Upcoming
Events
2013
| January |
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Personal & Guided Retreats |
| February |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| February 3 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
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| March |
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| throughout month |
Personal Retreats only |
| March 3 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
| March 20 | Vernal (Spring) Equinox Celebration | | | | April | | | throughout month | Personal Retreats only; guided available after April 21 | | April 7 | Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth | | April 21 | Connect and Heal: Earth Day Celebration | | |
| May |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| May 5 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
| May 11 | Create Your Own Reality: a Workshop with Source | | May 12 | Private Sessions with Source through Elliott Jackson | | May 26 | Starseed Community Day | | |
| June |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| June 1 | The Flexible Farmer |
| June 2 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth
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| June 21 | Summer Solstice Gathering and Ceremony |
| June 21-23 |
Exploring the Truine Goddess: Summer Solstice Women's Weekend |
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| July |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| July 5-7 | Interdependence Weekend | | July 6 | Starseed Community Day |
| July 7 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
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| August |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| August 3 | Starseed Community day |
| August 4 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
| August 31 | Starseed Community Day | | |
| September |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| September 1 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
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| October |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| October 6 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
| October 10 |
Starseed celebrates 27th Anniversary! |
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| November |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| Novober 3 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
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| December |
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| throughout month |
Personal & Guided Retreats |
| December 1 |
Prayers for the Earth & for the People of the Earth |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 2013January & February Personal & Guided Retreats January
and February retreats are focused on slowing down, listening, coming
into the stillness, connecting with the impulse of who you are and why
you are here. Dwelling in sanctuary, let this space and time nourish
your body and spirit. Eat vitalizing foods, meditate, rest, restore,
and balance your energies. Call Satyena to schedule a retreat 413-743-0417
FEBRUARY February 3
Prayers for the Earth and the People of the
Earth
12:00
noon Gather together for inner-reflection and sharing; birthing joyous co-creation. 1:00pm:Vegetarian potluck lunch
MARCH March 3 Prayers for the Earth and the People of the Earth 12:00
noon Gather together in prayer and preparation for the coming spring. 1:00pm:Vegetarian potluck lunch March 20 Vernal (Spring) Equinox Celebration 6:00pm: Vegetarian potluck supper 7:30pm: Spring Equinox Ceremony Join in honoring the changing of the season and welcome Spring into our bodies, hearts, minds, and spirits. We
will plant the seeds of our intentions, drum with the Mother, and
joyfully rebirth at the Rose Cairn of Love in the Sacred Circle. Bring
your voices, your drums, and a potluck dish. This event is offered on a donation basis. Please RSVP to starseed@bcn.net by March 19th.
APRIL April 7 Prayers for the Earth and the People of the Earth 12:00
noon Gather together. 1:00pm:Vegetarian potluck lunch April 21 Connect and Heal: Earth Day Celebration 9:00am - 4:00pm Celebrate
Earth Day at Starseed! We will be gathering in the morning from
9:00am -1:00pm for a community work project (which is yet to be decided
- partly depends on how much snow has melted by then!). We will
share a vegetarian potluck lunch from 1:00-2:00pm with nourishing foods
from the Earth. We will then spend the afternoon with an
interactive celebration of Earth Day in which we connect with the Earth
to receive and give healing. Satyena will give a brief talk on
this topic, and the rest of the time will be interactive. We will
commit to ways we would like to heal our relationship with the
Earth. Come celebrate your love for the Earth with us. Come
for part of all of the day. Please RSVP by emailing
starseed@bcn.net or calling 413-743-0417. MAY
May 5 Prayers for the Earth and the People of the Earth 12:00noon As
one of our favorite Prayers for the Earth and the People of the Earth,
we will celebrate May Day by writing personal and universal prayers on
ribbons which will be ceremonially attached to the labyrinth's north
and south poles. Here they will fly for the next year in joyous
celebration of our commitment to ourselves and the universe.
Afterwards we will share lunch. Bring a potluck vegetarian dish
to share. Please RSVP by emailing starseed@bcn.net or calling
413-743-0417.
