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SUMMARY:New Moon Awakening: Celestial Sisterhood Women's Circle
DESCRIPTION:All women are invited to join our monthly women’s circle around the fire and under the new moon starting on May 15! \nNew Moon Awakening: The Celestial Sisterhood is a monthly women’s gathering held at Kinstone generally on the Friday closest to the New Moon in the same month. Under the embrace of the new moon\, this event\, facilitated by Sierra Lynn of Yog Collective or Deanna Skroch\, invites women into a profound exploration of self and sisterhood here at this sacred stone sanctuary where the wisdom of the earth and the cosmos is embodied. \nIn this sacred space\, we will experience: \n\nIntentional movement that harmonizes our bodies with the rhythms of nature\, awakening our innate energy and grounding our spirits.\nGuided breathwork to deepen our connection to the divine within\, inviting clarity and the release of old patterns as we prepare to set our intentions of rebirth.\nEmotive dialogue\, to honor each woman’s story\, fostering a rich tapestry of shared experiences and insights. Our connection practices will cultivate a deep sense of unity\, allowing us to celebrate the power of vulnerability and the strength found in sisterhood.\n\nCloaked in the elements and held by the fire\, we close our gathering with meaningful ritual\, aligning our intentions with the lunar cycle and invoking the transformative energy of the new moon. Join us here for a journey of awakening and renewal\, as we embrace the magic of the new moon and the celestial sisterhood that binds us all. \nAfter the event ends\, all participants are asked to leave Kinstone in a timely manner. If you wish to wander the grounds\, please come earlier in the day\, prior to the start of the event. \n\nMonthly schedule: generally the second Friday of the month (usually the closest Friday to the new moon) from May through October \nDates: May 15\, June 12\, July 10\, August 14\, September 11\, and October 9 \nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm \nLocation: Around the Fire in the Stargazer Circle at Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, Wisconsin 54629 \nCost: These monthly new moon gatherings are donation based PLUS the entrance fee to Kinstone ($10). Plan to arrive early enough to pay admission prior to the event. The Visitor Center will remain open until 6:45pm on these event nights to accommodate this. \nOur hope is to keep these accessible to any women who are feeling the call to community and celestial sisterhood. If the cost of entrance to Kinstone is prohibitive\, please reach out\, we have a scholarship fund for those in need. Consider a Season Pass to Kinstone if you plan to attend these and/or other Kinstone admission+ donation-based events regularly! \nNo pre-registration  is required; just show up with your Kinstone admission (pay in the Visitor Center before the event or check in at the Visitor Center if you have paid in advance or have your season pass) and bring a free-will donation for your facilitator (cash is appreciated and will be collected by the facilitator during the event). \nThe Visitor Center will be kept open on New Moon Awakening evenings until at least 6:45pm to accommodate folks coming in for these events. Try to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time. \nWhat to bring:  your admission ($10) and a cash donation for the leader\, a chair and/or blanket to sit on outdoors\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, extra layers of clothing\, a water bottle\, an umbrella for rain or sun\, flashlights or headlamps for dark nights. Also bring any short poem\, quote\, or reading you may wish to share.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/new-moon-awakening-celestial-sisterhood-womens-circle/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED SoulCollage® Workshop - Listening to the Stones
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nWe are sorry to report that the SoulCollage® workshop scheduled for 5/21/23 at Kinstone has been cancelled by the instructor due to low attendance.  All tickets already purchased have been refunded in full. \nListening to the Stones \nSoulCollage® Workshop  \nJoin SoulCollage® facilitator Cynthea Gillespie\, for an afternoon of deep connection—with the stones\, with the earth\, and with the self. With its deeply energetic grounds\, Kinstone provides a special landscape for doing the transformative work of SoulCollage®. \nThrough SoulCollage®\, we go within to access our own deep inner wisdom. Each person will create personal collaged cards using found images from magazines\, recycled art books\, and other sources\, scissors\, and glue. You don’t need to be an artist to create your own SoulCollage® cards. All that’s required is a sense of playful curiosity and a willingness to let your intuition speak. \nWe’ll interpret and “read” the cards for ourselves and discover personal guidance and inspiration.  We’ll spend time doing individual and small group activities that will help us interpret the meaning of our new cards.  You’ll leave the workshop with a renewed sense of appreciation for your soul’s journey. \nRomance your own soul… and witness your own inner beauty. \n\nDate: Sunday\, May 21\, 2023 \nTime: 12:30pm – 4:00pm \nCost: $60 (This includes admission to Kinstone as well as all materials.) \nLocation:  Kinstone Education Center\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI 54629 \nAll materials provided (i.e. mat boards\, images\, scissors\, glue\, magazines and handouts). \nPlease plan to arrive early to spend time exploring Kinstone and walking the labyrinth if you so desire.  