Lindy heats herbs in large cast iron kettle




"Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves"
Mountain Herb Festival




The bright moonlight bathes the firelit scene of drummers and
listeners intent upon the rhythmic beat of drums and hearts as one.

As the moon climbs higher, her rays slide up and down the tee-pee
as sounds of laughter, songs, and merriment emanate from within.

Smoke spirals upward from the firepit and then sinks to the ground
as if it too listens.

Moonlight glances off hot stones passing thru the flap of the sweatlodge
to begin The Talking Sticks' second round.

Candlelight shimmers mingle with the twinkles of fireflies
as they dance among the labryinth stones.

Go a step farther than you thought you could. Find the inner strength that you always knew was there. Break your psychological and physical bonds through the mental discipline of firewalking.

Can you picture yourself here? .

If you're looking for a community of fun-loving, open-minded, environmentally-conscious, botanically-inclined, Mother Earth Lovers, then you've come home! Welcome.

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This three-day camping event will take place in Confluence, Kentucky nestled in the majestic Appalachian Mountains. This vibrant young festival is just waiting to be discovered by one and all. If you enjoy pristine wilderness, beautiful Appalachian settings, and are wanting to get back to nature, come join us.

On October 1st (Camper set-up) thru the 4th (travel home after noon closing ceremony) 2009, the hills and hollers will be alive with the sounds of laughter, healing, and positive energy. Experience Alternative healers, environmental lovers of Mother Earth and diverse multicultural experts of Appalachian and Native American traditions from all over the country. Savor exotic herbal, vegetarian, and Appalachian food cooked by our participants.. We will be cooking and eating together.. Do you make a special dish, be prepared to cook. A kitchen will be set up for communal cooking. Bring your own dishes and expect to wash them. There will be no more styrofoam or plastic. Bring enough food to share. See, dance, come alive, enjoy stories that will intrigue you, and learn skills of the mountains. Open up your heart and mind and listen to music that will make you reflect on the generations past and to come. Walk the labyrinth and the Medicine Wheel under the light of a full moon and re-connect with your innerself. Receive the healing from Spirit with the beating drums from our DRUM CIRCLE and FIREWALK. Bring your childrens drums for the puppet show "once upon a Tribal Time",
followed by childrens drum workshop, adults workshop, dinner, and supper
with more drumming to follow.

We are looking for presenters in the areas of Solar Living, Spirit Dance, Ceremonies, Natural Healing, Sustainable Living, etc. Musicians, storytellers, firespinners, belly-dancers, come one, come all! If you are interested in giving a workshop or presentation, please e-mail us or join our Yahoo! Group "Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves". Other activities will include Music, Emotional Growthwork, Wild walks, Singing, Love, Healing Circles and the Sharing of Ideas.


Primitive, primitive, primitive camping is available and always seems to make the experience more enjoyable. Please be sure to bring your camping supplies. We suggest the following: All types of musical instruments, tent, shoes so you won't step on critters at night, bedding, flashlight, natural toiletries that will not harm our water (Solar Showers are a possibility) picnic blankets, towels and lawn chairs, extra money to buy from vendors, and whatever else makes you comfy. Also please bring your own washable dishes and be responsible for washing your own. No dishes, No eat.

You are invited to experience the healing power of this beautiful location. We hope you join us on this journey to co-create a more beautiful world for ourselves and our descendants in honor of our ancestors. We have a dream for our personal transformation as well as the earth's.

Come and let us raise our consciousness....enjoy the beauty of living by....Being...Here...Now.


Cost is $35.00 prepaid and $45.00 at the gate: which includes workshops for the whole gathering, workshops (unless there is a supply cost), camping and we eat together. Bring bulk items to eat. We can coordinate this on the yahoo group so we don't duplicate if desired. If you do not want to eat communally bring food for your campsite.

Only 200 participants this year. No room. Unless you want to camp a mile away and drive here in the mornings..
Go to www.paypal.com click on send money to beyondyonder@gmail.com .
After paying print your receipt and bring it for your ticket. Thank you. Please check in at Registration Table. Children under 16 are free. Children 16 and over are $17.50.
YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A WAIVER BEFORE ENTERING.

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If you have any questions call (606)672-6444 or E-mail us.

Vendor Information & Registration

All vendors will be expected to bring your own equipment & supplies. Dear vendors, at this gathering we welcome handcrafted instruments, home-based herbal products, organic natural fibre clothing, any natural products or ideas that support well being and spiritual practice, happiness and joy, Native American Traditions, and Appalachian Culture and Tradition. We have never turned anyone down so please ask.

Vending Space is free with your entry fees. We will be limiting our vendors to 10 so sign and send in your fee.

(U.S. currency)

Please pay your entry fee through www.paypal.com , if you have any questions call (606)672-6444 or E-mail us at beyondyonder@gmail.com

 

We invite you to walk our Starlit Paths ...
designed to help you find your way
at the Mountain Herb Festival.


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