Eagle Dance preparations can often feel mysterious and overwhelming, so Kelly will be answering questions to help you along in your process. It is recommended that one start preparations 2-4 weeks in advance of the ceremony.We are gathering on zoom to support Eagle Dancers in making or crafting their ceremonial items for Eagle Dance.

Here is what we will cover: 

1. What is regalia and how do you create your own ceremonial costume.

2. How to make your own shamanic shield. First time Eagle Dancers will learn their circle of birth sitting place animals to create their first shield.

3. What is a forked pole and how to make one.

4. Guidelines for making turkey whistles and plumes honoring the give away of the birds. Order kits through the links.

5. Hokkshideh bundles align you with the worlds and powers of Grandmother Earth and protect your own essence when wearing. Another in person meeting will be determined according to your availability during our zoom meeting. Allow a $20 for materials for this item.

MORE INFO WILL BE SENT AFTER RSVP

Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org

Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is the astronomical start of summer, featuring the year's longest day and shortest night. This is a sacred ceremony that is open to all people that desire to connect with the elements, the worlds of Grandmother Earth, to pray (for self, life and others), to purify (emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually), and who choose to grow and evolve as humans.  The alchemy of this ceremony creates a safe space for us to let go of what no longer serves us and connect with Spirit to receive guidance and healing.  Come join us in a circle of reflections that we can make a jump in our evolution on a personal and collective level.  There will be a potluck after the ceremony.

There is never a charge for the ceremony.

Donations and medicine gifts or an energy exchange for lodge maintenance and reciprocity for the Dance Chief and Fire Crew are appreciated.

If you are new to the Sweet Medicine SunDance path purification lodge, you must RSVP to receive the protocols about how to prepare for this ceremony.  You will also be asked to arrive one hour early if you are new to our lodge.  

Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org

Deepening our relationship with the forest through presence, caretaking, and wildcrafting…

This Spring Forest Sanctuary Day is a day of embodied ecology, spending time in a relaxing and timeless meditation with nature, and then learning about the ecosystem through both our intuitive and logical mind.

We'll begin the morning settling into deep presence with the forest and opening our senses through Forest Bathing guided by Becca, SCL's Forest Sanctuary Director. We’ll explore Multiflora Rose through our senses and introduce ourselves to this plant before breaking for lunch. 

After lunch we’ll return to our learning about Multiflora Rose by learning about the ecology of invasive plants and also the medicine this flower provides. Depending on what opportunities the land provides on this day, we may spend a little time in caretaking the ecosystem by removing the small vines of Multiflora Rose (not labor-intensive, nor for very long) or harvesting flowers, if they haven’t yet passed. If the window for harvesting has passed, Facilitators Becca and Diana, will have flowers they collected earlier in the season. We'll use these flowers in our medicine, finishing the the afternoon by wildcrafting a rose tincture and a rose honey to take home. 

Throughout the day we'll learn about the ecology of invasive and native plants and how we all have a role as stewards of the Earth Sanctuary. 

*Please bring your own lunch.

*Recommended DONATION $15-$50

*Register with BECCA

WORKSHOP FACILITATORS

Becca Nenow is the new Forest Sanctuary Director at Spirit Canoe Lodge. Becca grew up in Boone, exploring the Blue Ridge mountains and rivers from a young age. For over a decade she has worked in gardens and homesteads, guiding youth and adults in wilderness, and organizing work days that steward the earth. Trained as a Forest Bathing Guide and a student of indigenous spirituality, she sees human relationship with the land as integral and reciprocal. She loves teaching about and tending to the ecosystems we call home, and is excited to share with you this medicine from and for the Earth. Learn more at beccanenow.com.

Diana Donovan is the herbalist who will be teaching the medicine of Multiflora Rose. She is a long term High Country resident and teacher who recently retired from her role as a Montessori school teacher. She has been an herbalist for decades, and in her retirement finds joy and purpose teaching our community about plants and their medicines. Learn more Diana

A Four Part Series

Session 4: The Infinity Movements Part B

Outgrow Yourself with the Star Maiden’s Circle Teachings: A transformational four-part journey designed to help you release outdated habits, rewrite internal narratives, and create powerful, productive patterns that align with your highest self.

