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 Acts
of Love and Pleasure Jodi KentSpencer
The
more we tap into our ability to experience here and now, the more
happiness, creativity, inspiration, and abundance we invite into our
lives. In this circle, we explore how to create everyday acts of love
and pleasure.
Animals
of the Grain Goddess Sid Reger
As
women of the earth, most of us have close relationships with creatures
of other species. We adopt (and are ruled by) our pets, we feed the
birds, we fight for the rights of wildlife and farm animals. So, how do
wild and domestic animals fit into a goddess-centered cosmology? Why for
instance, have ducks, chickens, and cattle all been entwined with
goddess stories? Why do bears, spiders, and bees figure in many creating
myths? We’ll examine images from prehistoric art, and myths from many
cultures, to help us better understand the critters we love, and some
that we might not think of as loveable. And we’ll build on what we
know to create rituals to honor some of our “unfamiliars.”
Building
the Sacred Temple Leah Jeannesdaughter
Calling
all maidens, mothers, crones...blood sisters, lovers,
amazons...midwives, matriarchs, priestesses! Explore the Sacred aspect
you currently embody in relationship to your blood. Claim your story and
your wisdom, and share them for the wholeness of the community.
Calling Your Community Jodi Kent Spencer and Robbi
Albert-Jones
Are you ready to call your support circle into being? Know
that you are ready to connect and co-create, but unsure of where to even
begin? Join us for a lively discussion that is sure to inspire your
community-calling creativity.
Come True My Heart Victoria Pendragon
You may have heard of goal-oriented colleges called Vision Boards.
Imagine that power magnified exponentially. Come True My Heart boards go
deeper, yielding a small work of art that speaks powerfully to the soul
to set your destiny in motion.
Council
of All Beings Paula Hendrik
In this spontaneous ritual we step out of our human identity and
speak on behalf of another life-form. We give voice to its suffering in
these times, receive gifts of strength and beauty, and experience our
interdependence in the living body of Earth. This ritual form was
co-created by Joanna Macy
Dance of the Hoop Shenandoah Mariah Sluter
EARTH SPINS WITHIN. Be centered in the circle surrounding you.
Release into this movement of infinite whirling to the core. Mind
unwinds into the rhythm, grace, connection, and reflection. Your bodies
innermost direction is perfection through this smiling, spiraling,
surrendering dance with presence.
Dove
Tales: The Image of the Dove as a Symbol of Sacred Sexuality Julie
Strong and Joann Lutz
We
will explore the image of the dove as a symbol of sacred sexuality from
prehistoric times to the present. This theme will be explored through
illustrated lecture; individual creative working clay, writing, drawing,
dance or song; and examples from the life and music of Laura Nyro,
feminist pioneer singer/songwriter. Participants will each receive a CD
of Lauren’s goddess-themed music.
Earth
Healing Rachel Ginther
We
are the same composition as the Earth, same percentages of water,
minerals, and more. So when we speak about “Healing the Earth” what
are we really saying? Learn ways of communing and coming into alignment
with the Earth. Find ways to speak her language and listen to what she
has to say in return. Understand your role as healer of Self and Planet.
Element Percussion Circle-Rhythmic Release Tracy
Hamilton
This gently guided drum circle uses percussion instruments to honor
the elements/directions. This year we welcome all earth sisters to bring
their drums, wooden percussion instruments and moving bodies in a
special ritual of “rhythm release” and celebration.
Grounding in the Arms of the Mother Opeyemi PARHAM
The most enlightened and self-actualized of us have had COMPLICATED
dealing with doctors. Pap smears. Birth, Surgery. Cancer. Deaths. We
will use ceremony and circle, the elements of air, fire, water, and
earth to make meaning of our shared stories.
Healing our Connection with Food, Healing Food’s Connection with Us
Mary McClintock
How do our food choices honor the earth and our communities? Food
sustains us, yet food production can also harm the earth. Through song,
reflection, discussion, and guided meditation, we’ll explore
possibilities for healing our connections with food and the earth.
