Winter Solstice Celebration, Wed (12/21) 10 AM Peacemaker's Sanctuary

Winter Solstice Celebration, Wed (12/21) 10 AM Peacemaker's Sanctuary, Onondaga Lake

Join us for a short gathering to celebrate the solstice, the lengthening of days and the gift of solitude and reflection that Winter brings as we hibernate within.

Please bring a chair, or cushion to sit on.

Location, Peacemaker’s SanctuaryHere is an older map of the lake with DIRECTIONS.

Directions: To get to the Peacemaker’s Sanctuary take Rt. 690 to State Fair Blvd, head towards Syracuse on State Fair Blvd. Take a left onto Beach Street, Empower Credit is on the corner. Follow to end park on grass. 

Cross RR tracks and bear right and cross the bridge over Rt. 690. Take a left onto the gravel path. Within a 100 feet the dirt path will merge with an asphalt path from the right. Continue straight. Look for the first set of benches on your right 200-300 feet-this is the place.

The closest bench will say ‘Peacemaker’s Sanctuary’.

Thanksgiving Day Pictures Onondaga Lake

The Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation, NOON, led a lovely gathering

 Thanksgiving Morning in Willow Bay.

The Peacemaker's Sanctuary

I secured the bench with clothesline fearing that the large snowmelt would raise the lake's water levels and wash away the bench. 

Earth Healing- at Gossamer Retreat & Hipp Brook's Ancient Boulders 11/19/16

WE had a fruitful day this past Saturday working on Gossamer Retreat and Healing Center (Canandaigua) and visiting Hipp Brook, which was an incredible experience as the pictures below tell.

We able to make 2 stone circles, lay down several prayer stones which we mediated on and completed much of the new trail on the north side of Gossamer.

 Above is the Welcome Circle we created at the north end of Gossamer on the new entry trail. We have mediated in the circle several times. the vibe is very positive.

 Above is another Manitou Stone, or Upright Stone embedded in the ground we found at Gossamer. It marks the intersection of several Spirit Lines.

 Above is the Spirit Keeper's circle we constructed. An oblong stone circle about 80-100 feet in diameter on the middle trail at Gossamer; in fact part of it covers the trail. Yes, Yes bad feng shui to have such an intersection--but it keeps the circle true and forces people to walk through it, as they walk the trail.

 Another view of the Spirit Keeper's Circle. It contains the Spirit Keeper's Stone with the vortex on it.

When we meditated on it 4 to 5 skeins of geese flew overhead from different angles, all intersectimg above us over the Spirit Keeper's Circle. We took it as a blessing and positive affirmation.



HIPP BROOK--WOW!
A SACRED SPIRIT KEEPER'S SITE?

By the time we got to Hipp Brook in Penfield (SE of Rochester)  it was raining pretty hard, the wind was blowing and the temp dropping ahead of the blizzard to come.

A map dowsing of Hipp Brook a few weeks earlier showed that a Field of Consciousness(FOC) (a stacked 6, S6) was located behind the bench on the trail. We had gotten permission to place a few flat prayer stones behind the bench as long as they were indistinguishable. I carried in four prayer stones. Since it is a marshy area, parts of the trail is on raised wooden planks. Hipp Brook is located in Penfield, one of the more affluent suburbs of Rochester. You will see houses in the background of several of the pictures.

When we got to the bench we found that there were stones already there: HUGE BOULDERS. 

Huge boulders which were strategically located over the Fields of Consciousness. The vibe was neutral at the periphery. Because we were so blissed out from Gossamer our sensitivity was diminished and we felt little.

 The Boulders behind the bench.

Several dowsing measurements showed that a FOC was below the boulders.

• I dowsed a FOC (S6.)
• We dowsed out a nearby Originator and the Spirit Lines (Ley Lines) originating from them.

When we walked to the center of the FOC we found that the vibe was positive to very positive there. A positive indication.

We found other FOC with boulders over them on the way out.

Another FOC with boulders.


Near the parking area there were boulders but not so connected to FOC. We also noticed several large stones on some of the houses in the neighborhood. WE assume that these had been moved by construction people.

Someone at the DEC said that the stones may have been placed by retreating glaciers. Possible. Although it is very odd to find such large boulders in a wet marshy area.

