Words can't express the depth of the teachings.
There was the unique view of Time from Woody Morrison, along with his Haida prophesies...the promise of the coming Age of Honey in Mayan prophesy from Erick Gonzalez...Sobonfu Some's humorous and reflective discussion of real community, and the altar built to the ancestors...Tom Goldtooth's strength and advocacy for Mother Earth...Ray Williams' opening prayers and passionate stories of his people and his homeland...Vivek Godboles' insights from Vedic astrology and the rich fire yagna ceremony...Raina Ferris' ceremony for Grandmother Ocean, and her creation of the song of Ancient Wisdom Rising...Eliot Cowan's sacred story telling and the dream journey he led to the plant people...

The sacred space we opened with offerings to the fire moved us through emotions of connection, longing, conflict, unity and ultimately an enduring bond that will live beyond this event alone.  We are wiser, we are more open, we are stronger in our resolution that the spirits of nature deserve our respect and desire renewed relationship.

From the deer that appeared regularly at our councils, to the eagles that flew in circles above our fire tent, to the gentle rolls of ocean waves that lapped our feet, the beings of the land and water welcomed us.  Our thanks to the Coast Salish peoples, and the residents of Port Townsend, who blessed us with their support and presence.