Many native peoples of this land believe they are originally from the stars, specifically Osiricanwiyah/Sirius. The Star Maidens Circle is a powerful medicine wheel named after the Star Nation People, and a key teaching tool used within the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path.

Participants will:

• Gain greater awareness of your deeply ingrained beliefs, non-productive behaviors and patterns.

• Approach your shadow patterns with compassion, curiosity and laughter. 

• Cultivate new self-concepts that empower you to outgrow unproductive patterns.

• Create new patterns and routines to reach your highest potential.

Four Part Series Dates

April 2 Session 1 - The Star Maiden Circle Introduction

April 23 Session 2 - The Zero to 9 Law of Energy in Motion

May 28 Session 3 - Infinity Movements Spins Part A

June 4 Session 4 - Infinity Movements Spins Part B

• Virtual Teaching Fees: $25 for each session, $20 per session if you REGISTER for all 4 sessions

• Suggested $15 Purchase: COURSE of STUDY MANUAL - STAR MAIDENS CIRLCE (Allow time for shipping)

• We need a minimum of 8 participants paid by the registration date to hold the class

• You will be asked for your birthday month and day on the registration form for use during the classes.

*Subject matter may adjust and change according to the progression of the class.

A Four Part Series

Session 3: The Infinity Movements Part A

Outgrow Yourself with the Star Maiden’s Circle Teachings: A transformational four-part journey designed to help you release outdated habits, rewrite internal narratives, and create powerful, productive patterns that align with your highest self.

Many native peoples of this land believe they are originally from the stars, specifically Osiricanwiyah/Sirius. The Star Maidens Circle is a powerful medicine wheel named after the Star Nation People, and a key teaching tool used within the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path.

Participants will:

• Gain greater awareness of your deeply ingrained beliefs, non-productive behaviors and patterns.

• Approach your shadow patterns with compassion, curiosity and laughter. 

• Cultivate new self-concepts that empower you to outgrow unproductive patterns.

• Create new patterns and routines to reach your highest potential.

Four Part Series Dates

April 2 Session 1 - The Star Maiden Circle Introduction

April 23 Session 2 - The Zero to 9 Law of Energy in Motion

May 28 Session 3 - Infinity Movements Spins Part A

June 4 Session 4 - Infinity Movements Spins Part B

• Virtual Teaching Fees: $25 for each session, $20 per session if you REGISTER for all 4 sessions

• Suggested $15 Purchase: COURSE of STUDY MANUAL - STAR MAIDENS CIRLCE (Allow time for shipping)

• We need a minimum of 8 participants paid by the registration date to hold the class

• You will be asked for your birthday month and day on the registration form for use during the classes.

*Subject matter may adjust and change according to the progression of the class.

Hello! My name is Jean. I am a drummer in our Sweet Medicine SunDance tradition, visiting Kelly and Spirit Canoe Lodge this weekend. I came to drum and sing for the Eagle Dance . .  but that has been postponed … so we thought . .  let’s take the opportunity to offer a fun and empowering session of ceremonial singing and drumming that anyone can join!

Open your heart and release your voice!

Join us for an inspiring day of connection and singing around the pow wow drum. 

Learn to sing ceremonial chants and experience the power, beauty and high vibrations that they hold.

Leave your everyday behind and come along and experience the magic of this deeply embodied and powerful form of prayer.

Find your voice of power, be in your authentic expression and join with others doing the same!

Learn songs that you can join in and sing at the Eagle Dance later this summer.

Potluck following.

By donation. Please RSVP Kelly by Thursday evening so we can make it happen!

A Four Part Series

Session 2: The Zero to 9 Law of Energy in Motion

Outgrow Yourself with the Star Maiden’s Circle Teachings: A transformational four-part journey designed to help you release outdated habits, rewrite internal narratives, and create powerful, productive patterns that align with your highest self.

Many native peoples of this land believe they are originally from the stars, specifically Osiricanwiyah/Sirius. The Star Maidens Circle is a powerful medicine wheel named after the Star Nation People, and a key teaching tool used within the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path.

Participants will:

• Gain greater awareness of your deeply ingrained beliefs, non-productive behaviors and patterns.

• Approach your shadow patterns with compassion, curiosity and laughter. 

