November Event
~ At the Well ~
a women’s gathering
Sat. Nov 21 & Sun. Nov 22
Where: Scotia Retreat House, Newport, WA (http://scotia.edublogs.org )
When: Sat. arrival 2-3 pm
3pm – 9pm: Talk, Potluck Dinner, Film
Sun. 9am – Noon: Circle Discussion (opt.)
Saturday
Talk: A Cultural Map for Women - empowering women through honoring our life stages and nature’s cycles, led by Rachel Ruch, wilderness awareness teacher.
Film: The newly released film on the 13 indigenous grandmothers, For the Next 7 Generations, hosted by Deborah Williams of Sagebrush Tipi Works.
Sunday
Women are invited to stay the night and come together in the morning for a council discussion on how to create an inspired and healthy culture based on women’s wisdom and nature’s ways.
Directions to Scotia House:
From Spokane
Go north on Division. Take Highway 2 north toward Newport.
Go about 35 miles. Turn right on Scotia Road (just after passing hwy 211 on left and the highway turning from 4 to 2 lanes. You will pass Diamond Lake Grange on the right just before Scotia Rd.)
Stay on Scotia for about 7 miles. You will see a yellow sign on the right hand side that reads "Scotia House, Welcome". The driveway ends at Scotia House.
From Sandpoint take highway 2 through Priest River to Newoport, WA.
From Newport
Take highway 2 south from Newport (heading towards Spokane). After 3 miles, exit left on Scotia Rd/Spring Valley. After a half mile you will come to a 4-way stop. Continue through the stop sign straight ahead for 4.2 miles. Look for a large black mailbox on your left with a yellow sign saying “Scotia House, Welcome.”
What to bring:
* Potluck dish for a feast (think beauty and abundance)
* Sleeping bag if staying overnight
* Warm clothes and rain jacket for outside experience Sunday morning
Cost: Donations appreciated but not necessary.
Personnel:
Rachel Erin Ruch, clairvoyant, nature–lover, and healer is a deep believer in the wisdom held by women. She works with the natural and spirit world to facilitate healing in ourselves and our culture, with the ultimate desire of bringing reconnection and balance back to the human, earth, and spirit realms.
Deborah Williams is a grandmother, craftswoman and tipi maker. Deborah attended the August gathering of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers in Oregon and helped to host the Moon Lodge Village at Burning Man in September.
Jeannine Tidwell co-founder and director of the Twin Eagles Wilderness School, has been invited to be our song carrier.
For more information, call becky at 208.255.8100.
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2009 In Review--Summer Workshops
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TWIN EAGLES
W I L D E R N E S S
A D V E N T U R E
SUMMER CAMPS 2009
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While I have helped my children connect to nature and wilderness, Twin Eagles Wilderness School brings it to a whole new level for them. The Twin Eagles cultural mentoring approach is very powerful on many levels. Twin Eagles Wilderness School is one of my top three favorite parts of the Sandpoint area! –Michael Welp, parent
Connect your child with nature, community and themselves as they experience our powerful Cultural Mentoring approach:
FIRE BY FRICTION & NATURAL SHELTERS
WILD EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS
SUSTAINABLE LIVING SKILLS & PERMACULTURE
ANIMAL TRACKING & NATURAL MYSTERIES
NATIVE CRAFTS, STORIES & SONGS
IMMERSION IN NATURE & SENSORY AWARENESS
CLOSE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS & MORE...
I loved it! I had the time of my life there and I would do it again in a heartbeat! -Erin Duebendorfer, camper
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
YOUTH AGES 10 - 13 · SUNDAY JULY 12 - FRIDAY JULY 17 · SLIDING SCALE $475 & UP
TEENS AGES 13 & UP · MONDAY JULY 20 - SUNDAY JULY 26 · SLIDING SCALE $545 & UP
CALL SOON, THESE CAMPS FILL FAST! (208) 265-3685
this summer, let them touch the earth
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Intro to Permaculture
Weekend Intensive
August 29-30, 2009
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An introduction to the Permaculture Design System, with tools you can use for your own sustainable design.
