August 3 – 6, 2023
Immerse yourself in nature, arts play, delicious food and holistic living for four days!
EARLY MORNING YOGA, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION
DAILY WORKSHOPS from an array of artists to activate our multi-dimensional awareness of self and cosmos! This will include creating sculptures with metal, rock and wood; self-reflective mirror and multimedia art that reflect our inner superpowers, working with sacred symbols, mandalas of love umbrellas, sacred sound and movement, shamanic journey and journalling, flow arts such as poi, and more.
ENLIVENING MEALS include early morning fare, a delicious brunch, nourishing supper, and a hearty afternoon lunchy-snack. Meals are primarily local, organic, plant-based, multi-ethnic and gluten-free, with dairy and egg options.
OPEN AFTERNOON TIME allows for project work with one of our artists, open studio explorations, pop up offerings, individual wellness sessions, nature adventures such as swimming, hiking, or kayaking on the river, and restful stillness.
LATE AFTERNOON REFLECTION CIRCLES invite sharings from the heart, inspirational insights, journalling opportunities.
EVENING EVENTS include a Thursday Sound Bath & Sacred Song Evening, Friday Super-activating Dance Party with Katie Wells, and a festive Saturday Drum & Fire Ceremony with Fire Spinning Performances!
CAMPING, INDOOR PRIVATE ROOM OR SHARED ROOMS See our registration form!
SACRED ARTS CAMP 2023 DAILY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY SCHEDULE
1:00-3:00 ARRIVAL, SETTLING IN, CAMP SET-UP, RIVERPLAY!
3:00-4:00 WELCOMING & ORIENTATION CIRCLE
4:00-6:00pm THE SACRED MIRROR – Aligning with our core theme, we will each create a sacred mirror that reflects our essential self! Meditations & journalling interspersed.
6:00pm Dinner
7:30 SACRED SOUND & SONG EVENING – Sound Bath with singing bowls with Kelly & Drew Darrell: Sacred Song with Bamboo Moonbeams, Jo Tinhat & Others!
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
8:00–9:30am Awakening the Body Temple: Yoga with Jamie Dunne
9:30-10:30am BRUNCH
10:30-11:00am CREATIVITY CIRCLE – Creative Flow Warm Ups, Dances of Universal Peace, Gazing Meditations, Inner Journeys & More!
11:00 – 1:00 MULTI-MEDIA ‘SOUL PORTRAIT’ with Jamie Dunne – using a vast array of materials, we will begin to create a large piece that mirrors our multi-dimensional self in all its glory!
1:00- 2:00 HEARTY LUNCH SNACK
2:00-4:00pm ELEMENTS OF CREATION SCULPTURE: with Arjuna Smith & Friends! Working with the elements of metal, wood, crystal, rock, water, air, patterns of connectivity, and sacred geometry – we will pull sacred symbolism ‘out of thin air’ and into manifestation! Micro to macro-level creations, from body or wall or hanging art to sculpture! Participants are encouraged to bring your favorite rocks, driftwood, crystals, copper wire, jewelry-making supplies, and creative inspirations!
4:00-6:00pm OPEN TIME: Continued Project Immersion, Open Studio, Spa/Wellness Sessions, Rest, Play, Nature Adventures, Pop Up Sharings
4:15-5:45 OPTIONAL MASSAGE WITH JEN FERRY – Reserve your spot!
5:15-6:00 THE MYSTIC ARTIST’S JOURNEY: with Lizzie Marie Thompson: This exploration may include inspirational readings, guided meditation and shamanic journey, sharings from the heart, artistic imagery and journalling prompts. Bring your artists journal and pen!
6:00-7:00pm DINNER
7:30-9:00pm DANCE PARTY with KATIE WELLS of INTERWEAVE CONSCIOUS DANCE – A soul-inspiring journey with Katie Wells exploring the many dimensions of self!
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
8:00-9:30am KUNDALINI DEVOTION YOGA with Jo Tinhat – Experience the activating flow of fire-breathwork, devotional song, mudra, and asanas.
9:30-10:30am BRUNCH
10:30-11:00am CREATIVITY CIRCLE: Activating our inner super-powers!
11:00-1:00pm COSMIC WEAVINGS with Jen Ferry & Friends! Hoops, from small to large, to create anything from dreamcatchers to ‘trees of life’. You may want to help with a larger hoop or make and take your own smaller hoop, or weave into sculpture or jewelry creations you are working on.
1:00-2:00pm HEARTY SNACKY LUNCH
2:00-4:00pm COMPLETION STUDIO: Finish jewelry, weavings, multi-dimensional soul collage or sculptures. Emphasis on ‘crossing over’ modalities.
