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Fire Speaks (Asheville) - In difficult times, ancient traditions come to our aid
TRACY AND JEFF TRY TO MAKE PRETTIER WITH BULLETS AND ADD MORE PHOTOS, ESPEICALLY THE ONE FROM SANTAMONICA OF DAVID/GRANDFATHER SWITCHING FORMS AND MAYBE SOME CHOCOLATE PHOTOS
LInda/ Amy/ Bill to comment on the wording and tone
For hundreds of thousands of years, Fire has been central to human existence, not only providing warmth, light, and protection, but sacred space for communing with Divine. Known by many names such as the Hindu Agnideva, the Huichol Tatewarà (Grandfather Fire), the Egyptian Sekhmet, and the Greek Hephaestus the Spirit of Fire has been revered and engaged by the original traditions and peoples of our earth as a source of wisdom, compassion and transformation.
What would it be like to hear and experience the voice of Fire?
When the peoples go through difficult periods, the ancestral traditions offered a pathway for a spirit-speaking person to help their societies receive guidance and reestablish connection to the Sacred. Even in our present generations there exist respected traditions where a person is chosen by Spirit to serve in this way. The Tibetan kuten, the indigenous Huichol axihuatakame, and the Lakota heyokaare but a few examples.
In a rare occurrence, the Spirit of Fire has selected a person from outside the usual indigenous setting to serve as such a conduit for the people of our western culture, who are deeply challenged and in need of renewed connection to the Sacred. Acting as a bridge between worlds and cultures, Don David Wiley was raised in the West but called, trained, initiated and accepted as an elder in two ancestrally-related indigenous peoples the Nahuatl and Huichols. Since Grandfather Fire has appeared to provide a new, yet old voice in the world, Don David is traveling on Fire's behalf to provide this to international audiences in Europe, Latin America, Canada, Australia and the United States.
What's this I keep hearing about Chocolate?
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We've been waiting a long time for Grandfather to speak with us on a full moon. Because of this auspicious night, we will make a special request for Grandfather Fire to please tell us the Sacred Story of Chocolate. Please join us in helping create an atmosphere of joy, connection and appreciation so that we may be granted the opportunity to hear this sacred story.
Details
Registration opens at 11 am and closes at 1 pm.
Arrive by mid-day Saturday to register and share in our opening ceremony beginning at 1 pm drawing us together and giving some context for the evening.
We'll then spend the afternoon enjoying the company of old and new friends, hiking in the woods, tubing down the ivy river, shopping for local crafts and huichol art or enjoying a latte made by our Stone Mountain Baristas. There's sure to be some dancing and merry making before we enjoy a hearty homemade organic dinner prepared lovingly by our community chefs.
As the Sun begins to set we'll gather around the Fire for the opening ritual of consecrating the fire followed by singing, laughter, stories and drumming to Ignite and Invite Grandfather Fire to speak with us. We are hopeful that we can set the right conditions for him to share with us the sacred story of chocolate.
Audiences with Grandfather Fire often continue late into the night around 1 am. Children are welcome to fall asleep by the fire or in the children's tent which will be set up.
For those who stay on site or are willing to come back on Sunday morning. We'll share breakfast together from 9-11 am and then proceed with community clean -up from 11 am - 1 pm.
Accommodations
Options include: Tent camping onsite, staying with local community members, nearby hotels and bed and breakfasts. See registration questionnaire for assistance with arranging accommodations.
Food
Ticket price includes:
Afternoon: community activities including hiking, tubing, horseback rides, face painting, chocolate experience, riverwalks, presentations from elders.
Evening: Delicious Dinner (Venison Stew, Salad, Veggies) and Community Dessert Potluck
Into the Night: Opening Ritual, Teachings and engagement with Grandfather Fire. With good fortune the sacred story of chocolate will be shared in this rare occurrence.
We are doing our best to ensure this event is welcoming and affordable for families with children, young adults and those in financial need. Please see our ticket price options and consider giving what you can to help ensure we can cover the costs to include others.
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LocationSacred Fire Council House (View)
90 Rocky Hollow
Weaverville, NC 28787
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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