Maitland River Capelet

Dreams of the Maitland River Capelet

I am laying on my back floating down the river. It is a perfect night. Warm, very little breeze. The sky is
black, and the stars look crisp in the sky. The golden rod is blowing gently with the tiny breeze. 

I can see bats flying overhead and I hear the frogs as I float by the lily pads. The moon is full and bright.

Very soon I come to the stone bridge that takes me away from the dream place of the Maitland River. The place where the river is healthy and clean. Everyone knows it, and we have all contributed. This is the place where we can lay, floating
on our backs and know that everything is okay. This
Maitland River exists. Can we find it together?


When is the next time that you will be down at the
river at night, drinking in the beauty and stillness, telling the river who you are, and asking for the gift of a dream?

Step on the Stone Bridge and see where the Dreams of  the Maitland River take you.







The Dreams of the Maitland River Capelet is featured in the North Perth Arts and Culture Council Artist of the Month program for October.

Would you like to learn how to knit in a shamanic way?  Visit Introduction to Shamanic Knitting Retreat for more information about an upcoming retreat!

The Maitland River has been a huge inspiration for me over the past 4 years.  Enjoy this video about ceremony and the importance of connecting to your local watershed!  It also holds the very first song that I have ever written and arranged!  Thanks for watching!

Please share your experiences with your local watershed!

The Dreams of the Maitland River Capelet was modelled beautifully  by Caitlin Leishman

An Introduction to Shamanic Knitting Retreat

Merge with your Inner Yarner

An Introduction to Shamanic Knitting

November 3-4, 2012

at Six Directions @ Pioneer Farm, Eagle, Ontario

This retreat will assist you with getting comfortable with the beginning aspects of knitting, and how to connect knitting in with your spiritual practice.  We will discuss the use of different types of yarn, and what the symbols on the yarn mean, as well as the many different tools and knitting needles that can be used for knitting and what their purposes are.

You will be invited to connect with the spirit of the yarn to understand what the story of your unique knitted piece will be.  We will sing our love and joy into the knitting that we create, just as many have done in the past and still continue to do so today.  As many have discovered, knitting is a very beautiful form of prayer work.

For this retreat, you do not need to know how to knit, though some familiarity with knitting would be helpful, it is not essential.  The basics will be reviewed throughout the weekend.

We will be using the technique of shamanic journeying to connect with the yarn spirits.  If you are not familiar with shamanic journeying, please connect with me and we can discuss this beforehand.  Even without the training in shamanic journeying, you will be most welcomed to attend and experience shamanic knitting!

Space is limited, so sign up early!

Date:  Saturday, November 3 - Sunday November 4th, 2012
Location:  Six Directions @ Pioneer Farm
                 24810 Talbot LIne
                 West Lorne, ON
                 N5X 2E3
Cost:  $120  
Facilitators:  Heidi Burrowes and Beth McLellan

Provided: Yoga mats, blankets, filtered water, tea, coffee, some snacks and a very sacred creative experience……

Meals: 

Breakfast and lunch provided
 - fresh and local fare always a focus
**please bring a small supper dish (or salad) to share. You may also bring a small snack to share if you wish

**

Accommodation: 

All natural mattresses and linens provided
:
4 twin beds, 1 queen bed, 1 double bed available

Please Bring:
Layered clothing, outdoor clothing, journal, shawl or scarf, size 8mm knitting needles, a beautiful and simple yarn (eg. no extra fringey type things), a yarn darning needle, crafting scissors, a small supper dish (or salad), a small snack (optional), a special bead or an item that calls to you that wants to be woven into your first sacred knitted piece. 

We only have space for 6 to 8 participants!
Register today to reserve your spot!\

To Register, please email heidibearca@yahoo.ca  and place Introduction to Shamanic Knitting Retreat in subject line.  Thank you!