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Han Hankatu, “Let it be so.”

A sacred forest & river sanctuary for healing harmony

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With gratitude to The Munsee and Lenape Tribes, the original stewards of this land

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Healing for All Relations

Upcoming Gatherings

Come to the land. Sit in the circle.

Ceremonies at Taino Woods are open to all nations and tribes. Pick a gathering and press RSVP to reserve your place — no login needed. We will share what to bring and how to arrive.

Final Land Stewardship Day of the Year!

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Volunteer

Final Land Stewardship Day of the Year!

For: Questers, Supporters, Fire Keepers & Members · Final Land Tending & Seasonal Closing
Date: Friday through Sunday, November 13th–15th
Time: 10:00 AM start | 4:00 PM clean-up | 7:00 PM wrap-up
Where: Taino Woods Sanctuary

There is work for many hands and abilities. You do not need special experience — just a willingness to come help. We are calling upon our fire keepers, questers, supporters and members to tend the space that supports so many. These weekends are also a beautiful opportunity to connect with fellow members and receive the blessings of the land before winter settles in.

What to expect

Washing blankets, and tending to sacred spaces
Gathering materials such as wood and kitchen closure
Preparing firewood for winter purification lodges
Community bonding and shared gratitude & fire / water blessing

What to bring

Sturdy shoes or boots for outdoor work
Work gloves (if you have them)
Layers of clothing suitable for the weather
A reusable water bottle and enough drinking water
A packed lunch and snacks for yourself (we will also offer nourishment)
An open heart and willingness to serve
Sleeping bags and pads if you will stay overnight — please email events@tainowoods.com

Questions? Email events@tainowoods.com. In Calm-Unity and Reverence, Taino Woods Sanctuary.

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Final Purification Lodge of the Year — Winter Solstice

Dec

19

Sweat Lodge

Final Purification Lodge of the Year — Winter Solstice

For: Couples & Community Lodge
Date: Saturday, December 19th
Time: Start time 10:00 AM — calling all Fire Keepers
Where: Taino Woods Sanctuary

Join us for the final Purification Lodge of the year, held in the sacred circle of couples. Come celebrate early Winter Solstice together as we enter the lodge to pray, release and renew our commitments to respect, honesty and kindness. We especially encourage couples to attend together — guided by ancestral fire and Divine Love, the ceremony invites partners to listen deeply to the stories, the songs, the Land and to each other.

What to expect

Closing the year in prayer, gratitude and renewal
Space for purification, reflection, traditional teachings and setting intentions for the year ahead
A Couples & Community Lodge

What to bring

Your presence supports the ongoing care of Taino Woods Sanctuary and the preservation of these teachings.

Questions? Email events@tainowoods.com. In Calm-Unity and Reverence, Taino Woods Sanctuary.

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New & full moon purification lodges are also offered — get dates by text

Our land · Our people

The river, the fire and the circle are Taino Woods.

Where the river sings, the fire listens, and every nation is welcome to sit in the circle.

Our river — Our river

Clear water, ancient stones and the sound that holds the whole forest.

The sacred fire — The sacred fire

Where prayers rise and the ancestors are fed.

Purification lodge — Purification lodge

Heat, darkness and rebirth in the Inipi.

Song & drumming — Song & drumming

The heartbeat of the Earth, shared.

Gathering in circle — Gathering in circle

Every nation and tribe, one circle.

About Us · Our Founders

Chantel & Jesse, keepers of the land.

Taino Woods Sanctuary began with a family: Chantel, Jesse, the kids & Spirit. Together they care for the land and everyone who journeys here, sharing indigenous ways, song and ceremony with all who want to pray with us. Today we are growing into a team of dedicated land stewards bringing healing and reciprocity to All Our Relations and Nations.

In 2024 Taino Woods Sanctuary achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, an Indigenous church dedicated to healing and resilience, so that this work is sustained for future generations.

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We are Taino Woods Sanctuary

We are co-creating a new world by tapping into the Divine Love within us and bringing healing harmony to all nations and tribes — Han Hankatu! (Let It Be So!)

We believe that by working together with respect, honesty, and kindness, we can create a safe and nurturing environment for all who visit. We offer our gratitude and acknowledgment to The Munsee and Lenape Tribes, the original stewards of this land.

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Watch & Feel the Land

A sanctuary

Atabeyra — Mother Earth — is the original sanctuary.

We encourage all who are called to visit to be present with gratitude and respect for the power of this planet. The lush forest and sweet running river will remind you of all that we are made of and all that we can create together.