May
11 Create Your Own Reality: An
Interactive Workshop with Best-selling Author Elliot Eli Jackson and
Diane Jackson 1:00-4:00pm While on a national book
tour with Barnes & Noble, Elliott Eli Jackson, author of The
Sapiential Discourses Universal Wisdom and From God to You: Absolute
Truth, will speak with us and demonstrate first hand how Source
channels through him and answer questions on such topics as how to have
successful relationships, increase financial abundance and personal
satisfaction, decrease stress and enhance health. Cost: sliding scale $45-$55 Please register by May 7 by e-mailing starseed@bcn.net
May 12 Private Sessions with Source through Elliott Jackson 12noon-5pm Elliott Jackson will be available for personal sessions with Source. "In
a session, Source/God physically enters Elliott and speaks through
him. God knows all that you need and desire, yet sometimes the
universe wishes for you to audibly ask questions. Source will let
you know if there is some area of your life that you should focus
on. Source will let you know the best course of action.
Source will inform you of the choices available to you. Source
will inform you if other referrals are needed, i.e. doctor, dietician,
etc. Source will always reinforce the gift of freedom of choice,
and how the choices of others may affect you. No question is off
limits." - Elliott Jackson's brochure Cost: $145 for 60 minutes or $75 for 30 minutes For appointments call 413-743-0417 May 26 Community Day ~ Honoring Memorial Day 10:00am - 10:00pm Join
us in a day of festivities as we kick off the summer and inaugurate our
new yurt! In the morning we will have an ancestor circle and in
the afternoon we will have a gift circle - all in the round, in
our new yurt!
10:30-1 Ancestor Circle We are
inaugurating a new practice at Starseed – an ancestor circle.
This is something our ancestors surely did for eons, perhaps sitting in
a circle around a fire: tell stories about their ancestors. Many
times its feels like our dominant culture does not make time for
honoring our ancestors who are no longer living. This will be a
time for you to share stories about some of your favorite ancestors –
perhaps a parent, a grandparent, or some other relative who has
passed. Bring a story to share, or wait until you arrive to be
inspired by other’s stories. We are looking forward to creating
this space together to share stories about our ancestors – funny, sad,
moving, meaningful – whatever calls you to share. Our ancestors
are always with us, and we bring them even closer by bringing their
presence more consciously among us.
1-2:30 Potluck Picnic – bring a delightful vegetarian dish to share
3-5 Gift Circle Join
us for a Gift Circle – an exciting circle format that builds community
and interdependence. Sitting in a circle, in the first go around,
people share one or two needs they have. As each person shares,
others in the circle can offer to meet the need or offer suggestions of
how to meet it. In the second round each person states something
he or she would like to give. As each person shares, anyone can
accept the gift either for themselves or someone else they know who
could use it. The third round is for expressing gratitude.
We are delighted to offer this circle format for sharing gifts and hope
it will be the first of many Gift Circles offered at Starseed.
5-6:30 Dinner
7:00 Film: Money and Life Money
and Life is a passionate and inspirational essay-style documentary that
asks a provocative question: can we see the economic crisis not as a
disaster, but as a tremendous opportunity? This cinematic odyssey
connects the dots on our current economic pains and offers a new story
of money based on the emerging paradigm of planetary well-being that
understands all of life as profoundly interconnected. Money and
Life invites us to meet the challenge of our time: to participate in
the great transition to a sustainable, equitable and restorative
economy that meets the needs and realities of the 21st century. http://moneyandlifemovie.com/
Following
the film Jason Bosch will lead us in a discussion. Jason is a
filmmaker and activist from Denver, CO and is currently working on
monetary and economic issues. Since 2001, he has been running the
film series ArgusFest, which works to raise awareness of human rights,
social justice, media and environmental issues. He has organized
hundreds of events facilitating discussion including documentary film
screenings, lectures, art exhibits, and music concerts. He is
currently working on a documentary film examining the influence of
money on nonprofits and NGO work. We are delighted to have him
with us for 3 weeks in May for this screening of Money and Life and for
his assistance in helping us make a short film about Starseed.
Cost:
If you are joining us for the entire day, we request a donation of
$30-60 in support of the Sanctuary, which includes a delicious dinner
prepared by Starseed. If you would like to sleep over, shared rooms are
available at $45 per night.
JUNEJune 1 The Flexible Farmer with Lydia Irons 10:00am - 5:00pm; With
the Starseed Farm Project well underway, we welcome you to join us in a
day-long retreat of connecting with the land and one another in a way
that nourishes us all. Lydia Irons is a licensed massage
therapist who specializes in teaching farmers and gardeners how to
safely and effectively use common farm tools such as shovels, rakes and
hoes so that we can be productive in our work and still take care of
our most important tools of all, our bodies. After a
community-style potluck lunch, there will be opportunities to schedule
individual massages with Lydia, put your new-learned skills to work in
our garden, and explore the extensive Starseed grounds.
