Workshop Ingredients
Mother Nature
Our venue is located on a private, rural property surrounded by a fresh, green, vibrant forest. The tall, mature, conifer trees represent what the Pacific Northwest is well known for. Our guests are encouraged to hike on the neighboring trails before ceremony, and have the option to spend time in the magical yard during ceremony.
In addition to the actual ceremonies, here are some of the amenities included during our weekends together
Peaceful Temple
Our venue has been used exclusively for hosting small gatherings focused on health and spirituality for the past 30+ years. This includes classes and events such as yoga, meditation, sound bath, and ceremony. The solid construction, octagonal design, and natural art provide a sense of security and comfort.
Intimate Size
The maximum capacity of our venue is ten participants and two facilitators. Smaller ceremonies help avoid excessive chaotic energies that people sometimes report in larger gatherings. Those who are empathic or extra sensitive will appreciate the smaller size. This ensures that everyone knows each other by name and increases the ability to connect.
No Rush
Participants arrive at 1pm and also depart around 1pm on their final day. Having full 24 hour days gives you a chance to slow down from your busy schedules. We invite you to turn off your phone while we are together if you wish to have a digital fast. The intention is to feel like a retreat from our modern, high tech, fast paced world.
Clean Food
Sharing Circles
Healthy, organic food that is compatible with this work will be provided. This reduces the planning, shopping, packing, preparing, and cleaning, which allows you to focus more on your experience. Please inform us of any food allergies beforehand. There is a full kitchen available, and you may also bring food if you prefer.
We always start with an introductory circle to better know our neighbors and what intentions they have for attending. The morning after we share the highlights of the ceremony, the challenges, the insights received, and hear how our experience compared and contrasted to others.
South Whidbey
While enjoying the calm and beauty of the island it’s easy to forget that a short twenty minute ferry ride away there are nearly five million people. Loads of bald eagles can be seen flying overhead. Owls and coyotes are often heard at night. Seals hang out along the shore. You might even get lucky and spot an orca or whale. We recommend arriving early and/or staying longer to rent an Airbnb in the area if your schedule allows.
Sangha
Goiás, Brazil.
This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded souls. Yet there is no pressure to be social. Eat breakfast in silence if that’s how you feel. Either way, the more time spent together in nurturing community away from the stresses and responsibilities of society, the greater the benefits. In the words of our mentor, most trauma is caused by human interaction gone wrong, and healing occurs through the combination of our work and human interaction gone right.
Testimonials
We strive to exceed your expectations through exceptional quality, skillful service and dedication to the process
They beautifully balance honoring the traditions the medicine came from, with a modern approach that leaves the participants safe to feel and fall deep into the work.
-Chase
What happened over the weekend completely changed my life. I felt a sense of healing I had never experienced before, and for the first time, I realized that my PTSD and anxiety were no longer a part of my life. 30 months later, this is still the case.
-Erick
★★★★★
★★★★★
If you’re looking for a place where this work is approached with maturity, heart, and integrity, I can’t recommend this container enough. It’s rare to find facilitators who lead with this level of humility and clarity. I can’t wait to go back.
★★★★★
-Ryan
★★★★★
The facilitators make it approachable while making sure you have the personally best experience and get the most out of it. The insights I had were mind blowing and awe inspiring, beyond what I could imagine. I’m so glad I did it. There are so many things that need to happen to make it a good experience, they do it all.
-Anne
What a powerful, beautiful, transformative experience. I am so happy that I chose Lumiar for my first journey. Thank you!
-Rana
★★★★★
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