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SUMMARY:Full Moon Session in Sound at Kinstone
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered what it is like at Kinstone at night? Here’s your chance to find out! \nAt this nighttime event\, you can watch the sunset\, relax with sacred sounds of Native American flutes\, rare Tibetan singing bowls\, and a full immersion Gong sound bath in the Great Stone Circle while the full moon rises\, then take a guided night-time walk around Kinstone in the moonlight!  Bring your favorite crystal with you to charge it up with all this high vibe energy! You will also have an opportunity to get your chakras grounded with healing sounds while standing in a large singing bowl and/or drench yourself in relaxing gong sound vibrations. \nIf skies are clear you will be able to see the full moon rise and then\, despite the brightness of the moon you may be able to  stargaze! Look for Mars\, Uranus\, Neptune\, Jupiter\, and Saturn. Maybe even spy a few meteors as the Southern Taurid Meteor Showers will be going on and may offer some fireballs and the Orionids start on Oct. 2nd so maybe we’ll get lucky and see some early! \nEVENT DETAILS \nWHEN:   Thursday\, October 1\, 2020 \nTIME:  7:00pm – 10:00pm \nNote: The sunset is at 6:45pm; the concert will begin promptly at 7:00pm. You may arrive as early as 6:15pm to be seated. If you wish to arrive earlier and wander the grounds prior to the concert\, please read the information boards and pay your $5 admission fee (separate from the event admission). \nCOST:  $20 in advance / $25 at the door  [NO REFUNDS. Bring your printed ticket with you for admission! If paying at the door\, bring $25 in CASH; correct change please. Plus\, bring extra cash if you wish to do the Chakra Grounding and/or Gong Bath. They are $5 each.] \nTICKETS:  Tickets are available on eventbrite HERE. \nSCHEDULE: \n7:00pm – 8:00pm Enjoy the Session in Sound by Temple Harmonics – A light show and healing sound bath with gongs and bowls in the Great Stone Circle (*weather permitting). The rising FULL MOON will be seen around 7:20pm as it climbs up from the eastern horizon while we welcome it with awe. \n\nKinstone is excited to welcome Frank and Kathy from Temple Harmonics in Winona\, MN to offer their “Session in Sound” event during the rising of the FULL MOON!\nRelax to the sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls\, gongs\, Native American flutes\, and more. Bring your own chair\, reclining lawn chair\, blankets\, pillows\, or mats to get comfortable among the standings stones of the Great Stone Circle at Kinstone (*weather permitting)\nThe gong is a psycho-acoustic gateway to heightened states of awareness and consciousness. It is an ideal tool for stress reduction. Gongs and singing bowls are useful in resolving emotional and physical dissonance. Magic happens when there is no separation between the gong or the bowl\, the player and the listener. Playing and listening to gongs and bowls is about spiritual\, physical and emotional resolution. The sounds and frequencies help to open doors and windows onto the Universe\, moving around Universal energies and perhaps even usher the listener into a spiritual dimension.\n\n8:15pm – 9:00pm Optional Chakra Grounding or Gong Bath\, each costs $5 extra\, so bring cash if you want to participate; first come first served!  Take part in these amazing opportunities and then catch up to the night walkers afterwards: \n\nChakra Grounding\n\nExperience sound frequency healing while standing inside a large singing bowl\n\n\n\n\nGong Bath\n\nExperience sound frequency healing while standing in front of a large gong\n\n\n\n9:00pm – 10:00pm Night Walk Around Kinstone with Kristine \n\nWalk in the moonlight along with Kristine Beck\, creator of Kinstone\, as she leads you on a path to Chapel of Creation\, Labyrinth\, Dolmen\, Three Witnesses\, Star Gazer Circle\, and the Great Stone Circle. We will not stop for long in any one place as this is a walk-about and not a “tour”; however\, you can be sure it will be quite an experience! Bring your flashlight\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bring something to protect yourself from any mosquitoes or other biting insects as they become more active after sunset!\nStargaze in the Stargazer Circle for a while before you leave! See how many meteors you can spot. Can you find Jupiter and Saturn?\n\n*IMPORTANT:  This is a family friendly\, alcohol free\, smoke free event! \nSTUFF TO BRING: Bring your own chair\, reclining lawn chair\, blankets\, pillows\, or mats for your comfort. Bring a flashlight\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bring something to protect yourself from any mosquitoes or other biting insects as they become more active after sunset. Bring your favorite crystal to charge it up with all this high vibe energy – and don’t forget to take it home again! Bring your printed ticket with you for admission! If paying at the door\, bring $25 in CASH; correct change please. Plus\, bring extra cash if you wish to do the Chakra Grounding and/or Gong Bath. They are $5 each. \nDue to COVID\, if we are rained out we will NOT be able to move this event indoors. Therefore\, in case the event is cancelled due to rain we will refund your ticket\, otherwise\, there are NO REFUNDS. Watch this webpage and/or the corresponding event page on Facebook for updates on cancellations due to weather. We will post cancellation notifications no later than 1 hour before the scheduled start time of the event. \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your ticket to another individual if you wish.
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SUMMARY:Healing Touch at Kinstone
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Energy and Diminish Stress with Healing Touch! \nJoin Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor\, Susan Kuske\, in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Great Stone Circle at Kinstone where social distancing is easy! Bring a lawn chair\, water bottle and your admission. Experience your energy system and learn easy energetic techniques to use on yourself with Healing Touch. This is an introductory workshop where you will learn about this healing method and have a chance to try it on yourself. \nHealing Touch is a relaxing\, nurturing energy therapy which uses gentle\, heart-centered touch to assist in balancing your physical\, emotional\, mental and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal\, is safe for all ages and works in harmony with and is complementary to standard medical care. To be very clear: you will be practicing on yourself; no one else will be touching you during this workshop. \nWhen you arrive\, please proceed directly to the Great Stone Circle and let us know you are here! \nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2020 \nTime: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can start right on time!) \nLocation: Great Stone Circle at Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin \nCost: $15  – cash only\, payable at the event (cost includes instruction and admission to Kinstone for the day). No refunds. \nDue to COVID\, if we are rained out we will NOT be able to move this event indoors. Watch this webpage and/or the corresponding event page on Facebook for updates on cancellations due to weather. We will post cancellation notifications no later than 1 hour before the scheduled start time of the event. \n\nAbout Your Instructor: Susan Kuske\, RN\, BSN\, CHTP/I \nSusan has a Healing Touch and Spiritual Direction practice and is a Healing Touch Instructor. Her 35-year nursing career includes both hospital and clinic settings together with patient education and case management. Susan has experienced how empowering Healing Touch techniques can be\, both personally and professionally\, for healing and integration of the body\, mind\, and spirit. She can be contacted at SusanKuske@gmail.com. For more information on Healing Touch go to Healingbeyondborders.org.
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SUMMARY:First Sunrise of Autumn - Equinox Heart Alignment
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Equinox Morning Observance\nWatch the Sunrise Alignment Enlighten the Heart Stone \n\nJoin us to greet the first sunrise of Autumn! We will celebrate the Autumnal Equinox as we look to see the equinox sunrise alignment between sun and stone here at Kinstone!\n\nAutumn Equinox is an astronomically significant solar event. It occurs when the sun is midpoint in its journey from Summer Solstice to Winter Solstice. The sun appears to rise at due east and set at due west. It is traditionally seen as a time of balance. The light of day and the dark of night are equal. It is a harbinger of winter; a time for settling in for the season of rest\, rejuvenation and root work. \nAt Kinstone we have a unique alignment visible only at Equinox at sunrise. Stand with us in The Three Witnesses sculpture as the sun aligns through the Equinox Window and highlights the Heart Stone. Come and see! \n\n\nWe will gather in the center of The Three Witnesses sculpture at Kinstone. Given fair weather and clear skies\, we will watch the sun as it crests the ridge (and the corn across the road!) and beams through the Equinox Window to light up the heart of the middle standing stone\, known as the “Heart Stone”. Given cloudy weather\, we will not see the sunrise\, but will greet it ceremoniously regardless! This will be a quiet\, meditative event with a short opening rite and reading. \nAfter our readings\, if the sun is visible\, participants may wish to look at the alignment through the Equinox Window\, see the heart highlighted in the Heart Stone\, sit in the light of the sun\, take photos\, and greet the sunrise. This gathering will last about 45 minutes to one hour. Actual sunrise is at 6:54am. However\, with the topography specific to Kinstone and the fields and trees in our view\, the time we witness it is always several minutes later. \n\n\n\nCOST: Suggested Donation of $5/person – there will be a donation box at the event; No Registration Required \nDate: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2020   Time: 6:30am – 7:30am (at Sunrise) \nLocation: The Three Witnesses Sculpture at Kinstone \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes\, jackets\, scarves\, hats and gloves if chilly! Bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, for your comfort\, if you wish. \nDue to COVID\, if this event is rained out we will NOT be able to move this event indoors. Therefore\, it will be cancelled if the weather is rainy. Watch this Kinstone website event page as well as the corresponding event page on Facebook for updates on cancellations due to weather. We will post cancellation notifications no later than 1 hour before the scheduled start time of the event. \nInteresting fact: The exact time of the astronomical Autumnal Equinox is Tuesday\, September 22\, 2020 at 8:30 am CDT.  \nIMPORTANT: If you wish to wander the grounds of Kinstone please plan to pay regular admission as well. Thank you. \nPhoto Credit: Kristine Beck
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SUMMARY:Last Sunset of Summer - Catch the Sun - Fall Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Equinox Evening Observance\nWatch the Sunset Alignment and Try to Catch the Sun! \nAt Kinstone we have a unique alignment visible only at Equinox at sunset. Stand with us and the Enlightenment Stones (Atlas and Lancelot) as the sun aligns to shine through the perforations in Lancelot and cast a line of bright points of light onto Atlas. Come and see! \nCome celebrate the last sunset of Summer with us at Kinstone! Join us as we gather to observe the sunset alignment at Kinstone on the eve of the Fall (Autumnal) Equinox. We will gather near the stones known as Lancelot and Atlas for a short opening rite and reading.  Sunset is at 7:04pm according to the charts\, but is often a little earlier as seen from up on the ridge\, so we will begin watching for opportunities to Catch the Sun shortly after the reading at 6:30! \nGiven fair weather and clear skies as the sun sets in the West\, we will witness the light as it passes through the “Wise One” (Lancelot) and enlightens the “World” (Atlas). If the sun light is strong enough and unobstructed by clouds on the horizon\, we will see a line of polka-dots on Atlas and a select few folks may be able to “catch the sun” as it aligns with the perforations in the Wise One. Given cloudy weather\, we will not see the sunset\, but will greet it ceremoniously regardless! \nAutumnal Equinox is an astronomically significant solar event. It occurs when the sun is midpoint in its journey from Summer Solstice to Winter Solstice. The sun appears to rise at due east and set at due west. It is traditionally seen as a time of balance. The light of day and the dark of night are equal. It is a harbinger of winter; a time for settling in for the season of rest\, rejuvenation and root work. \nCOST: Suggested Donation of $5/person – there will be a donation box at the event; No Registration Required \nDate: Monday\, September 21\, 2020  Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm \nLocation: near the stones known as Atlas and Lancelot at Kinstone \nIf you wish to be given a chance to “catch the sun”\, please Contact Us to sign up by sending an email stating “I want to catch the sun” and include your full name\, email address and phone number with the subject “Catch the sun”. Guests who have signed up will be called in order of sign-up time – as many as we can get through will be given a chance to be photographed with their hands catching the sun – only if weather and sunset conditions permit the phenomenon to occur!  Bring a friend who can be your photographer! \nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes\, jackets\, scarves\, hats and gloves if chilly! Bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, for your comfort\, if you wish. \nDue to COVID\, if this event is rained out we will NOT be able to move this event indoors. Therefore\, it will be cancelled if the weather is rainy. Watch this Kinstone website event page as well as the corresponding event page on Facebook for updates on cancellations due to weather. We will post cancellation notifications no later than 1 hour before the scheduled start time of the event. \nInteresting fact: The exact time of the astronomical Autumnal Equinox is Tuesday\, September 22\, 2020 at 8:30 am CDT.  \nIMPORTANT: If you wish to wander the grounds of Kinstone please plan to pay regular admission as well. Thank you.