Lydia’s 90-minute workshop will cover:
- Functional anatomy (what everyone should know about their body)
- The Four Rules for good body mechanics (economy of movement, protecting joint space, assessing the task and body positioning)
- Injury prevention tips (how to warm up, maintain and restore from the work you do)
- How to maintain the overall health of the working body and care tips for problem places
- Handouts and Q&A
Program Schedule: 10:00 Meet and connect. Introductions and check-ins. 10:30 Lydia Irons delivers 90-minute workshop. 12:30 Potluck lunch. 2:00
- 4:00 Opportunity for scheduling massages with Lydia; putting new
techniques to work in the fields; free exploration of the grounds. 5:00 Closing and departure.
Cost: $30-60 sliding scale. Please RSVP by Sunday, May 26 by sending an email to starseed@bcn.net
For more information about Lydia and her workshops, visit www.theflexiblefarmer.com.
June 2 Prayers for the Earth and for the People of the Earth 12:00
noon Gather together. 1:00pm Vegetarian potluck lunch June 21 Summer Solstice Gathering and Ceremony 6:00pm Vegetarian Potluck Supper 8:00pm Fire ceremony in sacred circle Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year! Create community with ceremony, music, dancing, and food that nourishes the body and delights the soul! Bring your instruments & delicious food! RSVP to starseed@bcn.net June 21-23 Exploring the Triune Goddess: A Summer Solstice Retreat for Women of all Ages
As women, we carry within us archetypal energies of The Maiden, The Mother, and The Crone, regardless of our age. - The
Maiden represents independence, the youthfulness and anticipation of
life/creation - whether it be physical, material, mental or spiritual.
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Mother represents creation, whether it be the physical desire, mental
will, and spiritual love that go together to create endlessly on many
levels.
- The Crone represents dissolution, age and the wisdom of
experience. She teaches us to comprehend the full cycle of life of
beginnings and endings.
Owning and integrating these energies within ourselves helps us embrace the flow of life more fully. It's
a journey, not a destination, with ever more layers to be discovered.
We will explore these energies in more depth through movement, breath,
art, guided meditation, nature, silence and talk. Includes
Special Summer Solstice Celebration on this Sacred
Land.
Cost: $345.00; $325.00 for campers Includes room and board (healthy!) and 10 hours of workshops To Register or for more Information, please contact: Susan@sagelead.com or 203-730-2103 (Space is limited)
Retreat Leader: Susan Shaner, MA, MS, RYT, CHHC Susan
has helped thousands of clients live more wholeheartedly. Her top
priority is creating a safe environment to enable all participants to
explore whatever they need to - whether it be to find within themselves
an honoring, nurturing space or one that is challenging and insightful.
Because Susan is schooled in many western and eastern trainings and
spiritual traditions, she brings an eclectic approach to the work.
Professional positions have included: executive coach & leadership
consultant, yoga & meditation teacher, expressive arts therapist,
and holistic health counselor. Susan's greatest blessing has been
experiencing the journey to her own heart, which includes being the
mother of a 16 year old daughter.
Special Guest Teacher: Pam
Church is currently a ceramic artist/teacher and has founded a mobile
pottery program, "Clay on Wheels - Creating Moments of Joy thru Art."
Pam takes her wheel to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities
across CT and loves working with elderly and those with dementia and
Alzheimer's Disease. Pam began her professional life, however,
with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and helped develop radars for
military fighter jets for nearly 17 years. During this time, she
earned an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology and became dedicated to living
her life from her heart. JULY July 5-7 Interdependence Weekend July 6 Starseed Community Day July 7 Prayers for the Earth and for the People of the Earth
GENTLE WIND GIFTS
Please come and visit our beautiful Gentle Wind Gift Shop. We
have a wonderful assortment of gifts that would make wonderful presents
to give to yourself or to those you love. Choose from sacred objects,
crystals and stones, jewlery, our Starseed cards, our incredible
"christmas cookies", books, journals and many one of a kind items. The
store is available during all programs.
If you want to stop by and have some tea and
browse the store please call ahead and make sure someone will be
available. You can call Satyena's house at 413-743-0417 or the Retreat
House at 413 743-1289.
Remember that you are welcome to gift any of your
special items to the gift shop which is in honor of Carol Cain. All
proceeds support the Sanctuary.
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