There are other gatherings similar to The Acorn Gathering that happen on the west coast and in Calfornia. They have been instrumental in the inspiration and evolution of The Acorn Gathering. Please explore their websites to learn more:

The Buckeye Gathering: a skills share gathering outside of Sebastopol, CA http://www.buckeyegathering.net

Saskatoon Circle: a skills share gathering in the Northern Cascades of Washington state http://www.saskatooncircle.com

The Backtracks gatherings. Rabbit Stick in Idaho and Winter Count in Arizona & more! http://www.backtracks.net

Quail Springs Permaculture http://www.quailsprings.org

Wilderness Youth Project: Nature based mentoring http://www.wyp.org

Oasis Design: original designs for living better, cheaper & more ecologically since 1980 http://www.oasisdesign.net

Spirit Weavers Gathering is a gathering in Norther California: http://www.spiritweaversgathering.com/