For all ages, let’s celebrate Mother Earth with a rainbow Andean offering.

Laura Macdonald has returned to Boonwurrung country after a decade living in the mountains of Perú. This interactive ceremony is called a haywarikuy (local language Quechua) otherwise known as a despacho (Spanish), taught by her Q'ero maestros (teachers). The Q'eros are the wisdom keepers of the Andean mountains. With them, Laura has been walking the path of Tahuatinsuyo (the Four Directions) for many years and is a mesa carrier.

Families are particularly encouraged to join this event, but we welcome everyone (sorry no pets). This ceremony will be in honour of Laura’s nephew Oswald who is turning seven.

A haywarikuy is an offering of sacred reciprocity (ayni) or a payment to the earth (pago a la tierra) that is co-created with every person who attends. No prior experience is necessary. Together we will build a rainbow bridge from our hearts up to the stars – we will connect with the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters (canchis qoto kuna).

Laura will gather a range of natural elements and ingredients, each one representing important things that we will call in together: such as good health; safe travel; clear communication; family connection; and much more. Before you come, have a think about a special mountain, waterway or place in your, or your child’s life.

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