Welcome and thank you for following the guidance of your heart.

This is a call to gather, to deepen your personal and collective healing, enhance your innate gifts and reclaim a fundamental tool in the spiritual legacy of Humankind.

The Medicine Drum is a remarkable spiritual technology that enables us to connect with our True Nature, the Elements, Great Spirit & the Heart of Gaia. It has been used throughout time & across many cultures /traditions to align with the spirit realms & harness the healing power of natural sound vibrations. I will share with you the sacred symbolic language woven into the Drum as well as some significant resources to support you in harnessing the full power of this remarkable tool.

We are so fortunate to have the blessing to gather in this way & I am very excited to share in the creation & birthing of your very own instrument of sacred song, healing & transformation.

Medicine Drum Crafting Ceremonies are $800pp for a circle of 2 - 6 people

This includes all the materials to craft a 16inch Medicine Drum & Beater complete with ceremonial facilitation & optional camping accommodation in a comfortable and beautiful location in the Byron Shire, Northern NSW.

If you would like to use Deer please let me know asap as I would need to preorder them and they can take 2 weeks to arrive. Deer hide is an extra $100 to cover the extra cost of the hide & postage. Please let me know which hide you would prefer when booking your place.

***1:1 private ceremonies are $1100 and can be arranged by contacting me at melemaima@gmail.com***

Day 1. 9:30 start

Opening ceremony, smoke cleansing, invocation and intention sharingOverview of the history and global symbology/cosmology woven into the DrumConnecting with your animal hide spirit - singing to the WaterConnecting with the masculine principle by crafting the beaterPreparing the hide, template and stringsSharing Drum Songs

Day 2. 9:30 start

Sacred Circle Embodiment PracticeThe Medicine Wheel/Wheel of Life Invocation Calling on the Spirit of the Willow (tree hoop)Connecting with the feminine principles - Weaving the DrumLunchFinish Weaving the DrumClosing sharing circle & ceremony (with Fire depending on the weather)Sharing Drum Songs. The timing can vary depending on each individual's process. I try to complete each day around 5:30pm however that can change, so please don't make any other plans for the evenings.

Please bring -
Comfortable clothes & shoes
Water Bottle, & Towel (to work on your Drum)
A precious item to place on the Altar
Your own meals (tea and snacks with be provided)
Camping gear (if you are staying overnight)

A $200 non-refundable commitment contribution will secure your date/place. Once I have received this I will send you the address. Please let me know when this is done. You can finalise your contribution upon arrival. If you need to cancel your contribution is transferable to another gathering or commission piece within 6 months. Or refunded if you find someone to fill your place.

Timing: Arrange to arrive by 9am each day (If you are camping you are welcome to arrive the night before) The timing for finishing up each day will depend on where we are at as a group. I will aim to have the ceremony complete by 6pm on the 2nd evening.

If you require overnight stays please let me know. I have a number of accomodation options at my home or in the local area.

Please note - I have other gatherings happening at different locations throughout the year. So if these dates don't suit you, please stay in touch and I can send you details of the upcoming events or we can arrange a private 1:1.

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For more details about me you can visit my website https://mamawhitelion.com/

Please contact me on 0468 696 093 to clarify anything at all.

Warm regards and well wishes, Mele