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SUMMARY:Autumn Enchantment Equinox Concert at Kinstone
DESCRIPTION:Featured Photo Credit: Jonathan Ringdahl \nThe great wheel of time keeps turning. Autumn Equinox is coming around again and it is time to make sacred music in keeping with the seasons once more. You are invited to this special concert to recognize and observe the return of the Autumn Equinox at Kinstone! We host seasonal intentional events that remind us to honor our home\, the Earth and to connect with the sun\, moon and stars in our larger\, universal home. Join us as we welcome Autumn with enchanting music and sacred sound! \nExperience an incredible soundscape created by world-class musicians Peter Phippen and Rahbi Crawford. Crawford is a force of flowing energy as she evokes ethereal sounds from crystal and metal singing bowls\, a gong\, and her hauntingly beautiful voice. Phippen elicits sacred music from ancient and modern flutes (wooden\, bamboo and stone). These master musicians improvise and collaborate with great effect. The blending of flutes and crystal singing bowls goes straight to  the hearts and uplifts our souls. Special guests Victoria Shoemaker (wooden and crystal flutes) and Brian Reidinger (hand drums/percussion) will also perform. \nThese four world class musicians will take us on a sound journey as we sit amidst the standing stones of Kinstone Circle. As always\, the musicians will join the breezes and the host of singing creatures living in and around the fields\, forests and waters of Kinstone. Sacred sound indeed. \nThis concert will begin at 5:30pm and go until 7:00pm – just prior to sunset.  All present may stay to watch the sunset and\, if the sun is strongly visible on the horizon\, we may all witness the Equinox Sunset Alignment at Kinstone. We hope for fair weather and clear skies! \nIMPORTANT: This is a non-smoking\, alcohol free\, kid-friendly event. \nDue to COVID\, if we are rained out we will NOT be able to move this event indoors. Therefore\, in case the concert is cancelled due to rain we will refund your ticket\, otherwise\, there are NO REFUNDS. Watch this webpage and/or the corresponding event page on Facebook for updates on cancellations due to weather. We will post cancellation notifications no later than 1 hour before the scheduled start time of the event. \nDate:  Sunday\, September 20\, 2020  Time:  5:30pm \nTickets:  $15.00 up to 24 hours in advance online\, $20.00 on the day of the event and must be paid at the door. Kids 12 & under are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket for the event. No refunds unless rained out. \nPurchase tickets through Eventbrite by clicking HERE; your printed receipt is required for entry. \nPay at the door (cash only) is possible but requires a reservation in advance; if you plan to come and pay at the door please CONTACT US to register! Advanced payment is preferred. \nNOTICE:  Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on for your comfort. Dress for the weather and bring your own insect repellent and/or sunscreen if needed. A flashlight may be helpful if you stay until dark. Park in designated parking areas. Upon arrival\, proceed directly to the Great Stone Circle. \nFeaturing:\nPeter Phippen (Antique Bamboo and Wooden Flutes)\nRahbi Crawford (Crystal Singing Bowls\, Gong)\nVictoria Shoemaker (Wooden and Crystal Flutes)\nBrian Reidinger (Hand Drums / Percussion) \n\nAbout Peter Phippen:\nPeter Phippen is a Grammy Award Nominee\, International Acoustic Music Awards Nominee and Native American Music Awards Nominee. Phippen is a performer and recording artist specializing in traditional flutes from around the world. Over the last three decades Phippen has researched the history and performance technique of flutes both ancient and modern. Since 1993\, Phippen has performed an enchanting mix of the very old and very new in music. Peter has shared the stage with R. Carlos Nakai\, Coyote Oldman\, and Xavier Quijas Yxayotl to name a few. As a recording artist for Canyon Records\, Phippen has recorded four albums of original music. He was featured as flutist and composer on renowned Shamanic practitioner\, percussionist and ceremonial leader Byron Metcalf’s “Inner Rhythm Meditations”\, charting in the Top 20 of the Zone Music Reporter’s Top 100 from February to June of 2017 and nominated for a ZMR Music Award in the Best Relaxation/Meditation Album category for 2017. Phippen also contributed bamboo and wooden flutes on Byron Metcalf’s “Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol. II\,” nominated for a 2018 ZMR Music Award and featured on the Journeyscapes Radio Top 25 albums of 2018. Phippen’s recordings have been aired on radio and television worldwide. In his approach to world flute performance\, he is an experiential\, natural folk musician with a penchant for creative and artistic musical improvisation. Peter offers a captivating collage of sound images\, covering the folklore and history of flutes from around the world and throughout time. Learn more about Peter Phippen at his website: www.peterphippen.com. \nListen to a sample of music by Peter Phippen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKMtmTX6_o \n“Peter Phippen’s music comes from the heart and touches the soul. That is God’s gift to a musician.” – G. S. Sachdev\, Bansuri Flute Master \n\nAbout Rahbi Crawford: \nRahbi (Roberta) Crawford has accepted her calling as a Musical Mystic. (Mystic: A seeker of Spiritual truths).\nShe holds two Master Degrees\, one in Music Education and another in Choral Conducting\, and 6 years of advanced training in professional orchestral conducting organizations: including International workshops in the Czech Republic with the Zlin professional orchestra. Her sound healing training includes Levels I & II from Tama-Do\, Academy of Sound\, Color and Movement\, in the South of France. Besides her extensive musical skill and training\, Rahbi brings to her music her own emotional and spiritual depth. Rahbi has provided the background music for Mayo Clinic’s\, “Mindful Movements: Gentle Yoga” DVD and has been giving presentations in the Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center as part of its Creative Cancer Renewal Program. Learn more about Rahbi Crawford at her website: www.Rahbicrawford.com. \n“Rahbi has more healing wisdom in her experience than millions of other professionals have in their training and academics. American Mindfulness uses this elegant system of healing because of one overriding reason. It works”. – Kenneth Dennis\, PhD\, Rehabilitation Psychologist and Marriage/Family Therapist \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nRahbi and Peter have collaborated on several performances and recordings. Their music is transformational. Listen to a sample of music by Rahbi Crawford and Peter Phippen here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwj42n29zj8 \n\nAbout Victoria Shoemaker:\nVictoria Shoemaker grew up studying flute and piccolo. She went on to study bamboo flutes\, native American style flutes\, and other traditional flutes with Peter Phippen. In 2015\, Victoria earned a degree in music education from the VanderCook College of Music. Shoemaker began teaching music in 2017 and has been nominated for the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) People’s Choice Award for Best Music Teacher in North West Wisconsin in both 2018 and 2019. Shoemaker maintains an active performing schedule\, and writes and records her own music. Learn more about Victoria Shoemaker HERE. \nListen to a sample of music by Victoria Shoemaker:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbaaYrJsr3k \n“Listen to Shoemaker’s techniques on flute\, they are simply breath-taking. She performs so fluently and peacefully\, her breath work is something special; at times it is as if she is performing in an entirely different time and dimension.” – One World Music Radio\, Cyprus Greece \n\nAbout Brian Reidinger: \nBrian Reidinger is an accomplished drummer\, composer\, producer\, and successful business owner. He studied piano for six years; from the age of nine\, and discovered the drums\, his lifelong passion\, at the age of eleven. For the past 24+ years\, he has been a founding partner\, and longtime Creative Director/Chief Composer/Producer at Minneapolis based\, In The Groove Music LLC ; crafting jingles\, scores\, and songs for television\, advertising\, news\, sports\, video games\, etc. In 2019\, he will  be finishing a solo project\, producing 34-tracks for Austin\, TX based Drew Davis\, and co-writing/producing a new World/Ambient collection with Peter Phippen and Victoria Shoemaker. Reidinger continues to maintain an ‘artist friendly’ studio and live schedule: including Joe Shaheen’s ‘The Wrong Omar’ project\, for whom he played drums\, mixed and produced his 2017 “Rockin’ Chair” release; drums for Laura Lou’s “Echo” release\, and live performances with Minneapolis based\, “The Twins Of Franklin“. He also collects wine\, skis\, plays golf\, tennis\, cooks whenever possible\, and with his wife is the proud co-shepherd of a lively Bernese Mountain Dog. \n  \n \nThe ancient ones await this sacred sound and your visit.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/autumn-enchantment-equinox-concert-at-kinstone/
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Viewing - September
DESCRIPTION:Calling all FAMILIES! STARGAZERS! NIGHT SKY AFICIONADOS! Come out to see the stars at Kinstone! This is an outdoor experience offering connection with nature while gazing out into our cosmic neighborhood! \nJoin us for an informal\, and relatively independent night sky viewing at Kinstone! Bring your own binoculars\, your own telescope\, and your own star finding guides\, etc. We will spread out across the land and spend a couple of hours with our eyes to the sky. Think about downloading an app to your phone in advance of this event such as Google Sky Map or something similar that shows you what’s in the sky. We may have one or more amateur astronomers join us from the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society (LCAAS). If they are able to be there they will help guide us to identify and find various celestial wonders to view independently\, together. They may bring larger telescopes which can be safely (all precautions will be taken) shared by many to view certain objects – especially the moon\, Saturn and Jupiter! Exciting! \nAstronomical Info For This Night \n\nSunset is at 7:08pm\nMoonset is at 8:45pm\, a new crescent moon – beautiful to see in a telescope\nJupiter and Saturn will be visible – we may see moons of Jupiter and rings of Saturn\nNeptune rises at 6:48pm – but will likely be very difficult to see\nFind the Big Dipper\, Little Dipper\, Cassiopeia\, Sagittarius\, Scorpius\, and more!\n\nCOST:  free will donation (suggested $5/person cash only  – there will be a donation box at the event)  \nBring your own chair or blanket to sit or lie on for your comfort. Wear comfortable clothing and dress for the weather! Bring your own insect repellent if needed. Bring a flashlight – preferably one with a red light that is more conducive to stargazing activities. Park in designated parking areas – the preferred area is the grassy Riverview Parking Area near our main Education Building. Proceed to the area in front of the Porch on the Education Building. \nThe event will be cancelled in case of overcast or rainy weather. Cancellation notices will be posted here on this page as well as on the corresponding Facebook event page no later than 1 hour before the scheduled start of the event.  \nNOTE:  We have one more event like this coming up on October 17! Join us!
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SUMMARY:September New Moon Women's Circle 2020
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: DUE TO COVID-19\, WE WILL ONLY HOLD THIS EVENT OUTDOORS AND ONLY IF THE WEATHER PERMITS. KEEP AN EYE ON THIS PAGE AND ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR LAST MINUTE UPDATES. THANK YOU! \nKinstone Women’s Circle is a Sister Circle! We are part of the Global Sisterhood. A Sister Circle is a safe and sacred place where we can get real\, share our journeys\, insights\, and stories. We can cultivate self-love and authentic connection. In circle we can all speak our truth and be seen and heard for who we are. All women are invited to join in our circle\, especially women who desire to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives. \nDate: Thursday\, September 17\, 2020  Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm  (It will be dark before we are done! Plan for that.) \nTheme: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nAstrology: Virgo (Earth sign). Keywords: Grounded\, present\, supportive\, nurturing\, reliable\, truthful\, helpful\, analytic\, modest\, humble\, detail-oriented\, finds purpose through service\, noble\, logical\, resourceful\, discerning\, honest\, practical\, attention to detail\, efficient\, perfectionism \nSome questions for contemplation / inspiration for sharing this month: \n\nWere you taught to people please? If so\, in what ways?\nWere you ever told that your power is too much? If so\, by whom? In what context?\nDo you ever choose to remain quiet and not take action even when you feel you should act on something you know to be true just so you can “keep the peace”?\nWhat did your parents\, teachers\, or other adults in your life expect you to be when you were growing up? How did that make you feel?\nAs a young person\, were you told that you must fit into certain roles as a woman? If so\, what roles? Did your own ideas for yourself align with them?\nIf you could share a truth with every child in the world that they would then take to heart and embody\, what would it be?\nWhat would you do with your life if you could do anything\, and other people’s opinions did not affect you at all?\nWhat activities in your life make you feel most wild\, free\, and connected to your primal power?\nCreate your own question / reflection.\n\nPlace:  Kinstone Circle\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin 54629  [Weather permitting\, we gather outdoors in one of the sacred spaces at Kinstone so please dress appropriately for being outside for up to 90 minutes or longer. Wear layers and bring a scarf since it is nearly always windy on the ridge. In case of bad weather\, we will not meet… watch for a cancellation notification up to an hour before the event.] \nCost: FREE   (free-will donations are gratefully accepted; a basket is provided for those) \nMEAL: No meal will be provided. Bring your own food to eat picnic style if you so wish; arrive as early as 5pm if you wish to do that as it will be dark by the time we finish at 8pm. \nIMPORTANT: Come prepared to share! Feel free to share what is on your heart\, something you have written or bring a short poem\, quote\, or story that speaks to you – this may be relevant to the theme for the month or could be anything that you find inspirational or that highlights the unique strengths of women. \nALSO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR AND/OR BLANKET TO SIT ON OUTDOORS. BRING YOUR OWN SUNSCREEN\, INSECT REPELLENT\, AND DRESS FOR THE WEATHER\, INCLUDING EXTRA LAYERS OF CLOTHING. BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE OR MUG. \n——————————————————————————– \nGENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE Monthly KINSTONE NEW MOON WOMEN’S CIRCLE Meetings \nWomen have been gathering in a healing\, sharing sister circle at Kinstone on the New Moon since March 2016 when the first International Women’s Day was launched. We average about 20 women at our circles. Sometimes less\, sometimes more. We’ve had as few as 3 and as many as 42 show up! It begins each year with an event in conjunction with International Women’s Day (March 8) and continues each month on the day of the New Moon through October! \nIn circle\, we join in a short heart meditation\, then we have a time for personal sharing – feelings\, questions\, truths\, stories\, poems\, and more. In this space we are free to celebrate our individuality as well as our collective strength\, fearlessness\, nurturing\, healing and gifts. When the circle is closed\, anyone who brings a packed meal is welcome to find a suitable spot to eat picnic style. All are welcome to stay for informal conversation and relaxation. Come as you are. Join us! Please share these events with other women who may be interested. Thank you! \nKinstone has some amazing sacred spaces and we like to use them as much as possible. We usually gather in the large Stone Circle – however\, we have also met in Three Witnesses circle\, Star Gazer Circle\, Circle of Mystery and other outdoor sacred places at Kinstone (weather permitting). \nFor more information\, please see the following links which are inspirational and instrumental in the organization of our circle: internationalwomensday.com and globalsisterhood.org \nLIST OF DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with specific event information for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that announces the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/. \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December 14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nReminder: There are no in person gatherings for the Kinstone New Moon women’s circles during November\, December\, January\, and February. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: International Women’s Day (IWD) is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/september-new-moon-womens-circle-2020/
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SUMMARY:Finding A Way Forward In Uncertain Times ~ A Kinstone Experience
DESCRIPTION:FYI: Due to bad weather predicted for Saturday\, Sept 12\, we have postponed this event to Sunday\, Sept 13.\nSPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS OFFERING IS STILL ON! We will run this mostly outdoor retreat experience with a limited number of participants to allow for proper social distancing and personal space both indoors and out. The land is lush and lovely\, the stones are standing in a sea of green\, the grasses are touched with gold – just waiting for you!\nJoin us for this one-day guided retreat and gift yourself some time to contemplate the thresholds opening up to new pathways in your life. \nKinstone has been described as a “threshold place”\, a place where we find ourselves called to slow down enough to notice the many openings in our lives where we are invited to cross into a new or renewed way of being in the world. Our world is in a massive transition. What has been “normal” is fading. New ways and ideas are begging to be seen and embraced. \nToday we will spend time with the land and sacred stone places here\, mostly in silence\, contemplating the thresholds that are appearing in our lives and seeking wisdom from our higher selves about how to step into these openings to find a (new) way forward. \nWhat Thresholds are you standing on today? How do you find the courage to take the first step to enter into this new way? What is calling to you? What has been bubbling up in you amidst the global pandemic of 2020? What about other global\, national\, local or personal challenges and issues?  What are you longing for? Meaning? Peace? Wholeness? Stability? \nImmersed in the sacred spaces around Kinstone\, inspired by prompts and symbols\, with pen and paper\, colored pencils or crayons\, we will seek to express our soul’s wisdom in a way we can hear it\, see it and apply it to our lives. Don’t expect to understand all that is revealed right away\, soul talk takes time! \nDue to our current pandemic environment – we ask you to bring your own bag lunch and drinking cup. Water and tea will be provided.  Also\, you may want to bring a lawn chair\, or blanket to sit on. \nGeneral Schedule (subject to change) \n9:00 …… Gathering / Introductions \n9:30 …… Opening Ritual \n10:00 …. First Question / Contemplation \n11:30 ….. Group discussion \n12:00 …. Break for Lunch \n1:00 …… Second Question / Contemplation \n2:30 …… Group discussion \n3:30 …… Closing Ritual / Blessings \nThere will be ample time throughout the day for participants to experience the sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone to inspire your body\, mind and spirit. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. This retreat experience is expected to fill. \nDate:  Sunday\, September 13\, 2020  Saturday\, September 12\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 4:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: $65 \nREGISTER HERE:  Finding a Way Forward tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nWhat to bring: \n\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, and/or a camp chair to carry with you to outside sit spots if you wish\, for your comfort\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\nAs we will be outdoors for this retreat\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your Guides for this Retreat Day: \nChar Peterson:  \nChar worked as a Hospice Chaplain for GHS. Her lifelong ministry has been to listen\, encourage and uplifting the beauty around each of our life stories.  She holds a Master’s degree in Theology and a Certificate of Pastoral Ministry from St. Catherine University in St. Paul\, MN and completed her training in chaplaincy at Gundersen Health System in 2013-2014. \nKristine Beck: \nKristine is the creator and director of Kinstone in Fountain City\, Wisconsin. An entrepreneur at heart\, she returned to her family land to build Kinstone after a successful career in the software industry. Kristine has now dedicated her life to blending conscious care of the Earth with art to form sacred spaces at Kinstone that invite and inspire people to experience the life-giving power of the land to transform\, energize and revive the body\, mind and spirit. \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish. \nPHOTO CREDIT:  The featured event photo is by Daniel Larson.