• Cultivate new self-concepts that empower you to outgrow unproductive patterns.

• Create new patterns and routines to reach your highest potential.

Four Part Series Dates

April 2 Session 1 - The Star Maiden Circle Introduction

April 23 Session 2 - The Zero to 9 Law of Energy in Motion

May 28 Session 3 - Infinity Movements Spins Part A

June 4 Session 4 - Infinity Movements Spins Part B

• Virtual Teaching Fees: $25 for each session, $20 per session if you REGISTER for all 4 sessions

• Suggested $15 Purchase: COURSE of STUDY MANUAL - STAR MAIDENS CIRLCE (Allow time for shipping)

• We need a minimum of 8 participants paid by the registration date to hold the class

• You will be asked for your birthday month and day on the registration form for use during the classes.

*Subject matter may adjust and change according to the progression of the class.

Eagle Dance preparations can often feel mysterious and overwhelming, so Kelly will be answering questions to help you along in your process. It is recommended that one start preparations 2-4 weeks in advance of the ceremony.We are gathering on zoom to support Eagle Dancers in making or crafting their ceremonial items for Eagle Dance.

Here is what we will cover: 

1. What is regalia and how do you create your own ceremonial costume.

2. How to make your own shamanic shield. First time Eagle Dancers will learn their circle of birth sitting place animals to create their first shield.

3. What is a forked pole and how to make one.

4. Guidelines for making turkey whistles and plumes honoring the give away of the birds. Order kits through the links.

5. Hokkshideh bundles align you with the worlds and powers of Grandmother Earth and protect your own essence when wearing. Another in person meeting will be determined according to your availability during our zoom meeting. Allow a $20 for materials for this item.

MORE INFO WILL BE SENT AFTER RSVP

Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org

A Four Part Series

Session 1: The Star Maiden Circle Introduction

Outgrow Yourself with the Star Maiden’s Circle Teachings: A transformational four-part journey designed to help you release outdated habits, rewrite internal narratives, and create powerful, productive patterns that align with your highest self.

Many native peoples of this land believe they are originally from the stars, specifically Osiricanwiyah/Sirius. The Star Maidens Circle is a powerful medicine wheel named after the Star Nation People, and a key teaching tool used within the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path.

Participants will:

• Gain greater awareness of your deeply ingrained beliefs, non-productive behaviors and patterns.

• Approach your shadow patterns with compassion, curiosity and laughter. 

• Cultivate new self-concepts that empower you to outgrow unproductive patterns.

• Create new patterns and routines to reach your highest potential.

Four Part Series Dates

April 2 Session 1 - The Star Maiden Circle Introduction

April 23 Session 2 - The Zero to 9 Law of Energy in Motion

May 21 Session 3 - Infinity Movements Spins Part A

May 28 Session 4 - Infinity Movements Spins Part B

• Virtual Teaching Fees: $25 for each session, $20 per session if you REGISTER for all 4 sessions

• Suggested $15 Purchase: COURSE of STUDY MANUAL - STAR MAIDENS CIRLCE (Allow time for shipping)

• We need a minimum of 8 participants paid by the registration date to hold the class

• You will be asked for your birthday month and day on the registration form for use during the classes.

*Subject matter may adjust and change according to the progression of the class.

The Spring Equinox is a time when the night and day are of equal length, the sun rises due East and sets due West.

A moment of balance, stillness, the anticipation of Resurrection, and dominance of light. Spring Rites are all about celebrating fertility becoming receptive to the seeding of life and light as our days become longer. ...life is about the journey of what we plant through our experiences and harvest as wisdom. All that said, I LOVE Spring! It is always a hopeful and exciting season to let the external world reflect the internal.

Newcomers must arrive by Noon for orientation. I look forward to the pleasure of your company!
Kelly Jumping Mouse

There is no charge for ceremony however cash donations and medicine gifts for Kelly and the fire crew are requested to cover the costs and create balance for what you receive.

Once you RSVP, you will be sent all the details, location, and what to bring.

Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org

When we give our time and energy to the people, places, and causes that matter to us, we spark the "gift economy"—the new world we are imagining together. In her book The Serviceberry, Robin Wall Kimmerer speaks to the ethic of reciprocity at the heart of this economy. The serviceberry tree symbolizes a system where wealth is defined by having enough to share, and where giving creates community rather than debt. In a world often defined by scarcity, we can each take small actions within our own spheres to steward the Earth and birth a new way forward.

