Spring Celebration Dance    presented by   Drumsong    April 27 - April 30, 2000       Thursday night through Sunday noon

Come join us for a time of joy, music, beauty, creativity, and renewal. Hummingbird brings energy to replenish our spirit and the magic of life.

 

Hummingbird Medicine brings the message of joy. In Mayan teachings, hummingbird is connected to the Fifth World and to the heart chakra. Many teachers believe that we have entered into a time that was prophesized long ago through many diverse teachings. With the coming of the new century we have the capability and responsibility to open our hearts to the joy and compassion that will transform the earth and all beings who live here.   

 

Arrive Thursday evening to set up camp, shift gears, meet fellow participants, socialize, and get ready for a weekend of celebration and transformation.

 

Friday morning: Opening Pipe Ceremony: facilitated by Pamela Lightsong Scheler to honor the directions and create a sacred space and atmosphere for the weekend events.

 

Ice Breakers: Pamela and Brett will present games and activities that challenge our creativity as well as provide hummingbird joy and pure fun. Bring your adventurous spirit!

 

Friday afternoon:

·        Language of the Fifth World: Guest speaker Carol WhiteWater Dawn will share her experiences and insights into the prophecies that are now becoming reality. The circle will then be open for discussion on creating and living in the Fifth World with an open heart.

 

·        Storytelling: Tribes and cultures throughout time have utilized myths and stories to teach, hold history, and share wisdom. Brett Messer will share timely stories with us.

 

·        Shamanic Drumming: Cliff will use the beat of the drum to take us on a journey where we can experience other realms and meet our power animal, seek answers from our guides, or just relax into the heartbeat of the drum.  

 

Friday evening: Sweat Lodge: Brett will lead the sweat lodge ceremony. This is a purification of the mind and body. It reminds us of the relationship of all beings and helps to bind us together as one Spirit. Wear loose comfortable clothing such as a large T-shirt and shorts or swimsuit. Bring a towel to sit on. Bring sacred objects to place on the altar.

 

Saturday:  Morning Circle: Bring drums, rattles, noisemakers of every kind! Let us begin the day by invoking hummingbird magic with a burst of sound energy.

 

Saturday: Dance Mask: Discover your hidden self. The morning will consist of being guided in the process of creating a face mask, one for yourself and one for your partner. After the initial masks are made and drying we will break for lunch. In the afternoon a guided meditation will take you to meet, “face to face”, the image of what you are to create through the design and decoration of your mask. It could be the face of your higher power, the face of joy, the face of fear, or the face of compassion. What will it be for you? After the meditation there will be materials (paint, glue, ribbons, feathers, etc.) available to create your vision. Bring any special decorations that you may wish to use or share with others. Dance your mask at the evening dance. (A $5.00 fee is requested to cover the cost of materials.)

 

Saturday evening: Spring Celebration Dance! Ceremonial dance is an opportunity, in a safe and sacred space, to allow your inner self to come forward and be expressed. It begins at dusk. Your drums, rattles, bells, and noisemakers of every kind will set the stage for a night of joyful dancing and celebration! Wear and dance your mask. Bring and wear special clothing, shawls, jewelry, whatever expresses you, anything that makes you feel like dancing! This is the time to Dance Your Sacred Dance!!

 

Sunday morning: Give-away Ceremony: This is a group experience of sharing and processing. Bring something of significance (meaningful) to you, which you now want to “give away” or relinquish your attachment to, something to pass to a new keeper. The size or monetary value of this item is irrelevant. Importance is determined through your knowing what is to be released. Listen to your heart in deciding what to “give-away” and in what to “carry-away” from this ceremony.

 

Sunday noon: Breaking the pipe and closing the circle of ceremony is followed by a Feast. Bring your favorite dish or pot luck to share with the group in traditional community manner.

 

Facilitators: 

Cliff Buchanan: Cliff is a computer consultant in Odessa, Texas. Cliff personifies the grandfather who teaches and prepares the way for others on the spiritual path. His Shamanic Journeys and Sweat Lodge ceremonies provide us powerful lessons.

 

Pamela Scheler, MA: Pamela is a Pipe Carrier of the Rainbow Bridge Clan. She creates sacred space through song, ritual, and ceremony. Pamela is an LPC intern and the Clinical Director for a foster care agency.

 

Brett Messer: Brett is an artist who expresses his creativity through woodworking and furniture making. He walks a spiritual path as he leads others through Sweat Lodges, Storytelling, Crystal Bowl meditations, and trust building workshops.

 

Speaker:

Carol WhiteWater Dawn is a mystic who has lived on the Navajo Reservation for 8 years. She works there as a college instructor. Carol studies and participates in various Native American traditions, Buddhist disciplines, Shamanic rituals, and Pagan practices. Her spiritual focus is directed toward the evolution of consciousness of all sentient beings on this world plane and other realms.

Cost:  Camping:  $5 per night per tent and $2 per night per person (Children free). This is to cover the cost of the facility. One shared cabin is available at $25 per night. Sleeps 6, 3 double beds.  RV hookups are available. An indoor building is available if it rains. We should be so lucky! Please plan to spend the entire weekend with us. The whole weekend is an integrated process you won't want to miss!

 

Love offering: Generally 0 to 60 dollars. This is not about money. You must let us

know you are coming! Please let me know as soon as you think you might attend. Cliff Buchanan, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa TX 79762, 915-550-3302, Cliff@gatheringofcircles.com

Honor and respect the land, the Mother and natural life on her as part of out family. Treat her as you would like to be treated. Do not bring any alcohol or drugs.

 

Disclaimer: No ceremony we perform should be construed as an attempt to replicate any traditional Native American or other culturally specific ceremony.

 

Location: is Eagles Landing, a retreat center, provided by Henry Martin 915-675-5605,

23 Miles south of Abilene, Texas, on 277 South to Coronado's Camp. Hwy 89 South go 4.5 miles to County Road 351. Please notify me if you are coming!

 

 

Check out these links:   Gathering of Circles  www.gatheringofcircles.com  

Carol Dawn's home page  http://users.nwol.net/~cdawn/

Beth Hin - The White Rose Foundation http://www.TheWhiteRose.org/