April 15th Men's and Women's Community Fire

424 Timberline Drive,Maggie Valley NC 28751

15 April, 2023

Description

As human beings, we long for connection. We need a sense of belonging, of meaning and purpose in order to thrive. Without these things we can drift into despair and life can feel too difficult to navigate. We need a safe space to express our emotions: the fear, the anger, the grief, the joys and victories in our lives, small and large. Our gratitude for waking with the new day, a kindness shown to us, or perhaps respite from a heavy burden. We need a place to be witnessed and to bear witness. And we need a place where we can experience resilience and find some peace in our hearts so that we can return to our homes, our relationships, our jobs, and our communities renewed... filled with hope and purpose. Sitting in the presence of Sacred Fire rekindles that spark within us. It deepens our connection with Divine regardless of our spiritual/ faith tradition. We invite you to experience this powerful medicine. Please arrive at 5:30 PM to prepare our Hearth. We invite you to participate by stacking wood, gathering kindling, arranging chairs, etc. Fire begins at 6 PM. In order to create and maintain a respectful space for those attending, we can't accommodate late arrivals. Thank you for honoring this request. PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH EVENTBRITE REQUIRED WE ARE NO LONGER LIMITING THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES BUT STILL REQUIRE REGISTRATION SO WE CAN PLAN FOR PARKING AND SETTING UP THE HEARTH TO WELCOME ALL WHO ARE COMING! Our Community is blessed with a gorgeous Hearth so we can hold events RAIN OR SHINE. A beautiful creek runs close by and we can hear her song as we sit by the fire! Please help us keep the Fires burning! Every month we incur costs for Mailchimp, Meetup, wood, offerings, the upcoming International Firekeeper Summit and more...for your convenience, here's a link: PayPal.me THANK YOU FOR GENEROSITY!!!! LOGISTICS/THINGS TO BRING: FLASHLIGHT OR HEADLAMPPLEASE CONSIDER CARPOOLING AS PARKING IS LIMITEDPLEASE BRING A LOVE OFFERING FOR OUR HEARTH EXPENSES, THE UPCOMING FIREKEEPER SUMMIT, MAILCHIMP AND MEETUPCHAIRAs much as we love our furry friends, we cannot accommodate them at our events. Thanks for your understanding!!! All of our Community and Women's Fires are drug- and alcohol-free. Covid Considerations If you are experiencing any Covid symptoms, or have been exposed to anyone with Covid within 5 days preceding the fire, please do not attend and cancel your reservation via Eventbrite. Thanks so much for helping us to connect and yet be mindful of one another's well-being during this time. Upcoming Fires, Fire Speaks Asheville , and Summer Solstice Ceremony: Saturday, April 15th: Men's and Women's Community Fire Wednesday, April 19th: Women's Fire Saturday, May 13th: Women's Fire Saturday, May 20th: Men's and Women's Community Fire FIRE SPEAKS! MAY 27th, Asheville Hearth (click here to learn more!!) Saturday, June 3rd, Full Moon Women's Fire TUESDAY, JUNE 20th: NAHUA SUMMER SOLSTICE CEREMONY Our Hearth welcomes spring with a robust waterfall and forsythia right next to the Fire Pavilion!