First Night of the Gathering

[Deborah on Touch Drawing & More]

A day of carrying and loading and unloading and moving tables and setting spaces...and by 6pm all was in order and our Gathering studio resonated in readiness. We walked through the forest to the silence of the Sanctuary; The to the labyrinth which we circled around, breathing with the trees. One more circle of candles in the Hall and very simple first sharing from each one of us. Then an open fluid simple formless first drawing session. We usually begin drawing on Monday morning, but this gentler, earlier entry felt right. Each person drew for the time that felt right for them, some a few minutes, some over and hour... I held the space with the big drum until the hall was empty. Blew out the candles, closed all the doors and turned out the lights. The Gathering has begun. We are in the timeless time.

[Kathleen Horne]

May you all be held in sacred, creative space during your amazing time!
I will be facilitating a touch drawing circle here on Cortes Island, B.C. this week. We will be grounded in the energy you are creating there.
Blessings
Kathleen

[Margo Van Beest]

Good Morning to you all. I am up early this morning, and my thoughts have immediately gone to the Gathering. Viewing the pictures brings me even closer to you. The peace of the sacred circle can be felt, and I can taste the sweet air that gently circles the room. May you all have a wonderful journey.
Margo VB