Bring your own water bottle. Classroom time begins at 12:30 PM. \n\nWhat is SoulCollage®? \n“SoulCollage® is an easy\, enjoyable\, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. People make their own decks of collaged cards for their personal use from found images. The SoulCollage® method helps people discover their unique inner/outer guides and challengers\, and access their own wisdom to answer their life questions. SoulCollage® is a method used in many contexts and applications. Visit About SoulCollage® or The SoulCollage® Method and read SoulCollage® Evolving for more information.” \n\nAbout your facilitator: \nCynthea Gillespie has been writing professionally for more than 25 years. While living in Santa Fe\, NM\, she discovered her inner artist and began experimenting with combining imagery with her writing. A heart-based\, creative intuitive\, Cynthea is passionate about leading others into deeper self-discovery. Following a job loss in 2016\, she discovered the powerful transformational tool of SoulCollage® and became certified to teach. An experienced workshop provider\, Cynthea facilitates creative workshops in Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Practice\, as well as delivering workshops in Visual Journaling as a tool of self-discovery and SoulCollage®. She lives in La Crosse\, WI.
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Meditation (Second Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Meditation on Second Fridays \nEvery SECOND Friday\, May through October\, join us for a group meditation. We welcome Erica Thibodeaux as our leader. She has years of meditation experience with a focus on nature based meditation. She will be present to hold the space for the group. Some portion of the hour may be guided\, there could be sound or music\, and/or some of the time may be silent. The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and meditating with the land and the standing stones each SECOND Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required. Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The group will meet in the Great Stone Circle as a general rule. If it is raining\, the group will meet under the pavilion of the Dragon’s Keep or inside the Chapel of Creation depending upon the number of participants. If there is thunder\, lightning\, or high winds\, the event will be cancelled. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, mat and/or blanket\, chair or cushion\, and/or other items you wish for your comfort including your own sunscreen and/or insect repellent \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/second-friday-kinections-meditation/2022-10-14/
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Meditation (Second Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Meditation on Second Fridays \nEvery SECOND Friday\, May through October\, join us for a group meditation. We welcome Erica Thibodeaux as our leader. She has years of meditation experience with a focus on nature based meditation. She will be present to hold the space for the group. Some portion of the hour may be guided\, there could be sound or music\, and/or some of the time may be silent. The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and meditating with the land and the standing stones each SECOND Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required. Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The group will meet in the Great Stone Circle as a general rule. If it is raining\, the group will meet under the pavilion of the Dragon’s Keep or inside the Chapel of Creation depending upon the number of participants. If there is thunder\, lightning\, or high winds\, the event will be cancelled. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, mat and/or blanket\, chair or cushion\, and/or other items you wish for your comfort including your own sunscreen and/or insect repellent \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/second-friday-kinections-meditation/2022-09-09/
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SUMMARY:Into The Heart of the Goddess - an Equinox Sound Meditation Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Equinox is a time of balance. A pivot point\, if you will\, between the growth of Summer and the harvest time of Fall. Now is the time to take a deep breath and make some space inside – to make yourself ready for the preparation and storage of nourishment you will need during the coming darker months. Join us\, as we honor the Autumnal Equinox and journey inward to prepare our hearts for all that Autumn brings. \nJoin Mystic Sound Healer\, Rahbi Crawford and award winning author\, Renée Starr for an evening of crystal singing bowls\, rhythmic drumming\, guided meditation and sound healing as we journey Into the Heart of The Goddess to experience inner wisdom\, healing and deep nourishment of the spirit.  Wreathed in the protection of the standing stones of The Great Stone Circle\, immersed in sacred sound\, this promises to be a profound meditative experience for all. \n\n\n\n\nFiery\, fierce\, loving\, passionate\, filled with the wild mysteries\, the swirling darkness\, and light of the world; this is the heart of The Goddess. It is a place where our deepest fears\, joys\, and desires may be deeply explored\, it is within the sacred space of Her heart where the greatest healing transpires\, the most profound\, personal wisdom is revealed\, and the transformation of our lifetime unfolds. \nDo we dare to travel to this place? Oftentimes we do not\, for this is a place where we cannot hide\, cannot live in the illusion\, and where the shadow that hides our true self is dissolved – and for some\, this is a fearsome place\, and a daunting experience. But\, it is here\, in the place of Her Heart where we are stripped bare by Her light\, burnt to ash by Her fire\, and where we are refashioned anew by Her love. As we travel through Her boundless\, eternal heart\, the door to our own heart is flung wide open\, and we find the courage to trust the beautiful mystery of