Seneko Kakona, Taino Woods Sanctuary Familia!

As we move through February, the heart of Winter continues to teach us stillness, reflection, and the beauty of nurturing what lies beneath the surface. Just as Yoka Hu remains in the womb of Atabeyra, gathering strength for his arrival in Spring, we too are gifted this time to rest, recalibrate, and prepare for the seasons of growth ahead.

We are filled with gratitude for your presence and commitment to our sacred community. Whether through ceremonies, gatherings, or quiet moments of reflection, each of you contributes to the healing energy that Taino Woods Sanctuary carries forward into the world. Let us journey together through this sacred season and continue weaving connections with ourselves, each other, and the Land.

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Looking Ahead to 2025 Gatherings

🌟 Gatherings Calendar Update
We are excited to finalize and share the 2025 Gatherings Calendar by the end of February on our website. Upcoming highlights include the Spring Equinox: March 22nd, Summer Solstice Dance: June 21st, and the Nature Quest Fast Ceremony: August 14th–17th.

🌿 Nature Quest Fast Ceremony Support
We are seeking seasoned supporters to assist with the August Nature Quest Fast, a four-day transformative experience including multiple Purification Lodges. Ideal volunteers are those who have supported past Vision Quests, MoonDances, or ceremonies on the Land. Your presence and connection will play an integral role in this sacred journey.

✨ Want to Join as a Nature Quester or Support the Quest?
If you feel called to attend the Nature Quest Fast as a quester, even though our current August registration is full, please email us at events@tainowoods.com to express your interest so we can explore opening a second quest.

For those wishing to support the Nature Quest or register for other upcoming seasonal events, please visit our website to secure your spot and lend your helping hands.

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Call to Action: Join Our Growing Team!

Are you ready to deepen your involvement with Taino Woods Sanctuary? We are seeking dedicated individuals to help support our mission of healing, unity, and connection.

Current Opportunities Include:
🌟 Gatherings Manager: Oversee and coordinate ceremonial gatherings, ensuring all logistical details are in place. This role is vital in creating sacred spaces for healing and community connection.
🌟 Community Outreach Manager: Build and nurture relationships with community members and organizations, promote gatherings, and expand TWS’s network and engagement.
🌟 Bookkeeper: Manage financial records and data, ensuring the sanctuary’s financial health is maintained to support its continued growth.

📩 If you feel called to support in these or other capacities, email us at events@tainowoods.com. Let’s grow together!

🌸 Bring Your Gifts to the Land
In addition to our growing team, we are inviting facilitators, healers, and creators to collaborate with us and bring their offerings to Taino Woods Sanctuary. If you are inspired to host a workshop, ceremony, retreat, or other sacred gatherings rooted in healing, cultural traditions, or creative expression, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Share your vision and ideas with us at events@tainowoods.com, and together, let us create something truly meaningful.

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Seasonal Focus: Winter’s Teachings

Winter is a time of introspection and deep connection with the cycles of Atabeyra. It is a season to turn inward, nurture the seeds of intention planted in the heart, and trust in the natural rhythm of growth and renewal.

We invite you to embrace these self and community practices during Winter:

🌙 Self-Practice: Set aside a few moments each day to pause and breathe deeply, reconnecting with your inner self. Reflect on what you are nurturing in your life and what may need to rest.

🌟 Community Practice: Take a moment to reach out to someone in your community, offering a kind word, shared prayer, or simply the warmth of connection.

🌿 Land Practice: Spend time in Nature, even if it is simply standing outside or observing through a window. Let the stillness of Mother Earth remind you of the quiet strength within.

As we honor Winter, we also hold the energy of Yoka Hu close to our hearts, knowing that the seeds of his energy will soon awaken with Spring on March 20th. May this time of rest prepare us for the renewal to come.

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Congratulations to Our Giveaway Winner!

🌟 Sacred Journey Giveaway Winner Announcement 🌟
We are delighted to announce that our Sacred Journey Giveaway Winner has been chosen! Congratulations to Tay V. for winning a private Purification Lodge or Plant Medicine Ceremony for themselves and three guests, along with a two-night, three-day stay at Taino Woods Sanctuary.

Thank you to everyone who supported Taino Woods by becoming members last year. Your contributions are vital to the sanctuary’s growth and help us continue creating sacred spaces for connection and healing.

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Acknowledgment of Moondancers

This February 9th through the 13th, we honor and hold in prayer the Moondancers who will be dancing in Costa Rica. These incredible women are walking a sacred path of purification, prayer, and connection to All Relations. Through their dances, songs, and ceremonies, they are bringing healing and blessings to our Atabeyra and all her beings.

Let us join our hearts in gratitude for their commitment to this transformative journey and send our love to their sacred circle. Consider holding your own prayer or intention for the Moondancers during this time.

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Supporting Taino Woods Sanctuary

💚 Gratitude and Donations
As we move forward into 2025, we are filled with appreciation for all who support Taino Woods Sanctuary. If you feel called to contribute to our mission, your donation—big or small—helps sustain our vision of healing and connection.

Donate Here

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As always, we are grateful for your presence, support, and love in this sacred journey. May February’s stillness bring you clarity and peace, and may Winter’s teachings prepare you for the abundance of Spring.

With love and gratitude,
The Taino Woods Sanctuary Team