🌼 November Newsletter: Honoring Ancestors and Preparing for Winter at Taino Woods Sanctuary
Dear Taino Woods Community,
As we enter this season of gratitude and remembrance, we’re filled with appreciation for the time, energy, and love you bring to Taino Woods Sanctuary. November marks a period of reflection and preparation as we honor our ancestors, close the land for winter, and gather in community.
🎉 Enter the Sacred Journey Giveaway!
We’d like to remind you of an incredible opportunity to deepen your connection with Taino Woods! By becoming a paid Community Member, you’ll gain access to exclusive gatherings and offerings—and, through December 31st, you’ll also be entered into our Sacred Journey Giveaway.
Prize: A private Purification Lodge or Plant Medicine Ceremony for you and three guests, plus a two-night, three-day stay at Taino Woods Sanctuary.
How to Enter: Sign up as a paid member before December 31st, 2024. Each membership supports the growth and sustainability of Taino Woods, enabling us to continue offering meaningful experiences to all who visit.
Learn More and Join Here!
🌿 Upcoming Gatherings and Events
🌼 Día de los Muertos Volunteer Weekend & Purification Lodge
📅 Date: November 2nd – November 3rd, 2024
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a weekend of service and remembrance. Tend to the Land on Saturday, followed by a Purification Lodge on Sunday to honor the spirits of those who came before us. Don’t forget to bring photos of your loved ones who have passed on to place on our community altar.
🍂 Final Volunteer Weekend of 2024
📅 Date: November 9th – November 10th, 2024
Help us wrap up essential winter preparations at Taino Woods Sanctuary. During this special weekend, we’ll be closing down the Itaino communal camping site, taking down tents, and preparing the land for the colder months. Enjoy music by our guest performer, DJ Renaissance, who will infuse the weekend with soul-awakening beats as we work and celebrate the spirit of community.
🍃 Purification Lodge in Honor of Winter Solstice
📅 Date: December 14th, 2024
As we approach the Winter Solstice, join us for a purification lodge to cleanse and honor the energies of this sacred time. This ceremony is an invitation to embrace the journey of the Winter Solstice, connect with community, celebrate Chantel’s birthday, and enter the season with open hearts.
✨Los Niños Tea Ceremony
📅 Date: November 30th, 2024
Join us for a special Los Niños Tea Ceremony to honor the spirit of innocence and the teachings of childhood. This gathering will include a Purification Lodge, offering a unique opportunity for renewal and connection. Spots are limited, so register now to secure your place in this meaningful ceremony.
📅 Register for Upcoming Gatherings!
We warmly invite you to join us in these upcoming gatherings and ceremonies. Each event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Land, with your spirit, and with others in our community. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register today on our Gatherings Page!
🌿 Thank You for Your Continued Support
Your participation, donations, and contributions as members help us sustain Taino Woods Sanctuary and continue offering healing spaces for all who seek them. We are deeply grateful for you and look forward to sharing this season of gratitude, reflection, and community with each of you.
In Calm-Unity and Reverence,
The Taino Woods Sanctuary Familia