Jan 7, 2010 0
The Healing Drum Retreat started three years ago with a gathering at Brighton Creek Conference Center near Yelm, WA. This event was very free flowing, and even with the structure brought in we still honor that spontaneous nature of being. Since it’s origin we have blossomed. The topics covered during the weekend long retreat span [...]
Oct 16, 2009 0
This month’s Unity Works, a family oriented, multicultural gathering, will be held at Hope Grange in Winlock, Washington on Saturday October 24, 2009. This event is open to the public, but please call to RSVP if you plan on participating in the crafting projects. This event includes a potluck lunch and breakfast, please bring a [...]
Sep 17, 2009 2
We can get by, day after day, living a good life or at least a passable one. There is definitely value to the basics of life: enough food for the day, clothing to keep us warm, and shelter from the elements. As humans we have the ability to grow, and nowadays we see those basic [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
