NEXT LODGE:
at Thunderbird Ranch Mancos CO
Saturday May 20th noon
Thursday May 25 10 am
Tuesday May 30th 10am
Saturday June 3rd 10am
in Bremen GA (9am)
Sunday March 4th in Bremen GA
at Twelve Stone Farm Talking Rock
Saturday June 24th
Questions? Please contact MANYHORSESFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM
Saturday May 20th noon
Thursday May 25 10 am
Tuesday May 30th 10am
Saturday June 3rd 10am
in Bremen GA (9am)
Sunday March 4th in Bremen GA
at Twelve Stone Farm Talking Rock
Saturday June 24th
Questions? Please contact MANYHORSESFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM
All are welcome to pray, to remember their connection with the
Creator, and to remember what has been forgotten.
We ask all who come to respect the Lodge, the grounds, the people, animals, trees, plants and spirits as they are sacred. The following are some guidelines and information that may help those new to this Ceremony and these ways. All people are welcome, and we turn no one away.
PURIFICATION CEREMONY PROTOCOL
CLOTHES -
It is traditional to wear clothing during the ceremony. Men usually wear shorts and women traditionally wear a cotton shift or something appropriately modest. Shoes are not worn inside the Lodge. Jewelry generally is not worn due to the heat. It's a good idea to bring a towel to sit on while inside the Lodge. Showers or hoses may be available after the ceremony.
SET UP -
Your help in covering the Lodge with blankets and then uncovering the Lodge after the ceremony is greatly appreciated. While walking around the grounds before the ceremony, please do not walk between the fire and the Lodge.
FOOD -
Part of the Purification Ceremony is the meal afterwards; it is traditional for those attending to bring food to share and to help set up and clean up after the feast.
SONGS IN CEREMONY -
You are welcome to participate in the Songs and Ceremonies that are experienced in this sacred ceremony. However, please be aware that these Songs and Ceremonies belong to this Lodge and should stay with this Lodge. Please do not take them elsewhere.
FEMALE BODIED PARTICIPATION -
Women who are on their moontime (menstrual cycle) cannot enter the Lodge. If you have questions regarding this protocol, please seek out one of the women and ask her to explain. Women who are on their moontime are also asked to stand far back from the fire, the Lodge area, and any Medicine or Ceremonial objects.
MONEY -
There is no charge for Ceremonies. It is customary to help the leader of the ceremony (the water pourer) cover any expenses that may have been incurred or help him/her on their journey. One gives what one considers or perceives is the value of what one receives from the ceremony; but there is never a charge for ceremonies. Donations of wood or blankets are always appreciated.
QUESTIONS -
If you have any questions about what you see, please don't hesitate to ask someone. You may notice several people tending the fire. These are "fire keepers" and may help answer any questions you may have. If you are a first time visitor, there will be an individual who will greet you and you may ask questions of this person as well.
For more information
in Georgia contact: jasonamf@gmail.com
in Colorado contact: manyhorsesfoundation@gmail.com
PURIFICATION CEREMONY PROTOCOL
CLOTHES -
It is traditional to wear clothing during the ceremony. Men usually wear shorts and women traditionally wear a cotton shift or something appropriately modest. Shoes are not worn inside the Lodge. Jewelry generally is not worn due to the heat. It's a good idea to bring a towel to sit on while inside the Lodge. Showers or hoses may be available after the ceremony.
SET UP -
Your help in covering the Lodge with blankets and then uncovering the Lodge after the ceremony is greatly appreciated. While walking around the grounds before the ceremony, please do not walk between the fire and the Lodge.
FOOD -
Part of the Purification Ceremony is the meal afterwards; it is traditional for those attending to bring food to share and to help set up and clean up after the feast.
SONGS IN CEREMONY -
You are welcome to participate in the Songs and Ceremonies that are experienced in this sacred ceremony. However, please be aware that these Songs and Ceremonies belong to this Lodge and should stay with this Lodge. Please do not take them elsewhere.
FEMALE BODIED PARTICIPATION -
Women who are on their moontime (menstrual cycle) cannot enter the Lodge. If you have questions regarding this protocol, please seek out one of the women and ask her to explain. Women who are on their moontime are also asked to stand far back from the fire, the Lodge area, and any Medicine or Ceremonial objects.
MONEY -
There is no charge for Ceremonies. It is customary to help the leader of the ceremony (the water pourer) cover any expenses that may have been incurred or help him/her on their journey. One gives what one considers or perceives is the value of what one receives from the ceremony; but there is never a charge for ceremonies. Donations of wood or blankets are always appreciated.
QUESTIONS -
If you have any questions about what you see, please don't hesitate to ask someone. You may notice several people tending the fire. These are "fire keepers" and may help answer any questions you may have. If you are a first time visitor, there will be an individual who will greet you and you may ask questions of this person as well.
For more information
in Georgia contact: jasonamf@gmail.com
in Colorado contact: manyhorsesfoundation@gmail.com
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