life\, and receive the love which we have been seeking for so long. \n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: This is a non-smoking\, alcohol free\, kid-friendly\, outdoor event. \nDate:  Saturday\, September 24\, 2022   RAIN DATE:  Sunday\, September 25\, 2022 (same time) \nTime: 5:00pm – 6:30pm \nTicket Cost:  tba \nTICKET LINK:  tba \nIMPORTANT:  Before purchasing your ticket\, please note the rain date and hold it open on your calendar. If the event is rained out on September 24\, it will be held on September 25 instead. If both dates are rained out we will cancel the event and refund all ticket holders. In either case\, all ticket holders who have provided an email address will be notified by email of the change in schedule and/or the cancellation. \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. \nIMPORTANT:  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. Park in designated parking areas. Upon arrival\, proceed directly to the Great Stone Circle and check in at the ticket table prior to finding a seat. \nFeaturing:\nRahbi Crawford (Crystal Singing Bowls)\nRenee Starr (Shamanic Drumming) \nAbout Rahbi Crawford: \nRahbi (Roberta) Crawford has accepted her calling as a Musical Mystic. (Mystic: One who seeks Union with the Divine). She 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. \nAbout Renee Starr: \nRenée Starr is a multi-award winning author\, mystic witch\, 9 Moons Lunar Priestess\, and artist. A seeker of ancient wisdom for the modern woman\, she offers her book\, ‘You Are Woman\, You Are Divine’ as a guide for the modern woman’s journey back to The Goddess\, along with many classes and workshops for magical herbalism\, lunar wisdom & magic\, star magic and Goddess devotion. “I am seeker of magic\, the mystery\, the unknown\, the mystic path\, and the wise-woman ways. All of life is precious\, magical\, and enchanted to me. I am a daughter of The Goddess\, a priestess of the moon\, and a witch of the wild.” – Renée Starr   Read more her website: www.GoddessPriestessWitch.com \n  \nSunset on September 24 and 25 is around 7:03pm.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/heart-of-the-goddess/
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Meditation (Second Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Meditation on Second Fridays \nEvery SECOND Friday\, May through October\, join us for a group meditation. We welcome Erica Thibodeaux as our leader. She has years of meditation experience with a focus on nature based meditation. She will be present to hold the space for the group. Some portion of the hour may be guided\, there could be sound or music\, and/or some of the time may be silent. The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and meditating with the land and the standing stones each SECOND Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required. Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The group will meet in the Great Stone Circle as a general rule. If it is raining\, the group will meet under the pavilion of the Dragon’s Keep or inside the Chapel of Creation depending upon the number of participants. If there is thunder\, lightning\, or high winds\, the event will be cancelled. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, mat and/or blanket\, chair or cushion\, and/or other items you wish for your comfort including your own sunscreen and/or insect repellent \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/second-friday-kinections-meditation/2022-08-12/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Meditation (Second Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Meditation on Second Fridays \nEvery SECOND Friday\, May through October\, join us for a group meditation. We welcome Erica Thibodeaux as our leader. She has years of meditation experience with a focus on nature based meditation. She will be present to hold the space for the group. Some portion of the hour may be guided\, there could be sound or music\, and/or some of the time may be silent. The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and meditating with the land and the standing stones each SECOND Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required. Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The group will meet in the Great Stone Circle as a general rule. If it is raining\, the group will meet under the pavilion of the Dragon’s Keep or inside the Chapel of Creation depending upon the number of participants. If there is thunder\, lightning\, or high winds\, the event will be cancelled. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, mat and/or blanket\, chair or cushion\, and/or other items you wish for your comfort including your own sunscreen and/or insect repellent \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/second-friday-kinections-meditation/2022-07-08/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Meditation (Second Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Meditation on Second Fridays \nEvery SECOND Friday\, May through October\, join us for a group meditation. We welcome Erica Thibodeaux as our leader. She has years of meditation experience with a focus on nature based meditation. She will be present to hold the space for the group. Some portion of the hour may be guided\, there could be sound or music\, and/or some of the time may be silent. The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and meditating with the land and the standing stones each SECOND Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required. Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The group will meet in the Great Stone Circle as a general rule. If it is raining\, the group will meet under the pavilion of the Dragon’s Keep or inside the Chapel of Creation depending upon the number of participants. If there is thunder\, lightning\, or high winds\, the event will be cancelled. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, mat and/or blanket\, chair or cushion\, and/or other items you wish for your comfort including your own sunscreen and/or insect repellent \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/second-friday-kinections-meditation/2022-06-10/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Friday Kinections - Meditation (Second Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Kinstone + Connections = Kinections!\nAre you looking for more opportunities for to deepen your connections to self and others? Join us at these open gathering times when we can be at Kinstone together to strengthen the body\, mind and spirit. We will be offering various experiences on Fridays during our open season led by various teachers\, artists\, drummers\, yogis\, and others from the region.  Times are the same each week and they are always donation based. We hope you join us as often as you can. \nThe idea is for us to regenerate and renew our relationships to ourselves\, others\, and our amazing natural world. Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical\, magical landscapes of Kinstone. \nKinections Through Meditation on Second Fridays \nEvery SECOND Friday\, May through October\, join us for a group meditation. We welcome Erica Thibodeaux as our leader. She has years of meditation experience with a focus on nature based meditation. She will be present to hold the space for the group. Some portion of the hour may be guided\, there could be sound or music\, and/or some of the time may be silent. The leader is available to provide basic guidance. \nThe leader will be present and meditating with the land and the standing stones each SECOND Friday; the energy exchange happening within Kinstone during this hour each week is so important. The more who join in the more connections can be made and deepened. Come on\, join in\, and make a “kinection”! \nNo registration is required. Rain or shine! \nLocation/Meeting Area: The group will meet in the Great Stone Circle as a general rule. If it is raining\, the group will meet under the pavilion of the Dragon’s Keep or inside the Chapel of Creation depending upon the number of participants. If there is thunder\, lightning\, or high winds\, the event will be cancelled. Come early and wander the grounds\, visit your favorite standing stones\, and get inspired. \nWhat to bring: water bottle\, mat and/or blanket\, chair or cushion\, and/or other items you wish for your comfort including your own sunscreen and/or insect repellent \nCOST:  Admission to Kinstone…  and… the leaders appreciate a $5 to $10 suggested donation. \nThis is an informal\, donation based offering; which basically means come as you are and pay what you can using the suggested donation as a starting place. You must have paid your admission to Kinstone upon entering the grounds (either by credit card in advance online or in cash in the blue payment boxes on the information boards). There will be a separate collection point at the event where donations for the event will be taken. If you can pay the full suggested amount for the experience\, wonderful! If you can pay more than the suggested amount that would be awesome as you may be paying it forward for someone who cannot afford it. If you cannot afford the suggested amount\, pay what you can\, we understand. All are welcome no matter what their financial status is. We just ask that you make an honest donation. All donations go to the leader for the evening and to Kinstone for use of the space. \n\nFRIDAY KIN-ECTION EXPERIENCES \n\nFIRST Fridays: creative expression\, come make a prayer flag for our “Growing Family” art installation\nSECOND Fridays: group meditation\nTHIRD Fridays: drumming circles \nFOURTH Fridays: restorative yoga / movement sessions\nFIFTH Fridays: open practice; the fifth Fridays of the month (there are just 2 throughout the 2022 season) shall remain open for individual practices with no designated event\, theme or leader. If you arrive on a fifth Friday to engage in your own spiritual practice\, please make an honest donation in our blue payment boxes in addition to your admission to Kinstone. This is such an important energy exchange and helps Kinstone to be able to continue to offer these experiences. Thank you.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/second-friday-kinections-meditation/2022-05-13/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Eye: A Contemplative Photography Experience
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL NOTE Regarding COVID: 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! Bring your own lunch and snacks!\nExplore how the lens of a camera can allow us to see things in ways that we may have otherwise missed.\nJoin Thomas Roberts 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 5\, 2021 \nTime: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early!) \nCost:    $65 EARLY BIRD – must register by May 15;  $75 after May 15  :  No refunds. \nAdmission fee includes instruction and slideshow of final photography selections. \n  \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 (BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH)\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.)\nBring a thumb drive to easily transfer the final slideshow if you wish to have a copy to take home.\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 lunch and snacks \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.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/beginners-eye-2021/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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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/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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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.