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Viewing - August
DESCRIPTION:Calling all FAMILIES! STARGAZERS! NIGHT SKY AFICIONADOS! Come out to see the stars at Kinstone! Here is an outdoor experience offering connection with nature while gazing out into our cosmic neighborhood! \nJoin us for an informal\, and relatively independent night sky viewing at Kinstone! Bring your own binoculars\, your own telescope\, and your own star finding guides\, etc. We will spread out across the land and spend a couple of hours with our eyes to the sky. Think about downloading an app to your phone in advance of this event such as Google Sky Map or something similar that shows you what’s in the sky. We expect one or more amateur astronomers to join us from the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society (LCAAS) who will help guide us to identify and find various celestial wonders to view independently\, together. They may bring larger scopes which can be safely (all precautions will be taken) shared by many to view certain objects – especially the moon\, Saturn and Jupiter! Exciting! \nAstronomical Info For This Night \n\nSunset is at 7:58pm\nMoonset is at 10:17pm\, a waxing crescent moon!\nJupiter and Saturn will be bright and visible\nNeptune rises at 8:40pm – but it is difficult to see\n\nNote: if viewing is good\, we may stay late to see Mars rise at 10:14pm and Uranus rise at 10:30pm. We’ll play that by ear (or eye as the case may be!). \nCOST:  $5/person at the door\, cash only (Kids 12 and under are free) \nBring your own chair or blanket to sit or lie on for your comfort. Wear comfortable clothing and dress for the weather! Bring your own insect repellent if needed. Bring a flashlight – preferably one with a red or green light that is more conducive to stargazing activities. Park in designated parking areas – the preferred area is the grassy Riverview Parking Area near our main Education Building. Proceed to the area in front of the Porch on the Education Building. \nThe event will be cancelled in case of overcast or rainy weather. Cancellation notices will be posted here on this page as well as on the corresponding Facebook event page at least 1 hour before the scheduled start of the event.  \nNOTE:  We will host two more events like this! One will be on September 19 and another on October 17! Join us!
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SUMMARY:Singing & Bowls at Sunset
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meditative music experience in the Great Stone Circle at sunset. Ageless sounds of singing bowls blended with chant and song. It promises to be an evening of resonance and contemplative peace. \nTraditional historic singing bowls produce sounds that invoke deep states of relaxation; naturally assisting one in entering expanded states of consciousness and meditation. The sound of the bowls creates a deep level of communication with our inner world that opens us to the divine.  The sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls opens blockages and helps us experience an inner calm and deep relaxation to invigorate our natural energy thus allowing our body-mind-spirit to quiet and find balance. \nThomas Roberts will lead us for this evening of captivating renewal by calling forth the ageless bell sounds from the bowls. Karen Lee will sing or chant with the bowls. At times you may hear influences from the Native American cultures that are an integral part of her life experience and spirituality. Experience the power and beauty of traditional Tibetan singing bowls and the blending tones of Karen’s voice as we watch the sunset. \nDuring this performance at Kinstone one can expect the unexpected … vocal spontaneity and improvisation from the heart\, intertwined with the vibrational voices of the Singing Bowls.  Prepare to be opened to deep relaxation and meditation in the presence of sacred sound. Come join Us!! \nIMPORTANT: This is a non-smoking\, alcohol free\, kid-friendly event. \nDue to COVID\, we will not move this event indoors. Therefore\, if we cancel the event due to bad weather\, your ticket will be refunded; otherwise\, there are NO REFUNDS.  \nCancellation notices will be posted not later than one hour before the scheduled start time of the event; they will be posted here on the website as well as on Facebook on the corresponding event page. \nDate:  Saturday\, August 22\, 2020  Time:  7:00pm   (Note: Sunset is at 7:58pm.) \nTickets:  $15.00 in advance\, $20.00 at the door. Kids 12 & under are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket for the event. No refunds unless cancelled due to weather. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE:  Singing & Bowls at Sunset Tickets (your printed receipt is required for entry) \nPay at the door is possible and must be in cash and exact change! Advanced payment is preferred. \nBring your own chair or blanket to sit on for your comfort. Wear comfortable clothing and dress for the weather! Bring your own insect repellent and/or sunscreen if needed. A flashlight may be helpful if you stay until dark. Park in designated parking areas. Upon arrival\, proceed directly to the Great Stone Circle. \n\nThomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has gained widespread recognition in the field of health and healing as an and educator\, speaker and author who translates ancient mindfulness techniques into practical strategies that people can use in their everyday lives to be healthier\, happier\, and more fulfilled. Tom has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. He has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \n  \nKaren Lee \nVocalist Karen Lee has been crooning for a lifetime.  Originally a La Crosse native\, Karen has returned home after spending 20 years in Portland and La Grande OR\, and nearly a decade in NYC. Karen’s passion for singing has led her down various musical avenues. Her musical career began as folk singer/songwriter in the 70’s\, which evolved into country rock\, blues and swing\, rhythm and blues\, and later into jazz and improvisation. In her early musical adventures\, Karen laid down many miles of life on the road. Embracing cultural diversity and life’s experiences enhanced Karen’s musical expression as a vocal soloist.  And she has been a frequent band member who has often arranged and sang intricate harmonies.  All of her travels gave rise to live performances\, recordings and many other musical opportunities. Karen’s vocal sound continues to evolve. Her voice has been described as that of a rich and sultry ballad and blues singer that can belt out a strong as sassy R&B tune yet is able to sing the intimate style of a bossa nova.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/singing-bowls-at-sunset/
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SUMMARY:August New Moon Women's Circle 2020
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: DUE TO COVID-19\, WE WILL ONLY HOLD THIS EVENT OUTDOORS AND ONLY IF THE WEATHER PERMITS. KEEP AN EYE ON THIS PAGE AND ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR LAST MINUTE UPDATES. THANK YOU! \nKinstone Women’s Circle is a Sister Circle! We are part of the Global Sisterhood. A Sister Circle is a safe and sacred place where we can get real\, share our journeys\, insights\, and stories. We can cultivate self-love and authentic connection. In circle we can all speak our truth and be seen and heard for who we are. All women are invited to join in our circle\, especially women who desire to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 18\, 2020  Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm \nTheme: Fearlessly Me: I Choose to Be Seen \nAstrology: Leo (Fire sign\, ruled by the Sun). Keywords: Courage\, loyalty\, leadership\, pride\, sincerity\, charisma\, passion\, authority\, warmth\, generous\, abundant\, active\, open\, enjoys being admired \nSome questions for contemplation / inspiration for sharing this month:  \n\nHow would you use your voice about edgy issues like racism or sexism if you were standing in your full multi-spectrum truth and being fully honest with yourself and others?\nWhat situation in your life would benefit from you allowing yourself to be more fully seen? What action could you take that could help you heal?\nDo you have a relationship in your life where you feel unsafe to be fully you? If so\, what is the story you are running in your head about that relationship and how can you change the narrative?\nWhat are you afraid to let be seen? Why? What happens when you share it with the group or a partner? How does it feel?\nWhat is something you are holding back from sharing with the world or the ones closest to you: socially\, professionally\, and emotionally.\nWhat is one of your gifts or talents that most people don’t know about?\nTell us about a time you were courageously vulnerable\, or opened up instead of hiding. What happened? How did you feel?\nCreate your own question…\n\nPlace:  Kinstone Circle\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin 54629  [Weather permitting\, we gather outdoors in one of the sacred spaces at Kinstone so please dress appropriately for being outside for up to 90 minutes or longer. Wear layers and bring a scarf since it is nearly always windy on the ridge. In case of bad weather\, we will not meet… watch for a cancellation notification up to an hour before the event.] \nCost: FREE   (free-will donations are gratefully accepted; a basket is provided for those) \nMEAL: IMPORTANT CHANGE:  No meal will be provided. Bring your own food to eat picnic style if you so wish. \nIMPORTANT: Come prepared to share! Feel free to share what is on your heart\, something you have written or bring a short poem\, quote\, or story that speaks to you – this may be relevant to the theme for the month or could be anything that you find inspirational or that highlights the unique strengths of women. \nALSO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR AND/OR BLANKET TO SIT ON OUTDOORS. BRING YOUR OWN SUNSCREEN\, INSECT REPELLENT\, AND DRESS FOR THE WEATHER\, INCLUDING EXTRA LAYERS OF CLOTHING. BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE OR MUG. \n——————————————————————————– \nGENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE Monthly KINSTONE NEW MOON WOMEN’S CIRCLE Meetings \nWomen have been gathering in a healing\, sharing sister circle at Kinstone on the New Moon since March 2016 when the first International Women’s Day was launched. We average about 20 women at our circles. Sometimes less\, sometimes more. We’ve had as few as 3 and as many as 42 show up! It begins each year with an event in conjunction with International Women’s Day (March 8) and continues each month on the day of the New Moon through October! \nIn circle\, we join in a short heart meditation\, then we have a time for personal sharing – feelings\, questions\, truths\, stories\, poems\, and more. In this space we are free to celebrate our individuality as well as our collective strength\, fearlessness\, nurturing\, healing and gifts. When the circle is closed\, anyone who brings a packed meal is welcome to find a suitable spot to eat picnic style. All are welcome to stay for informal conversation and relaxation. Come as you are. Join us! Please share these events with other women who may be interested. Thank you! \nKinstone has some amazing sacred spaces and we like to use them as much as possible. We usually gather in the large Stone Circle – however\, we have also met in Three Witnesses circle\, Star Gazer Circle\, Circle of Mystery and other outdoor sacred places at Kinstone (weather permitting). \nFor more information\, please see the following links which are inspirational and instrumental in the organization of our circle: internationalwomensday.com and globalsisterhood.org \nLIST OF DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with specific event information for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that announces the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/. \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December 14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nReminder: There are no in person gatherings for the Kinstone New Moon women’s circles during November\, December\, January\, and February. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: International Women’s Day (IWD) is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/august-new-moon-womens-circle-2020/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED! RainBOWL - A Healthy Food Workshop with The Kitchen Coach
DESCRIPTION:CLASS IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID! \n\nHealthy food is only as boring as you make it.\n\nJoin us at Kinstone as we host Celeste Sullivan\, The Kitchen Coach. She will teach us to make healthy food taste so good it does not feel like a sacrifice. We will be using fresh produce straight from the Kinstone raised bed gardens to make a nourishing and delicious lunch! \nShe will share tips and tricks to integrate more color into your weekly meals to help you thrive. \nCome find out how to make a fresh\, tasty meal full of flavor\, color\, and naturally available vitamins and minerals to fill you up – body and soul. Come hungry! \nClass size is limited! \n\nDate:  Saturday\, August 8\, 2020\nTime:  11am – 1pm\n\nCOST:  $25 (includes lunch!)\n\nREGISTER:  CLASS IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID\n\nAbout your instructor: \n\nCeleste Sullivan is a Certified Health Coach\, Medicinal Chef and creator of The Kitchen Coach\, LLC. Celeste specializes in empowering people to see their daily food choices as an opportunity for a better quality of life. She teaches preventive medicine through plant-strong cooking classes that makes eating healthy simple and crave-worthy.\n\nCeleste’s teaching style initiates empowered action and persistence- two qualities that are essential in making long-term diet and lifestyle shifts. She runs employee wellness programs\, is a cooking instructor in her local MN community\, does in home private coaching and will release a cookbook by fall 2020. Find out more about Celeste and her business on her website at: https://thekitchencoach.net\n\n\nPhoto Credit:  thanks to Diane Petz for the central photo in the feature collage; thanks to Kristine Beck for the rest of the photos in the collage.
