Ofrenda- A Solstice Gathering to Give Back to Country

https://www.trybooking.com/DCOEM You are warmly invited to a solstice ceremony of tea and dance — an Ofrenda — to give back to the land that gives us everything. Ofrenda: A Spanish word meaning "offering," a gesture made in reverence and devotion to that which is sacred. ~ A gift given in honor of something or someone we hold dear ~ An act of gratitude that nourishes relationship and reciprocity In a world where the Earth is so often seen as a resource for personal gain, growth, or healing, we are choosing to turn toward reciprocity. This gathering is an opportunity to give back; to honor and nourish the land, and the more-than-human world we are woven into. Through our presence, our intention, our togetherness, and our dancing feet upon the Earth, we will offer our love and gratitude to our precious Mamma Earth. We will gather on a Sunday afternoon, within the potent portal of Winter Solstice, held by the sacred presence of Mount Wollumbin — a mountain revered by many as a living ancestor and spiritual teacher. We will share tea, dance under the wide open sky, and warm ourselves by the fire. Bring yourself fully, in the spirit of generosity and reverence. Let your dance be an offering. Let your gratitude move through your body. We will provide the music, the tea, and create a communal meal to share after the sun sets. We invite you to bring an open heart. Nature will take care of the rest. We hope to meet you there. ~This is a family-friendly event. When: Sunday June 22, 2025 Where: EcOasis in Smith's Creek (near Uki) (exact address will be shared with ticket contribution) Cost: Sliding Scale $33-$55 (https://www.trybooking.com/DCOEM) *support and contributor roles available in exchange for participation Arrival from 1:30 pm - Bring your picnic blanket, some snacks and enjoy the beautiful view and natural surrounds. 2:00- 3:15 Tea Ceremony with Iya Omi Tola 3:15- Acknowledgement of Country and Opening Circle 3:30 - Collective Land Offering around the Fire 4:00-5:15 Sunset Dancing Freedom Journey w/ Phoenix and Carl 6:00- Community Feast and Fire Side Lovin' with special guests!! 7:00- Close What is Dancing Freedom? Dancing Freedom is a somatic, ecstatic and shamanic dance practice that supports the re-emergence of embodied wholeness. By gathering in community we dance an elemental wave, tapping into the fundamental building blocks that we are made of: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. Together, we co-create a safe space for Y(our) true self to experience full bodied expression. In this movement practice, we dance in ceremony; we give ourselves permission to enter the mythic, to work with our intent and welcome our felt senses to weave a new reality for ourselves and all our relations. All bodies, abilities and backgrounds are welcome.The practice supports physical fitness, emotional and spiritual healing, personal and leadership development and the ability to create and sustain healthy relationships. About me: My name is Phoenix, and I firmly believe that each and every one of us has a unique role to play in our evolving culture and in the shifting of the current paradigm. I have committed my life to co-creating spaces and opportunities for people to unite with one another and nature to put their pieces of the puzzle together. I combine my passion for teaching, embodiment, ceremony, ritual and communing with nature, to play my part in weaving our collective visions into the web that we are each a part of. My purpose is to inspire and empower others to share their gifts. I am here to remind others to stop playing small, encouraging them to share their gifts and to remember that we are all here to work together towards the “more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.” I am a student of life, a teacher, a medicine woman and an embodied leader who unapologetically shares my vision for global synergy and collaboration. If you want to learn more about me or the movement modality that I serve in this world- please refer to www.dancingfreedom.com *We acknowledge that we will gather on the lands of the Bundjalung nation, whose sovereignty was never ceded. It is our intention to create a space of connection and repair, to truly acknowledge what it means to live on these lands and give back with our hearts and hands so that we may learn a deeper respect for country and custodians.