4:00-6:00pm INTERGENERATIONAL FUN TIME! Please wear your SUPER HERO COSTUME/CAPE/HEADGEAR, WHATEVER! Super-power Activating Face & Body Art by Aaron Staengl, Chakra Awakening Henna Art by Jamie Dunne, Fairy House Making with Heather Lynn Reynolds, Mirror Affirmation Gazing Journey, Group Sculpture Creation with Arjuna Smith, Poi Flow Arts with Jo Tinhat,
6:00-7:00pm COMMUNITY POTLUCK CELEBRATION – Augmented by our chefs – camp paying participants need not bring a dish!
7:00-9:30pm FIRE & DRUM CELEBRATION with fire spinning by Jen Ferry, Jo Tinhat, Arjuna Smith, drumming by Chris Angileri & Co, lighting of the torches empowerment ritual
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00-9:30am RESTORATIVE IMMERSION YOGA with Kelly Darrell – Gentle restful yoga with guided visualization, breathwork release, and healing integration
9:30-10:30am BRUNCH
10:30-12:00 UMBRELLAS OF LOVE – Mandala umbrella creations celebrating the beauty and sacredness of life! Actual white small and larger 38″ umbrellas painted with acrylics which are permanent when dry.
12:00-1:00 pm MIRRORS OF CONNECTION CLOSING RITUAL & APPRECIATION CIRCLE
1:00-2:00 pm FAREWELL FEAST – CELEBRATING THE BOUNTY!
2:00 – 4:00 pm OPEN STUDIO PROJECT COMPLETION, INTEGRATION, REST, PLAY
4:00 – 6:00 pm CAMP CLEAN-UP, BREAKDOWN
MASSAGES AVAILABLE WITH JEN FERRY 2:00 – 6:00 PM!
OUR ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE INSTALLATIONS ON THE LAND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY OF THIS WEEK . . .
SACRED HEALING ARTS – Jen Ferry will continue to offer massage through the week. Chandra McGuire will offer deep activating healing sessions/massage if she makes it here from Florida!
SACRED GEOMETRY WEAVINGS BY JEN FERRY – fence panel and large hoop creations utilizing string art, macrame and dreamcatcher principles – accomplices welcome!
SCULPTURAL INSTALLATION BY ARJUNA SMITH – Arjuna’s fine art jewelry creation abilities will be expressed on a grander scale with a ‘mirror of cosmic realities sculpture’ adorning the rooftop of the apartment building. He could likely use a hand, and may even be in collaboration with our meta-weaver, Jen Ferry!
SACRED GEOMETRY SYMBOLS – Artists-in-residence Jamie Dunne and Amber Skies will elevate our yurt/healing sanctuary/sound chamber inside and out with geometric designs, mandalas, and sacred symbols.
MURAL PAINTING – Aaron Staengl may need a hand to complete the box trailer murals!
If you wish to apprentice and assist any of these projects, let it be known! We may be able to offer a work-exchange’ internship!
MEET OUR ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE . . .
Here are some of our amazing contributing artists!
He will also completing some mural installations on the land!
“We are all stars wrapped in different colors of earth, walking and dancing each other home.“
MORNING YOGA
Experience the delight of yoga on the river pavilion as the sun rises over the trees and the birds sing!
DELICIOUS ORGANIC MEALS
Colorful, fresh and as organic and local as possible, including veggies from our own garden! Our taste-bud pleasing meals feature a variety of ethnic cuisines, and are always gluten-free friendly, mostly plant-based, with vegetarian, vegan and occasional omni options.
THE ANAHATA STAFF
. . . works tirelessly to create an integrated, flowing experience to free your spirit, your creativity, and your joy!
ADD WELLNESS & NURTURING . . .
Check out our wellness offerings and schedule your sessions!
https://anahataeducationcenter.com/wellness/
BRING YOUR OWN . . .
Projects, creative aspirations, gifts to share, poi set (or we have some), musical instruments, overflow of artistic materials. This is a co-creative sharing-in!
RATES
Immersion Camp – 3 Days/Nights
Begins Thursday 8/03/23 12:00 pm ~ Goes until Sunday 8/06/23 4:00 pm
- $465 all-inclusive commuter
- $585 all-inclusive with camping
- $665 all-inclusive with shared room
- $745 all-inclusive with private room
A LA CARTE RATES:
Commuter/Part-Time: 8am-9pm Friday or Saturday $125/day; ‘half-day’ Sunday & Thursday $60/day
Camping – $30/night ~ Shared Room – $45/night ~ Private Room – $70/night
Drop-In Art Studio Workshops : $25 includes materials ~ see detailed schedule below
Drop-In Meals: $15 brunch; $10 hearty snacky lunch or $15 dinner – with advance reservation
Drop-In Yoga, Creativity Circle, Reflection Circle, Pop Up Workshop, Evening Program, or Afternoon Immersion: $15 per person
Children’s Participation/Childcare/Intergenerational Fun Time: $10 per child for a session of children’s care program when available, and the Intergenerational Fun Time including face-painting, fairyhouse making, etc.
Contact Kathryn Ashera Rose (kathrynashera@gmail.com) for more details and to register.