Given that the boulders appear to be placed over FOC I imagine it is the work of Spirit Keepers. I have never seen this before; usually it a few stones, a stone pile, an alignment of stones, etc.. Never boulders. But perhaps given the marshy area they choose to use such large stones. How did they move them?

I plan on going back in the next week to reexamine and verify my initial findings  when I am not so blissed out.

WHAT A DAY. THANKS MOTHER EARTH, THANKS GOD.

Thanksgiving Day Circle of Peace, Willow Bay (Onondaga Lake) 10 AM

Thanksgiving Day Circle of Peace and HopeIn solidarity with the Onondaga Nation and People
Thursday, November 24, 10 am
Willow Bay, north shore of Onondaga Lake, mapJoin Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation to express our thanks to the Onondaga Nation and people for their leadership on ecological preservation and social healing. The ongoing confrontation at Standing Rock, where water protectors from over 200 native nations, including Onondaga, makes it more important than ever that we show our support.
The event is participatory, family-friendly and open to the public. Please dress for the weather. It will be held regardless of the weather.
Help spread the word via our Facebook event.

Contact Andy, or call NOON at 315-472-5478.

10AM Willow Bay, Onondaga Lake Park.

Dress Warmly you will be standing still.

Courtesy of NOON, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation

End is Nigh--Biodiveristy and Extreme Coherence

I listened to an interesting interview of Arthur Demarest on Bloomberg today, Odd Lots: Here Are the Signs That a Civilization Is About to Collapse. 

While it seems odd to have a post about the end of western civilization on a blog dedicated to Mother Earth and sacred sites, if you listen to the interview it is evident, it is not. Demarest is an expert on the collapse of the Mayan and other cultures. He says that Trump is a symptom, not the cause of our demise. He argues that what made a civilization successful, also brings its demise. He sees business and technology at the forefront of our fall; both which are also at the forefront of the assault on Mother Earth, as I have been writing about for some time.

The really interesting similarity came with what Demarest calls, "extreme coherence", or a myopic focus on one thing. For example, its all about business, making money, business news etc.....nothing else matters except serving the god of greed.......  or....Its all about new gadgets, new apps., technology will save the day...etc. Diversity wanes and goes extinct.

Extreme Coherence reminded me of E O Wilson's talk about the loss of biodiversity, as I posted about a few weeks back. Species are dying and we are becoming less diverse, more coherent and in the process Nature is failing in those areas.

The End is Nigh.

Earth Healers Gathering, Saturday Nov 19 11 AM, Gossamer Wood, Canandaigua NY

Please Join us for a Gathering of Earth Healers

To Work on Gossamer Wood

Afterwards we may go work on Hipp Brook


When: Saturday Nov. 19. 11 AM to -- 3 or 5 PM.. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH

Where: Gossamer Wood, 2235 Cty. Road. 28, Canandaigua, NY 

Goal: We are looking to enhance the grounds, put in some new trails and add to the powerful love that already exists at Gossamer Wood Healing Retreat Center.   In the process you will learn how to heal Mother Earth, better connect with Her and raise your consciousness and the vibe at Gossamer.

Activities: Will include trail work (maintenance, making new trails…), spiritually cleaning the sacred space,  constructing stone structures (circles, prayer stones…) meditating on prayer stones/stone circles. To perform certain tasks you will be working with L-rods (dowsing rods); instruction will be provided. Although it is not necessary to bring dowsing rods it is strongly encouraged. Please do not ask others to use their L-rods because it is like asking to use their toothbrush.

Bill has already done a lot of the trail work so the focus will be on creating stone circles and fortifying prayer stones. In other words meditating and working with Spirit Lines (Ley Lines.)

Learn, Experience, Connect, Teach: We are looking to teach you about Mother Earth and about healing and enhancing Her. We will be doing this through instruction and experientially. This will Better help you connect with Her. We want to teach you so that you can do Earth Healing yourself and teach others. We will be following small schoolroom approach where the sixth graders teach the third graders, who teach the first graders.

About Gossamer: GOSSAMER WOOD RETREAT HEALING CENTER is the home of healer (The Body Talk System and REIKI MASTER) Rev. Bill Dewey. Over the last few decades a variety of educational programs—Reiki Classes, A Course in Miracles, The Tree Whisperer, meditations, gongs, Seminars and Workshops by Doctors, etc. have taken place there.

