Jul 1, 2009 0
For those who attended, thank you for gracing us with your presence! We had a wonderful group, everyone pitched in and helped make the overall retreat a fun, healing experience for all!
We had a last minute change of venue, moving to a location near Chehalis. We did have a nice country location, and a long [...]
Jun 14, 2009 0
There’s still one day to get the $15 discount for early registration! The Healing Drum Retreat starts next Friday evening June 19th with a dinner and drum making class. Those arriving for the weekend are welcome to wander through the drum making class, meet others attending, socialize and get a great healing from the amazing [...]
Jun 6, 2009 0
A drum rests suspended from the ceiling of my house, and each day I hear a resonant, deep, “pop” as the buffalo hide dries and the rawhide tightens. Each day I look over this beautiful creation, and remember the group effort that made this drum what it is today.
The tone is deep, with each side [...]
Jun 6, 2009 1
We’re so excited, the Healing Drum Retreat gives us a chance to gather, learn, relax and release, heal, and play! The new big drum will be there, and we’ll all have a chance to be a part of the drumming circles.
Kaye is preparing for the drum making class on Friday June 19, 2009, and everyone [...]
Jun 5, 2009 0
Building a drum is a spiritual experience. Native drums give honor to both ourselves, Great Spirit, and Mother Earth.
Drumming can carry into many aspects of our lives. Kaye shares with us her recent gardening experience. “Since planting time is here we worked hard to create a big gardening area, a protected space for our vegetables [...]
Jun 4, 2009 0
This upcoming Healing Drum Retreat is right in line with the summer solstice. We also have to support and encourage us the insights of the Mayan Calender.
June 19, 2009 is 10 Cauac (Rainstorm). This is a time of letting go, and stepping into the warm, welcoming light. What a wonderful energy to bring into the [...]
Jun 3, 2009 0
In making the new big drum for this upcoming Healing Drum Retreat, we had a wonderful group of people participating. Each person played a part in building this drum.
The hides soaks all morning, giving them the flexibility to stretch over the frame. As we completed the healing session that opened our event the hides were [...]
