to believe there will be attempts to disrupt,

protest or prevent your event?(If yes, please explain on a separate page.) Y N

Do you intend to solicit donations or offer items for sale?

(These activities may require an additional permit.) Y N

The applicant by his or her signature certifies that all the information given is complete and correct, and

that no false or misleading information or false statements have been given.

Signature Date ___7/8/2016________

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Information provided will be used to determine whether a permit will be issued. Completed

application must be accompanied by an application fee in the form of a cashiers check or money order

in the amount of $75.00 made payable to National Park Service. Credit card payments may be

accepted at some parks. Application and administrative charges are non-refundable. This completed

application should be mailed to ___________________________________ at the Park address found

on the first page of this application.

Note that this is an application only, and does not serve as permission to conduct any use of the park.

If your request is approved, a permit containing applicable terms and conditions will be sent to the

person designated on the application. The permit must be signed by the responsible person and

returned to the park prior to the event for final approval by the Park Superintendent.

********************************************************************************** The above application form is provided with the understanding that parks will insert appropriate park names

and addresses and the amount of the application fee as desired.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected to allow the park manager to make

a value judgment on whether or not to allow the requested use. All the applicable parts of the form must be

completed. A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection

of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 30 minutes per

response including the time it takes to read, gather and maintain data, review instructions and complete the form.

Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspects of this form to the National Park Service, Special

Park Uses Program Manager, 1849 C Street NW (2460), Washington, D.C. 20240

Activities Taking Place at Yoga and More Events

Going Clockwise: Acrobatic Yoga,

Meditation, Slacklining (with protective

sleeve for tree), family referenced in the

Richmond Free Press

…Continued

Going Left to Right, Top to Bottom:

Hoola Hoops, Slacklining, Yoga, Family

attending, Hoola Hooper

Parking Arrangement (Sent Out Each Week)