The 12 acres of GOSSAMER WOOD sits on powerful aspects of Mother Earth, one of which I call Fields of Consciousness. This is where Spirit Lines (Ley Lines) originate from carrying Christ Consciousness to distant corners of the world; so it is important to rev up GOSSAMER WOOD so that Spirit Lines can better do their job. It is included as one of the sacred sites in my listing of sacredsites.

A recent survey of GOSSAMER WOOD posted on this blog revealed some incredible finds just north of the existing trail system--vortices, Spirit Keeper Site, Manitou stones, Earthen mound... We will be working to link those sacred places and enhance them. 

Because Bill’s longer term plans are to make grounds public and remain a sanctuary for all to visit,  we will be also begin putting in a new trail system. It will begin north of the house in the area of a future parking area for visiting pilgrims. Bill would at some point like to sell the house, but have the grounds be preserved as a sanctuary.

What you should bring: Work gloves, boots are preferred (but not necessary) a seat cushion, or portable chair to sit on when meditating, a backpack, or bag to hold your stuff, several bottles of water (spiritual exercises and powerful sacred sites will increase your need for water), LUNCHEON FOOD and snacks.

Please bring a pair of L-rods (dowsing rods), some basic instruction will be provided.

Again please make sure to bring some luncheon food to eat, particularly root vegetables to help ground you. GOSSAMER WOOD is a very powerful sacred site and can give you a spiritual high, bliss you out; particularly since you will be meditating and learning to better connect with your Mother.

We Need Rocks and Flat Stones: If you have any flat stones, or rocks big enough (fist size, or larger) to construct a 10-20 foot in diameter stone circle. The more the merrier. If you know of any places to get flat stones 12” to 18” in diameter please post below in the comments section.

Challenging: We will not ask anyone to do really hard work. Trail maintenance consists of raking, pruning and moving old dead tree branches to mark the trails. The greater challenge will be the big dose of Mother Earth you will be experiencing. The bulk of your time will be spent meditating and clearing up sacred space.

Parking: On the day of make sure to park snug next to other cars leaving plenty of room for others. If you not plan on staying all day, park towards the back. Please do park behind other cars. Bill can take 15-20 cars if people park considerately.

Syracuse Folk: Some of us will be gathering at 481 and the Thruway at 9:30AM

Updates: This blog will be updated with news.

Questions, Concerns: Post your questions, concerns on the comment section below. That way information will be better shared. 

Election Day Survey of the Brink Hill Area of Hi Tor has been posted to my Clarks Gully Blog

This past election day I spent the day surveying and did some healing work around the Brink Hill section of Hi Tor. A found numerous stones marking Spirit Lines (LeyLines) as well as stone mounds.

The post is in 6 posts with lots of pictures on my Clarks Gull Blog. You can begin by clicking on the conclusion and scrolling down.

Brink Hill Election Day 2016 Survey Part 6 Conclusion-- A Bevy of Stone Mounds

Climate Changes' King Tides Flooding Miami Beach and other coastal cities

King Tides, an unusually high tide, is flooding Miami Beach and coastal cities around the world. A King Tide occurs when the increased gradational pull of a full moon causes a higher than usual tide--a King Tide. With the Super Moon occurring today their is concern that tide's will be unusually high.

Global warming and melting glaciers are behind rising King Tide's and threaten to flood coastal cities around the world.

NBC has a wonderful video on King Tides

When we damage Mother Earth we hurt ourselves; when we hurt Her she cannot protect us.

Trump Predicted to Appoint Global Warming Skeptic to Head the EPA

Poor Mother Earth. It appears that the newly elected Trump Administration is about to make a full frontal assault.

Politico in Meet Trump's Cabinet in Waiting reported that Trump is considering appointing a climate skeptic to head the EPA:

While Trump has called for eliminating the EPA, he has more recently modified that position, saying in September that he’ll “refocus the EPA on its core mission of ensuring clean air, and clean, safe drinking water for all Americans.”
Myron Ebell, a climate skeptic who is running the EPA working group on Trump’s transition team, is seen as a top candidate to lead the agency. Ebell, an official at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, has come under fire from environmental groups for his stances on global warming. Venture capitalist Robert Grady is also a contender.

Earth Healer’s Meeting, Tues., Nov 29, 6-8:45 Dewitt Community Library (Shoppingtown, Dewitt)

What: Earth Healer’s Meeting

When: Tuesday, November, 29th 6 PM to 8:45 PM 

Where: Dewitt Community Library’s  (Shoppingtown, Dewitt) Buckland Room

Purpose:To teach basic Earth Healing Techniques, go over past surveys and events, plan for future events, group meditation.