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SUMMARY:Summer Plein Air Art Exhibition & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone-inspired plein air painting Art Exhibit and Sale! \nArtists of every painting medium and every skill level were invited to create plein air works at our Summer Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Saturday\, August 1\, 2020 – yesterday! (See below for details about what “plein air” is.) Today we get a chance to see an exhibition of the works of the participating artists and even purchase a new piece! The art will be exhibited outside of the Kinstone Education Center and on the Porch. A portion of the sales will be retained by Kinstone to help support additional art events here. COME SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND KINSTONE! \nJoin us today\, talk with the artists and find something new\, fresh\, and Kinstone-inspired to take home with you! Keep in mind that artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm on Sunday\, August 2. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone on this day (general admission is $5/person) is invited to interact with the artists\, browse the exhibits and perhaps even purchase a new piece to take home! \nDate:  Sunday\, August 2\, 2020 \nTime: 10:00am to 6:00pm \nCost:  Included in the price of admission to Kinstone – $5/person! \nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nThis event shall take place rain or shine! \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
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SUMMARY:Summer Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Artists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at our Summer Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Saturday\, August 1\, 2020\, from 9am-4:00pm at Kinstone. We are pleased to announce that participating artists may exhibit and sell any works produced during this event between 4pm and 6pm on Saturday and again on Sunday between 10am and 6pm on the Porch of the Kinstone Education Building. Weekends are our busiest times and we hope that extending the sale to Sunday during our regular open hours will increase exposure and sales for everyone! For this event\, Kinstone will retain 15% of all artist’s sales. Artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm on Sunday\, August 2. \n——————————————————– \n“Summer set lip to earth’s bosom bare\,\nAnd left the flushed print in a poppy there.”\n~Francis Thompson \n——————————————————— \nThe cost to participate is $5/person (i.e. equal to and included in the price of admission to Kinstone!)  No pre-registration is required. Registration is from 7:30-8:30am onsite. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Artists should bring along their own food\, snacks and beverages. \nIn case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom\, and the Porch on the Education Center. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone (admission is $5/person) on this day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! \nDate:  Saturday\, August 1\, 2020 \nTime: \n\nArtist Registration: 7:30am – 8:30am\nArtist Painting: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Artists wishing to exhibit their work should finish painting by 3:30pm or in time to get their completed works to the exhibit area and ready for sale by 4pm.)\nArt Exhibition/Sale: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday  (Note: The exhibition and sale will continue on Sunday from 10am to 6pm during our normal open hours. Artists must remove their artworks by 6:30pm Sunday.)\n\nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\nPack your own lunch\, snacks\, and water!\n\n\nSUMMER at Kinstone is lush and lovely. Gardens are proliferating and the prairie is in full bloom\, awash with color and abuzz with pollinators of all kinds. The standing stones are sun-kissed; warm to the touch and welcoming to the spirit. The pond is the center of a constant dance of dragonflies and swallows. Tall grasses wave you on to paths that rise and fall\, keeping the next wonder hidden until you step forward just a little further. Find your way to the amphitheater of the labyrinth\, the cool shelter of the dolmen\, and the quiet seclusion of the Circle of Mystery or many other wonders to be encountered. Curvilinear rows of arborvitae and spruce hug the land and shelter you as you immerse yourself in color\, light\, and movement. It is magical! \n\nThis is our second plein air event and we are very excited to welcome artists from near and far\, those who have been here before and those for whom this is the first time! Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! Note that we also have an Autumn Plein Air paint day coming up later this season\, it has slightly different details\, so please check out that event and plan to participate then\, too! \nKinstone is a contemplative\, park-like place with spectacular views\, intriguing stonework\, and natural buildings. This stunning 30-acre bluff-top property has a fabulous view of the Mississippi River as well as over 100 standing stones including three stone circles\, megalithic dolmen\, classic 7-circuit labyrinth\, thatched\, cordwood chapel\, dry-stack stone sculpture\, natural buildings\, food forest gardens\, raised bed gardens\, 2-acre prairie\, pond\, woodlands\, fields and more. \n\nOur mission states: “Kinstone blends conscious care of the Earth with art to form sacred spaces that invite and inspire people to connect with and experience the creative power of the land to transform\, energize and revive the body\, mind and spirit.” To further this mission\, we are offering three Plein Air Paint Days in 2020 to connect artists and the sacred beauty of the land: Spring\, Summer\, and Autumn – each one with slightly different details. We are excited about all the possibilities and creative wonder that will manifest from this connection. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/summer-plein-air-paint-day/
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SUMMARY:July New Moon Women's Circle 2020
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: DUE TO COVID-19\, WE WILL ONLY HOLD THIS EVENT OUTDOORS AND ONLY IF THE WEATHER PERMITS. ALSO\, NO MEAL WILL BE PROVIDED. KEEP AN EYE ON THIS PAGE AND ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR LAST MINUTE UPDATES. THANK YOU! \nKinstone Women’s Circle is a Sister Circle! We are part of the Global Sisterhood. A Sister Circle is a safe and sacred place where we can get real\, share our journeys\, insights\, and stories. We can cultivate self-love and authentic connection. In circle we can all speak our truth and be seen and heard for who we are. All women are invited to join in our circle\, especially women who desire to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives. \nDate: Monday\, July 20\, 2020  Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm \nTheme:  Ancestral Healing: I heal my past\, present\, and future (note: this is the second new moon in Cancer in 2020) \nAstrology: Cancer (Water sign). Keywords: deep emotions\, empathy\, sensitivity\, intuitive\, instinctive\, nurturing\, caretaker \nSome questions for contemplation / inspiration for sharing this month:  \n\nHave you ever had a powerful moment of ancestral connection or healing? If so\, what sparked it\, and what unfolded for you?\nWhat do you know and feel towards your father’s lineage? What stories\, patterns\, or beliefs? (Ask this same question for your mother’s lineage. Note: If you have two mothers or two fathers\, or you are adopted\, reflect on your two primary birth lineages)\nDo you feel any shame\, guilt\, grief\, or disconnection from your ancestors? If so\, reflect on what feelings are present and where they are living in your body.\nWhat is your relationship to the cultures of your ancestors? Do you know where they lived and what traditions or practices were a part of these cultures?\nWhen you close your eyes and tune in\, what ancestral gifts or blessings do you feel? (Examples: Wisdom\, resilience\, protection\, instinct\, magic)\nCreate your own reflection question…\n\n  \nPlace:  Kinstone Circle\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin 54629 (When the timing of sunset and weather permitting\, we gather outdoors in one of the sacred spaces at Kinstone so please dress appropriately for being outside for an hour or longer. Wear layers and bring a scarf since it is nearly always windy on the ridge. In case of bad weather\, we will cancel this event!  \nCost: FREE to attend \nIMPORTANT: Come prepared to share! Feel free to share what is on your heart\, something you have written or bring a short poem\, quote\, or story that speaks to you – this may be relevant to the theme for the month or could be anything that you find inspirational or that highlights the unique strengths of women. \nALSO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR AND/OR BLANKET TO SIT ON OUTDOORS. BRING YOUR OWN SUNSCREEN\, INSECT REPELLENT\, AND EXTRA LAYERS OF CLOTHING. BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE OR MUG. \n——————————————————————————– \nGENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE Monthly KINSTONE NEW MOON WOMEN’S CIRCLE Meetings \nWomen have been gathering in a healing\, sharing sister circle at Kinstone on the New Moon since March 2016 when the first International Women’s Day was launched. We average about 12 women at our circles. Sometimes less\, sometimes more. We’ve had as few as 3 and as many as 42 show up! It begins each year with an event in conjunction with International Women’s Day (March 8) and continues each month on the day of the New Moon through October! \nIn circle\, we join in a short heart meditation\, then we have a time for personal sharing – feelings\, questions\, truths\, stories\, poems\, and more. In this space we are free to celebrate our individuality as well as our collective strength\, fearlessness\, nurturing\, healing and gifts. NEW DUE TO COVID TIMES:  No meal is provided by Kinstone. If you wish to bring your own picnic supper\, you are welcome to stay and eat outdoors. Come as you are. Join us! Please share these events with other women who may be interested. Thank you! \nKinstone has some amazing sacred spaces and we like to use them as much as possible. We may gather in the large Stone Circle\, Three Witnesses circle\, Star Gazer Circle\, Circle of Mystery or other outdoor sacred place at Kinstone (weather permitting). \nFor more information\, please see the following links which are inspirational and instrumental in the organization of our circle: internationalwomensday.com and globalsisterhood.org \nLIST OF DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with specific event information for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that announces the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/. \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nTuesday\, August 18 – Leo: Fearlessly Me: I let myself be seen \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December 14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nReminder: There are no in person gatherings for the Kinstone New Moon women’s circles during November\, December\, January\, and February. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: IWD is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
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SUMMARY:Brush Wisdom: A Brush with Silence
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS CLASS IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this indoor course with a limited class size to allow for proper social distancing and personal space. Join us!\nAN INTRODUCTION TO THE WAY OF THE BRUSH \nThe purposeful use of brushes\, ink and paper as a method of deepening the spiritual journey has been employed throughout the centuries by numerous traditions. In the Japanese tradition\, this technique is referred to as “Shodo” or “The Way of The Brush.”  It is an insightful method that opens us up to receive great peace\, balance and harmony into our lives via patient brush strokes. \nIn this introductory Shodo workshop\, you will have the opportunity to experience the playful and profound dance of brush\, ink and paper. Together\, we will explore aspects of using The Way of the Brush as a meditative tool and create personal\, meaningful Japanese Shodo ideograms that express our unique and creative selves. We will use dynamic Zen brushes to explore and access a level of wholeness of experience not otherwise possible. Developing an attentive relationship with the brush\, ink and paper\, allows you to access your deeper wisdom in a new and refreshing manner. Zen Brush is an expression of the soul. \nThere will be some time for participants to experience the sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone to inspire your body\, mind and spirit. If you plan to wander outdoors\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes! \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The workshop is expected to fill. \nPlease leave your artistic ego and related fears at the door. No artistic experience is necessary – only a willingness and curiosity to explore this unique addition to your spiritual practice. All materials will be supplied.  \nDate: Saturday\, July 11\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 4:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: \nAdmission: $55 EARLY BIRD – must register by June 15 \n$65 after June 15 \nMaterials Fee: $10 – payable in cash on the day of the event directly to the instructor \nAdmission fee includes instruction and lunch.  A vegetarian lunch will be provided with options suitable for vegan\, dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements or preferences. No refunds. \nREGISTER HERE:  Brush Wisdom Tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nWhat to bring: \n\nYour $10 materials fee – payable directly to the instructor on class day\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\nIf you plan to wander outdoors\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes!\n\nAbout your instructor: Thomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. Tom has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. He has received trainings in Zen Brush work from Kaz Tanahashi and Bob Schmitt. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/brush-wisdom/
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SUMMARY:June New Moon Women's Circle 2020
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: DUE TO COVID-19\, WE WILL ONLY HOLD THIS EVENT OUTDOORS AND ONLY IF THE WEATHER PERMITS. KEEP AN EYE ON THIS PAGE AND ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR LAST MINUTE UPDATES. THANK YOU! \n  \nKinstone Women’s Circle is a Sister Circle! We are part of the Global Sisterhood. A Sister Circle is a safe and sacred place where we can get real\, share our journeys\, insights\, and stories. We can cultivate self-love and authentic connection. In circle we can all speak our truth and be seen and heard for who we are. All women are invited to join in our circle\, especially women who desire to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives. \nDate: Sunday\, June 21\, 2020 (Father’s Day)  Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm \nTheme: Liberation Through Forgiveness: I let go\, I set myself free \nAstrology: Cancer (Water sign). \nKeywords: deep emotions\, empathy\, sensitivity\, intuitive\, instinctive\, nurturing\, caretaker \nSome questions for contemplation / inspiration for sharing this month:  \n\n\n\nIn what ways do you feel hurt\, fedup\, and resentful regarding our current world structures?\nWhat are injustices that cause you feeling confused and hurt?\nIn what ways have you unknowingly contributed to the oppression of others or the destruction of the earth?\nWhat do you feel anger\, blame\, or resentment around\, and how is this feeling affecting your life?\nThink about a situation in which you feel forgiveness could help you heal.\n\nWhat are you holding onto that’s stopping you from forgiving?\nWhat is keeping you from letting go?\nWhat would happen if you let it go?\n\n\nIs it easier for you to forgive yourself or forgive others? Why?\nWhat is the most liberating moment you’ve experienced though the act of forgiving someone or yourself? What were some key gems of wisdom you gained?\nWhat would you teach your children about forgiveness? Are you living in alignment with your own words of wisdom around this topic?\n\n\n\n  \nPlace:  Kinstone Circle\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin 54629 (When the timing of sunset and weather permitting\, we gather outdoors in one of the sacred spaces at Kinstone so please dress appropriately for being outside for an hour or longer. Wear layers and bring a scarf since it is nearly always windy on the ridge. In case of bad weather\, we meet inside the Kinstone Education Center.) \nCost: FREE to attend! \nMEAL: BRING YOUR OWN!!  (This change is due to COVID!!) \nIMPORTANT: Come prepared to share! Feel free to share what is on your heart\, something you have written or bring a short poem\, quote\, or story that speaks to you – this may be relevant to the theme for the month or could be anything that you find inspirational or that highlights the unique strengths of women. \nALSO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR AND/OR BLANKET TO SIT ON OUTDOORS. BRING YOUR OWN SUNSCREEN\, INSECT REPELLENT\, AND EXTRA LAYERS OF CLOTHING. BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE OR MUG. \n——————————————————————————– \nGENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE Monthly KINSTONE NEW MOON WOMEN’S CIRCLE Meetings \nWomen have been gathering in a healing\, sharing sister circle at Kinstone on the New Moon since March 2016 when the first International Women’s Day was launched. We average about 20 women at our circles. Sometimes less\, sometimes more. We’ve had as few as 3 and as many as 42 show up! It begins each year with an event in conjunction with International Women’s Day (March 8) and continues each month on the day of the New Moon through October! \nIn circle\, we join in a short heart meditation\, then we have a time for personal sharing – feelings\, questions\, truths\, stories\, poems\, and more. In this space we are free to celebrate our individuality as well as our collective strength\, fearlessness\, nurturing\, healing and gifts. Typically – in a non-Covid world – we end with a shared meal and informal conversations around the tables. Now\, everyone must bring their own meal and we’ll enjoy it outdoors at a good distance. Come as you are. It is free to participate. Join us! Please share these events with other women who may be interested. Thank you! \nKinstone has some amazing sacred spaces and we like to use them as much as possible. We may gather in the large Stone Circle\, Three Witnesses circle\, Star Gazer Circle\, Circle of Mystery or other outdoor sacred place at Kinstone (weather permitting). If weather is uncooperative\, we meet in our beautiful classroom space in the Education Center. \nFor more information\, please see the following links which are inspirational and instrumental in the organization of our circle: internationalwomensday.com and globalsisterhood.org \nLIST OF DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with specific event information for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that announces the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/. \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nMonday\, July 20 – Cancer:  theme to be announced! (second moon in Cancer for 2020!) \nTuesday\, August 18 – Leo: Fearlessly Me: I let myself be seen \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December 14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nReminder: There are no in person gatherings for the Kinstone New Moon women’s circles during November\, December\, January\, and February. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: IWD is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/june-new-moon-womens-circle-2020/
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Sunrise Observance 2020
DESCRIPTION:6/21/20 4:15am update: There is heavy mist on the ridge\, but I will be in the circle to see what happens at sunrise. Any who can join\, please do – and drive carefully in this fog! \n6/20/20 4:15am update: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN! So sorry we cannot meet the sun today in the Circle! Happy Solstice! p.s. if the weather holds promise tomorrow\, we will meet on 6/21/20 at 5:15 instead!  \nEvery Summer Solstice\, we stand and greet the sun as it enters the Great Stone Circle at sunrise. You are invited to join us as we recognize the passing of the seasons from Spring to Summer in this auspicious and sacred stone place. \nIf it is not raining we will gather at 5:15 am in the Great Stone Circle in time to witness the rising of the sun – actual sunrise is at 5:23am but it is usually 5:30 before it visible in the stone circle. Due to COVID\, we prefer not to meet indoors\, so\, if it is raining\, we will CANCEL the event. \nGiven fair weather and a clear horizon\, we will watch the sun as it crests the ridge and is ushered through the Summer Solstice Corridor into the circle. It will set its golden glow upon anyone standing in the middle of the circle. Further\, it will cast the shadow of those persons standing there onto the stone directly in the path of the sun – the “Shadow Stone”.  Fun fact: This stone also marks the exact point of WINTER Solstice SUNSET\, i.e.  summer solstice sunrise and winter solstice sunset occur along the exact same line!  Truly magical! \nGiven cloudy weather\, we will not see the sunrise or the shadow\, but will greet the dawn of Summer ceremoniously regardless! This will be a quiet\, meditative event with a short opening rite and reading. Feel free to bring a reading or quote to share. Witness the arrival of Summer. Send Spring on its way with blessings. Although the actual sunrise is at 5:23am\, the topography of Kinstone means it will be just a little (about 8-10 minutes) later than that. Be there early\, just in case! Feel free to arrive as early as 5:00am if you wish. We will NOT meet afterwards for refreshments due to COVID. \nCOST: Suggested Donation of $5/person (place in Blue Payment Box on the Information Sign Boards near the parking areas); No Registration Required \nDate: Saturday\, June 20\, 2020  Time: 5:15am – 6:15am \nThis event is outdoors. It will be CANCELLED if raining. Please note that we will not see the alignment if it is cloudy or if the horizon is obstructed by morning mist\, fog\, rain\, or clouds. If it is raining or storming this event will be cancelled. Dress for the weather\, be prepared to walk dewy\, wet grass paths; bring a blanket or camp chair if you wish for your comfort outside; wear appropriate footwear\, scarves\, hats\, and even gloves if needed! Bring your own insect repellent if you wish! \nCancellation will occur in case of a RAIN. Cancellations will be posted ONLY on THIS event page and on the corresponding Facebook event page at least 1 hour before the scheduled start time for this event. \nInteresting fact: The exact time of the astronomical Summer Solstice is Saturday\, June 20 at 4:43 pm CDT.  \nIMPORTANT: If you wish to wander the grounds of Kinstone please plan to pay regular admission. Thank you. \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
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SUMMARY:Midsummer's Eve Concert in the Stones
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS EVENT IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this as an all-outdoor event with proper social distancing and plenty of personal space.  IMPORTANT: There is no indoor option in case of rain\, so if it rains we will hold this on Saturday night instead. JOIN US! \nAt Kinstone we take time to recognize the passing of the seasons with intentional events that remind us to honor our home in this part of the Universe. Join us as we greet Summer with a mystical\, magical\, musical welcome on Midsummer’s Eve amidst the great circle of standing stones at Kinstone. \nExperience the incredible\, transformational sounds of Peter Phippen and Rahbi Crawford in this magical venue. They are master musicians who improvise and collaborate with great effect. Their blending of the sounds of flutes and crystal singing bowls will get right into our hearts and souls. Special guests Victoria Shoemaker (wooden and crystal flutes) and Brian Reidinger (percussion / drums) will also perform. \nThese world class musicians will take us on a sound journey as we sit amidst the standing stones of Kinstone Circle. They will enchant us with their sacred sound even as they lull the sun to sleep at sunset. As always\, the musicians will join the breezes and the host of singing creatures living in and around the fields\, forests and waters of Kinstone. \nIMPORTANT: This is a non-smoking\, alcohol free\, kid-friendly event. \nDue to COVID\, if we are rained out on Friday evening we will NOT hold this event inside the Kinstone Education Center. Instead\, in case of rain the concert will be moved to Saturday\, June 20 at 6:30pm! If it is rained out again on Saturday\, only then we will refund your ticket\, otherwise\, there are NO REFUNDS. \nDate:  Friday\, June 19\, 2020  Time:  6:30pm   (NOTE: Rain Date is Saturday\, June 20\, 2020) \nTickets:  $15.00 up to 24 hours in advance\, $20.00 on the day of and at the door. Kids 12 & under are FREE but must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket for the event. No refunds unless rained out Friday AND rained out on the rain date (Saturday). \nPurchase tickets through Eventbrite by clicking HERE; your printed receipt is required for entry. \nPay at the door (cash only) is possible but requires a reservation in advance; if you plan to come and pay at the door please CONTACT US to register! Advanced payment is preferred. \nNOTICE:  Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on for your comfort. Dress for the weather and bring your own insect repellent and/or sunscreen if needed. A flashlight may be helpful if you stay until dark. Park in designated parking areas. Upon arrival\, proceed to the Great Stone Circle. \nFeaturing:\nPeter Phippen (Antique Bamboo and Wooden Flutes)\nRahbi Crawford (Crystal Singing Bowls) \nWith Special Guests:\nVictoria Shoemaker (Wooden and Crystal Flutes)\nBrian Reidinger (Drums / Percussion) \n\nPeter and Victoria \nAbout Peter Phippen:\nPeter Phippen is a Grammy Award Nominee\, International Acoustic Music Awards Nominee and Native American Music Awards Nominee. Phippen is a performer and recording artist specializing in traditional flutes from around the world. Over the last three decades Phippen has researched the history and performance technique of flutes both ancient and modern. Since 1993\, Phippen has performed an enchanting mix of the very old and very new in music. Peter has shared the stage with R. Carlos Nakai\, Coyote Oldman\, and Xavier Quijas Yxayotl to name a few. As a recording artist for Canyon Records\, Phippen has recorded four albums of original music. He was featured as flutist and composer on renowned Shamanic practitioner\, percussionist and ceremonial leader Byron Metcalf’s “Inner Rhythm Meditations”\, charting in the Top 20 of the Zone Music Reporter’s Top 100 from February to June of 2017 and nominated for a ZMR Music Award in the Best Relaxation/Meditation Album category for 2017. Phippen also contributed bamboo and wooden flutes on Byron Metcalf’s “Inner Rhythm Meditations Vol. II\,” nominated for a 2018 ZMR Music Award and featured on the Journeyscapes Radio Top 25 albums of 2018. Phippen’s recordings have been aired on radio and television worldwide. In his approach to world flute performance\, he is an experiential\, natural folk musician with a penchant for creative and artistic musical improvisation. Peter offers a captivating collage of sound images\, covering the folklore and history of flutes from around the world and throughout time. Learn more about Peter Phippen at his website: www.peterphippen.com. \nListen to a sample of music by Peter Phippen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKMtmTX6_o \n“Peter Phippen’s music comes from the heart and touches the soul. That is God’s gift to a musician.” – G. S. Sachdev\, Bansuri Flute Master \n\nAbout Rahbi Crawford: \nRahbi (Roberta) Crawford has accepted her calling as a Musical Mystic. (Mystic: A seeker of Spiritual truths).\nShe holds two Master Degrees\, one in Music Education and another in Choral Conducting\, and 6 years of advanced training in professional orchestral conducting organizations: including International workshops in the Czech Republic with the Zlin professional orchestra. Her sound healing training includes Levels I & II from Tama-Do\, Academy of Sound\, Color and Movement\, in the South of France. Besides her extensive musical skill and training\, Rahbi brings to her music her own emotional and spiritual depth. Rahbi has provided the background music for Mayo Clinic’s\, “Mindful Movements: Gentle Yoga” DVD and has been giving presentations in the Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center as part of its Creative Cancer Renewal Program. Learn more about Rahbi Crawford at her website: www.Rahbicrawford.com. \n“Rahbi has more healing wisdom in her experience than millions of other professionals have in their training and academics. American Mindfulness uses this elegant system of healing because of one overriding reason. It works”. – Kenneth Dennis\, PhD\, Rehabilitation Psychologist and Marriage/Family Therapist \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nRahbi and Peter have collaborated on several performances and recordings. Their music is transformational. Listen to a sample of music by Rahbi Crawford and Peter Phippen here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwj42n29zj8 \n\nAbout Victoria Shoemaker:\nVictoria Shoemaker grew up studying flute and piccolo. She went on to study bamboo flutes\, native American style flutes\, and other traditional flutes with Peter Phippen. In 2015\, Victoria earned a degree in music education from the VanderCook College of Music. Shoemaker began teaching music in 2017 and has been nominated for the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) People’s Choice Award for Best Music Teacher in North West Wisconsin in both 2018 and 2019. Shoemaker maintains an active performing schedule\, and writes and records her own music. Learn more about Victoria Shoemaker HERE. \nListen to a sample of music by Victoria Shoemaker:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbaaYrJsr3k \n“Listen to Shoemaker’s techniques on flute\, they are simply breath-taking. She performs so fluently and peacefully\, her breath work is something special; at times it is as if she is performing in an entirely different time and dimension.” – One World Music Radio\, Cyprus Greece \n\nAbout Brian Reidinger: \nBrian Reidinger is an accomplished drummer\, composer\, producer\, and successful business owner. He studied piano for six years; from the age of nine\, and discovered the drums\, his lifelong passion\, at the age of eleven. For the past 24+ years\, he has been a founding partner\, and longtime Creative Director/Chief Composer/Producer at Minneapolis based\, In The Groove Music LLC ; crafting jingles\, scores\, and songs for television\, advertising\, news\, sports\, video games\, etc. In 2019\, he will  be finishing a solo project\, producing 34-tracks for Austin\, TX based Drew Davis\, and co-writing/producing a new World/Ambient collection with Peter Phippen and Victoria Shoemaker. Reidinger continues to maintain an ‘artist friendly’ studio and live schedule: including Joe Shaheen’s ‘The Wrong Omar’ project\, for whom he played drums\, mixed and produced his 2017 “Rockin’ Chair” release; drums for Laura Lou’s “Echo” release\, and live performances with Minneapolis based\, “The Twins Of Franklin“. He also collects wine\, skis\, plays golf\, tennis\, cooks whenever possible\, and with his wife is the proud co-shepherd of a lively Bernese Mountain Dog. \n  \nThe ancient ones await this musical treat and your visit. \n 
