Let’s meet in the desert! Join us in JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA - Starhenge Peace Garden instillation - Mother’s House Retreat Center and Sanctuary.
LOCATION: MOTHER’S HOUSE RETREAT CENTER AND SANCTUARY - Sacred Land in Joshua Tree, California. You are invited to out All Night Gong Puja, an interactive inclusive Gonging experience under the Stars in the installed Starhenge (IN JOSHUA TREE: AT MOTHER’S HOUSE RETREAT CENTER AND SANCTUARY, STARHENGE PEACE GARDEN INSTILLATION)
DATE: May 20-21 2023
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New Moon is May 19 2023
What to Bring:
ALL THAT YOU NEED FOR RECLINING COMFORTABLY UNDER THE STARS *ABOVE GROUND*:
Camping cot or reclining lounge chair that allows you to rest/sleep/meditate ABOVE THE DESERT FLOOR. (The desert floor has living nocturnal inhabitants so a simple yoga mat or sleeping bag or inflatable mattress on the ground will not suffice). There are several zero-gravity chairs and cots available - please text to reserve ($36 rental fee goes towards Mother’s Tree land project). + Sleeping bag / comforter / blanket for warmth / pillow / stuffed animal/lovey.
NOURISHMENT/HYDRATION:
Reusable water bottle and water (we will provide water and electrolyte infused enhanced water/tea).
Mug/Coffee Cup for tea/cacao/hot beverage (if you forget, we can provide - just text to reserve).
Snacks for communal night sharing table if you wish - dates, nuts provided.
A light breakfast will be provided: overnight oatmeal, trail mix, fruit, hard boiled eggs, etc. We welcome any and all breakfast contributions for communal breakfast.
THE SOUND MEDICINE/INSTRUMENTS:
We are looking forward to creating a powerful collective sound ceremony to honor the Mother, the land, and the New Moon of Taurus/May.
Gonging together in the desert under the stars in the Starhenge is a precious and transformative experience Gong Players converge to study and learn and play on this sacred land in the heart of the Starhenge 13: Starhenge Peace Garden Initiative.
SUNSET (19:52) - SUNRISE (5:48)ALL NIGHT GONG PUJA UNDER THE STARS
Flow of the Event: Opening Circle, Sunset Cacao ritual (19:52) and our All Night Gong Puja Under The Stars event. Facilitated by Micah Sheiner of Resonant Soundscapes, Gong Master Journeywoman Yaelle E. Shaphir, L.Ac., and hosted by John Alexis in Mother’s House Retreat Center and Sanctuary in Joshua Tree, California with Grand Gong Master of Ceremonies Don Conreaux. Sunrise: Guided or Still meditation, Integration / Closing circle / Ceremonial Tea, breakdown and clean up of instruments/sleeping items, Light breakfast, good-byes