Schedule 6-6:30 Community Gathering/Practice Geomancy (Dowsing) Techniques, Instruction provided, please bring a pair of L-rods

6:30-7:30 PowerPoint Slide Presentation of Past Surveys (Hi Tor, Onondaga Lake, Serpent Mound, Swami Vivekananda's, Muller Hill,....) Group participation. 

7:30—8:00 Discuss plans for future surveys, plan meditation schedule for the winter.

8:00—8:30 group meditation—Developing your spiritual self will make you a better Earth Healer.

Earth Healing looks to heal Mother Earth by fortifying the special aspects of Her unseen body—Ley Lines, Chakras, Imprints….etc. We (humankind) need Mother Earth to achieve our fullest potential and She needs us to achieve Hers. When we work with Her we create new births—vortices, a thin veil, water domes…. By strengthening Her She is better able to provide nourishment our Souls and in the process helping us  with our individual and collective spiritual transformation.

Keeper's Work at Muller

I went to Muller Hill the day after Halloween to do some Keepers Work; physically and spiritually clean a sacred space. A Keeper was one that watched over and maintained the divinity and integrity of a sacred space. I lasted posted on my Keeper's Work at Muller Hill last April.

A lot of branches had fallen down since my last visit and needed to be cleaned up. One large limb had fallen on the entryway to The Glen confusing me where to enter. 

 On the trail to the Glen.

I found the above large flat stone buried under several inches dirt and moss in a boggy like area with no other stones in the most powerful Fields of Consciousness in the Glen. I immediately thought it may have been a prayer stone, or even a Spirit Keeper's stone. There was no vortex above it to indicate people meditated/prayed/did ceremony above it. The vibe above did not answer any questions as the whole area is very positive.

Pepper on the Holy Ridge.

I had to move these branches that were on one of the natural vortices on the Holy Ridge.

Jaida Bear and Pepper in front of the stone on the berm I meditated on, in the Holy Ridge. I wondered why here?--but then I realized that a vortex is about to form there,  one of   many more natural vortices ready to blossom on the Holy Ridge.

Sacred Sites Cover Done--Book Out Shortly--4 to 6 weeks

My fourth book,  Sacred Sites in North Star Country, Places in Greater New York State (PA,OH,NJ,CT,MA,VT,ONT) that Changed the World should be out in the nest 4 to 6 weeks.

Linda Donaldson of Imagine Design has done another magnificent job with the book cover incorporating various sacred sites listed in the book on the front, and back covers. Below is a picture of the cover.

More Sewage Dumped into Sacred Onondaga Lake

County dumps 5 million gallons of sewage into Ley Creek to fix busted pipe

Disconnected, From Mother Earth--Means a Shorter Life Span

Years ago I read an article that told how older Americans were healthier than younger Americans on a relative basis. That 60 years olds were healthier and more disease resistant that 50 year olds, and that 50 year olds were healthier and more disease resistant that 40 year olds,,,,,,etc.....

Then today I read in Bloomberg "Americans Are Dying Faster. Millennials, Too; People who Predict Death Have Some Bad News" that life expectancy is diminishing.

Why would life expectancy decrease, in the face of massive health care advances? Especially since we have increased access to health care. 

The answer is simple.

We have lost our connection to Mother Earth.

Successive generations have increasingly disconnected themselves from Mother Earth. Kids no longer play outside in the dirt, explore country areas or go out on hikes. They are to glued to technology.

Older people have also disconnected from Nature, becoming absorbed in technology. I remember going to certain lean-to's on the Finger Lakes Trail and meeting several people taking a break, or eating lunch. Today I hike that same trail on which the lean-to is located and I don't see anyone, even on the trail.

Mother Earth and Nature nourish us and help maintain our health in so many ways.

Go for a hike and give your Mother A BIG HUG.

People who predict death for a living have some bad news

Sewage Leak into Sacred Onondaga Lake

Sadly at least 7,000 gallons of raw sewage has spilled into sacred Onondaga Lake. Not surprisingly the County is trying to downplay it saying no health environmental problems have been reported. 
Pathetic to think how this most sacred place is being treated. 