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SUMMARY:Spring Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS EVENT IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this as an all-outdoor event with proper social distancing and personal space both during the painting time as well as during the sale. All sales will be handled outdoors.  \nArtists of every painting medium and every skill level are invited to create plein air works at our Spring Plein Air Paint Day & Art Sale on Sunday\, June 14\, 2020\, from 9am-4:00pm at Kinstone. Participating artists may exhibit and sell any works produced during this event between 4pm and 6pm OUTSIDE of the Kinstone Education Building and on the Porch. Due to this being our very first plein air event and due to the limited\, 2-hour sales opportunity on this day\, Kinstone will retain NO part of any sales made by participating artists for this event only. Artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm. \n—————————————————————————————————- \nJust one week before Solstice\, the lovely spirit of Spring will be in fine fiddle in June. She will already be saying farewell as greens intensify\, blues deepen and she strews the ground with fair flowers to prepare the way for Summer. Come out to paint Spring’s portrait as only you can before she is gone! \n—————————————————————————————————- \nThe cost to participate is $5/person (i.e. equal to and included in the price of admission to Kinstone!)  No pre-registration is required. Registration is from 7:30-8:30am onsite. Artists must sign a liability waiver upon Registration. Limited options for food and refreshments (e.g. coffee\, tea\, hot cocoa\, soda\, sparkling water) will be available for purchase throughout the day. \nIn case of rain there are several shelters artists may opt to work in including inside the Dolmen\, the yurt\, straw-clay cabin\, Dragon’s Keep pavilion\, Chapel of Creation\, the classroom\, and the Porch on the Education Center. \nKinstone will maintain its normal open hours (10am to 6pm) to the public throughout this event. Anyone visiting Kinstone (admission is $5/person) on this day is invited to watch\, interact with\, enjoy and perhaps even purchase the resulting work of the participating artists! \nDate:  Sunday\, June 14\, 2020 \nTime: \n\nArtist Registration: 7:30am – 8:30am\nArtist Painting: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Artists wishing to exhibit their work should finish painting by 3:30pm or in time to get their completed works to the exhibit area and ready for sale by 4pm.)\nArt Exhibition/Sale: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Artists must remove their artwork by 6:30pm.)\n\nLocation: Kinstone Megalithic Garden\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI \nWhat to bring:  \n\nAll your own art supplies\, chair and any other set up you require.\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.\nAn umbrella\, if you wish\, for shade or in case of rain!\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\n\nSPRING at Kinstone is full of brilliant greens and golds. Early prairie flowers are in bloom\, butterflies are out\, and choruses of robins and red winged black birds fill the air. Leafy greens are popping up in the raised beds and trees are newly leafed out. The standing stones are bathing their feet in lush clover and reaching up to touch fresh June skies. The pond is alive with chirruping frogs and ripples made by sweet\, Driftless breezes. The paths draw you on to the winding way of the labyrinth\, the open chamber of the dolmen\, the intimacy of the Circle of Mystery\, and so much more. Curvilinear rows of arborvitae and spruce hug the land and shelter you as you immerse yourself in color\, light\, and movement.  \n\nThis is our very first plein air event and we are quite excited to welcome artists from near and far! Do you love painting outdoors? Are you inspired by the beauty of Nature? Do the standing stones and sacred\, intentional spaces of Kinstone intrigue you? Join us! Note that we also have Summer and Autumn Plein Air paint days coming up later this season\, each has slightly different details\, so please check out those events and plan to participate then\, too! \nKinstone is a contemplative\, park-like place with spectacular views\, intriguing stonework\, and natural buildings. This stunning 30-acre bluff-top property has a fabulous view of the Mississippi River as well as over 100 standing stones including three stone circles\, megalithic dolmen\, classic 7-circuit labyrinth\, thatched\, cordwood chapel\, dry-stack stone sculpture\, natural buildings\, food forest gardens\, raised bed gardens\, 2-acre prairie\, pond\, woodlands\, fields and more. \n\nOur mission states: “Kinstone blends conscious care of the Earth with art to form sacred spaces that invite and inspire people to connect with and experience the creative power of the land to transform\, energize and revive the body\, mind and spirit.” To further this mission\, we are offering three Plein Air Paint Days in 2020 to connect artists and the sacred beauty of the land: Spring\, Summer\, and Autumn – each one with slightly different details. We are excited about all the possibilities and creative wonder that will manifest from this connection. \n\nSo\, What is Plein Air Painting? \nEn Plein Air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and it describes the practice of artists painting outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists work to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light\, color and movement into their art. \nAccording to Wikipedia\, in the mid-19th century\, working in natural light became particularly important to various artists and schools of art (e.g. the Barbizon school\, Hudson River School\, and Impressionists). Wikipedia goes on to say French impressionist painters such as Monet\, Pissarro\, Cezanne\, Van Gogh and Renoir advocated plein air painting and much of their work was done outdoors. \nThere has been a recent revival of interest in plein air painting in the United States. Groups of plein air artists have begun gathering together to paint at single locations or within certain geographic boundaries giving them a chance to share their talents and creativity with the public and with one another. \nFind out more about plein air painting and related events by visiting any of the following websites: \nWisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) \nOutdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) \nPlein Air Painters of America (PAPA)
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Eye: A Contemplative Photography Experience
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: THIS CLASS IS STILL ON! We are planning to run this mostly outdoor course with a limited class size to allow for proper social distancing and personal space both indoors and out. The land is lush and lovely\, the stones are standing in a sea of green – just waiting for you to come see it anew with your eyes and camera lens!\nExplore how the lens of a camera can allow us to see things in ways that we may have otherwise missed.\nJoin us for this fun\, contemplative/meditation experience that utilizes photography to slow us down and enable us to see our world in novel and original ways. Beginner’s Eye allows us to uncover shape\, color\, texture and beauty that are normally hidden from view. No photographic experience necessary!! \nBeginner’s Eye is based on the Zen notion of  “beginner’s mind” – that open and spacious place when we are completely receptive\, fearless\, totally present and connected to the wonder of each moment. This practice offers a pure\, clear\, seeing where everything is fresh and new. \nCultivating Beginner’s Eye deepens our connection with our true selves and the world around us. You do not need to be a photographer in order to practice contemplative photography. Contemplative photography is not a type of photography as is\, for example\, landscape or macro photography. It is not about having the right lens or the best camera\, or following guidelines about composition and light\, but rather\, it is about the interaction of our inner being with the object in the viewfinder. Using the camera as an extension of our inner vision\, contemplative photography focuses our attention and holds our awareness\, making it a mindful act and a way to nourish within us the integral practice of abiding mindfulness. \nThe open\, sacred landscape and intentional spaces at Kinstone make it a perfect place for a day of focused attention on awareness and vision. It is not about what you see; rather how you see it. Practicing seeing with a “beginner’s eye” will help you notice things in the world as if seeing them for the first time. This experience can be profoundly life changing. \nPre-registration is required\, as space is limited. The workshop is expected to fill. \nDate: Saturday\, June 13\, 2020 \nTime: 9:00am to 6:00pm (plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost: \n~ $65 EARLY BIRD – must register by May 15\n~ $75 after May 15 \nAdmission fee includes instruction and lunch.  A vegetarian lunch will be provided with options suitable for vegan\, dairy free and gluten free dietary requirements or preferences. No refunds. \nREGISTER HERE:  Beginner’s Eye Tickets \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot. No refunds. \nAdditional details: This course will be held Rain or Shine. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. \nDescription: \nThe morning is a time of learning through an introduction\, meditation\, and initial practice time. The afternoon begins with time outside creating photographs. Mid-afternoon we will settle down with the images we gathered and work on writing our own Haiku poetry to complement one or more of our photos. While the instructor prepares a slideshow of selected photos and Haiku from each participant\, the participants will have free time to walk about Kinstone. We gather again to enjoy the final slideshow featuring everyone’s work and wrap up with discussion and sharing. \nGeneral Schedule \n– What is Beginner’s Eye and what does photography have to do with it\n– Slideshow of examples of Beginner’s Eye photography\n– Meditations on seeing with clarity: Letting go of fears\, judgments\, expectations\n– The world through the viewfinder: Practice how to see\n– Haiku: simple\, short form poetry; word-play inspired by images\n– Lunch break\n– Heading out with our camera to see with clear eyes and mind\n– Return: Time to contemplate our photographs and compose haikus\n– Choose 1 or more photographs and accompanying Haikus for the group slideshow\n– Walk about Kinstone while the slideshow is prepared\n– Slideshow!\n– Discussion and Closure \nNote: This is a contemplative retreat day in which you bring along a camera (even a cell phone camera is fine!) and take photos of what you see. To be clear\, this is not a photography workshop\, i.e.\, no photographic techniques will be taught. No photographic experience is necessary; however\, if you have photographic experience you may find the practice of Beginner’s Eye enhances your work and your new awareness may manifest itself in your photographs.​​ \nWhat to bring: \n\nA willingness to be open and creative\nA digital camera; if you have an DSLR\, bring only one lens\, and yes\, point-and-shoot cameras and even cell phone cameras are perfectly acceptable (NOTE: if your camera or phone has a data transfer cable\, please bring it along as it can be helpful to get your photos transferred to a designated computer for the final slide show.)\nDress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes\nA blanket or pillow to sit on\, if you wish\, for your comfort; chairs will be available to all\nYour own water bottle / travel mug. Note: water\, coffee and tea will be provided; and we encourage you to bring your own water bottle/travel mug to drink from. This is a sustainable practice we promote for all events at Kinstone. If you forget yours\, don’t worry\, we’ve got you covered!\n\nAbout your instructor: Thomas Roberts \nThomas (“Tom”) Roberts has nearly 50 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychotherapist. He has been an adjunct professor at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, WI and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud\, MN\, where he has taught mind-body healing\, integrative medicine and other mindfulness related topics. He has been a practicing Zen Buddhist for nearly 50 years. In 1992 he received lay Buddhist vows from Thich Nhat Hanh. Based in La Crosse\, Wisconsin\, Tom offers contemplative and meditation retreats and workshops at centers locally and throughout the United States. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A guide to overcoming fear and embracing compassion (New Harbinger Press\, 2009). \nFor the past 4 decades\, Tom has used a camera to hone his ability to see the beauty of our world. He has become\, in his words\, an “advanced amateur photographer” and has learned to portray the wonder of the ordinary in ways that become extraordinary through photographs. Further\, he has practiced writing haiku\, a short form of Japanese poetry based on simple\, yet often profound\, observations of the everyday world\, to go with his photos. \nHis “Beginners Eye” approach draws on his personal experience of contemplative photography as a spiritual practice  and the innate wonder of the world to help us develop our capacity of seeing and reconnecting with our true selves and our own intimate relationship to the world in which we live. \n  \nRefund Policy:  There are no refunds. If you sign up and then determine you cannot attend; you may offer your spot to another individual if you wish.
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EVENT - May New Moon Reflections
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: Due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. corona virus) we will NOT be meeting in person for the May 22 New Moon! This event page will stay up for your use and information only.\n\nTherefore\, this is NOT an actual event and will not be held at any designated place and time. Please do not come to Kinstone for this virtual event. We have made it a virtual event due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. corona virus).\n\n\n \n\n\nTHIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT\, a PLACEHOLDER FOR YOU for the May New Moon – please use the theme and information below to help you celebrate and honor the new moon from your own place\, on your own time\, and in your own way this month!\n\n\n\nKinstone Women’s Circle is a Sister Circle! We are part of the Global Sisterhood. A Sister Circle is a safe and sacred place where we can get real\, share our journeys\, insights\, and stories. We can cultivate self-love and authentic connection. In circle we can all speak our truth and be seen and heard for who we are. All women are invited to join in our circle\, especially women who desire to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives. \nDate: Friday\, May 22\, 2020 \nTime: This is a virtual event! Participate on your own schedule and in your own way. \nTheme: Free the Voice: I speak my truth \nAstrology: Gemini (Air sign). \nKeywords: Communication\, mental mastery\, trusting your inner wisdom\, changing directions quickly \n  \nSome questions for contemplation / inspiration for sharing this month:  \n~ to be announced \n\nLIST OF DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with specific event information for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that announces the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/. \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nSunday\, June 21 (Father’s Day) – Cancer: Liberation Through Forgiveness: I let go\, I set myself free \nMonday\, July 20 – Cancer:  theme to be announced! (second moon in Cancer for 2020!) \nTuesday\, August 18 – Leo: Fearlessly Me: I let myself be seen \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December 14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nTHERE ARE NO IN-PERSON CIRCLE GATHERINGS at Kinstone in NOVEMBER\, DECEMBER\, JANUARY\, and FEBRUARY. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: IWD is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED!  Kin-Day Family Day - Annual Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:THIS SPRING OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR 2020 (the next time it will be held is May 2\, 2021) \nIMPORTANT: Due to Safer at Home restrictions in the state of Wisconsin due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. corona virus) this event has been cancelled for this year!  (Note\, we hope that we will be able to hold our annual Autumn Open House scheduled for Oct 4; check back to our website for the latest updates.) \nIt’s Spring and we are excited to welcome you to Kin-Day 2020 – our Annual Spring Open House event! It’s time to get out on the land and see Spring in all her glory and celebrate the start of another season of wonder here at Kinstone. \nJoin us for this FREE Event as we celebrate Kinstone’s opening weekend. We are all family! Bring your family and help us celebrate “kin-ections.” We will also celebrate World Labyrinth Day with a group labyrinth walk at 1pm. Bring the family\, immerse yourself in the beauty of Kinstone. Enjoy many kids activities\, guided tour\, group labyrinth walk\, light snacks\, homemade cheesecake and cookies.  See the schedule below. \nCome on up and bring the kids for a unique experience here at Kinstone! Plus there will be amazing cheesecake! YUM! \nThis event will be held rain or shine! Come dressed for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes! Activities are planned for the whole family to enjoy. \nDETAILS AND SCHEDULE (subject to change!): \n\n\n\n12:00 – 5:00\nRepeating slide show\nIn the Classroom\n\n\n12:00 – 5:00\nLight Snacks\, Dessert and Refreshments Available for Purchase\nIn the Classroom\n\n\n12:00 – 3:00\nMusic by Patina\nOn the Porch\n\n\n12:00\nFor Kids! <tbd>\nMeet In the Stone Circle\n\n\ntbd\nFor Kids!  <tbd>\nMeet at the Porch\n\n\n12:45\nWalk as One at 1 Group Labyrinth Walk\nMeet at the Porch\n\n\n2:00\nFor Kids! Falconry demonstration with LIVE birds of prey\nThe Stone Circle\n\n\ntbd\nGuided Walking Tour\nMeet at the Porch\n\n\ntbd\nFor Kids! <tbd>\nOn the Porch or In The Classroom\n\n\n5:00\nEvent ends\n\n\n\n\n  \nNOTE: Pets are not allowed at Kinstone during events. Please leave your pets at home. Thank you for your understanding! \nSave the Date! JOIN US FOR OUR 8th Annual Autumn Open House on Sunday\, October 4\, 2020! \nNote: This year Kin-Day is being held on the first Sunday of May. In previous years it has always been on the first Saturday in May (coinciding with World Labyrinth Day). We have moved it to Sunday so as not to conflict with the family activities and events planned at the Midwest Music Fest in Winona\, MN on the first Saturday. This will be a permanent shift.  \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/kin-day/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EVENT! April New Moon REFLECTIONS