In the spirit of gifting one another and Spirit Canoe Lodge, please join us for a day of community service. It is springtime and time to sow new seeds! We will be planting food and medicine, as well as rootlets and ramp bulbs in the forest. Tasks include prepping soil, planting starts, burning brush, adding soil to greenhouse beds, collecting stones for purification sweats, organizing mushroom logs, and general maintenance.

All volunteers will be provided with lunch and dinner. If you are joining us for the Spring Equinox Purification Lodge on Sunday, you are also welcome to stay overnight.

The Lodge has been a sanctuary for many travelers and seekers over the years and needs your support to help us grow. Our land and gardens have the potential to provide food and medicine to many people.  All who support our work here shall share in our abundance.  We look forward to spending this time together in service.

Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org

Kelly will send out more information including a list of tools you might bring to those who join us this day in community.

Bring your best Asian dish to share! We are celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Horse. The year of the horse symbolizes energy, optimism, and freedom, often associated with taking action, unexpected adventures, and decisive victories. It's a time for dynamic, outward-facing energy, encouraging new beginnings, travel, and social connections. (I took the AI definition :) but how great does a year of this sound?! Gather with community for an afternoon of fun and good fortune!Gather with community for an afternoon of fun and good fortune!

Kelly will be offering her basket of silly fortunes! Come celebrate new beginnings!

If the weather is challenging, you may book a bed or a room in the lodge and stay overnight. BYOB. Book with Kelly.

RSVP for directions to the lodge.

Join us for the last gathering of 2025 at Spirit Canoe Lodge! Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and a time to slow down our pace. It’s been quite a year and we are all ready to be tucked into winter’s cozy introspective season and stop the external busyness. As nature pulls back we too are urged to pull our energy within. Time is precious and healing. When we align with the seasons, life makes more sense.

There is no charge for the ceremony.  Donations or an energy exchange for Kelly and the fire crew are a necessary part of participation.  RSVP to reserve your spot and receive the protocols that prepare you for this ceremony.

Shamanic Purification Lodges in the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path tradition are  a sacred ceremony open to all men and women that desire to connect with the elements, the worlds of Grandmother Earth, to pray (for self, life and others), to purify (emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually), and for those who choose to grow and evolve as humans.  The alchemy of this ceremony creates a safe space for us to let go of what no longer serves us and connect with Spirit to receive guidance and healing.  We come together that we can make a jump in our evolution on a personal and collective level.  

I look forward to the pleasure of your company!

Kelly Jumping Mouse

"The Day of the Dead" or “Dia de los Muertos” is a celebration of our loved ones that have crossed over. This lodge will celebrate the human path and all who have traversed it. We acknowledge that the growth we attain in this lifetime heals and supports the past and future 7 generations and that death is part of the process of life!

Shamanic Purification Lodges are a sacred ceremony open to all those who choose to grow and evolve as humans. The Lodges increase our connection with the elements of creation, the worlds of Grandmother Earth, and purifies (emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually). The alchemy of this ceremony creates a safe space for us to let go of what no longer serves us and connect with Spirit to receive guidance and healing. Join a community-circle of sharing, empowering us to make a jump in our personal and collective evolution.

There is no charge for this ceremony however an exchange of energy must be given to maintain balance and allow me to continue offering ceremony to the community. First timers must arrive 11am for orientation. To RSVP message or contact me with your email so I can send you the protocols and directions here.

I look forward to the pleasure of your company,
Kelly Jumping Mouse
Kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org
336-385-6312

Join us for a day of cultivating our energy with the ancient practices of Qigong, Tai Chi, Breathwork, Forest Bathing, Chi Self-Massage, and Taoist Meditation. Beginners welcome. Sybil Harmon looks forward to sharing her 25+ years of training and teaching — creating a beautiful day together filled with calm, relaxing, happy Qi! 

Wear loose fitting layers, tennis shoes, water bottle, bag lunch, snacks as needed, dish to share for Saturday dinner.

BONUS: Retreat to Spirit Canoe Lodge and spend Friday and/or Saturday evening. We can enjoy sharing a meal together after our full day on Saturday. 