The Anthropocene Epoch and the Conquest of Mother Earth

I have been reading world renowned biologist's E. O Wilson's latest book Half Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life. In it Wilson continues his effort to promote the biodiversity of our natural environment and educate on how important it is. Basically everything is connected and problems for a species at one level,  are a problem for others, at other levels.

What I learned, or what really shocked me was the Anthropocene movement and its threat to Mother Earth. Basically the Anthropocene Epoch is the period of the earth's existence when Humankind began to significantly influence and alter it; some say it began in the mid nineteenth century.  Many of its proponents believe because humankind has already so altered the Earth and our influence is so persistent and pervasive there is no turning the tide--we rule. Implicit in this, is the belief is that we should forget saving wilderness areas,  none no longer exist; forget trying to save species, or trying to promote biodiversity.... Not necessarily turning the world into a parking lot, but doing as we please.

Wilson say some call this the "New Conservation."

He quotes Elis Erle an environmental scientist at the University of Maryland:

"Stop trying to save the planet. Nature is gone. You are living on a used planet. If this bothers you, get over it. We now live in the Anthropocene--a geological epoch in which Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere are shaped primarily by human forces." page 76

Wilson continues by talking about Peter M. Kareiva a leading light of the "New Conservation Movement' who became chief scientist of the Nature Conservancy in 2014.  Describing him as "the leader of those that attack the existence of the wilderness...because there are no pristine areas left on Earth....regions occupied long ago should be opened up for management and profit according to Kareiva."page 77

Later in speaking of the Nature Conservancy he notes that biodiversity has faded and its now about what nature can do for people and the economy.  page 134

Wilson believes that a large portion of the world should be allocated for biodiversity and the remainder for humankind. He pins his hope on technological advancement and Artificial Intelligence to provide sensible solutions to save the environment.
Lots of Luck with that.

Sorry to be so dour but I thought others such as myself have probably not heard about the Anthropocene Epoch and the "New Conservation Movement."

Go outside and give thanks to your Mother. She could use a hug.

Omega's Spirit Keeper Site

It is written that thousands of earthen mounds dotted America's landscape before settlers came. Mavor and Dix in Manitou: The Sacred Landscape of New England's Native Civilization noted that there were tens of thousands of stone structures in New England when they wrote their book in the 1970's.

Yes, the landscape is dotted with stone structures as I have mentioned before. You just need to look, have some basic geomancy skills and with a little effort they will reveal themselves.

IN writing my book Sacred Sites in North Star Country I went and re-surveyed my listing of sacred sites. One of which is the world famous educational retreat center the Omega Institute. What I found there was pretty incredible.

While I say is was an incredible find--A Spirit Keepers Site--it looks rather nondescript and unless you knew what you were looking for you would ignore it. It is that plainness and uninspiring appearance that may explain why it survived.

The Spirit Keepers were an ancient indigenous culture that lived thousands of years ago. They took care of Fields of Consciousness (the place Ley lines emanate from) and I feel blessed whenever I find their footprints.

To assume the picture below of the the Omega Institute's property is a Spirit Keeper is a big leap. 

Why do I believe the three stones (2 marked by paper) above are part of a Spirit Keeper's structure? Location, location, location.

Fields of Consciousness have high points that often come in a series of 3. In the picture above the three stones embedded in the ground mark the three high points in the series. What are the chances of this occurring naturally?

This is a pattern I have seen at other Spirit Keeper sites; to mark the highpoint. I  imagine larger mounds were once on top of the stones and had been removed by farmers clearing fields and are now part of the many stonewalls in the area.

There were no other stones similarly embedded in the ground nearby.

The vibe was also positive, another positive indicator that good things went on there.

Learn dowsing and basic geomancy skills and get out in the woods and explore.

Beavers at Onondaga Lake?

I went for a walk yesterday around Onondaga Lake with two of my childhood friends who were in town for a SUNY Forestry Alumni gathering. We wanted to check out the new section of the West Shore Trail beginning near the State Fair. We finished at the Peacemaker's Sanctuary before turning around.

At the Peacemaker's sanctuary I noticed that the stones we had used to mark the energy vortex and vortex ring near one of the benches were gone. Unfortunately, this is not a new phenomena; the stones from the  stone circle we made around the Tree of Peace at Willow Bay were similarly removed. I saw a young boy chuck them in the water as I was coming to water the tree once. Sad. Particularly since those stones were in a neat circle. 