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: Due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. corona virus) we will NOT be meeting in person for the April 22 New Moon! This event page will stay up for your use and information only. \n\nTherefore\, this is NOT an actual event and will not be held at any designated place and time. Please do not come to Kinstone for this virtual event. We have made it a virtual event due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. corona virus).\n\n\n \n\n\nTHIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT\, a PLACEHOLDER FOR YOU for the April New Moon – please use the theme and information below to help you celebrate and honor the new moon from your own place\, on your own time\, and in your own way this month!\n\n\n\n  \nKinstone Women’s Circle is a Sister Circle! We are part of the Global Sisterhood. A Sister Circle is a safe and sacred place where we can get real\, share our journeys\, insights\, and stories. We can cultivate self-love and authentic connection. In circle we can all speak our truth and be seen and heard for who we are. All women are invited to join in our circle\, especially women who desire to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2020 \nTime: This is a virtual event! Participate on your own schedule and in your own way. \nTheme: Redefining Beauty: My body\, my rules \nAstrology: Taurus (Earth Sign). Keywords: Connection with the earth\, enjoying\, sensual pleasures\, independent\, strong and sturdy\, building foundations \nSome questions for contemplation / inspiration for this month:  \n\nWhen looking in the mirror do you have unhealthy thought patterns? If so\, what are they? Pay attention to what comes up\, you might be surprised.\nIn your own experience\, how has feeling uncomfortable in your body or appearance impacted you socially or while leading? Do you see how it drains your sense of power?\nWhat beauty can you see in yourself?\nWhat beauty can you see in the current global situation?\nHas your body been sending you any messages? What are they? Have you been listening?\nWho can you truly lean on for soul-level support when times get rough?\nWhen do you feel the most beautiful\, healthy\, and abundant in your body? (Whatever it is… do more of it!)\nWhat in your life feels stable?\nCreate your own question….\n\n  \n——————————————————————————– \nLIST OF DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with specific event information for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that announces the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/. \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nVirtual Event:  Friday\, May 22 – Gemini: Free the Voice: I speak my truth \nSunday\, June 21 (Father’s Day) – Cancer: Liberation Through Forgiveness: I let go\, I set myself free \nMonday\, July 20 – Cancer:  theme to be announced! (second moon in Cancer for 2020!) \nTuesday\, August 18 – Leo: Fearlessly Me: I let myself be seen \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December 14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nTHERE ARE NO IN-PERSON CIRCLE GATHERINGS at Kinstone in NOVEMBER\, DECEMBER\, JANUARY\, and FEBRUARY. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: IWD is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/april-new-moon-womens-circle-2020/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED! Winter Tree Identification with Dr. Cynthia Lane
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. “coronavirus”).  We believe this is the best course of action according to all sources and our decision is intended to help slow the spread of the virus and promote the safety of all. \nAnyone who already has a ticket(s) will be refunded through Eventbrite. We plan to host this course again in winter of 2021. Stay up to date with our events and classes by visiting our CALENDAR PAGE often and/or by SIGNING UP to receive our email updates.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this 3-hour hands-on experience and learn how to identify 25+ native trees solely by their winter characteristics like bark\, branches\, buds and scent.  \nThis course is for ANYONE but may especially appeal to herbalists\, biologists\, botanists\, life sciences students\, farmers\, homesteaders\, permaculturists\, homeowners\, park goers\, hikers\, nature lovers\, tree lovers and any who wish to get to know the trees a bit better. \nEver wonder how to tell oak from ash\, or more importantly\, ash from boxelder\, when cutting firewood in the winter? Do you know trees well enough to find the oaks where hen-of-the-woods mushrooms are found\, elms where morels might grow\, or food and medicinal trees like basswood and black cherry in early spring? \nLearning trees in the dormant season is ideal because tree bark\, branches and buds are easily visible\, and once you learn tree identification in the winter\, it will be a snap when you come back in the summer and you can use their leaves to id them as well! \nThis course includes an introduction to tree identification in the classroom followed by a group walk to find\, observe\, and identify trees in the woodlands of Kinstone. Participants receive a summary handout that describes bark\, bud\, form\, habitat and other identification tips. \nDate: Saturday\, March 28 \nTime: 1:00pm to 4:00pm (plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early!) \nCost:  $30   No Refunds! \nREGISTRATION / TICKETS:  CANCELLED!  \nLevel: Beginner to intermediate \nLimited attendance! Sign up early to reserve your spot.  \nWhat to bring: bring a notebook and pen if you want to take notes. \nAdditional details: Rain\, Snow or Shine. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy\, warm boots and dress for the weather as we will be doing some winter walking across Kinstone and into the Kinstone woods! Participants should be physically able to walk up and down hills\, through fields and woods and through snow if snow is still on the ground. \nDr. Cynthia Lane teaching a group about trees. \n​​About your instructor: Cynthia Lane\, Ph.D.\nCynthia has a passion for plants and has practiced botany right here in the Midwest as well as in the Northwest Territories in Canada all the way to Panama. She has 25 years of experience in the fields of natural resource management\, landscaping and ecological research. She has a broad educational background with a Ph.D. in Conservation Biology\, minoring in Forestry\, and a B.S. in Horticulture and Botany. She has published papers or written reports on topics such as oak savanna\, woodland and dune restoration\, nursery management\, endangered species recovery\, insect and dune ecology\, and GIS-based decision-making tools for urban ecological restoration.  Dr. Lane has worked extensively in the Canadian Rockies\, Boreal Forest\, Midwestern United States\, Florida and Panama. She served as Conservation Director for the Yellowstone-to-Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)\, as Conservation Ecologist for Florida’s Fairchild Tropical Garden\, and as Program Director and Senior Ecologist at Great River Greening.  Her expertise includes endangered species research\, rare plant surveys\, habitat restoration and monitoring\, and conservation and restoration planning. \nHere is an interesting article for you to read that may help you liberate yourself  from tree blindness (note\, you will need to log in to the New York Times in order to read it; you can log in for free if you do not have an account): Cure Yourself of Tree Blindness by Gabriel Popkin. \n  \n“Listen to all the teachers in the woods. Watch the trees\, the animals\, and all living things – you’ll learn more from them than from books.” ~Joe Coyhis\, STOCKBRIDGE- MUNSEE \n  \nPhoto credit: The largest photo in the collage featured as the main photo on this event is an image by Jörg Vieli and obtained from Pixabay. All other photos featured in the collage or in the body of this event page are credited to Kristine Beck\, director of Kinstone.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/winter-tree-identification/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EVENT! March New Moon REFLECTIONS
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: Due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. corona virus) we will NOT be meeting in person for the March 24 New Moon! This event page will stay up for your use and information only. \n\nTherefore\, this is NOT an actual event and will not be held at any designated place and time. Please do not come to Kinstone for this virtual event. We have made it a virtual event due to COVID-19 (a.k.a. corona virus).\n\n\n \n\n\nTHIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT\, a PLACEHOLDER FOR YOU for the March New Moon – please use the theme and information below to help you celebrate and honor the new moon from your own place\, on your own time\, and in your own way this month!\n\n\n\nKinstone Women’s Circle is a Sister Circle! We are part of the Global Sisterhood. A Sister Circle is a safe and sacred place where we can get real\, share our journeys\, insights\, and stories. We can cultivate self-love and authentic connection. In circle we can all speak our truth and be seen and heard for who we are. All women are invited to join in our circle\, especially women who desire to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives. \nDate: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2020 \nTime: This is a virtual event! Participate on your own schedule and in your own way. \nMarch Theme:  Fierce Love: I stand in my power with clear boundaries \nMarch New Moon Astrology: Aries is a Fire Sign\, ruled by Mars. \nKey words: action\, direct\, reclaiming personal power\, clear boundaries and needs\, protective\, fierce\, unwavering\, taking a stand\, dynamic\, initiation. \nSome questions for contemplation / inspiration for sharing this month:  \n\nWhat is an example of Fierce Love? Perhaps you have witnessed it in nature\, a guru\, teacher\, or your mother or grandmother?\nWhen you think of the word “power” — what do you think of?\nWhat fear comes up for you when you think about setting a boundary with someone in your life?\nWhere are you leaking your energy in comparison\, and what boundary can you set for yourself to stop that habit?\nDescribe a situation where you need to set clear boundaries or speak your truth. How would you feel if you did this?\nIn what situations do you feel shame\, or like you need to hide yourself to make yourself smaller? What is one action step to remedy this?\nWhat are 3 situations where you are ready to reclaim your power? Name an action step for each.\nWhat practices in your life most empower you? (Examples: a spiritual practice\, exercise\, self care\, sister time\, meditation)\nHow would owning your worth and creating clear boundaries impact your career\, internal self-talk\, and relationships?\nCreate your own question…\n\n——————————————————————————– \nLIST OF 2020 DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with specific event information for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that announces the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/. \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates; note that some of these may become virtual events due to COVID-19; stay up to date with changes and relevant information by visiting our website or FB page often! THANK YOU:  \nWednesday\, April 22 – Taurus: Redefining Beauty: My body\, my rules \nFriday\, May 22 – Gemini: Free the Voice: I speak my truth \nSunday\, June 21 (Father’s Day) – Cancer: Liberation Through Forgiveness: I let go\, I set myself free \nMonday\, July 20 – Cancer:  theme to be announced! (second moon in Cancer for 2020!) \nTuesday\, August 18 – Leo: Fearlessly Me: I let myself be seen \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December 14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nTHERE ARE NO IN-PERSON CIRCLE GATHERINGS at Kinstone in NOVEMBER\, DECEMBER; JANUARY\, and FEBRUARY. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: IWD is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/march-new-moon-womens-circle-2020/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - First Sunrise of Spring - Vernal Equinox Sunrise Observance
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 3/19/2020: This event is CANCELLED due to forecasted snowy\, rainy\, misty\, heavily overcast weather that is not conducive to an outdoor gathering to witness the sunrise alignment here at Kinstone. Please STAY HOME\, STAY HEALTHY and STAY BALANCED! Happy Equinox to all!  \nUPDATE 3/15/2020: This event is STILL ON and will remain so as long as the weather is good and there are no further mandates regarding COVID-19! We will be outdoors and avoid standing close together\, but we will stand and watch the sunrise! If the weather is bad\, we will not gather – watch for final updates on the day of the event! The Education Center will NOT be open during this event! There will be no available restroom facilities or place to get warm. Come prepared! \nSpring Equinox Morning Observance\nWatch the Sunrise Alignment Enlighten the Heart Stone \nWe will welcome the first sunrise of Spring together as we watch the Equinox sunrise alignment here at Kinstone.  \nSpring Equinox is an astronomically significant solar event. It occurs when the sun is midpoint in its journey from Winter Solstice to Summer Solstice. The sun appears to rise at due east and set at due west. It is traditionally seen as a time of balance. The light of day and the dark of night are equal. It is a harbinger of spring; a time for new beginnings\, growth\, and seeking the joy of the light. \nAt Kinstone we have a unique alignment visible only at Equinox at sunrise. Stand with us in The Three Witnesses sculpture as the sun aligns through the Equinox Window and highlights the Heart Stone. Come and see! \nCOST: admission to Kinstone ($5/person) Place your admission in the Blue Payment Box attached to the Information Sign Board near the parking areas. No Registration Required \nDate: Friday\, March 20   Time: 6:30am \nActual sunrise is expected at 7:08am for our location. However\, with the topography specific to Kinstone\, the time we witness it may be just a bit later! Come at 6:30 to enjoy the predawn colors and our brief program before the sun rises! \n\n\n This will be a quiet\, meditative event with a short opening rite and reading to welcome Spring. After the reading\, if the sun is visible\, participants may wish to watch the alignment through the Equinox Window\, see the heart highlighted in the center stone Witness\, sit in the light of the sun\, take photos\, and greet the sunrise. \nDress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear\, jackets\, scarves\, hats and gloves! Bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, for your comfort\, if you wish. Be prepared for it to be breezy and cool up here on the ridge! \nThis event is outdoors and will be held only in good weather. In light of COVID-19\, for everyone’s health and safety\, we will NOT gather indoors for any portion of this program and no indoor social time or refreshments will be offered. If it is raining or very overcast\, this event will be cancelled. \nCancellation will occur in case of overcast\, rainy or stormy weather. Cancellations will be posted ONLY on THIS event page and on the corresponding Facebook event page at least 1 hour before the scheduled start time for this event. \n\nHAPPY SPRING! \nInteresting fact: The exact time of the astronomical Vernal Equinox is Thursday\, March 19\, 2020\, at 10:49pm CDT.  \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Last Sunset of Winter - Spring Equinox Observance
