The healing gift of snow brings a purifying crystalline energy that nourishes the land, and feeds our soul… As a different form of water, snow is deeply connected to our emotions. In my tradition, snow sits in the North on the water wheel, which is also the location associated with the air and the mind. Snow quiets our mind and settles our emotions. This cleansing energy also brings nutrients from the clouds down to the earth. The crystal structure of a snowflake is unique. Each one is different yet made of the same stuff. Each human is a unique individual yet made of the same stuff. As single crystals fall amidst millions and billions of others we are reminded that we are part of the greater grandeur of mother nature and the universe. May we remember this Winter Solstice to focus on our common threads of humanity and suspend our thoughts of separation, and may those seeking shelter this season find comfort and warmth. If you would like to join us for our Winter Solstice ceremony December 21st contact Kelly to RSVP.
Winter Solstice Purification Lodge, December 21st @ Noon- Join us for the last gathering of 2025! 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.
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 to the fire crew and Kelly must be given to maintain balance. Extensive time and resources go into the preparation for each lodge. First timers must arrive 11am for orientation. RSVP Kelly with your email to receive the protocols and directions here.
Chinese New Year Potluck, February 15 @ 2-7pm - 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!
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.
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Winter Women’s Retreat, February 20-22 - Fully enter into the WOMB of WINTER by giving yourself a “special winter time-out”...This gathering is intended to hold sacred space for each other - to pay attention to the serious inner work we are longing to do but often resist. Working with CHAOS will be our theme for the weekend. We are asking that everyone attending join us by Friday evening in time to open the Circle at 7pm - to create the matrix that will hold an atmosphere of intimacy where nothing is held back.
We will examine our inner male/female, receptive/active balance, and how our relationship with chaos affects our presence within our relationships, priorities and choices. Do we choreograph our life in a way that we are manifesting our dreams, or are we consistently overdoing without accomplishing our goals?
Many of our activities will include: Sharing Circles, Qigong, Dance, and Ceremony.
An optional Sisterhood Purification Lodge will be part of our weekend to release unnecessary resentments and patterns in order to free up our energy and be open to attracting our present desires. Many women have a personal vision they are seeding in coming together...so perhaps this is an intent we each share. Women that come together with focused intent create magic!
Meal teams and food sharing will keep the cost affordable. RSVP Kelly
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