2011 Circle of Wisdom Teaching Weekends
The Circle of Wisdom Series consists of 8 Teaching Weekends held at the Mantle Rock Center in Marion, Kentucky. Circle of Wisdom brings together Wisdom Keepers with Seekers of all generations to learn about Native American culture and traditions. The Workshops are held on Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. with lunch and dinner served followed by an evening program. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance but walk-ins welcome. Primitive camping on site and local motel accommodations are available.The minimum donation requested is $15.00.
Soap-Making, November 2011
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17th Annual Wisdom of the Elders, September 2011
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Salve-Making, July 2011
Jon Pittman, a Cherokee Master Gardener & Herbalist, and Mantle Rock Elder Stella Brown, built upon the herbal teaching into the practice of salve-making.
The morning began with Momfeather Erickson leading the Ripe Corn Ceremony, around the sacred fire lit by Mantle Rock Elder Karen DeWitt and among the grandmother cedars.Over 20 people gathered in prayer of thanks for the growing Corn which will offer nourishment to the People in the months ahead and in honor and remembrance of Mantle Rock Board Member, Bill Brown.
Several adults patiently enjoyed a day long workshop on salve-making the required hours of cooking down the herbs. An icy/hot salve and a healing salve recipe were shared and prepared. Each person received two jars of each salve made.
We really appreciated the new faces and the children who attended. Learn more about Momfeather's story and to purchase this teaching DVD, visit our online shop.
The morning began with Momfeather Erickson leading the Ripe Corn Ceremony, around the sacred fire lit by Mantle Rock Elder Karen DeWitt and among the grandmother cedars.Over 20 people gathered in prayer of thanks for the growing Corn which will offer nourishment to the People in the months ahead and in honor and remembrance of Mantle Rock Board Member, Bill Brown.
Several adults patiently enjoyed a day long workshop on salve-making the required hours of cooking down the herbs. An icy/hot salve and a healing salve recipe were shared and prepared. Each person received two jars of each salve made.
We really appreciated the new faces and the children who attended. Learn more about Momfeather's story and to purchase this teaching DVD, visit our online shop.
Healing Herbs, June 2011
Jon Pittman, a Cherokee Master Gardener & Herbalist, presented during a day long teaching on herbs and their medicinal benefits.Jon was joined by Mantle Rock Elder, Stella Brown, who spoke on herbs that prevent/fight cancer.
Over 20 people from Kentucky and Indiana came to the Center for the weekend, and enjoyed the teachings and friendship. Several planned to return for the July program.
To order the DVD, please visit our online shop.
Over 20 people from Kentucky and Indiana came to the Center for the weekend, and enjoyed the teachings and friendship. Several planned to return for the July program.
To order the DVD, please visit our online shop.
Survival, May 2011
Mantle Rock Board Members hosted the Center's first teaching weekend on Survival as part of the program funded through the generosity of the Seventh Generation for Indian Development and Mantle Rock volunteers.
Native American methods for hunting, gathering, cooking and tool-making where shared with 10 seekers of this knowledge.
Native American methods for hunting, gathering, cooking and tool-making where shared with 10 seekers of this knowledge.