Sacred Space: Walking with the Earth Mother

Healing of the Appalachian Land and Her People

Please join Floyd’s community of Earth loving folks, the day before Mother’s Day, for an afternoon of Music,Yoga, Meditation, Sacred Ceremonies, Dance, Drumming and other activities that will connect our spirits with the land and Mother Earth. Featuring facilitators who are deeply grounded in this richly diverse ancient place, the Appalachian Mountains. Who will help us weave together an atmosphere of sincere intentions for bringing healing to the land and its people: of generations past, present and future.

Hosted by the Floyd EcoVillage, the space will offer activities for individual journey; an Earth Mandala, Healing Garden, Water Offerings at the creek side and more. Honoring the elements and cardinal directions, group activities will take place at various points around the EcoVillage, with the sacred water of the lake holding the gathering in our weaving. Our facilitators will bring their own gifts to the gathering, including song, story telling, dance, ceremony, native plants to heal the land, and so much more. The Earth thrives on biodiversity and so we are coming together drawing on a wide variety of traditions; Cherokee, Appalachian Mountain Woman, Rastafarian, Sufi, Christian and science. Standing in unity as one for our love of the land.

Join us on a profound journey into the Spirit of Nature; a place where healing of the land and our spirits can take place.

The day will include pre-event activities for those who desire to come and join us in yoga and, meditation as we prepare the space. We hope that you will stay for an evening of post festivities that include a drum circle, dancing, potluck dinner and community sharing.

FAQs

Is there an age minimum to attend?

Children are our future and we love having them join us. Please don’t be concerned about crying children, children who want to explore and run. This is part of life and we embrace their spirits.

What can I bring into the event?

We will have an alter, an earth mandala, and offerings by the lake. If you so desire, please bring flowers, stones and other items for these spaces.

Items you may want to consider bringing with you

Chairs or blankets to sit on.

A cup for tea or water

Drum or music makers

If you’re joining us for the pot luck dinner, please bring something to share.

For those who are joining us for the drum circle; please bring coats and such as the night air may be cool.

What if there is bad weather?

If there is rain and inclement weather the event will be canceled and announced May 9th. Should the forecast call for possible rain showers, the event will take place with areas to get out of the weather and continue with the days events.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email Laurie at bearalchemy@gmail.com or Jane Gardner at janewildgarden@gmail.com