Celebrations and Gratitudes Archives

Seasons Changing: Beltaine Traditions at Earthaven

Written by Kaitlin Ilya Wolf on April 26, 2023. Posted in Celebrations, Celebrations and Gratitudes. No Comments on Seasons Changing: Beltaine Traditions at Earthaven

Kaitlin Ilya Wolf, author of this article Earthaven is like two different villages in the winter and summer. In winter all the leaves are off the trees and everything in the village feels closer together. I can see buildings in other neighborhoods and mountain horizon around us. When the leaves grow...

The Art of Receptivity

Written by Jill Lacasse on April 28, 2022. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Spirit and Culture. No Comments on The Art of Receptivity

There I am. Arms, back and legs sprawled out on the yoga mat, with a blanket over me, and a bolster under my knees. I would say this posture is as vulnerable as it gets. Nowhere to go. Nowhere to hide. Just my body, my mind, and the many sounds enveloping me. I hear the birds chirping in the distance....

Five of my favorite moments at Earthaven Ecovillage with Steve Torma

Written by Lee Warren on May 4, 2021. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Fun and Play, Members, Village Life. No Comments on Five of my favorite moments at Earthaven Ecovillage with Steve Torma

Transcript from Video: Hi folks, my name’s Steve Torma, and I’m coming to you from Earthaven Ecovillage. I’d like to share with you five of my favorite moments of being here at Earthaven since the beginning really. The probably the first one that comes to my mind is the first day...

Thank You Water

Written by NikiAnne Feinberg on April 20, 2021. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Nature. No Comments on Thank You Water

I remember hearing about Dr. Masaru Emoto, the Japanese scientist who claimed that we can actually change the molecular structure of water by our thoughts. His work was popularized when he published pictures comparing water molecules that were subjected to positive and affirming thoughts with those...

Winter Greetings

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on January 28, 2021. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Culture Restoration. No Comments on Winter Greetings

Warm wintery greetings from our Southern Appalachian valley. This January we are savoring our Winter Solstice and New Year celebrations, while looking forward to Village Hearts Day. Village Hearts Day is our community response to Valentine’s Day. Village Hearts Day is a time when we can really appreciate...

A Homegrown Halloween

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on December 22, 2020. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Spirit and Culture. No Comments on A Homegrown Halloween

Five years ago a tradition began here at Earthaven, the tales of which are likely to be told for generations to come. This alternative to Halloween is an annual tradition now. Mana McLeod, resident and creator, calls it The Elementals Walk. Mana drew inspiration for the walk from her alternative...

Behind the Scenes – the Big Day

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on February 2, 2020. Posted in Celebrations, Celebrations and Gratitudes, Chosen Family. No Comments on Behind the Scenes – the Big Day

The Big Day, as it is so often referred to, is not merely a symbol of two people sharing their devotion in the company of loved ones; all too often it also represents the internalized values of consumer culture. This means that stress, pressure, and anxiety make as much of an entrance as wedding...

In Memorium

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on February 28, 2018. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Chosen Family, Conscious Dying, Members. No Comments on In Memorium

Written by Arjuna da Silva It was hard to lose three of our most outstanding members last year, though it sure showed us what kind of folks our community is made of. Kimchi, Goddess of Beauty and Determination. Suchi, Queen of Loyalty and Cooperation. Chuck, Champion of The Good Fight...

Beltaine – one of Earthaven’s favorite celebrations!

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on May 15, 2017. Posted in Articles, Celebrations and Gratitudes, Social Events, Spirit and Culture, Village Life. No Comments on Beltaine – one of Earthaven’s favorite celebrations!

by Melissa Lemoing (aka River Otter) On Sunday, April 30, we celebrated Beltaine, or May Day, the holiday mid-way between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, which celebrates the full flowering of the powerful energy of Springtime. In lighting the Bel-fire together we take part in an ancient...

Beloved Member, Friend, Community Leader Kimchi Rylander passes away at 56

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on March 25, 2017. Posted in Celebrations and Gratitudes, Chosen Family, Conscious Dying, Members. No Comments on Beloved Member, Friend, Community Leader Kimchi Rylander passes away at 56

by Sarah Anne Amazon Kimchi Rylander came into my life 10 years ago at the Southeastern Permaculture gathering in Celo, NC. In the last year of her life, we were on “The Divine Feminine” committee for the gathering and when we met she would share her perspective, saying,...