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Lodge of the Grandmothers (Healing Retreat)


PermaJam welcomes back Grandmother Sangoma Oludoye for this Summer Solstice

Sangoma is a Spiritual Midwife, Empath, Custodian, Caretaker and Daughter of Many Cultures.

Together we will stoke the Homefires of the PermaJam community in ceremonies with the Moon and Inipi (sweat lodge) at Blossom Dell Sanctuary.

Tending the ways of Nature in this time of great transformation beckons us into adventures and explorations in Nature, Culture and Spirit. We are Bridge building great councils of Cultural and Spiritual Restoration.

Friday: -10am to 2pm - Arrive, Set up Camp, Explore the Land, Relax. -3pm - Light fire for the Inipi (Sweat Lodge) followed by Summer Solstice Midsummer’s Bonfire and Community Feast (potluck)

Saturday Morning: -Adventures in Nature Culture and Spirit

Mid Day: -Lite Lunch, Nap or Free Time

Afternoon: -3pm - Light fire for the Inipi (Sweatlodge) followed by Feast of the Goddess

Sunday Morning: -Prayer and Teaching Circle, followed by solitude in Nature

Mid Day: -Lite Lunch

Afternoon: -Ceremony of the Changing Woman -Closing Circle

Things to bring: Camping gear (tent, flashlight, natural soaps, toothbrush and toothpaste, pillows, sleeping bag, blankets, 2 towels, rain gear, boots, sneakers, hat, bug spray, sun screen, water bottle) swimsuit, sweat clothes (long skirt or sarong for women, shorts for men), musical instruments, yoga mat, camping chair journal
Things Not to bring: Drugs or Alcohol

Cost: $175 ($135 for Blossom Dell Members)

Location:
Blossom Dell Sanctuary is 125 acres with a gorgeous clean river to swim in, beautiful forests to explore and an incredible diversity of plant species to discover!

Earlier Event: June 18
Crossing the Lines