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/beginners-eye/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T210806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T152706Z
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SUMMARY:The True Love Experience
DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour experience is about the total joy of being who you are without any judgement for it. It is the opportunity to meet and fall deeply in love with yourself in all your messy glory. \nWant to understand yourself more fully? Want to release and transform what no longer works for you into greater love? Want to use your immense power to create a life you love? \nJoin us for a high vibe experience that delves into the truth about Self-Love while utilizing powerful energy tools\, breathwork\, music\, group healing\, and a loving ceremonial validation. Go home KNOWING you are the person you most want to date! \nWHERE: Kinstone Circle\, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane\, Fountain City\, WI; 608-687-3332 \nWHEN: Saturday\, June 15\, 2019 \nTIME: 9am-noon \nFEE: $120 \nWEAR: Comfy clothes \nMANDATORY ITEMS TO BRING: You will be on a CEMENT floor for over two hours. \nBring what you need to be super comfortable. YOUR COMFORT AFFECTS YOUR EXPERIENCE. PLEASE BRING YOGA MAT\, SLEEPING BAG\, PILLOW\, BLANKETS\, WATER. \nNOTE: Chairs available for those with difficulty sitting or lying on the floor\n__________________________________________________ \nTRUE LOVE BONUS ADD-ON \nDeepen your True Love Experience with this expansive one-hour exploration of the natural beauty and wisdom of Kinstone Circle. Join us for this mind-blowing introduction to the intuitive world. \n__________________________________________________ \nTESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS: \n“I don’t honestly remember when I was this at peace with myself. I came to [The True Love Experience] to find peace\, and I found it. Thank you.” \n“Today [at the True Love Experience] I cleared past trauma\, hurt\, anger\, and everything that doesn’t serve a purpose anymore in my life. IT FEELS AMAZING! It was hard work\, painful\, challenging. I cried the hardest I’ve cried in my life. It was a major release\, beautiful energy transformation. I AM READY to fully step into my spiritual gifts. I forever have LOVE\, gratitude for Kristine Kieland and Mary Bauer for helping me step into my new phase and energy.” \n“I’ve had HUGE awarenesses since the event. I own my thoughts now. I have a new way of thinking and not projecting. It feels much better. Thanks for doing the work you both do.” \n“This was such a loving\, safe\, and needed experience for me. I was able to let go of past trauma and move forward in my journey. The joy I felt afterward had me giggling like a kid again! Thank you Mary and Kristine for this experience…it truly was AMAZING!” \n“An amazing event! I feel like the weight of the world was lifted from me.” \n“Just WOW. I feel totally transformed!! The guided meditation\, the breathwork\, and the healing was MIND BLOWING!!! I feel like a new person/soul\, thank you lovely healers for helping me remember who I TRULY AM!” \n“The True Love Experience helped me clear guilt\, unworthiness\, fear\, and grief\, but also helped clear so many things from my childhood to teenage years to young adult years\, and I’m so ready to clear and release more so I can truly live in TRUE LOVE.” \n“I went back to the womb during my True Love Experience and healed everything from that point forward. I used the name exercise that was taught\, and visualized my name as I called my energy back. I started seeing ‘Diane’ spelled with 1 N instead of my lifelong 2 N’s. The name on my birth certificate is spelled with 1 N\, but I’ve never spelled it that way. Weirder still\, when I type my signature on emails now\, I’m suddenly missing the second N and have to go back and add it. I’ve never misspelled my own name! It’s a bit scary but feels right too\, as if this is another part of who I’ve always been that is just now revealing itself. My awareness is that I can no longer live with anything less than my authentic nature.”\n__________________________________________________ \nPRESENTERS: \nKRISTINE KIELAND\nKristine is a multi-discipline intuitive teacher\, healer\, and coach. She has supported hundreds of people with her wisdom\, intuition\, and love as they rediscover themselves. Kristine communicates with your soul so you receive clear information that allows you to go beyond your past experiences that are holding you back from fully expressing your joy.\nwww.kristinekieland.com\nlovetruthjoy6@gmail.com \nMARY M BAUER\nMary is a Consciousness energy auditor\, multi-published author\, speaker\, owner of a private energy/healing practice and the Wizard Workshop. She is certified in Healing Touch\, ThetaHealing\, and is a Practical Reiki Master.\nwww.marymbauer.com\nmarymbauer.author@gmail.com
URL:https://www.kinstonecircle.com/events/the-true-love-experience/
LOCATION:Kinstone\, S3439 Cole Bluff Ln\, Fountain City\, WI\, 54629
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