REGISTRATION FEE $80
LODGING $25/night Shared Room or $40/night Private Room

FACILITATOR- SYBIL HARMON

Sybil is a certified Qigong, Tai Chi and Meditation Instructor with over 25 years of teaching and training. “I continue to be amazed by the simple yet profound depth of Qigong and Tai Chi as self-healing practices that can bring balance in all areas of life (body, mind and spirit). As we experience the world speeding up, we are being guided to seek tools for reclaiming our energy—to live powerfully in happiness and in harmony.” 

Root Harmony Healing Arts

This Lodge is open to the greater community and is an integration ceremony for the vision quest participants. The Purification Lodge increases our connection with the elements of creation, the worlds of Grandmother Earth, and purifies (emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually). The alchemy of this ceremony creates a safe space for us to let go of what no longer serves us and connect with Spirit to receive guidance and healing. A potluck is shared afterward.

Newcomers must arrive by 11am for orientation.

I look forward to the pleasure of your company!
Kelly Jumping Mouse

GIFT EXCHANGE: There is never a charge for ceremony however cash donations and medicine gifts of tobacco or other goods for Kelly and the fire crew are requested to cover the costs and create balance for what you receive. Volunteers are needed to stay through Monday to help put the Lodge away.

WHAT TO BRING: You must RSVP and send me your email so I can send you all the details, location, and what to bring.

NEWCOMERS: It is important to be on time especially if you are a newcomer. Know that you will be cared for once you arrive and welcomed into the community.

RSVP: kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org

landline: 336-385-6312

cell: 818-620-3937

 This Lodge is on Sunday after the Spirit Dance.  Please RSVP (Kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org) if you are attending one or both ceremonies.  There will be a limit of 25 participants. Newcomers arrive at 11am

Sister Moon is an integral part of our life on Grandmother Earth.  The moon rotates around the earth.  Her face is lit by Grandfather Sun.  The earth’s shadow creates the moon phases in this magical rotation.  You could say she sees everything and knows everything as she witnesses our daily rotation.  Humanity is deeply impacted from this relationship.  Women’s fertility cycles align with her, optimal planting times have historically been practiced, and our planet’s water masses ebb and recede with her gravitational pull.  The full moon is the peak energy of the last 28/29 days of our life.  A lot has happened, a lot has been exposed, and as we look ahead…there is much to plan for.  Bring to our gathering what has been exposed within you this past month, this past season, and the willingness to continue on into the unknown with hope, faith, and trust.

Shamanic Purification Lodges in the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path are  a sacred ceremony open to all men and women that desire to connect with the elements, the worlds of Grandmother Earth, to pray (for self, life and others), to purify (emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually), and who choose to grow and evolve as humans.  The alchemy of this ceremony creates a safe space for us to let go of what no longer serves us and connect with Spirit to receive guidance and healing.  We come together that we can make a jump in our evolution on a personal and collective level.  There will be a potluck after the ceremony.  

There is no charge for the ceremony.  Donations or energy exchange plus tobacco for Kelly and the fire crew are a necessary part of participation.  If you are new to our purification lodge, you must RSVP to receive the protocols that prepare you for this ceremony.  If you are new to this ceremony please arrive one hour earlier for a full orientation.

Ceremonial Ecstatic Dance to Connect with Nature

Our ecstatic dance will be under the full moon of August @ 7pm. Dancing begins @ 8-11pm.  Together we honor Sister Moon, the Elements, and Worlds of Grandmother Earth, and how we as humans must come into greater alignment with them .  The dance is meant to be a prayerful, internal connection with ourselves and nature to gain greater insight and harmony.  As we develop a closer and caring relationship with nature, we find the solutions we seek are all around us in support!  In a world seemingly gone mad there is one thing we can do that will make a difference now….DANCE!  Camp or stay over for our Lodge on Sunday.

Matt Wasson will be our DJ for the dance.  He brings his AZUL musical expertise and creativity with a soulful beat to connect our spirits, make our feet move, and seduce our body to move without thinking.  Matt is tailoring a dance set to connect us with nature and the energies of the Full Moon.