I guess putting stones down are a problem unless they are embedded in the soil.

My Forestry(Stumpie)  friend Gary Mastroeni commented on how the shape of a few stumps in front to the old bench looked like they were done by a beaver (the tops looked like a sharpened pencil.) The picture Gary took is below. Fellow Stumpie Rick Milewski concurred.

This makes sense. When I found the stumps earlier this year I thought it odd that someone would have cut trees down in an area that was covered with overgrowth.

It should not be surprising that there are beavers living around Onondaga Lake, but it is because the park does not seem so "Wild." 

It was a relieve and a mild joy to learn that the areas we had cleared and uncovered that we thought were previously part of a larger sacred site, had not been disturbed in years--at least my humankind. 

Postponed--Earth Healers Gathering Oct. 1, Gossamer Wood

Given that rain is forecast for Saturday October 1 we have canceled our Earth Healers Gathering at Gossamer Wood in Canandaigua, NY.

We are considering rescheduling for Saturday, October 15, or October 29.

Chapel House Reopens

Chapel House on the Colgate Campus in Hamilton NY has reopened after completing summer renovations. It is a lovely spiritual sanctuary and retreat center with all sorts of amenities such as numerous sacred texts, a music room and a very sweet chapel. At $40 a night, including three meals a day it is a steal.

I first wrote up Chapel House in my listing of sacred sites years ago. It rests on a Field of Consciousness, has a very positive vibe and a vortex. It will be included on my upcoming book, Sacred Sites in North Star Country, Places in Greater NYS that Changed the World.

If you are looking for a place to chill out, spend some time reflecting and meditating then Chapel House is a great place to go; particularly given its only $40 a night including 3 meals.

Labor Day Photos Posted to Clarks Gully blog

I have posted pictures of my survey of South Hill on Labor Day;

Labor Day 2016--The Settlement, 19th century remodeling of BC structures

Onondaga Lake Peacemaker's Sanctuary Update--A Vortex has Re-formed

The meditating we have been doing weekly at the Peacemaker's Sanctuary is having an effect. One of the two vortex rings near the new bench has blossomed into a vortex. Excellent!!!!!!

Meditating in a vortex increases the amount of Mother Earth's essences you attract during an activity; in this case Consciousness, Christ Consciousness--nourishing your soul with love, compassion, altruism... . Meditating in one is strongly encouraged. Doing so over a prolonged period of time will hasten your spiritual transformation.

I marked the vortex with two stones. 

The location of the vortex, it previously was a vortex ring, a little away from our prayer and meditation area tells us several things:

1. Someone else long before us prayed/meditated/performed ceremony in the area.
2. The holy area probably extends much farther towards the mouth of the Seneca River. Meaning the area of the Peacemaker's Sanctuary was originally much larger.
3. This truly is a very, very holy area and has been so for a very, very long  time.
4. I expect to find more holy areas that could easily blossom into vortex rings and ultimately vortices, on either side of the bench some distance aways.

In the picture below the folding chair marks the location of the vortex. With the lake to your back it is to the right and a little behind the bench.

During last Wednesday's meditation two swans were playing in front of us. They were briefly joined by a loon. 

Earth Healers Gathering, Oct 1, Gossamer Wood, Canandaigua NY

Postponed due to rain.

Please Join us for a Gathering of Earth Healers

When: Saturday October 1, Rain Date Oct 2, 2016. 10 AM to 4 PM. Followed by discussion. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, SHARED COST FOR DINNER (if you want to stay) For those interested--Dinner, campfire, chanting/drumming to follow.

Where: Gossamer Wood, 2235 Cty. Road. 28, Canandaigua, NY

Goal: We are looking to enhance the grounds, put in some new trails and add to the powerful love that already exists at Gossamer Wood Healing Retreat Center.   In the process you will learn how to heal Mother Earth, better connect with Her and raise your consciousness and the vibe at Gossamer.

Activities: Will include trail work (maintenance, making new trails…), spiritually cleaning the sacred space,  constructing stone structures (circles, prayer stones…) meditating on prayer stones/stone circles. To perform certain tasks you will be working with L-rods (dowsing rods); instruction will be provided. Although it is not necessary to bring dowsing rods it is strongly encouraged. Please do not ask others to use their L-rods because it is like asking to use their toothbrush.

