Hummingbird Shaman

The Healing Drum Retreat will take place in Yelm Washington at Brighton Creek the weekend of June 20, 2008 through June 22, 2008. This event will be an exciting one! We will begin Friday evening with optional drum making or medicine bag making classes. This event attendance is free for those attending either with a day pass or the full weekend pass, which includes lodging. The supplies are only $15 for a medicine bag, and for drums we have 14 inch for $115 and 16 inch for $125. Tahwakeena will be guiding us through our process.

Custom beaters will also be available for purchase, ranging from $10 to $30 each. It is advised that the beater be tested with the drum, and to let the drum have a voice in it’s activator. The Healing Drum marketplace will be open through Sunday

I’ve just acquired llama hair as an optional material for blessings and totem animal guidance in the medicine bags. This is an inspiration and support for those who wish to make a stronger stand for themselves, or bring protection into their lives. Llama’s are strong spirits that make their opinions known!

For registration for any of the events during this summer solstice weekend please visit our online store at www.shamanstore.hummingbirdshaman.com

Our first Healing Drum event was a success, with a good turnout and a lot of enjoyable activities for everyone. This event will be even bigger, and better, bringing in our experience from the December 2007 event.   This event is a weekend long event, lodging and meals included, in Yelm, WA. 

We’re still planning and scheduling, but here are some features we plan to include:

• Drum Making class – if you are interested in making a drum please contact us no later than June 1, 2008 to reserve your spot.  This class will be held Friday evening, June 20th, allowing time for your drum to dry for use on Sunday.
• Opening Meditation – the meditation at the December event was a big hit, everyone enjoyed the chance to release and relax
• Summer Solstice Prayer – this meditation and prayer is written by Estee, with steps each person can take to express gratitude and appreciation for all the season has to offer.
• Gratitude Ceremony – this will be a new feature, giving everyone opportunity to offer their wishes to Great Spirit and the Spirit realm, dream through materialization.
• Drumming and Song – led by Tahwakeena, our drumming leader and drum making teacher.
• EFT basics – taught by Estee, this basic energy movement and healing tool is anything but little
• Awareness and Release workshop – taught by Estee, this class will focus on connecting and centering, two powerful steps toward awareness and empowerment
• Energy Healings – Chakra/Aura healing, Reiki, Quantum Touch
• Clairvoyant Readings – Estee will be available for sessions ‘by the minute’

Stay tuned for more!!  If you have ideas, suggestions, thoughts, insights, we’d love to hear about it!!