The Healing Stone Crusade began as one artist's quiet rebellion.

Kristen Winn had been drawing intricate designs on stones for nearly a decade as a way to grieve, to ground, to go still in a loud world. When the 2024 election further fractured an already divided country, she asked herself what could she do - what could WE do.

She could make art. We could connect across the miles.

This was the origin of The Healing Stone Crusade. A bold, beautifully simple act of faith in human connection. The crusade was open to everyone. Every age, every race, every gender, every nationality. The only requirement: a belief in connection and desire for empowerment. The goal: to place a hand-made Healing Stone in the hands of 1,000 people around the world by the end of 2025. No algorithm. No ad spend. Just art, intention, and snail mail. On the first full moon of 2026, the 1,000th stone was gifted in Osa, Costa Rica, completing a constellation of connection across 39 states and 26 countries.

Now it's time to gather.

The 1,000 Connections Celebration will bring Healing Stone Crusaders and connectors (that's you!) together for a shared guided meditation anchored by personal healing stones, sound bath/drumming experience, and labyrinth dance party. A moment of joy that says, "We found each other."

Our meditation guide, sound healer, and DJ have all said yes! The space is waiting. But this celebration only happens with your support. Donations are needed to open the doors. It's your turn to say YES.

The first milestone: raising $2,750 by April 7 to lock in the venue and date.

Your contribution is what transforms this milestone into a moment. In times of turmoil, coming together and creating joy has real impact. We did a thing. Let's celebrate.

The Healing Stone Crusade: 1,000 Connections Celebration

By Kristen the Red

The Healing Stone Crusade: 1,000 Connections Celebration

We reached across the world. Now let's come together.