Sofia is constantly curious with a background in Biology (MSc), art and nature connection (2 year program with Wisdom of the Earth). She loves to make all manner of useful beautiful things with material harvested directly from the earth. She brings with her a wonder for all things alive and a depth to her teaching. Sofia will be offering Pine Needle Basket weaving and Bird Language....
Uma Luna was born & raised nestled in the Siskiyou mountain range of Southern Oregon. She is a fifth generation organic farmer, lifetime nature lover, & forever a student of life. She spends her time growing organic food, hiking, surfing, foraging, cooking, building, creating art, making medicine, spending time with loved ones, & tanning hides. Her love for tending to animals started young, inspired by her grandpa who was a sheep shepherd. Over the past few years, Uma has been cultivating knowledge & skills on how to naturally tan animal hides. Uma Luna will be sharing Hide Tanning...
Wai'ala is an mother, maker, artist, nature based art educator specializing in botanical dyeing, storyteller, a 3rd generation small scale flower farmer, homesteader, and keiki o ka 'āina (child of the land) and lineal descendant of Hawai’i - born and raised on moku o Keawe (Hawai’i island) with a history rooted in conservation, culture and living close to the land with reverence and aloha. As a land steward, and a nature based artist working in fiber arts, floral artistry and traditional lei making; she weaves her passion of sustainability, preservation, perpetuation and reciprocity for the natural world into all she shares through storytelling, folklore, hands on experience and honoring the interconnectedness of land, linage, people and practice. Waiʻala resides on the misty mountain slopes of Mauna Loa,...
Hi, my name is Willorna. I am a daughter, a mother of 2. A Reiki Master Teacher in Usui and Karuna. I am the visual alchemist of 3Fourths is what I call my lifes work. My characters in my visual work may be a reflection of me. however, I feel there is a universal connection between this physical world as well the spirit world. being a creative all my life and growing up in this ever changing world, there is one thing that stays constant. it is the beating (vibration) of the heart (love), which is what i have learned resides in every single being. I simply want to share and express my love and joy with all, silently or loud. Willorna is teaching Healing through Self...
Yeshe Meryemana Matthews is Mandala Priestess of the Mt Shasta Goddess Temple and owner of The Sacred Well metaphysical shop in Dunsmuir, CA. Yeshe has dedicated her life to female mysteries and sacred healing practices, with ongoing study and practice in Tibetan Buddhism, Siberian/Mongolian Shamanism, Ifa, Mayan Cosmology, herbal healing, and Dianic Goddess Spirituality. With a Master's degree in Women's History from Sarah Lawrence College in New York, she has studied women's mysticism, shamanism, and matriarchal communities for over twenty years. She maintains a public shrine to Kuan Yin that thousands of people visit each year. She has been a professional diviner for over 20 years and has performed more than 15,000 readings. She also takes people on small-group pilgrimages to holy sites of the...
In this class, we delve into the ancient art of fermenting Andean Chicha de Maíz. While we prepare this rich elixir around the Abuelo Fire, I’ll be sharing about the historical significance, biological essence, ancestral cosmology, and its profound role in both wellness and culture. Chicha goes beyond a mere fermented drink; it embodies ancestral wisdom, a profound connection to the land, has medicinal importance, cultural heritage, and a legacy of social and political resistance. This class focuses on the role of female chicha brewers, who safeguard ancestral practices and honor the enduring legacies of indigenous and “campesino” communities in Colombia. Through Chicha we learn to nourish ourselves (body, mind and soul) and connect to our womb and the mother within. This is an authentic tribute to...
An introduction to traditional Japanese fermentation. I will teach how to make the 2 most simple fermented foods using "Kome Koji" (malted rice). Amazake, a mixture of Koji, rice and water magically turns in to a sweet creamy porridge in a few hours is packed with nutrients that boosts immunity, promotes healthy digestion and nourishes the body and skin. Amazake can be used as a healthy sweetener for smoothies and simple sweets. Shiokoji is made simply by adding salt and water to Koji. After a few days of fermenting turns in to a flavorful condiment that substitutes salt and broth which brings out the flavors when used for simple cooking with seasonal vegetables. Choko Yamaguchi will be sharing Art of Japanese Fermentation....
Making Aura Mist, space cleansers for protection and home cleaning products with herbs and plants local to the immediate environment. A local and sustainable action carried with intention and meaning. The act of gathering plants, herbs and flowers from our environment as ritual. Working with the cycles of the moon and crystals to enhance your practice. Each participant will receive a free pdf seasonal journal with affirmations and journal prompts. Aura Mist will be shared by Rasia Mykonos Pouncie...
Once you learn to open your awareness to it, there are five types of vocalizations used by most song birds. This can tell you about what is happening in the landscape around you, far beyond what your eyes can see. This is a skill that all of our ancestors knew well, as a way to detect approaching threats. With time you can learn to recognize what animals are are around by the way the birds react. In general this is an amazing avenue for building awareness and connection with the more than human world. Sofia will be sharing about Bird Language and Pine Needle Baskets....
This class is designed for those who feel ready to open more fully to the natural beauty and power of their singing voices, (and who may feel some fear around being seen and heard in this sometimes vulnerable birthing process). This circle is a safe space to gently coax your voice out of hiding and experience sound moving through your body in new and life-giving ways. Through guided toning/visualization practices, playful improvisation, and simple harmony songs, you will come into contact with the pleasure and freedom of your own voice. Birthing Your Wild Voice will be shared by Hanna Leigh ...