Costumes Encouraged:  Please wear regalia with a nature theme!  We are mending our communication lines with the worlds of GME and honoring the plant, animal, mineral, and spirit world (ancestors).  Ideas include…weather & elemental spirits, animal totems, fairy and gnome realm, mythological creatures (dragon, mermaid, etc…)

Cost: 20-40$ sliding scale donation.  Donate your time to help prepare the arbor space and dance free!  Details about what to bring and dance location are sent out once you RSVP. This will be a substance free event.

RSVP:  Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org

Optional:  A Full Moon Purification lodge will be held on Sunday @ Noon the following day.  RSVP for lodging or camping if you decide to stay over for one or both events.

There are 2-one day workshops. Join one or both! Step into the timeless art of broom-making, where tradition meets enchantment. In this immersive workshop, students of all levels—from curious beginners to seasoned broom makers—are invited to create their own handled broom, such as a hearth or kitchen broom.

Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll learn (or deepen your practice in) the craft of binding broom corn, shaping elegant curves, and fitting handles with care and intention. Alongside practical skills, we’ll explore the folklore and quiet magic woven into the humble broom—an everyday tool with centuries of spirit and story.

Leave with your own handcrafted broom, ready to sweep, charm, or simply stand as a testament to your craft.

WHAT TO BRING: All materials provided. Bring your hands, your heart, and a bit of wonder! Bring a dish to pass for potluck.

FEE: $125 REGISTER HERE

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE: Spirit Canoe Lodge is a non-profit organization committed to making our workshops available to all who desire to learn and grow. To apply for a scholarship for this particular workshop, compose a paragraph of why this workshop is important to you and what you hope to gain from participating, and submit to Kelly. Recipiants will be asked to donate some energy exchange during the workshop or to the lodge in reciprocity.

LODGING is available at Spirit Canoe Lodge. Come as early as Friday evening, and join us for the Enchanted Whisks: Crafting Handmade Brooms workshop on Saturday! For Lodging contact: Kelly

NAM JOTI KAUR KHALSA

Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa has been a weaver since 2016. While she is primarily trained in traditional Appalachian broom making, Nam Joti has also developed her own unique style over the years. She specializes in both functional sweepers as well as symbolic and ceremonial pieces. Nam Joti is passionate about bridging the gap between Old World traditions and modern day living. Her work is a form of Functional Folk Art, rooted in practical application and ancient spirituality. She is not only a weaver of brooms, but also of baskets and heirloom dolls.

“Brooms are more to me than sweepers. More than art pieces and ceremonial objects. They are my Ancestors, speaking to me in a language I can receive. They are me.”

~Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa

To learn more visit: www.broomsandbaskets.com

There are 2-one day workshops. Join one or both! Gather 'round for a charming and hands-on journey into the world of broomcraft. In this magical workshop, you'll learn to weave your very own whisk broom by hand, using natural broomcorn, twine, and traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Whether you're drawn to the humble beauty of handmade tools, the lore of old-world crafts, or simply the delight of creating something both functional and enchanting, this class offers a little something special. Each whisk broom you make will carry the mark of your hands—and maybe a bit of magic, too.

Perfect for beginners, dabblers, and curious makers alike, this workshop invites you to slow down, weave with intention, and leave with a completed whisk broom (or two) and the skills to make more.

BRING: All materials are included. Come as you are! Bring your own lunch or a dish to pass for potluck.

FEE: $75 REGISTER HERE

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE: Spirit Canoe Lodge is a non-profit organization committed to making our workshops available to all who desire to learn and grow. To apply for a scholarship for this workshop, compose a paragraph of why this workshop is important to you and what you hope to gain from participating, and submit to Kelly. Recipients will be asked to donate some energy exchange during the workshop or to the lodge in reciprocity.

LODGING is available at Spirit Canoe Lodge. Come as early as Friday evening. Stay Saturday night too, and join us for the Bound By Bristle: Crafting Magical Hearth & Kitchen Brooms workshop on Sunday! For Lodging contact: Kelly

NAM JOTI KAUR KHALSA

Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa has been a weaver since 2016. While she is primarily trained in traditional Appalachian broom making, Nam Joti has also developed her own unique style over the years. She specializes in both functional sweepers as well as symbolic and ceremonial pieces. Nam Joti is passionate about bridging the gap between Old World traditions and modern day living. Her work is a form of Functional Folk Art, rooted in practical application and ancient spirituality. She is not only a weaver of brooms, but also of baskets and heirloom dolls.

