We will begin with meditation, chanting, listening within and without in a wisdom teaching circle getting in touch with our intentions for the lodge and praying in sacred pipe ceremony.
Those who plan to quest this year might find this day a good preparation both within and also in connection with the community.
After a light lunch we will ' let go of time' and begin the sweat lodge ceremony: building the fire, covering the lodge, and being quietly present to the earth mother, the family of life around us and grandfather fire, preparing ourselves to enter the lodge while the grandmother stones are heated by the fire. When the grandmother stones are ready we will enter the sacred lodge and let go to the four 'rounds' of ceremony. Upon being 'born' back into this world we will have a thanksgiving potluck feast, in gratitude for the gifts of the lodge, completing our circle possibly near or after sunset.
Everyone is welcome to camp on the land, spending the night close to Grandmother Earth.(There is also limited indoor space, please call ahead if you wish to be indoors. a list of B&Bs is available on request.)
A Suggested Contribution is to support the maintenance of the ceremonial land, the prepartions, the gathering of the wood, offerings to honor the fire tender and water pourer for their time, dedication, experience and effort to hold this space for Spirit with clearity and integrity: $130 is suggested or whatever contribution your guidance would value your experience with and a potluck contribution of a favorite food,
Please register and reserve your space with a $50 deposit by July 12th. The enrollment is limited to 10 participants so early registration is advised. Call to register, 207-443-7001 and mail your deposit to Maryanna Bock, 569 Berrys Mill Road, West Bath, Maine 04530.
Bring the remaining $80 Saturday plus evening potluck contribution of a special favorite food. Please register early, workshop limited to 10 participants. To be included please call 207-443-7001.
Reminder of things to bring:
special food for potluck.
towel to 'wear' into the lodge and sit on.
outer clothing to wear and be comfortable outdoors in the spring or fall weather.
a camp or beach chair for sitting outside in circle.
camping gear for spending the night on the land .(There is also limited indoor space, please call ahead if you wish to be indoors. A list of B & Bs is also available on request.)
remaining contribution ($80).
If you want a superlative follow up experience on Sunday, consider an intimate eco tour by of the midcoast inter-tidal area with my son, Captain Brian Gehan in his 16 ft. quiet skiff.