Tending The internal Waters
Soak in the natural light, pine views, and radiant floor heat of the Harmony Woods Retreat Center as we spiral inward and attune our senses to the subtle patterning of a wild medicinal plant ally.
In this one-day mini-retreat, we will tend to our internal waters by drawing inspiration from Cleavers, Galium aparine. People often notice this humble little plant with a velcro-like surface when they find it sticking to their clothing upon return from a walk.
While spindly and small in nature, spring Cleavers can make a big impact on a range of conditions that afflict the inner waters of the body including the lymphatic system, kidneys, urinary tract, and the skin.
The soothing quality of Cleavers provides dynamic support for our spring emergence by gently clearing areas that may have become stuck both physically and energetically in the body.
During our time together we will deepen our understanding and appreciation for this remarkable plant by examining its core patterns, growing preferences, and overall energetic signature.
We will experience this through:
· meditation, focused breath, and sacred story
· sensory exploration of the plant (wildcrafted spring tonic)
· kinesthetic learning of plants through a somatic movement practice called WildCore™
We will enjoy a light lunch after the offering and participants will have personal time to explore the beautiful James T. Slavin Conservation Area located just 1.4 miles from the Harmony Woods Retreat Center.
Registration Fee: $65 (includes lunch)
Retreat Schedule
10 AM - 12:30 PM Lapis Sky Offering
12:30 PM - 2 PM Lunch
After lunch participants can either head home or stick around for a walk at the beautiful James T. Slavin Conservation Area.
Perhaps find a sit spot to journal!
The James T. Slavin Conservation Area consists of 628 acres located in the Rosa Butte area of the West Plains. The topography is a combination of low, rolling pastures surrounded by high, forested buttes. The property contains a variety of habitat types including ponds, upland pine and fir forests, wetlands, and grassy meadows.
It has been identified by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as an elk calving area along with the waterfowl migratory routes. The property contains a five-acre permanent lake, many seasonal ponds, and has a wetland-stream corridor running north-south through its center.
There are close to 200 acres of permanent and seasonal wetlands on the property. Spokane County Parks, Recreation, and Golf undertook a Wetland Restoration Program through the Natural Resource Conservation Service to restore those wetlands from farmland. A large variety of wildlife uses the wetlands and surrounding area for habitat, including 121 species of birds.
Lapis Sky offerings hydrate the internal garden of our being, nurture relationships with wild medicinal plants, grow connection between humans, and bring overall feelings of aliveness in the body.
At each offering, we aim to create a safe container of space to dance unencumbered by perfection and self-judgment. Open to all levels. No dance background is necessary. Come as you are.
Read more about Lapis Sky + WildCore movement.