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:
Things to bring:
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.