“The Gathering”
This is an intentionally curated evening that fosters connection, fun and belonging. If you feel excited about meeting new people, engaging in warm conversation, eating nourishing food, and dancing with encouraging folks within a supportive environment…..this is for you!
Here is what you can expect for our evening together on June 6th.
6:00pm: The Sauna, (located just steps outside of the east wing doors) will be ready for use and will remain available for the rest of the day, into the night. This is a clothing optional space so feel free to make whatever choice that feels most comfortable and aligned for yourself. There are 2 showers for you to use after your sweat so please be sure to bring your own towel and a change of clothes.
6:00 PM: Doors open for guest arrivals so that everyone can familiarize themselves with the space and so that people can set up their pot luck dish. This is also a great time for the overnight guests to check-in so that they can be shown to their rooms.
6:30 PM: Vegetarian pot luck dinner is served with a group food blessing. The pot-luck dishes that are cooked by community members are ALWAYS 100% organic and there are always vegan and gluten-free options available. Dishes are also labeled to eliminate any confusion.
7:30 PM: Ceremonial grade cacao is served in the octagon while Jill Smith, registered yoga teacher, guides everyone on a heart-opening meditation. This is a chance for people to arrive back into their bodies and to reconnect with their breath as they experience the grounding, and collectively harmonizing effects of the cacao in this sacred, shared space together.
8:00 PM: Circle dance led by Gwyn Peterdi, a founder of New England Circle Dance Camp and Mexico Circle Dance Festival.
Circle dance grows from ancient roots, and joins us across boundaries of race, gender, age or creed. Fun, meditative, joyful and peaceful; Circle Dance encompasses many dynamics. Cultivating joy, strength and balance, we are able to transform ourselves and our communities.