 Herbal
Medicine Walk Robin Rose Bennett
Wildflowers, weeds, and trees are medicinal Green treasures. Come to
explore the land under our feet and the trees that rise above us. Simple
ways to identify, ethically gather, prepare and use wild medicines will
be shared. Abundant, effective, empowering and free.
Herbs For Your Nerves-Herbs to Soothe Stress, Ease Pain, and Lift Your
Spirits Robin Rose Bennett
Herbs reconnect us to ourselves, and to the joy of being alive.
Lavender lifts our spirits, lemon balm soothes stress, and goldenrod
relieves pain. Taste, touch, and smell many delightful remedies that you
can easily use in your everyday life.
Isolations, Undulations, Body Rolls, and Their Relationship and Effect
Upon the Chakras Alia
All of the above plus: In depth discussion of the Chakras, Kundalini
energy, and the use of eternal muscles in belly dancing to initiate
their activation and their effect on personal evolution. Mature content.
Adult women only. No toddlers or infants please.
Making
Flower/Vibrational Essences Rachel Ginther
Learn
how to connect and communicate with Nature; how to “Become”; how to
prepare and use your Essence. We will co-create an Essence with the
Natural Spirits, Devas, and other energies in our surroundings. Each
participant will be able to take a bottle of the Essence home.
Magikal Mud Malorie Joy Winerman
Come shape the earth and create a meaningful, one of a kind art
piece to represent your connection to our mother. Naturally, clay in
itself has many therapeutic applications. These will be discussed and
you will learn simple hand building techniques to help you find a deeper
meaning relationship with our planet. Plenty of clay, tools, and
additional earthly embellishments will be provided. Be prepared to get
dirty! Pre-registration is required and a $5.00 material fee to be paid
to a facilitator.
Mindful Communications Esyule
Open up to new earth moving ways of communication. Differing from
the method we have learned to address issues in life which often fails,
this form of communication opens the heart and creates real relationship
between us and others.
Moving
with the Rhythm of Life
Nana
Baakan Agyiriwah
Traditional West African Drumming Techniques (Intermediate):
Interactive, spiritually uplifting and enriching cultural presentation
which includes West African percussion patterns and a demonstration of
the instruments; such as the Sekere (shay-ka-ray), sangba drum, djundjun,
djembe and Agogo (ah-go-go), the double headed bell and ends with a drum
circle.
Moving with the Rhythm of Life
Nana
Baakan Agyiriwah
The DjunDjun (Beginners and Intermediate) is the heartbeat of the djembe
drums ensemble but can also be played in its own battery. Discover the
dexterity needed to play this drum using a stick and a bell. Delve
into the strong root connection to the earth’s rhythm.
Mystical Movements Kacy Baecker
Within every woman is the urge to dance. Overwhelmed by whatever
music or rhythm they hear, their body is calling to respond. In modern
times, we often hold back from our true desires. This workshop is an
opportunity for women of all shapes and sizes to hear the beat of their
heart and allow it to move their body!
Peresephone’s Journey, the Powerful Daughter Jacki
Schreiber
Are you a “Good Daughter,” “Wild Child,’” or “A
Queen?” Have you received your ultimate birth day gift? What was your
family mythology and are you still creating from that pattern? By
heading our family relationships we can access our innate power, create
abundance in our lives and open the door to fulfillment!
Primal Rhythm 1 Sue Balaschak
Expand your connections between yourself, your drum, and Mother
Earths energy. We will discuss the Spirit of the drum, drumming
techniques, basic rhythms, and raising energy at drum circles. Bring
your drum.
Primal Rhythm 2- “How’d They Do That?” Sue
Balaschak
Ever see an amazing drummer and wonder “how’d they do that?”
Well let me show you. This workshop will provide you with the tools and
confidence to allow your own personality to speak through your drum. You
will learn exercises to improve your skills and announce rhythms and
techniques. We will review dynamis and syncopatton. Bring your drums and
questions!!
 Reawakening
Our Ecological Selves Carol Harley
To feel the profound interconnectedness of all life is a radical
act. We will create safe space to explore the depths of our gratitude
and then, honor our pain for the world. Using proven exercises (groups
and pairs), we will practice seeing with new eyes and empower ourselves
and each other to go forth with courage. Based on the teachings of
Joanna Macy, this workshop is for anyone involved in the healing of our
world.
