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Sacred photography
Photography is sacred. As documentary photographers, Katie and Lauren believe that photography is often a spiritual practice. There is sacredness in the ordinariness of real life. Your life — in its days, moments, connections — is made up of little slivers of magic. This workshop will explore the contemplative and mystical nature of photography as an art — and spiritual practice. Anyone with a curiosity or appreciation for photography or contemplative practices is invited to attend.
✨ Explore sacred photography through the lens of contemplation and mysticism
✨ Define what a sacred photography practice is for you, whether you are a hobbyist or professional photographer
✨ Identify contemplative practices to incorporate into your daily life and photography
Book through the scheduling link at the bottom of the events page.
Dreams & Healing
The unconscious can be a powerful reservoir for healing. We can access its wisdom through working with dreams and active imagination. In this workshop with Jungian therapist Jackie Sell, we will:
✨Learn methods for working with dreams and dream images
✨Discover personal and collective symbols of grief, healing, and transformation embedded in dreams
Jackie is a Jungian-oriented psychotherapist who has used dream work in her personal and professional life for the past 10 years.
Book through the scheduling link at the bottom of the events page.
Intro to lament
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Join writer Amy Giacalone and Sarah Moeri of Formed and Foraged Collective as we embrace lament and beauty.
In this time together, we will:
Learn how to write a lament
Create a sacred collage
Learn how to see the beauty in the ordinary, even (maybe especially?) in the depths of grief
Other's Day Pop-Up: For people with big feelings on Mother's Day
Need some extra support on Mother’s Day? Swing by our pop-up with Elyse Ash if you’re looking for a hug, a listening ear, or reflection activities. There will be light refreshments!
Elyse Ash is a member of two clubs nobody wants to be a part of: Infertility and the dead mom club. She knows how hard this day can be and wants to create a space for others struggling with the second Sunday of May.
Katie Koranda of Juniper House is childless after infertility and is passionate about creating inclusive spaces for people experiencing ambiguous loss.
Find us on the trail across from the rose garden, near the kayaks. Book through the scheduling link at the bottom of the events page.
Grief Retreat
We are holding this retreat just days before the Pink Moon, which symbolizes the beginning of Spring. This is a time of release and renewal, and we will be exploring this theme during the retreat.
You are welcome to this time of respite no matter what grief or loss you are experiencing or where you are at in your journey. We’ll start with opening words and a grief meditation before moving into a sound bath. We’ll end with a guided reflection where you can journal or collage.
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grief retreat
Join Juniper House and Crocus Hill Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine for a two-hour grief retreat. This time is for anyone seeking respite. If you have experienced loss, grief, or the winter is just getting you down, we have space for you.
Opening remarks and invitation to a safe space
Soft movement to make sure we enter our time embodied
Sound bath
Candle lighting & reflection (journal, make art, collage, etc.)
Closing (resource handout and goodie bag provided)
Notebooks and art supplies, along with tea and light refreshments will be provided. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or pillow to make yourself comfortable during the sound bath.
Cost: $20
Space is limited! Email contact@crocushillacupuncture.com to reserve your spot.