Learn, Experience, Connect, Teach: We are looking to teach you about Mother Earth and about healing and enhancing Her. We will be doing this through instruction and experientially. This will Better help you connect with Her. We want to teach you so that you can do Earth Healing yourself and teach others. We will be following small schoolroom approach where the sixth graders teach the third graders, who teach the first graders.

About Gossamer: GOSSAMER WOOD RETREAT HEALING CENTER is the home of healer (The Body Talk System and REIKI MASTER) Rev. Bill Dewey. Over the last few decades a variety of educational programs—Reiki Classes, A Course in Miracles, The Tree Whisperer, meditations, gongs, Seminars and Workshops by Doctors, etc. have taken place there.

The 12 acres of GOSSAMER WOOD sits on powerful aspects of Mother Earth, one of which I call Fields of Consciousness. This is where Spirit Lines (Ley Lines) originate from carrying Christ Consciousness to distant corners of the world; so it is important to rev up GOSSAMER WOOD so that Spirit Lines can better do their job. It is included as one of the sacred sites in my listing of sacredsites.

A recent survey of GOSSAMER WOOD posted on this blog revealed some incredible finds just north of the existing trail system--vortices, Spirit Keeper Site, Manitou stones, Earthen mound... We will be working to link those sacred places and enhance them. 

Because Bill’s longer term plans are to create a land trust for the grounds so that they will remain a sanctuary for all to visit; we will be also begin putting in a new trail system. It will begin north of the house in the area of a future parking area for visiting pilgrims. Bill would at some point like to sell the house, but have the grounds be preserved as a sanctuary.

If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation to help pay for the construction of a new parking area, or with legal expenses for establishing a land trust, please contact Bill or myself—or bring your check book. I will give you a formal receipt.

What you should bring: Work gloves, boots are preferred (but not necessary) a seat cushion, or portable chair to sit on when meditating, a backpack, or bag to hold your stuff, several bottles of water (spiritual exercises and powerful sacred sites will increase your need for water), LUNCHEON FOOD and snacks. If interested in pizza for dinner some money to contribute—or bring your own dinner.
Please bring a pair of L-rods (dowsing rods), some basic instruction will be provided.

Again please make sure to bring some luncheon food to eat, particularly root vegetables to help ground you. GOSSAMER WOOD is a very powerful sacred site and can give you a spiritual high, bliss you out; particularly since you will be meditating and learning to better connect with your Mother.

We Need Rocks and Flat Stones: If you have any flat stones, or rocks big enough (fist size, or larger) to construct a 10-20 foot in diameter stone circle. The more the merrier. If you know of any places to get flat stones 12” to 18” in diameter please post below in the comments section.

Challenging: We will not ask anyone to do really hard work. Trail maintenance consists of raking, pruning and moving old dead tree branches to mark the trails. The greater challenge will be the big dose of Mother Earth you will be experiencing. The bulk of your time will be spent meditating and clearing up sacred space.

Parking: On the day of make sure to park snug next to other cars leaving plenty of room for others. If you not plan on staying all day, park towards the back. Please do park behind other cars. Bill can take 15-20 cars if people park considerately.

Rain Date: Check this Blog post before you come. I will post by 7 AM on Oct 1, if we are pushing our gathering back a day.

Updates: This blog will be updated with news.

Questions, Concerns: Post your questions, concerns on the comment section below. That way information will be better shared.

Ride Sharing: If you are interested in sharing a ride and are coming from Syracuse, Buffalo… please post your contact information and location in the comment section below. If someone is interested they will reply.

Keeper: Basically we will be doing Keeper’s Work. A Keeper is one that watches over and takes care of, physically and spiritually, a sacred site. We are also looking for people to make a commitment and become one of the Keepers for Gossamer as it transitions. Speak to me on Oct. 1 if you are interested in becoming a Keeper for GOSSAMER WOOD.

NEW, Coming a Long Distance. Please post your contact information in the comment section below if you are not on Bill's or my Listserve, or are driving a long distance.

A tentative schedule of activities will be posted on this blog at least one week before our Gathering on Oct. 1. We will begin by meeting in the Bliss Learning Center for a talk on Fields of Consciousness and their global network of Spirit Lines, and the basics of clearing space and creating stone structures, and of course connecting with our Mother (Earth.)

Again post all questions and concerns in the comments section below and make sure to check periodically for updates.

This promises to be an incredible uplifting and rewarding day for us and our Mother.