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The Healing Drum Retreat is no longer offered, but please do enjoy our articles, and visit HummingbirdShaman.com for current events and offerings!

Upcoming Service Project at the Healing Drum Retreat

At this upcoming Healing Drum Retreat we will have the drum making class on Friday evening April 16, 2010. Those interested in building their own custom drum should sign up early to assure that the hide and the frame they are interested in are available. Kaye has buffalo, horse, and elk available at this time, [...]

We All Deserve Our Own Name

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 [...]

Great News! Special Savings Offer for Upcoming Healing Drum Retreat!

We’ve shifted the location of the Healing Drum Retreat, and because of this change we’re able to offer a special rate for this retreat!  Register and pay by September 10, 2009, for only $125!   After September 10th the price is still very affordable for this weekend long retreat for only $150. You can also sign [...]

Did someone say “party”? May 30, mark it in your calendar!

It’s time, don’t you think? Here’s the scoop: Estee has the frame for a big powwow or group drum, and when we purchased the hides for the last Healing Drum Retreat drum making class we bought extra hides. Out of the buffalo half hides we cut two sections for this big two sided drum as [...]

Flyer for the June 2009 Healing Drum Retreat!

Here it is, the flyer for the Healing Drum Retreat this June 19-21, 2009.  Flyer for June 2009 Healing Drum Retreat (PDF) The planning continues, and the synergy is building!  We’re looking forward to another fun campfire story time, more of the insightful topics for discussion and discovery, many hands-on projects that lead us smack [...]

Explore our Diverse Culture through Native Flute Making

For our sixth Healing Drum Retreat, offered June 19-21, 2009, we will have a special treat:  Billy Conway will be offering a class on Friday evening where attendee’s will make their own Native Flute. Historically native flutes still exist that date back to 600 A.D. at Prayer Rock in Arizona.  Each clan has their own [...]

Healing Drum June 2009

Just like the tone of the beating drum, the resounding tone at the March 2009 Healing Drum Retreat was a feeling of joy.  Each person walked away with their own unique experience, but each walked away with a bright smile, and a few even said, “I’m full”. Some attendees have asked for flyers for the [...]