Shawna Mitchell is the Workshop Coordinator for 2008

She is responsible for getting all the workshops together and scheduling them. It is a tough job. She also prints up the workshop info to have available at the GOC.

Shawna Mitchell- Hayhurst has owned Cassy’s Multicultural Gifts & Healing Centre in Abilene Texas since 1993, sponsoring drummings, retreats, classes, sacred ceremonies, and AHN .She is a Reiki & Shamanic Touch Master/Teacher and an ordained Golden Eagle Minister. Her ministry includes Native Americans in the Texas Prison System, as well providing ceremonies/rituals and mentoring for individuals who have chosen a spiritual path desiring transformation, healing and spiritual growth. Her gratitude is found through her Sacred Journey, and the love & support of her husband, Tony, and their 3 teenage children.

Shawna Mitchell, PO Box 5556, Abilene TX 79608, (325) 668-2563, sierras33@aol.com 

Sandhi Scott  - Take Time 2BU 
Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

This workshop is designed to "fan your inner flame", and to bring out your innermost Self for full, authentic expression in your daily living. Participants will receive a Tibetan chant of Red Tara, the goddess of courageous compassion, and a little bee pin to remind you that:

YOUR PRESENCE IS A PRESENT TO LIFE!

Sandhi describes herself as a "spiritual inclusiastic,  "somewhere between Janis Joplin and Ruth Gordon". A native Califorinan, ordained in 1980, Sandhi has served people in West Hollywood, Detroit and post 9/11 New York. She lives in Las Cruces, and is the Director of the OASIS Center in El Paso.

Sandhi Scott, 716 N. Armijo St., Las Cruces, NM 88005, (575) 541-5779, Muktibai@zianet.com 

Teresa Montez - M.E.L.  Mankind  Enlightenment Love
Thursday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Universal Energy harnessing and directing for physical, emotional, well being, for agriculture, and environmental needs, to help yourself and others on a large scale. The course contains a charka opening 100% This will be a 2 day course 2 1/2 hrs each day. 

I am a certified instructor of this teaching and feel the need to pass this precious gift to my brothers and sisters the 80.00 dollar tuition fee will be waved for the gathering all attendees will receive an issued certificate from the school of complementary medicine in Sri Lanka

Teresa Montez, 107 Honeydew, Alto, NM 88312, (575) 336-2759, givepieceachanceor2@yahoo.com 

Wanda Wade - Creating a personal Yoga practice
Thursday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Relax, renew, heal.  Guided meditation, and yoga techniques that you can take home and use everyday to make you feel great.

Yoga has been a part of my life longer than my husband, Bob, of 32 years.  Along with raising four children, teaching dance for 27 years,etc., I have managed to practice yoga daily, receiving my teaching certification with Sivananda Ashram in Nassau Bahamas.  

Healing Circle - Time: as needed

In the realm of the GOC, many attendees are either massage therapists and/or involved in some type of healing work.  The healing circle is a way that we can share our talents and wisdom.  We will set a schedule when enough of us have arrived. Each person will both give a treatment and receive a treatment as the circle goes around.  Any treatment that occurs within this space will be on a "pay it forward" basis only. Each participant needs to bring a sheet for the table. 

Last year during the GOC I met so many people who did energy work and felt that there was an enormous potential there.  The clincher came during our talks when I also discovered that there was a lot of need

Wanda Wade, 236 Hurt Street, Dublin, TX 76446, (254) 445-3789, wblwade@yahoo.com 

Bob Wade - "Heart Chi Gong"
Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

 I will be teaching a short Chi Gong form, "Heart Chi Gong"  It is a very healing series of movements which will be easy to learn and take home to start a practice or to enhance what you are currently doing.  We will discuss basic principals and applications of Tai Chi.  This workshop is for everyone, young, old, healthy or ---. 

Bob Wade (Tao Paw) has been practicing and studying Tai Chi for over 20 years, studied with Sam Masich of Van Couver, Canada and is an international champion in Tai Chi moving and stationary push hands.  Bob teaches in Dublin, Texas and does workshops in the area.

Bob Wade, 236 Hurt Street, Dublin, TX 76446, (254) 445-3789, wblwade@yahoo.com 

   Chris Flores - Red Spiders'  Lessons Continue
Friday 9:00 am - 11: am

This is the second part of Red Spiders' teachings. We will begin with an overview of the 2007 workshop discussion about the basic anchors of a web. These anchors include grandparents, parents, siblings, home, and  education. We will then move to discussions about the secondary anchors which are love, partnerships, money, careers, and purpose. These anchors will allow us to discover how your web forms and how it can be utilized to provide you guidence and wisdom as you travel this world. Handout will be provided. Bring something to write with as we will be creating your personal web. 