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 3/19/2020: This event is CANCELLED due to rainy\, misty\, heavily overcast weather that is not conducive to an outdoor gathering to witness the sunset alignment here at Kinstone. Please STAY HOME\, STAY HEALTHY and STAY BALANCED! Happy Equinox to all!  \nUPDATE 3/15/2020: This event is STILL ON and will remain so as long as the weather is good and there are no further mandates regarding COVID-19! We will be outdoors and avoid standing close together\, but we will stand and watch the sunset! If the weather is bad\, we will not gather – watch for final updates on the day of the event! The Education Center will NOT be open during this event! There will be no available restroom facilities or place to get warm. Come prepared! \nSpring Equinox Evening Observance\nWatch the Sunset Alignment and Try to Catch the Sun! \nWe will say farewell to Winter as we watch its last sunset together just hours before the actual celestial event. Join us to celebrate the warming of the Earth and the long awaited time for putting out new growth from the long winter’s root work that has been underway. \nSpring (Vernal) Equinox is an astronomically significant solar event. It occurs when the sun is midpoint in its journey from Winter Solstice to Summer Solstice. The sun appears to rise at due east and set at due west. It is traditionally seen as a time of balance. The light of day and the dark of night are equal. It is a harbinger of spring; a time for new beginnings\, growth\, and seeking the joy of the light. \nAt Kinstone we have a unique alignment visible only at Equinox at sunset. Stand with us and the Enlightenment Stones (Atlas and Lancelot) as the sun aligns to shine through the perforations in Lancelot and cast a line of bright points of light onto Atlas. Come and see! \nCOST: admission to Kinstone ($5/person) (place your admission in the Blue Payment Box attached to the Information Sign Board near the parking areas); No Registration Required \nDate: Thursday\, March 19   Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm \nActual sunset is expected at 7:18pm for our location. However\, with the topography specific to Kinstone\, the time we witness it is always just a bit earlier than expected! Come at 6:30 and enjoy the last light of winter before the sun sets! \n\n\nThis will be a quiet\, meditative event with a short opening rite and reading to send Winter off with a flourish. Given fair weather and clear skies as the sun sets in the West\, we will witness the light as it passes through the “Wise One” (Lancelot) and enlightens the “World” (Atlas). If the sunlight is strong enough and unobstructed by clouds on the horizon\, we will see a line of polka-dots on Atlas and a select few folks may be able to “catch the sun” as it aligns with the perforations in Lancelot. We will begin watching for opportunities to Catch the Sun immediately after our readings. If the sun is visible\, participants may wish to try to “catch the sun”\, take photos\, and watch the sun go down as we say farewell to Winter. \nDress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear\, jackets\, scarves\, hats and gloves! Bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on\, for your comfort\, if you wish. Be prepared for it to be breezy and cool up here on the ridge! \nThis event is outdoors and will be held only in good weather. In light of COVID-19\, for everyone’s health and safety\, we will NOT gather indoors for any portion of this program and no indoor social time will be offered. If it is raining or very overcast\, this event will be cancelled. \nCancellation will occur in case of overcast\, rainy or stormy weather. Cancellations will be posted ONLY on THIS event page and on the corresponding Facebook event page at least 1 hour before the scheduled start time for this event. \n\nIMPORTANT: If you wish to ensure your chance to “catch the sun”\, please Contact Us to sign up by sending an email stating “I want to catch the sun” and include your full name and email address with the subject “Catch the sun”. During this event\, guests who have signed up will be invited\, in order of sign-up time\, to catch the sun as and if weather and sunlight conditions permit. As many as we can get through will be given a chance to be photographed with their hands catching the sun – bring a friend who can be your photographer! \n\nHAPPY SPRING! \nInteresting fact: The exact time of the astronomical Vernal Equinox is Thursday\, March 19\, 2020\, at 10:49pm CDT.  \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/vernal-equinox-sunset-2020/
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Gathering - First Women's Circle for 2020
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social\, economic\, cultural and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. \nOn International Women’s Day (IWD)\, thousands of women around the world gather in Sister Circles to participate in a global event to bring forth the next level of feminine freedom in our world.Now is our time to unite. Together\, we will heal the wounds of the past\, step into emotional freedom\, and live in our full power. Women will gather together locally to empower each other and unify globally for a synchronized meditation. \nHere at Kinstone we kick off our new year of New Moon Women Circle meetings on this day! See more about our monthly gatherings at the bottom of this page. \n\nPlease join us for this\, our first Kinstone Women’s Circle gathering of 2020. We will celebrate International Women’s Day with a short heart meditation\, sharing of personal stories\, and a simple meal. We each have a time to be seen and heard in a safe and nurturing space. What’s going on in your world? Come connect with us! All women are invited\, especially women who are desiring to create supportive relationships with other women\, women who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and are looking for some rejuvenation\, and women who are looking for ways to find and express the Sacred in their daily lives.\n\n\n\n\n\n“Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen\, heard and valued… When they can give and receive without judgment; and when they can derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~Brené Brown\n\nDate: Sunday\, March 8\, 2020 \nTime: 6:00pm to 8:00pm \nCost: FREE to attend\, but bring $5 for a simple meal if you are partaking.  \nPlace:  Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin 54629\, USA. We will meet indoors for this event! \nIWD Theme: #EachforEqual: An equal world is an enabled world \n\nThe THEME for International Women’s Day 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual: An equal world is an enabled world. This theme puts the focus for 2020 on improving gender equality.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe will discuss this theme and share our thoughts on empowering women in our world. Here are some questions for contemplation / inspiration for sharing:\n\n\n\nWhat thoughts or beliefs about yourself keep you from feeling free?\nWhat would our world be like if the feminine essence was honored and revered?\nWhat is your personal role in creating a healthier and more balanced world?\nWhat are you committed to transforming in order for you to live your purpose and passion freely\, receive greater love\, and support other women in doing the same?\nWhat have you been taught about equality of genders; how do you feel about the word “equal”?\nCreate your own question.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: Come prepared to share! Feel free to share what is on your heart\, something you have written or bring a short poem\, quote\, or story that speaks to you – this may be relevant to the theme for the month or could be anything that you find inspirational or that highlights the unique strengths of women.\n\n\n \n\n\nThere is no need to register. Just show up. However\, if you want to share in the meal\, please let us know by sending a message to us info@kinstonecircle.com! If you wish to participate in the meal bring a $5/person donation. Thank you.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please see the following links which are inspirational and instrumental in the organization of our circle: internationalwomensday.com and globalsisterhood.org\n\nCancellation will occur in case of a major snowstorm. Cancellations will be posted only on THIS event page and on the corresponding Facebook event page at least 1 hour before the scheduled start time for this event. \n——————————————————————————– \nREAD BELOW FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2020 Monthly KINSTONE NEW MOON WOMEN’S CIRCLE Meetings \nWomen have been gathering in a healing\, sharing sister circle at Kinstone on the New Moon since March 2016 when the first International Women’s Day was launched. We average about 20 women at our circles. Sometimes less\, sometimes more. We’ve had as few as 3 and as many as 42 show up! It begins each year with an event in conjunction with International Women’s Day (March 8) and continues each month on the day of the New Moon through October! \nIn circle\, we join in a short heart meditation\, then we have a time for personal sharing – feelings\, questions\, truths\, stories\, poems\, and more. In this space we are free to celebrate our individuality as well as our collective strength\, fearlessness\, nurturing\, healing and gifts. We end with a shared meal and informal conversations around the tables. Come as you are. It is free to participate; however\, we do share a meal and if you want to eat\, we ask a $5 donation for a meal. Join us! Please share these events with other women who may be interested. Thank you! \nKinstone has some amazing sacred spaces and we like to use them as much as possible. We may gather in the large Stone Circle\, Three Witnesses circle\, Star Gazer Circle\, Circle of Mystery or other outdoor sacred place at Kinstone (weather permitting). If weather is uncooperative\, we meet in our beautiful classroom space in the Education Center. \nDate(s):  We meet on the evening of each NEW MOON\, March through October. See the list of dates below. We do NOT meet in November\, December\, January or February unless otherwise posted. \nTime: 6:00pm to 8:00pm \nPlace:  Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin 54629\, USA. When the timing of sunset and weather permitting\, we gather outdoors in one of the special places at Kinstone so please dress appropriately for being outside for an hour or longer. Wear layers and bring a scarf since it is nearly always windy on the ridge. In case of bad weather\, we meet inside the Kinstone Education Center. \nCost: FREE to attend\, but bring $5 as a donation for a simple meal if you are partaking. Free will donations appreciated! \nMEAL: Simple food (varies each time) is available for any who wish to partake for a suggested donation of $5/person. We appreciate an email in advance (send to info@kinstonecircle.com at least 2 days in advance if possible) to let us know that you plan to eat with us. \nIMPORTANT: Come prepared to share! Feel free to share what is on your heart\, something you have written or bring a short poem\, quote\, or story that speaks to you – this may be relevant to the theme for the month or could be anything that you find inspirational or that highlights the unique strengths of women. \nALSO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR AND/OR BLANKET TO SIT ON OUTDOORS. BRING YOUR OWN SUNSCREEN\, INSECT REPELLENT\, AND EXTRA LAYERS OF CLOTHING. BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE OR MUG. \nFor more information\, please see the following links which are inspirational and instrumental in the organization of our circle: internationalwomensday.com and globalsisterhood.org \nLIST OF DATES AND THEMES \nPlease note that we will update our website each month with a new event for the monthly New Moon gathering. Specific reflections are usually made available about 1 to 2 weeks prior to each meeting date. We also create a Facebook event each month that has the theme and more information. Check out our published events on the Kinstone Circle Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/kinstonecircle/ \nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nTuesday\, March 24 – Aries: Fierce Love: I stand in my power with clear boundaries \nWednesday\, April 22 – Taurus: Redefining Beauty: My body\, my rules \nFriday\, May 22 – Gemini: Free the Voice: I speak my truth \nSunday\, June 21 (Father’s Day) – Cancer: Liberation Through Forgiveness: I let go\, I set myself free \nMonday\, July 20 – Cancer:  theme to be announced! (second moon in Cancer for 2020!) \nTuesday\, August 18 – Leo: Fearlessly Me: I let myself be seen \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December  14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nTHERE ARE NO IN-PERSON CIRCLE GATHERINGS at Kinstone in NOVEMBER\, DECEMBER\, JANUARY\, and FEBRUARY. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: IWD is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL EVENT! February New Moon REFLECTIONS
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: This is NOT an actual event and will not be held at any designated place and time. Please do not come to Kinstone for this virtual event.\n\n\n \n\n\nTHIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT\, a PLACEHOLDER FOR YOU for the February New Moon – please use the theme and information below to help you celebrate and  honor the new moon from your own place\, on your own time\, and in your own way this month!\n\n\nFebruary Theme: Feminine Intelligence: I trust my intuitive wisdom. \nAstrology: Pisces (Water sign) ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. \nKeywords: Fluid\, ethereal\, mystical\, imaginative\, intuitive\, dreamer\, empathic\, emotional\, gentle\, loving\, soulful\, devoted\, psychic\, emotional\, feeling\, tender\, kind\, altruistic \n\nThe following is summarized from resources provided by our sisters at the Global Sisterhood:  \n“This new moon in Pisces is a powerful time of honoring our emotions as old karmic lessons surface to be released by Mercury in Retrograde. Pisces’ watery waves bring with it a profoundly deep opportunity for learning how to move through our triggers with deep self-love and self-compassion. \nThis new moon brings with it incredible synchronicities\, including repeating numbers\, animal messengers\, and internal sensations that are here to guide you. Trust in the guidance that is appearing at this time\, and follow it like you never have before! This new moon brings an initiation into feminine wisdom for all who open to receive it. Intentionally tuning into this new moon can bring you to new depths of inner-knowing\, connection with the Divine\, and trust in yourself and in life. \nPut your big dreams into action\, and work towards them in harmony with your inner guidance. Now is a powerful time to practice radical empathy by putting yourself in the shoes of others and letting go of your own grudges\, judgments\, and comparisons that keep you feeling separate. Now is the time to connect and reconnect with others from a new perspective.  \nTake this new moon as an opportunity to release anxiety that feels like it takes control of your life and leaves you feeling stressed and uninspired. Any time you remember to stop\, breathe\, feel compassion for yourself\, and exhale stress — take it. The new moon supports you in your healing and releasing. \nMake your choices and act on them! Choose to allow your body’s wisdom\, and life’s guidance\, to unfold. Compassion\, empathy\, and cooperation are supported and highlighted by this new moon — and it is a powerful time to let go of any doubt you have in your intuition or emotions. The energy of Pisces holds within it incredible feminine wisdom\, so this time is also ideal to cultivate your spiritual connection. \nWhen you connect with yourself and with the Divine\, you are cultivating the most important connections that will guide you on your path. This new moon is gifting you with a golden opportunity to learn to feel your own gifts and superpowers. This wisdom will illuminate your path. Trust it!” \nReflection prompts: \n\nThink of a situation in your life when your intuition was right on. Did you follow it? Did you go against it? What happened?\nHow would the world be different if our leaders chose to follow their hearts and listen to Feminine Intelligence when making decisions?\nHave you ever experienced a gut feeling\, known you feel the presence of a higher truth\, or felt the presence of guides or angels? What are the sensations you get when you KNOW something is right? What about when you know something is wrong?\nIn the last few months\, have you been listening to your intuitive feelings and your emotions? Have you been prioritizing Masculine Intelligence over Feminine Intelligence?\nClose your eyes for a moment. What does your intuition have to tell you right now?\nCreate your own prompt…\n\nUpcoming 2020 Kinstone Women’s Circle Event Dates: \nSunday\, March 8 – International Women’s Day:  #EachforEqual: An equal world is an enabled world. \nVIRTUAL EVENT!  Tuesday\, March 24 – Aries: Fierce Love: I stand in my power with clear boundaries \nWednesday\, April 22 – Taurus: Redefining Beauty: My body\, my rules \nFriday\, May 22 – Gemini: Free the Voice: I speak my truth \nSunday\, June 21 (Father’s Day) – Cancer: Liberation Through Forgiveness: I let go\, I set myself free \nMonday\, July 20 – Cancer:  theme to be announced! (second moon in Cancer for 2020!) \nTuesday\, August 18 – Leo: Fearlessly Me: I let myself be seen \nThursday\, September 17 – Virgo: Sovereign Woman: I rise beyond society’s expectations \nFriday\, October 16 – Libra: Restoring Balance: Healing masculine and feminine \nVirtual Event: Saturday\, November 14 – Scorpio: Sacred Sexuality: My pleasure\, my power \nVirtual Event: Monday\, December  14 – Sagittarius: The Heroine’s Journey: I share my story in service to others \nTHERE ARE NO IN-PERSON CIRCLE GATHERINGS at Kinstone in NOVEMBER\, DECEMBER\, JANUARY\, and FEBRUARY. We post “Virtual Events” for these months instead for you to do on your own. \n(Looking forward into 2021: IWD is Monday\, March 8\, 2021) \nPhoto credit: Kristine Beck
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