Intructors: Ed Bryant and Richard Kuhnel
The weekend will include:
· Presentations, Discussions and Videos
· Hands-on projects
· Meals together, and more.
Edward Bryant’s presentations are simple, practical and dynamic. Bryant operates Sustainable Urban Solutions, a permaculture consulting firm in Spokane specializing in urban and suburban sites.
Richard Kuhnel received his Permaculture Design Certification in Spain and has visited permaculture sites and eco-villages around the world.
Cost for workshop: $85 camping and lunches included.
Registration: Go to www.gentleharvest.org to register using Paypal. OR download a Registration Form and mail in with your check. Early registration is encouraged.
Further Information or questions: Contact becky at (208) 255-8100, or medicinecircle@gmail.com.
Directions: Provided with registration.
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Sacred Relationship
with Yourself
with Nature
with Others
Join Cindy Santi and Rebecca Webb
For an Experiential Retreat
Friday Sept. 4--Sun Sept. 6
at Medicine Circle Eco-Retreat
Full Moon Evening Sweat
Meditation
Yoga and Tai Chi
exploration, walking, play
and much more....
Pre-Registration: Rebecca 208.610.9077 or Cindy 208.290.3916
Cost $110 per person, includes tipi lodging and organic meals.
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YURT BUILDING WORKSHOP
with Bill Coperthwaite
September 11-17, 2009
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Workshops allow the gaining of both skills and confidence in a short space of time. A yurt building workshop provides an opportunity to learn the techniques of yurt construction. Some participants will need training in basic skills; others who have skills but have not built with these techniques will also find it a helpful learning experience. This workshop will include seminars to discuss the variety of possibilities in yurt design and its role in social design.
-------Bill Coperthwaite
LEARN to build your own home or cottage
EXPLORE living in the round (www.yurtinfo.org)
EXPERIENCE simplicity, functionality and beauty in a dwelling
WORKSHOP: Join us for a six-day learning experience to build a tapered-wall yurt… conducted by master builder and educator Bill Coperthwaite, author of A Handmade Life. No experience necessary.
WHEN/WHERE: September 11-17, 2009— at Medicine Circle eco-retreat near Priest Lake, Idaho.
COST: $450. Includes 6-day workshop, housing and quality organic food.
Inquire about:
- Discounts for couples and families.
- Scholarships and work exchange.
CAMPING: We provide tipis, yurts and tents (or bring your own and pick a camp site), showers, composting toilets, great water and organic local food.
REGISTRATION/QUESTIONS: Download Registration form. Questions--email MedicineCircle@gmail.com or call 208.448.1305.
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BOWL AND SPOON CARVING
With Bill Coperthwaite
September 19 & 20, 2009
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LEARN TO CARVE YOUR OWN BOWL AND SPOONS
EXPERIENCE BEAUTY IN UTILITY
EXPLORE INDIGENIOUS CRAFTS..HANDS ON!
WORKSHOP: Join us for a full two days of instruction by educator and master craftsman Bill Coperthwaite, author of A Handmade Life. No experience necessary.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 19 —One-day SPOON WORKSHOP, 9am-4pm
Sunday, September 20 —One-day BOWL WORKSHOP, 9am-4pm
at Medicine Circle eco-retreat near Priest Lake, Idaho
COST:$45 per workshop
$75 for both workshops (camping available)
INCLUDES: Full day of instruction, lunch and materials.
TOOLS NEEDED: (1) Eric Frost laminated steel knife—3 ¼ inch blade (or similar). Available online at www.littleshavers.com/Frosts.html or at workshop. (2) Crooked knife, available at workshop.
REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS: Download Registration form. Questions email medicinecircle@gmail.com or call 208.448.1305.
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