May Day in the Fairy Garden was enchanting. The faeries were visible to the naked eye, dancing around the May pole and celebrating cross-quarter day, the mid-point between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Fertility rites were part of the celebration. Flowers and tiny clothes were strewn about the trilliums and ferns. What happens in the garden stays in the garden :) Legend has it that the Little People were here first, preparing the earth for the arrival of humanity. Probably a really good thing seeing as how humans can be a surprising hot mess, and lately human behavior has gotten even nuttier as the shifts are happening. I can see clearly the elementals, faeries, gnomes, and hobbits ringing the bells of our arrival. This parallel world of the Little People help maintain balance in the natural world and offset some of humanity’s impact on our planet. Basically they clean up after us, and teach us not to be “oh so serious”. Their mischief includes creating confusion, hiding our keys, and generally use us as an entertainment streaming channel that is totally free! There is a human drama channel, a mystery channel, action channel, comedy channel, Brit Box, and Oscar award winning channel. Take the time to remember them by leaving a plate of food for them each full moon in a special place outdoors. Be sure to include all 5 food groups + dessert + libation +coffee. They love all the same stuff we do! When you are in nature take the time to tune into them, lighten up, and lighten our world! Please join us for the upcoming Eagle Dance weekend! A great opportunity to heal old wounds and dance your dreams awake or be of service! See the info below.
Eagle Dance participant’s shields
May 23-25 is our 4th Annual Eagle Dance! Humanity is calling for us to dance for change!We dance our personal and collective prayers to the center tree. The “tree of life” acts as an antenna to spirit as we pray for guidance from the Universe in the coming year. Drummer singers maintain the heartbeat on a pow-wow drum during the entire dance and maintain the energy for us as we dance back and forth to the center tree. The drum does not stop until we are complete! We will be fasting and dancing during the day until the energy loads and bursts up the tree and into the collective with our prayers. Drinking water is recommended. The dance is a meditative/trance experience. Dancing keeps us in our bodies and out of our head so we can receive “with care and with clarity” messages from spirit. The Dance brings healing to those in need and amplifies your intent. towards manifestation.Seriously, what you pray for happens:) We also pray to bring our beauty and purpose into the world around us. The people of Grandmother Earth need our prayers. We have chosen to be alive in this special time and humanity is calling us to participate as we bridge the old world into the new one currently emerging.
Eagle Dance is a one day Sweet Medicine SunDance ceremony. The dance is an irreplaceable experience that can reboot your life. Sunday we will have a purification lodge to integrate our ceremony. Dancers and service people are welcomed to participate.
There are many preparations for the dance. If you feel called to dance, make the commitment, don’t be swayed by the preparations, they are doable! We will host a few craft days or connect you with an experienced dancer to guide you in the preparations of learning to make a shield and find the special regalia you need for the dance. RSVP to reserve a space and receive the prep list. Register by May 5th to receive the discount. Cost 125$ lodging extra. See details and registration page here
Garden Expansion & Fence Project We are well underway with the expansion of our food and herbal garden. Locust posts and T-Posts are installed and we are ready for pulling the fence. We need volunteers to help complete the fencing. Come as you are available. Scheduled work days are May 9, 10, 16, 17. Our desire: The creation of a community garden in which all those in need and 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 enables us to live within mutual benefit and welfare. Let me know if you can lend a hand. I’ll be offering a meal and lodging for all who volunteer. RSVP Kelly for more info or directions here.
July 26 & 27 Enchanted Handmade Brooms and Whisk Workshop We are excited to welcome Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa to SCL for this special broom making retreat. She specializes in both functional sweepers as well as symbolic and ceremonial pieces. Gather 'round for a charming and hands-on journey into the world of broom craft. In this magical workshop, you'll learn to weave your very own whisk or full broom by hand, using natural broom corn, 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. All materials are included. Come as you are! Bring your own lunch or a dish to pass for potluck.Choose a one or two day class.
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. 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
Visit Nam Joti Kaur Khalsa website to learn more: https://www.broomsandbaskets.com/
Register here: https://spiritcanoelodge.org/calendar/2025/7/25/broom-making-workshop