The Magical Pine Forest

This newly created area on the land now called Sanctuary was created after the ceremony with JoJoPah. At ceremony several of our friends volunteered to take care of specific areas on the land. Our longest friend to show up for ceremony, Phil, and his daughter Arianna said they would like to care for the pine forest area.

Smiling Bear and I planted a stand of white pines 25 years ago. They grew into a pine cluster; an umbrella of green all year round, and with an open middle. Over the years the center branches became brittle and broken from no sun. Only jagged sprig branches remained. Phil and Arianna cleaned up the branches that were eye-threatening when anyone walked thru the soon to be magical pine forest.

They came and clipped and cleaned it up. And then they put up White Christmas lights and it became magical. It is quiet and peaceful when you take a moment to sit or lie on the pine needles... and look skyward. It is a secret place. I love it when it snows.

Drum Circle

Drum #141 is Monday, January 2, 2012

Reiki

The new bumper stickers "Reiki Can Help" are smaller this season and are for sale for $2.50 each.

Reiki II class – January 8, 2012. Two openings. Call 301 854-0220 for info and a space.

Loki is now offering Quantum Touch with her regular Reiki Treatments. No increase in fees. Still $70 a session.

Stained Glass Classes

Loki is officially leaving the Columbia Art Center effective December 2011.

Loki is actively trying to get the Shop/aka Glass Studio, up and running at Sanctuary. Private daytime lessons are being offered.

Beginner Level classes have been on-going for two semesters now and all students have been totally satisfied. The weather will be a factor but Loki is optimistic that all is well and unfolding…..

A seven week course is being offered after Thanksgiving. Fee for seven weeks is $175. All supplies to do the work are on hand but the students will need to buy their own solder (about $13 per pound roll) and some may want to get a new personal glass cutter. Scrap glass is available in limited quantities for the small fee of $3 per pound.

Continuing students (those who have the basics of working in stained glass) is now called Open Studio Nite. There is space for 4 students plus a visit from Loki. Prior registration each nite is required so we don't end up with too many people at one time. Open Studio is not a class with steps of instruction, rather it is a friendly, open space to work with others of similar interest and "advice and hands on help" from Loki if needed and requested. This Open Studio is on a "love offering" basis. Usually $20 per nite per person will cover it. Studio is open on Mondays from 6:30 PM till 9 PM.

Loki's wind chimes now available online!

Take a look at Nature’s Music and see some of the wonderful, magical wind chimes that Loki creates -- now available online using Paypal or credit card. Each set of chimes is unique and one-of- a- kind. Custom Orders are also accepted by calling ahead and co-creating the colors so the chime is “just for you.” You can even provide your own “nature”.