Shedding
with the Serpent Serpentessa
In
Paleolithic & Neolithic times, serpents & womyn were recognized
& honored as transformative, in synchronicity with the moon&
cyclic change. Today, cultural programming creates false
expectations & hatred of the amazing transformative capacities
within ourselves. Snakes living in the power of the mysterious
moment reconnect us to cyclical change. Belly to belly with live
gentle snakes we will shed our old skins into renewal& reclaiming.
Short snake orientation included. Sign up sheet to enroll.
Sounding
Optimistic, Singing the Earth Mosa Baczewska
Sound
creates form. Part ceremony, part jubilation, we sound our voices and
our intentions to enhance well-being, to give rise to optimism and
possibility. Collectively sounding we create an alchemy of
transformation, attuning to each other, EarthMother, EarthMaid, and
EarthCrone.
Starting and Growing a Holistic Business Conny Jasper
For women who want to empower themselves by starting and running
their own business. Learn what it takes to accomplish your goals and
achieve success. Discover all of the steps necessary to make your dream
a reality.
The
Full Spirited Four Fold Goddess Donna Henes
Meet
the full spirited Goddess who has four faces, which correspond to and
embrace all four directions, elements, and seasons. She also represents
the four stages of a woman’s life: The Maiden, The Mother, The Queen,
and The Crone.
The Ghuedra (Blessing Ritual) Charlene Roberts
The Ghuedra is an ancient blessing dance practiced by the nomadic
Berber tribes of North Africa. It is a ritual using counter clapping and
chanting to trance dancers performing in the middle of a sealed circle.
It is a powerful raising of Energies that will bring you into a blissful
state of release and healing. Truly transformational and bonding to all
in involved.
The
Secrets of the Goddess Mounds Eclipse Fey
We
will explore three gateways to our sacred power by experiencing with
lecture and meditation the ancient mysteries of Danu, whose symbol is
the belly of the goddess, who birthed the Tuatha De’ Danann-beings of
light whose quest is to create order out of chaos and who are returning
through gateways of earth, stone, and wood.
The Queen’s Guide to Power: Claim It! Embrace It! Use It!
Donna Henes
We become queen when we step into our sovereignty and become the
ruler of our own life. Now is the time to take that power out into the
world for the good of all. Come drum up your purpose, passion, and
power!
Turning
our Mother with Song and Chant Shelley Graff and Kathy
Crocco
Come
sing in sacred circle as we shed old skin to renew and regenerate our
purpose and passion to turn our Mother. As we share songs/chants, we
will literally plant new seeds rooted in our optimistic vision of
healing ourselves and our Mother. Like Spiderwomyn, we will weave our
connections to create a peaceful, compassionate way of life.
 Tribal
Roots: The Elements of Dance Jamie Waggoner
Music
make you tap your feet? Your heart longs to dance? If desire is there,
but fear glues you to your chair, this is your workshop! Join us in safe
space to explore the tribal roots of dance through gentle movement.
Limited to 20
Veil
Dancing Alia
Learn
to fly! Dancing with a veil is a sensual & exhilarating experience.
The dynamics of body posture while spinning extensively will be taught
as well as some basic positions to create various patterns with the
veil. Soft, light material such as chiffon (2-1/2 yds) is required.
Veils will be available to use and purchase.
Viva la Vulvalution Amy Jo Goddard
Wimmin need venues for exploring their power: to take control over
their choices, their bodies and their lives. In this workshop, we
explore how we honor ourselves, the women in our lives, and our mentors,
while creating new paths for living harmoniously with our bodies and our
femaleness. Create Vulvalution!
Women’s Holy Book: An Art Creation Isadora Gabrielle Leidenfrost
Create your story in the “ Illuminated Womanscript”, a fabric book
and a woman’s holy book. Of women and by women stories, gifts, wounds,
lessons, experiences. Create chapter four by illustrating and writing
your story: How do you celebrate the many aspects of the Goddess.
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