The Fire Spirit speaks to me of a "time before man", when the beings called "earth"(eate), wind (combus), fire (sshiala) and water (nwe) lived in the ethers along with the other creatures that inhabited the earth. "Sshiala-eate" (fire spirit of the mountain) speaks of humankind in terms of "spirits returning", the animals as the "caretakers" of the earth, domesticated pets as the "teachers" of man. "Sshiala-eate" describes the basic purpose of each of it's brothers and sisters in words such as "Nwe" calms the returning spirits" and "Combus" breaths inspiration and direction to the others".

Understanding the world described by "Sshial-eate" is not an easy task when it is limited by the images and symbols that I am able to comprehend, but I am willing to share some of what has been conveyed to me. "Sshiala-eate", "Combus", "Nwe" and "Eate" also speak of future events within this realm, and have provided images that I have yet to decipher. Perhaps with your help, together we can unveil the future.

Chris is a third generations "curandera" or healers and has provided years of healings and guidance to those within her circle. Though she has always been aware of her gifts, traveling to the GOC for the first time in 2003 led her to recognize and refine her talents and gifts in relation to the spirit. She describes herself as a teacher in the service of the Great Spirit. Enthusiastic, gregarious and easy to talk to, Chris first heard the voice of the "Fire Spirits of the Mountain" at the GOC Sweet Medicine Dance in 2003 and has in subsequent years passed along many messages from the fire spirit to the dancers.

This is the second year that Chris will be presenting a workshop from teachings of the "Fire Spirit of the Mountain" and from her own personal totem, "Red Spider". Presently, she is an educator within the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas, where her focus is on listening to the hearts of our youth and encouraging their growth through self-discovery.

Chris Flores, 14215 Short Horn Street, San Antonio TX 78247, (210) 663-2120, cflorese@sbcglobal.net  

Brett Messer - Windrunner - 
Origins and History of the Rainbow Bridge Clan
Thursday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

The History of the Rainbow Bridge Clan a family that reaches across races, religions, nationalities, and creeds to embrace our humanity. All are welcome into this family and though the paths are as varied as the faces of our hundreds of members all paths are honored. We will explore the journey of the Rainbow Bridge Clan Pipe and some of our many family members. Come join our family story and become a part of the story yourself. 

 Windrunner, as a founding member of the Rainbow Bridge Clan, has been one of the many leaders from its inception. Windrunner has led or co-led many events, workshops, gatherings, vision quests, and dances for the past twenty years. He also has sat in ceremony with many spiritual leaders over the years and is well respected in many circles.  

Brett Messer, 4110 Westcliff Road, Killeen, TX 76543, (254) 630-9159,  bcollinsmesser@hotmail.com 

   Sweat Lodge Schedule - Mike Andrews

Thursday Children's Sweat: 4PM - Shawna Mitchell-Hayhurst

Thursday Night 8PM: 
Women's Sweat Lodge - Debbie Drumhawk
Men's Sweat Lodge - Dave Arneson

Friday Sunrise Coed Sweat:  Enrique Hynes

Friday night Coed Sweat after the Sweet Medicine Dance - open

Dress for the  sweat lodge consists of shorts, swim trunks, or sarong for the men and T-shirt 'n  shorts, swimsuit, dress, or sarong for the women. Please bring a towel to sit on. Women on their Moon time will be allowed to participate in the Women's Lodge, Sunrise Coed Lodge, and Friday Night Coed Lodge.

Please be well hydrated if you are planning to attending any of the lodges and encourage your children to drink water throughout the day if they are attending the Children's Lodge. An altar is available outside the Lodge for placement of any items you may wish to have empowered by this sacred and healing ceremony.    It is appropriate to give a tobacco offering in appreciation to those conducting the Lodge. If you have any questions or concerns please call or E-mail.

Mike Andrews, Seven Laughters Studio, PO Box 577, 4 Paw-A-Suki, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514, (575) 776-0001, 7laughs@newmex.com  

GOC Labyrinth
Provided by Jazz Jaeschke

The GOC labyrinth is an archetypal pattern that has defined sacred space for over 4000 years – integral to many cultures including Native American, Greek, Celtic, and Mayan.

Labyrinth geometry is a metaphor for life’s journey.  The path takes you to center, but along the way it’s hard to judge your progress and how much further you must go. Labyrinths are also a meditation tool.  Walking the labyrinth requires attention to where your feet fall, creating a meditative state that enhances concentration on prayers or concerns held in your heart.

The GOC labyrinth is self-guided.  You’ll find the flag waving in a meadow at the end of the primary road through the campsites [the road lined with port-a-potties]. This site was selected to offer a quiet experience with few distractions. When you visit the GOC labyrinth, please run your fingers through the vessel of stones.  In doing so you blend your energy with that of those who have walked before you and leave your energy for those who will follow.  If you’d like, take a stone with you to remember your walk.

Jazz Jaeschke, 10504 Settlers Trail, Austin, TX 78750, (512) 335-9517, sjazz@austin.rr.com  

  

This year Cliff turns over the World Famous Pancake Breakfast to June Baldwin. Please bring your plate, coffee cup, and appetite!  

Cliff Buchanan, ISI Software, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa, TX 79762, (432) 550-3302, Cliff@ISISoftware.net