🌿 Event: Volunteer Weekend: September 7th-8th
📅 Dates: Saturday, September 7th – Sunday, September 8th, 2024
🕘 Time: Beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday and concluding at 2:00 PM on Sunday
🏞️ Location: Taino Woods Sanctuary, 302 Big Woods Rd, Harris, NY 12742

As we move into the heart of the fall season, it’s time to prepare our sacred spaces for the upcoming ceremonies and gatherings. Join us for a hands-on volunteer weekend focused on splitting and gathering wood for our lodges and ceremonies, as well as tending to the paths and preparing the land for the lodge build.

During this weekend, we will:

• Split and Gather Wood: Our primary focus will be cutting and splitting wood to ensure we have enough for the lodges and ceremonies throughout the rest of the season.
• Tend to the Paths: We’ll be addressing any discrepancies in the paths, ensuring they are safe and clear for the upcoming gatherings.
• Gather Twigs and Branches: We’ll be gathering twigs and branches to be soaked and prepared for the lodge build the following weekend.
• Land Tending: We will tend to the land around the lodge to ensure a smooth and efficient build.

What to Bring: 

• Work Clothes: Sturdy boots, gloves, and layers appropriate for outdoor work.

• Sacred Gifts: Items like tobacco, cedar, lavender, or prayer ties, to offer if you feel called to.

• Camping Gear:

• If you have your own tent, please bring it along with a sleeping bag and any personal camping items you may need.

• Communal Tent Option: If you don’t have your own tent, no worries! We now offer a communal tent area with space for up to 5 people per tent. Be sure to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and any personal bedding to make your stay comfortable.

• Private Camping: If you prefer more privacy, you can book a private camping spot through our HipCamp listing. Click here to reserve your spot in advance and enjoy a more secluded camping experience.

• Food and Water:

• Please bring your own meals and snacks for the weekend.

• Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!

Registration and Participation:

Secure your spot by registering online. Registration closes on Wednesday, September 4th. Your participation is vital to our ability to prepare the land for the ceremonies and gatherings to come.

Volunteer Liability Agreement:

All participants are required to sign the 2024 Volunteer Liability Agreement before attending. This agreement ensures your safety and is valid for the entire calendar year. If you haven’t already completed it, please do so before your arrival.

Contact Us:For any questions or additional information, please reach out to us at: events@tainowoods.com.

🌱 Event: Volunteer Weekend & Lakota Inipi Lodge Build
📅 Date: Saturday, September 14th – Sunday, September 15th, 2024
🕘 Time: Starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday until 2:00 PM on Sunday
🏞️ Location: Taino Woods Sanctuary, 302 Big Woods Rd, Harris, NY 12742

Join us for a powerful weekend of service and spiritual connection as we come together to build a new Lakota Inipi Lodge at the top of the Land. This sacred space will replace the previous lodge, which was lovingly used and burned at the end of our first annual Nature Quest Fast in August.

During this weekend, we will use the soaked saplings and branches prepared from the previous weekend, along with prayer ties, to construct the lodge. This process is a prayerful act, grounded in the sacred teachings of the Lakota tradition. Once the lodge is complete, we will gather for a purification lodge ceremony to bless the new space and purify our spirits.

What to Bring: 

• Work Clothes: Sturdy boots, gloves, and layers appropriate for outdoor work.

• Ceremonial Wear: Modest attire for any lodge or ceremony (Click here to learn more about the history, traditions, and ceremonial wear of a purification lodge).

• Sacred Gifts: Items like tobacco, cedar, lavender, or prayer ties, to offer during ceremonies.

• Camping Gear:

• If you have your own tent, please bring it along with a sleeping bag and any personal camping items you may need.

• Communal Tent Option: If you don’t have your own tent, no worries! We now offer a communal tent area with space for up to 5 people per tent. Be sure to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and any personal bedding to make your stay comfortable.

• Private Camping: If you prefer more privacy, you can book a private camping spot through our HipCamp listing. Click here to reserve your spot in advance and enjoy a more secluded camping experience.

• Food and Water:

• Please bring your own meals and snacks for the weekend.

• Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!

• Communal Meal: As part of the purification lodge ceremony’s closing, we will share a communal meal. Please bring a dish to contribute to this sacred meal.

Registration, Participation, and Ceremony Details:

Secure your spot by registering online. Registration closes on Wednesday, September 11th.

All participants are required to complete the 2024 Volunteer Liability Agreement and the 2024 Purification Lodge Annual Agreement before attending. These agreements ensure your safety and are valid for one calendar year. 

To better understand the significance and traditions of the purification lodge, we invite you to review our Guanara Lodge Information Packet, which provides detailed insights into the ceremony.

Love Exchange and Donations:

As part of the communal spirit and to support the ongoing efforts of Taino Woods Sanctuary, we kindly request a suggested donation of $50 per person to participate in the purification lodge. Your contributions help us sustain and nurture this sacred space. Click here to donate.

We look forward to your presence and energy as we build this sacred space and purify our spirits together.

🌱 Event: Volunteer Weekend: Preparing the Land for Winter
📅 Date: Saturday, October 19th – Sunday, October 20th, 2024
🕘 Time: Starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday until 2:00 PM on Sunday
🏞️ Location: Taino Woods Sanctuary, 302 Big Woods Rd, Harris, NY 12742

Join us for a vital weekend of service as we prepare Taino Woods Sanctuary for the coming winter months. Our focus will be on tending to the paths, cutting and splitting wood, and weed-whacking any overgrown areas to ensure easier accessibility across the Land. These efforts are essential to maintain our sacred spaces and ensure that the sanctuary remains a welcoming and safe environment for all who visit during the colder months.

What to Bring: 

• Work Clothes: Sturdy boots, gloves, and layers appropriate for outdoor work.

• Sacred Gifts: Items like tobacco, cedar, lavender, or prayer ties, to offer if you feel called to.

• Camping Gear:

• If you have your own tent, please bring it along with a sleeping bag and any personal camping items you may need.

• Communal Tent Option: If you don’t have your own tent, no worries! We now offer a communal tent area with space for up to 5 people per tent. Be sure to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and any personal bedding to make your stay comfortable.

• Private Camping: If you prefer more privacy, you can book a private camping spot through our HipCamp listing. Click here to reserve your spot in advance and enjoy a more secluded camping experience.

• Food and Water:

• Please bring your own meals and snacks for the weekend.

• Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!

Registration and Participation Details:

Secure your spot by registering online. Registration closes on Wednesday, October 16th.

All participants are required to complete the 2024 Volunteer Liability Agreement before attending. This agreement ensures your safety and is valid for one calendar year.

Support Our Efforts:

Your contributions help sustain and nurture Taino Woods Sanctuary. If you’re unable to attend but would like to support our efforts, we welcome donations to help us continue our work. You can make your donation here.

Contact Us:
For any questions or additional information, please reach out to us at: events@tainowoods.com.