Important Dates in September
LONG DANCE IS HERE!
Sept 22- 25th 2011
twenty one's gonna be Fun!
Village Building September 9, 10 & 11th
See our announcement about our special offerings which includes our Workshop On Indigenous Structures - Building Tipis and the Sweat Lodge.
Village Building Weekend is a special opportunity to participate in the foundational opening of ceremony. We lay the groundwork and set the intentions for the entire event in a community gathering of men, women & children.
This is an ideal learning experience for those interested in outdoor skills, sustainable land use, Native American traditions, permaculture and community activities for young and old alike. Clan Mother Hua Anwa and Elder Bonnie Jade Bracken will offer teachings about the practical and traditional lore of these iconic and sacred structures. Jade will also teach us about Tipi painting!
To attend this event, Register Now. Directions are included in the information packet on Village Building which you will receive once your register. Call Hawk at 805 801 2911 for more info.
Schedule September 9, 10 & 11th:
Friday afternoon after 4 pm:
Truck gets loaded with gear at Hua's in Arroyo Grande
Saturday Morning:
Truck loaded with gear leaves Arroyo Grande at 8 am
Opening ceremony 9 am
Sweat Lodge & Willow work begins asap after ceremony
Tipis and painting begin after lunch (noon-ish)
Plus remaining tasks:
Dome erected
Digging of latrines and Dance Circle work
Altar work
Kitchen Clean up
Sunday:
Later start at 10 am going until about 3 pm
This is a lighter day, completing what has not been done yet to create the Village.
Come Prepared to Work Hard & Have Fun!
CLASS with Hua: Empowerment Thru Ritual and Ceremony. Weds & Thurs Sept 7 & 8th, 10 - 5 pm plus potluck lunches.
Throughout the year, Hua offers her class "Empowerment Through Ritual and Ceremony" as an enrichment for the community. Hua's teachings about sacred plants, the medicine wheel, feathers, shamanic journeying, shielding, opening the throat chakra and many more juicy and powerful lessons have been universally called extraordinary by those fortunate enough to attend.
This is also highly recommended background and training for those who are interested in deepening their practice by becoming a Firekeeper, Water Pourer, Pipe Carrier or other leadership role. Advanced level classes are sometimes offered to those who have first taken this set of classes.
Offered at a reduced price of $150 for Long Dancers. All others get the bargain rate of $182 for two full days of material, plus goodies. Open to creative reciprocity. Both days are required. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is also required to hold your place. Out of towners are welcome to stay on Church grounds. Contact Hua for more details.
Sweat Lodge Offerings:
Brothers' Sweat Lodge Thurs September 22nd at 3 pm, out at the Long Dance site
Sun Dancer Eric Walther will pour water and act as Spiritual Lead on this special Sweat Lodge offered to the Brothers' community at Long Dance.
BACKGROUND:
Sweat Lodges were given to the people all over the world, thousands of years ago to help improve their lives. The Sweat Lodge is a sacred place to explore, develop and enhance our relationship to "All That Is" and it acts as an accelerator to spiritual growth. The ceremony is a powerful way to pray, and it cleanses us, heals us and helps us to grow.
Click HERE to register for the Brothers' Sweat and get directions and relevant info sent to your email.
