Amethyst Retreat Center
Duncannon, Pennsylvania
June 28-30th, 2019
About Earth Love Festival
Education, Exploration, Celebration, Inspiration, Community, Love
The Earth Love festival grew out of my desire to experience and share joy, forge connections in our community, and understand different perspectives on how to live in harmony with each other and the Earth.
The Earth Love festival is my way of sharing my gifts to create beauty.
I hope you will join me as the Earth Love festival evolves into its second year.
With love,
Nicole Sharkey
What You Can Expect
Sunshine and stars, music and dancing, laughter and communion, creativity and healing touch, fire and fresh air, deep wisdom and experiences that may shift and inspire something deep inside of you.
It is through our differences that we learn. And when we listen and seek to understand another’s perspective, with love, we heal and grow.
Venue: Amethyst Retreat Center
44 Buffalo Creek Road, Duncannon Pennsylvania
Amethyst Retreat Center is an inspiring environment dedicated to discovering innovative and meaningful ways of living, learning and healing. More than a beautiful, peaceful haven, it is a center for an evolving culture of wellness through connection with Nature, connection with our personal Spiritual Source, and collaboration with each other. We have no religious or political affiliation; rather, we are part of humanity’s awakening to a culture of respect and inclusiveness for all love-based religions, traditions, cultures and ways of being.
Being the change we want to see, discovering our true Nature together!
Earth Love Festival Line-Up
Keynote Speaker: Pat McCabe, Woman Stands Shining
Back by popular demand, Pat McCabe (Weyakpa Najin Win, Woman Stands Shining) is a Diné (Navajo) mother, grandmother, activist, artist, writer, ceremonial leader, and international speaker. She is a voice for global peace. She draws upon the Indigenous sciences of Thriving Life to reframe questions about sustainability and balance, and she is devoted to supporting the next generations, Women’s Nation and Men’s Nation, in being functional members of the “Hoop of Life” and upholding the honor of being human.
Her primary work at the moment is:
- The reconciliation between the masculine and feminine, Men’s Nation and Women’s Nation
- Remembering, recreating or creating a new narrative for the Sacred Masculine
- Addressing the Archetypal Wounding that occurred in our misunderstanding and abuse of technology in prayer, ceremony and science
Micheal Wann
Guardian Spirits, River Worship and the Susquehanna River:
This presentation will delve into earth spirits, the ancient practice of the river goddess worship, and the spiritual connection between the Susquehanna River and the Seine River in France.
At our evening ceremony, Michael will build the Starboard, an artistic representation of the zodiac, to reflect the exact positioning of the heavenly bodies during Earth Love Fest. This is both an excellent teaching and ceremony tool, taking astrology from a mental concept to something tangible and approachable.
Musicians
Indian Summer Jars
Indian Summer Jars creates a sound that is unique and upbeat, dynamic and bold. Expect high energy performances with harmonies and vocals reminiscent of Indigo Girls and Natalie Merchant. With creative guitar tunings and strong, earthy rhythms, we bring you uplifting songs inspired by travel, discovery, growth and transformation. There is no doubt the lyrics, music, and voices of these beautiful humans will stir your soul.
Cumberland Honey
Hailing from the heart of Cumberland county, Virginia Masland and Steph Landis bring sweet harmonies with folk influences, soul and a taste of bluegrass. Their original songs weave stories of life, love and a call to social action.
Shrimp Ryan Jig Band
Shrimp Ryan Jig Band plays old time Appalachian tunes and Irish traditionals on banjo, mandolin, bass, guitar & fiddle.
Kevin Koa
Small-batch home brewed guitar driven soul and blues organically grown in Pennsylvania. Kevin Koa combines instrumental focus and rhythmic articulation with conscious lyrics. Catch Kevin at bars, breweries, and free-range street performances across the East Coast and, soon, the country.
www.kevinkoa.com
Hollan
A folk singer/songwriter from Central Pennsylvania has spent the last several years or her early twenties traveling and writing music about the stories that have come from those travels. Her music rings in a depth to make you feel and a sound to make you sing and it won’t be soon forgotten.
Workshops
Experiencing Heartfelt Connection, Sarah Poet
www.yourembodiedbreath.com
In this experiential workshop, you will share connection with new and old friends, witness the deep truths of these sacred others, and see that authentic connection is available when we lead with conscious intention and heart.
Creative Spirit Dance and Drumming Renewal, Lara Vracarich
Creative Spirit Fusion
Through guided and freeform movement and rhythm, we will get in touch with the universal life force energy, with nature, with each other and with our ancestors through the ancient tradition of uniting in community dance and rhythm. We will co-create a communal rhythm and dance catharsis, recharging ourselves, cleansing our energy bodies and sending healing vibrations and prayers throughout the planet. Some drums and shakers will be provided but feel free to bring your own. No experience necessary, all ages welcome and all encouraged to go at their own pace.
