DAY OF MEDITATION AND FIRE CEREMONY

2024 SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 21st-Sunrise

through Sunday, September 22th Sunrise

Friday, September 20th (for overnight campers only)

Arrive by 5pm to setup your tent and be given a spot to park.


Saturday, September 21st


6:30am-7:00am Arrival time Otter Creek Lodge Community Building 


7:00am - Sharing Dream/Vision, 


7:21 Greeting of the Sun and Lighting of Spirit Fire


     In the clearing, just past the Peace Pole in the Cedar Circle 


Native American Wood Flute Music Youzar 


Invocation by Trudy Cooper


Welcome Song by TatiAnah Thunder


 


8:00am-12:00 noon Meditation At the Peace Pole in the Cedar Circle


                    Musical Meditation woven into the Silence


Singing Bowls Meditation by Carrie” Luna “ Collins, Truth, Lauren Malone


Native American Wood Flute by Youzar


Guitar Player by Aaron Brooks Birds of Prey


The Clark Singers by Audrey and Michael


Handpan Drums by Maxwell Edison


Saxophone by Joseph Dugan 


Sound bath by Ben Moore


 


Fresh and Dried Fruit, nuts and tea will be offered


12:30 pm- 1:00pm Moving of the Fire 


1:00pm- 5:00pm Meditation in the Oak Opening, Musical Meditation and Poetry woven into the Silence              


Poetry by Joe Fox and Jacqueline Anne


Cello by Abby Alwin 


Spoken Guided Meditation Sound bath by Youzar


Gongs by Valerie Weir


The Clark Singers by Audrey and Michael


Handpan Drums by Maxwell Edison 


Saxophone by Joseph Dugan


 


5:00pm-6:00pm Shared Silent Dinner. Bring a shared dish and feast bundle


6:00pm-7:00pm Honoring your Personal Vessel , Outside the Community Building


                  A Clay Meditation guided by Karianne Spens-Hanna


7:00-pm-7:30pm Honoring of the Setting Sun, In the Oak Opening 


 8:00pm -12:00 Midnight Musical Meditation and Fireside Guided Conversation


                            In the Ceremonial Grove of the First Woods 


Guitar Meditation by Greater Alexander


Piano by Greater Alexander and Karianne Spens-Hanna


Handpan Drumming by Maxwell Edison


Community Drumming Circle


 


12:00 Midnight to Sunrise Sunday, September 22nd Fire Ceremony woven into the Silence


Guided by Panoka Walker


 


Sunday, September 22nd


7:00am Greeting of the New Day and Closing Ceremony


Closing Ceremony Panoka and Deer Walker


 



Acknowledging that energy is reciprocal this community event operates throughout Love Donations. We acknowledge the offerings from the artists require an energy exchange.  


For Love Donations, choose your level of sponsorship $50/$75 or another amount.


This event is all outdoors, rain or shine.


Primitive camping available. Leave no trace. No open fires. 


What to expect: The container of this day is focused on inward reflection woven through intentional offerings by artists. This is a substance-free event. Children are welcome however they need to be minded by adults at all times. 


What to bring: An open heart and a yearning to grow, Modest attire (women covered shoulders & long skirts, men in modest pants and t-shirts), feast bundle (plate/bowl/utensils), dish to share, camping chair/yoga mat/blanket, water bottle, camping/overnight gear


What to leave behind: Bad vibes, Alcohol, Drugs/Substances, all forms of cannabis, revealing clothing, pets/dogs,


Although we love dogs, please leave your pets at home


This event aligns with the Greater Impact House in being substance, drug, smoke, vape, and alcohol free.


 


Feel free to submit questions

Guided by Panoka Walker

Event Located at Otter Creek Lodge in Monroe, Michigan

COME STAY FOR ONE HOUR OR THE FULL 24 HOURS:

This is a community event.


In keeping with Traditional ways:

  • Women are asked to wear long skirts and shoulder covered.
  • Men are asked to wear long pants and a modest shirt.


Things to bring:

  • A yoga mat or rug for sitting on during Meditation .
  • A health dish to share for evening feast and your own place setting (feast bundle)
  • A small camp chair and/or blanket for the fireside Ceremony may be helpful.


More detail in the eventbrite link or donate to receive a ticket below.


The colors will be out by the road. Deer Walker and I are looking forward to "Seeing" you as we help lift each other up.


This event aligns with the Greater Impact House in being substance, drug and alcohol free.

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