A Day of Meditation and Fire Ceremony

https://www.theottercreeklodge.com/sunrise

This ceremony is free from the consumption/use of Alcohol, Cannabis, Vaping, Smoking, Ayahuasca, Kambo/Sapo, and any other hard drug/substance not noted. This event happens in Rain or Shine.

COME STAY FOR ONE HOUR OR THE FULL 24 HOURS:

This is a community event.

In keeping with Traditional ways:

Women are asked to wear long skirts and shoulder covered.
Men are asked to wear long pants and a modest shirt.

Things to bring:

A yoga mat or rug for sitting on during Meditation .
A health dish to share for evening feast and your own place setting (feast bundle)
A small camp chair and/or blanket for the fireside Ceremony may be helpful.

The colors will be out by the road. Deer Walker and I are looking forward to "Seeing" you as we help lift each other up.

Saturday, September 20th

6:30am-7:00am Arrival time Otter Creek Lodge Community Building

7:00am - Sharing Dream/Vision

7:20am-ish Greeting of the Sun and Lighting of Spirit Fire

In the clearing, just past the Peace Pole in the Cedar Circle

Native American Wood Flute Music Youzar

Invocation TBD

Welcome Song TBD

8:00am-12:00 noon Meditation At the Peace Pole in the Cedar Circle

Musical Meditation woven into the Silence

Singing Bowls Meditation by Karianne Spens-Hanna, Truth, Lauren Malone

Native American Wood Flute by Youzar

The Clark Singers by Audrey and Michael

Handpan Drums by Andy

Sound bath Bells by Ben Moore

Fresh and Dried Fruit, nuts and tea will be offered

12:30 pm- 1:00pm Moving of the Fire

1:00pm- 5:00pm Meditation in the Oak Opening, Musical Meditation and Poetry woven into the Silence

Poetry by Jacqueline Anne

Cello by Abby Alwin

Spoken Guided Meditation Sound bath by Youzar

Gongs by Valerie Weir

The Clark Singers by Audrey and Michael

Hand pan Drums by Andy

and others To Be Announced

5:00pm-6:00pm Shared Silent Dinner. Bring a shared dish and feast bundle

6:00pm-7:00pm Honoring your Personal Vessel , Outside the Community Building

Natural weaving guided by Karianne Spens-Hanna

7:00-pm-7:30pm Honoring of the Setting Sun, In the Oak Opening

8:00pm -12:00 Midnight Musical Meditation and Fireside Guided Conversation

In the Ceremonial Grove of the First Woods

Guitar Meditation by Greater Alexander

Piano by Greater Alexander and Karianne Spens-Hanna

Hand pan Drumming by Andy

Community Drumming Circle

and others To Be Announced

12:00 Midnight to Sunrise Sunday, September 21st Fire Ceremony woven into the Silence

Guided by Panoka Walker

Sunday, September 21st

7:00am Greeting of the New Day and Closing Ceremony

Closing Ceremony Panoka and Deer Walker

Acknowledging that energy is reciprocal this community event operates throughout Love Donations. We acknowledge the offerings from the artists require an energy exchange.

For Love Donations, choose your level of sponsorship $75/$100 or another amount.

This event is all outdoors, rain or shine.

Primitive camping available. Leave no trace. No open fires.

What to expect: The container of this day is focused on inward reflection woven through intentional offerings by artists. This is a substance-free event. Children are welcome however they need to be minded by adults at all times.

What to bring: An open heart and a yearning to grow, Modest attire (women covered shoulders & long skirts, men in modest pants and t-shirts), feast bundle (plate/bowl/utensils), dish to share, camping chair/yoga mat/blanket, water bottle, camping/overnight gear

What to leave behind: Bad vibes, Alcohol, Drugs/Substances, all forms of cannabis, revealing clothing, pets/dogs,

Although we love dogs, please leave your pets at home

Day of Meditation and Fire Ceremony in support of The Otter Creek Lodge

By Greater Impact House + Star Forest Stay + Pondr Sauna

Day of Meditation and Fire Ceremony in support of The Otter Creek Lodge

annual sunrise to sunrise silent retreat event 2025

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