Sound Bath Journey with Jaque Hanson
Everyone has a vibration that is the signature of their health and wellbeing. When you experience deep relaxation through soothing, resonant sound, the body is affected on a cellular level, opening up the flow of energy to move us back toward vibrational alignment with physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.
Lena Hershey Yoga
Farmers
Jade Family Farms
Our Mission is to provide wholesome, nutritious food to our fellow humans while protecting and nurturing the part of the earth we steward. Further, we strive to create a dynamic, diverse, and beautiful farm environment, have a ton of fun, and make a decent living doing it. We’re still working on that last part, but the rest is falling into place nicely.
Rising Locust Farm
We are a collective of people living in community who seek to trust and follow in the wisdom of natural systems as the foundation of our actions. We move with intention in our relationships with all beings, recognize their interdependence and inherent worth, so that earth, people, and communities can thrive. We work toward shifting unjust social structures, regenerating land, and healing each other while producing nourishing food.
Spiral Path Farm
Our farm is located in South Central Pennsylvania, in scenic western Perry County, between the Tuscarora and Blue Mountain ranges. Near the town of Loysville, Spiral Path Farm is home to the Brownback family since 1978.
We farm all of the 300 acres organically and have been USDA certified organic since 1994
Earth Love Festival
Schedule
Schedule
Friday June 28th, 2019
- 5pm Potluck dinner- Amethyst Great Room
- 6pm Music by Indian Summer Jars- Barn stage
- 7:30pm Meet Pat McCabe- Barn stage
- 9pm Sound Bath with Jaque Hanson- Barn stage
- 11:30pm-7am- Quiet time
Saturday June 29th, 2019
- 8:30-9:30am Breakfast is available- Amethyst House Deck
- 10am Pat McCabe- Grass Circle, bring a blanket or chair
- 12-1pm Lunch is available- Amethyst House Deck
- 12:30 pm Music by Cumberland Honey- Barn stage
- 1:30pm Michael Wann- Barn stage
- 2:45pm Creative Spirit Dance with Lara Vracarich- Grassy Circle
- 3:45pm Heart Connection with Sarah Poet- Grassy Circle
- 5pm Music by Kevin Koa- Barn stage
- 6pm Music by Hollan- Barn stage
- 5:30-6:30pm Dinner is available- Amethyst House Deck
- 7:30 pm Pat McCabe- Fire Circle, bring a blanket or chair
- Evening Fire, Music Making, Fire Spinning- Fire Circle
- 11:30pm-7am Quiet time
Sunday June 30th, 2019
- 8:30am-9:30am Breakfast is available- Amethyst Great Room
- 9am Yoga with Lena Hershey- Grassy Circle
- 10am Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band- Amethyst Deck
- 11:30 am Pat McCabe Ceremony and Closing Words
Vendors
Body workers
Reiki Practitioner, Massage Therapist and Reiki Master
Dawn Bollinger, Advanced Energy Shamanic Reiki Practitioner letitbeginwithyou.com
Jaque Hanson, Arvigo® Maya Abdominal Massage https://www.beepresentwellness.com/
Marianne Gainey, Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, Artist, https://www.facebook.com/SacredConnections13
Nancy Bittinger, Bowenwork https://thegrid.ai/carlislebowenwork-com/
Paul Martin, Emotion Release Code
Artists, Herbalists, Artisans and more…
Addie Abelson, Mandalas
Jennifer Daggs, Stained glass jewelry, art, painted feather workshop
Ally Phenicie, Jewelry and Collage
Benjamin Weiss and Ella Usdi www.susquehannasustainability.com
Jennifer Slothower, Felt creations
Marlin Peters TensorRing.com
Micheal Wann https://www.susquehannaalchemy.com/
Sandy Calderone http://stellascloset.com/
Tickets
Festival-goers are invited to camp under the stars of the beautiful Amethyst Retreat Center.
During your stay, explore 144 acres of walking trails, a lavender patch and labyrinth, fire pit and wildlife. Play, rest, and connect with old and new friends. Feel yourself melt into the life-giving surroundings, bare feet and sun-kissed skin.
Weekend: $55
*additional $20 for meal plan, includes Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner; and Sunday breakfast.
Saturday Only: $44
*additional $12 for meal plan, includes Saturday lunch and dinner.
Sunday Only: $20 pay at the door
Meal Plan: Fresh produce and meat will be provided by local farmers and prepared by Amethyst volunteers and community members.
Children and youth 16 and under are free!
Register for EARTH love festival today! Print or show ticket on mobile phone when you arrive at check-in.
What to Bring
- Camping gear
- A labeled potluck item to share Friday night
- A plate and utensils
- Refillable water bottles
- Bug spray
- Sunblock
- Personal items
- Instruments
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Yoga Mat
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Bathing Suit
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Towel