INSTRUCTORS MOON

  I am Sarah Maclean Bicknell, born of Mari, born of Alice Maclean born out of the west highlands of Scotland, of Gaelic language and Queen Victoria’s empire. I am a Brit who washed up on the shores of the Pacific Northwest amidst seaweed, ravens and cedar bough in what is now known as Seattle, WA. Also known as Grandmother Sarah, I am a healer, teacher, dreamer, and mentor and have studied healing and ceremonial work in North American Indigenous traditions for over 30 years. I incorporate my Celtic roots into my present North American practice which includes, intuitive readings, workshops, family and dream constellation, ceremony, and soul doctoring. I stand in deep gratitude to my elders and teachers that have gone before and stand firmly in my...

15 December, 2023

Haiku Rebel is a certified wizard, independent scholar, and regenerative creatrix who has traversed realms and lifetimes in service of liberating the feminine and evolving consciousness. She embarks on a galactic mission to awaken Earth’s sacred codes—the meta-language of the goddess—holding the wisdom to restore harmony and balance across all realms. Her life is a constellation of adventures and pilgrimages, each a galaxy in the ever-expanding cosmology of Quantum Feminism: the vibrational art of rearranging reality through feminine wisdom. Haiku has shaped worlds both literal and mystical. She conjured the magic of some of the world’s most iconic artists, guiding high-profile tours for Alanis Morissette, Phoebe Bridgers, and more. She has led women’s circles and classes, channeling the mysteries of the feminine into the sacred geometry...

31 December, 2024

Hannah's journey has been one of deep inquiry, meaningful connection, and ever-unfolding wonder. Guided by a blend of contemporary studies and non-traditional experiences, she has woven a dynamic path rich in healing, purpose, and enchantment. With a bachelor’s degree in human development and graduate studies in eco-psychology, Hannah integrates her academic foundation with diverse explorations in birth and postpartum care, family life, folk herbalism, nature-based soul connection, social and environmental activism, grief work, rites of passage, ritual, ancestry, and storytelling. Utterly captivated by the human experience, Hannah believes every being is born with a unique genius—a gift continually called forth by the unfolding moments of life. Her work is dedicated to awakening this essence in others, drawing from the vibrant tapestry of her life’s studies to...

08 January, 2025

A dancer, singer, and storyteller, Heena (she/her) Patel's artistry is deeply rooted in her rich heritage as a 2nd generation Indian immigrant. Born into a family from Gujarat in northwestern India and raised in the Gujarati community in Toronto, Heena has been intimately connected with her cultural roots since childhood. Her artistic expression is informed by her ancestral tapestry of Gujarati folk dance (garba) and music, intertwined with the rhythmic energy and expressive storytelling of Bollywood dance and music. Teaching and sharing Indian arts and culture for nearly 3 decades, Heena brings people, ranging from pre-K children to the elderly, into a world where Indian culture in its vibrancy and complexity are brought to life. Heena’s journey over the past decade has been of reclamation and remembering....

31 December, 2024

Hosanna is a pigment forager, earthenware potter, and earth artist of Northern European-American descent living on Kalapuya land in the foothills of the Cascades in Western Oregon. Through working closely with the clays and stones of the landscape where she is a guest, she has been drawn into their geological narratives. These ancient and recent history reflected in the rocky landscape, roadsides, and deposits of the valley connect her to the enoughness and beauty of nature’s limits. Facing compulsive consumption, feeling the grief for the land, and challenging complacency have become the inner foundations of her work and purpose, among relationship building and magic making with her materials. Hosanna has been dedicated to working with wild clays for eight years, since first learning about pit fire pottery...

03 January, 2025

  Iosellev “Josie” Castaneda Morales, is a modern day Curandera. At an early age she was introduced to the practice of Curanderismo, as a way of life. Today, Josie serves her Miami Community as a Yerbera, one who works with herbs. She shares her knowledge with depth, joy, and clarity. Her new book “Latine Herbalism: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Curanderismo, Healing Plants, and Folk Traditions of the Americas” shares Remedios y Rituales for personal self-care and healing. It is with great enthusiasm she brings to life this book with her Hermanas at the gathering in 2025   Josie Castañeda will be sharing Ceremonia de IxCacao - IxCacao Ceremony and LatineHerbalism & Modern Curanderismo....

31 December, 2024

Joy McEwen manages Diggin’ Livin’ Farm & Apiaries, an organic farm and commercial beekeeping operation in Cave Junction, Oregon, using organic and biodynamic practices. She teaches Apitherapy & Natural Beekeeping, and has maintained an Apitherapy clinic in Southern Oregon for over 10 years, offering holistic health services through honeybee products including bee venom therapy. Joy also crafts Honey Bee Brews, a line of jun beverages made with honey from her apiary. She serves on the USDA Farm Service Agency board for Josephine and Jackson Counties and is a board member of the American Apitherapy Society. Joy recently co-authored Raising Resilient Bees: Heritage Techniques to Mitigate Mites, Preserve Locally Adapted Genetics, and Grow Your Apiary.    ...

06 January, 2025

Judith is an LCSW and psychotherapist doing therapy and psychospiritual counseling with clients and working as a hospice social worker. She has facilitated workshops on many subjects and taught as an adjunct at the University of Maine. She has guided many patients and families through the process of death and grieving. It is an honor to sit with those who are dying and to be able to share her insights with as many people as possible through various gatherings. She is also an avid organic gardener, a fiber artist, and a writer.   Judith will be sharing a Death Cafe & The Only Way Out is Through- Learning to Live with Grief and Grieving....

10 January, 2025

I am a lifelong artist who has spent years exploring the intersection of creativity, the body, and the earth. My artistic journey reached a pivotal moment when I committed to deepen my ability to follow through, stay accountable, and devote myself fully to my craft—culminating in the writing and publication of my first book, In a World I Cannot See: Poems From the Ground. This process strengthened my understanding of the slow, steady work required to nurture a creative vision and transformed how I approach both art and life. In addition to my creative work, I have trained in Chi Nei Tsang, a somatic healing practice that works with the organs, emotions, and energy of the body. I studied under Grandmaster Mantak Chia and am certified...

31 December, 2024

Kelly Rose is dedicated to guiding individuals on a journey of holistic healing and self-discovery. As a certified Sound, Vibration, and Reiki Practitioner, she combines ancient and modern healing modalities to provide a safe, calm, sacred space that allows you to drop into deep relaxation. When you allow your body and nervous system to fully and deeply relax; your body can repair itself creating a personalized unique healing. Kelly Rose is an experienced practitioner, known for her intuitive ability to create a serene space where mind, body, and spirit harmonize. Through the transformative power of sound healing, she helps clients release stress, restore balance, and awaken their inner vitality. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, emotional healing, or spiritual alignment, Kelly Rose is here to support you every...

03 January, 2025