Four Winds Foundation Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS -

Date
Event
Location
2010    
April 16 - 18 Boys to Men Rite of Passage Portland/Sisters
May Girls Rite of Passage Eugene, Oregon
May Women’s Inipi Ceremony Portland, Oregon
May 12 Rites of Passage Ireland
June 18 - 23 Vision Quest Deer Haven
June 25, 26, & 27 Top Bar Beekeeping Workshop with Les Crowder (website) Deer Haven
July 13 - 18 Sundance St Helens, Washington
Sept 12 Lodge & Land Cleaning Party Deer Haven
October Woman's sacred journey gathering Brietenbush Hot Springs
November Men's Gathering Brietenbush Hot Springs
December Craft Fair Portland, Oregon

SWEAT LODGES
Portland area
Directions
Last Saturday of each month at 4pm.
Women's & Men's Lodges quarterly
Please call (503) 625-8048 for information on scheduling a private lodge for your group or organization.
Donations for firewood purchases is appreciated at lodges.

Deerhaven - Bend/Sisters area
Directions
Sweat lodges will be held at Deer Haven; outside of Terrebonne 10 miles.  
We start the fire at 9AM. Please join us for preparations.
4th Sunday of the month 11:00 AM-1:00 PM;  potluck to follow.
January 10
February 14
March 14
April 11
Please call 541-306-0383 or 503-680-9831 (during Jan-April) for information.
Donations for firewood purchases is appreciated at lodges.

What to bring/wear to lodge:
* Potluck item (we always feast after praying and purifying)
* Women wear long dresses or skirts w/cap sleeve t-shirt (100% cotton recommended). This is a modest tradition, please be mindful: no tank tops, sleeveless tops or see-thru clothing
* We honor women on their moon and ask them to relax at home & nurture themselves
* Men wear long shorts in lodge
* Bring change of clothes
* Towel and water bottle
* No metal - please remove all jewelry: rings, watches, glasses, etc.

CLASSES/EVENTS
Drum making Workshop - Portland & Bend
Call 503-625-8048 if you are interested in joining us.

ONGOING CLASSES
Portland and Bend area: Native Ways class
Classes meet for 12wks, once a week from 6:30-9:30pm

* Winter session
* Spring session
* Summer session

Call for more information and locations
Portland 503-625-8048
Bend 503-680-9831 Learn More

Suggested donation: Elders:$70/month and Students: $35/month. Children free.
Please make checks to Four Winds Foundation. All donations are tax deductible.
Four Winds Foundation, P.O. Box 688, Sisters OR 97759

FWF Board Meetings
Each first weekend of the month.
Call 541-312-2376 if you are interested in joining us.

     

 

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