A Calmunity

We started off as only four.

Chantel, Jesse, the kids & Spirit; and now we are growing into a team of dedicated land stewards bringing healing and reciprocity to All Our Relations and Nations. (In our Taino belief, All Our Relations include all of whom are born of our Mother Earth.)

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Your membership offerings

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Six ways to walk with us, honor the past, live in the present and plant the seeds for the future.

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Purification Lodge

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Purification Lodge

Ancestral fire cleanses and renews the spirit in our traditional sweat lodge ceremonies offering new / full moon & upon prayer request.

Atabeyra

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Atabeyra

Immerse your spirit and find your stillness within the natural wisdom of Taino Woods Sanctuary. Schedule to visit the land with family.

Calmunity

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Calmunity

Walk with us. Join and nurture growth and connection in our supportive Calmunity—a space built on natural wisdom. Ask us about: Nature Quest, and Overnight dances.

Apprenticeships

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Apprenticeships

Sit with our guides & elders. Gain life-long skills and ancestral knowledge to support your life and community. Join our land stewardship, fire keepers and ceremonial helpers.

Song and Drumming

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Song and Drumming

Our songs are prayers and medicine, connecting the mind and heart fully to awaken healing. Learn language through the songs. Celebrate Solstice & Equinox with indigenous teachings for all people regardless of race or religion.

Gatherings

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Gatherings

Gather with us for ceremonies that honor culture and tradition. Together, we nurture unity with Atabeyra / Mother Earth, and strengthen the circle of life.

What you give, you receive tenfold.

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Walk with us as we honor the past, live in the present and plant the seeds for the future.

Membership

We call you to gather in this sacred space.

Becoming a Taino Woods Sanctuary member means aligning your path of personal growth with the enduring spirit of our Calmunity. We believe that by caring for the Land, we care for ourselves. You will gain access to member benefits and opportunities, while directly supporting the vital preservation of Our Sacred Land and Good Work, ensuring that this oasis continues to thrive for generations to come. It’s an exchange rooted in ancestral wisdom and preserving the ways: what you give, you receive tenfold in harmony, balance and spiritual abundance.

Join the Taino Woods Sanctuary today and invest in your well-being and the future of this sacred space.

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The Taino Woods Sanctuary Effect

Members Share Their Stories

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I fell in love with Taino woods way before it was an official sanctuary in written form. I knew it was a magical place and it was going to be a safe place for anyone who is interested in healing, expanding their connection to learning about their essence and their place in the natural world, experiencing its natural medicine that the caretakers Chantel and Jesse do so well protecting and nurturing as their life long mission.

Luna

Community member

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My experience with the woods & its people is a part of that evolution. Not only the land itself is magical but also the community I’ve discovered is a genuine treasure as I’m finding I can retreat there in order to rejuvenate, refocus, and return to the 3-D happier & more resilient. I hope to be a part of the family that Chantel & Jesse have created for a long time to come.

Brent

Community member

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TW has been a safe cradle to learn and reclaim our ancestral Taino practices and elemental wisdom. The land and her keepers, Chantel & Jessie have grown my heart and my survival skills immensely. Our gatekeepers walk with so much grace and wisdom and their arms are open to all nations of people looking for a tribe to call home. I’m truly beyond words, what I’ve experienced at TW can only be expressed in tears, smiles and laughter.

Soma

Community member

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I want to thank the Taino Woods Family for creating amazing grounding and uplifting experiences in the middle of a beautiful forest nestled by the river. My family and I had a great time connecting with the land and the brothers and sisters present. Thank you.

Dr. Akil Khalfani

Community member

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My name is Alycia and I went to Taino Woods for the first time recently. It was for a Spring Equinox sweat lodge ceremony. When I arrived I was warmly welcomed by Chantel and Jessie who are the owners, along with everyone else who was attending ceremony as well. Before sweat, I helped with collecting kindling for the fire, setting up the tent, & learning how to dress the Inipi (sweat lodge). However, ceremony really started the moment I stepped onto the land.

Alycia

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Brent — Brent
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Alycia — Alycia
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Luna — Luna
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Alycia — Alycia
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Discover Your Impact and Enrich Your Life

We are meant to be building together, not apart.

Whether you’re drawn to gardening, trail maintenance, or sacred building projects, your skills and energy are vital. Contribute to our ongoing initiatives, making a meaningful impact at Taino Woods Sanctuary, and watch your own spirit flourish in the process.

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