“Brooms are more to me than sweepers. More than art pieces and ceremonial objects. They are my Ancestors, speaking to me in a language I can receive. They are me.”

~Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa

To learn more visit: www.broomsandbaskets.com

This Lodge is open to the greater community and is an integration ceremony for the vision quest participants. The Purification Lodge increases our connection with the elements of creation, the worlds of Grandmother Earth, and purifies (emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually). The alchemy of this ceremony creates a safe space for us to let go of what no longer serves us and connect with Spirit to receive guidance and healing. A potluck is shared afterward.

Newcomers must arrive by 12 noon for orientation.

I look forward to the pleasure of your company!
Kelly Jumping Mouse

GIFT EXCHANGE: There is never a charge for ceremony however cash donations and medicine gifts of tobacco or other goods for Kelly and the fire crew are requested to cover the costs and create balance for what you receive. Volunteers are needed to stay through Monday to help put the Lodge away.

WHAT TO BRING: You must RSVP and send me your email so I can send you all the details, location, and what to bring.

NEWCOMERS: It is important to be on time especially if you are a newcomer. Know that you will be cared for once you arrive and welcomed into the community.

RSVP: kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org

landline: 336-385-6312

cell: 818-620-3937

Eagle Dance preparations can often feel mysterious and overwhelming, so Kelly will be answering questions to help you along in your process. It is recommended that one start preparations 2-4 weeks in advance of the ceremony.We are gathering to support Eagle Dancers in making or crafting their ceremonial items for Eagle Dance.

Here is what we will be doing: 

• How to make your own shamanic shield. You will learn your circle of birth sitting place animals to create your first shield.

• What is a forked pole and how to make one.

• Guidelines for making turkey whistles and plumes honoring the give away of the birds. Order kits through the links.

• Hokkshideh (protection) bundles. These align you with the worlds and powers of Grandmother Earth and protect your own essence when wearing.

• What is regalia and how do you create your own ceremonial costume.

Cost: Hokkshideh Bundle materials & Talisman ceremony 20$ Donations to Kelly/lodge for crafting advice.

Bring your own materials for fan making, shield making or any other craft project you would like to work on that day! You may cut saplings from the land to create a hoop for the shield. We do have a leather punch, glue, and other simple supplies to share.

I’ll send more info when you RSVP.  Kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org

Eagle Dance preparations can often feel mysterious and overwhelming, so Kelly will be answering questions to help you along in your process. It is recommended that one start preparations 2-4 weeks in advance of the ceremony.We are gathering to support Eagle Dancers in making or crafting their ceremonial items for Eagle Dance.

Here is what we will be doing: 

• How to make your own shamanic shield. You will learn your circle of birth sitting place animals to create your first shield.

• What is a forked pole and how to make one.

• Guidelines for making turkey whistles and plumes honoring the give away of the birds. Order kits through the links.

• Hokkshideh (protection) bundles. These align you with the worlds and powers of Grandmother Earth and protect your own essence when wearing.

• What is regalia and how do you create your own ceremonial costume.

Cost: Hokkshideh Bundle materials & Talisman ceremony 20$ Donations to Kelly/lodge for crafting advice.

Bring your own materials for fan making, shield making or any other craft project you would like to work on that day! You may cut saplings from the land to create a hoop for the shield. We do have a leather punch, glue, and other simple supplies to share.

I’ll send more info when you RSVP.  Kelly@spiritcanoelodge.org

After Farmer Nathan created these beautiful growing beds with his expertise and a borrowed broad fork, we decided it will be worth the effort to expand the garden to feed ourselves and more of the SCL community (not the deer.) Our desire: Is the creation of a community garden in which all who lend a hand will share in our abundance. Our interdependence is part of what makes us stronger and knowing we can truly rely on one another when needed. April 6 we marked the space and dug post holes for the fencing. April 13 @ 10-4pm: We will be hanging the fence and gate. Let me know if you can lend a hand. I’ll be offering food to all on our work days.

RSVP Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org for more info or directions here.

We look forward to being in community !

Kelly Jumping Mouse