Youth:
“Every time I come to the circle I appreciate it more and more. There truly have been great memories created here.”
-E
“Words really can’t express how the circle makes me feel. My heart lightens every time I leave and the world becomes clearer. Thank you so much – I have never been somewhere so special and meaningful.”
–K
Adults:
“Your sanctuary is such a welcome place for us to come. Thank you for always opening up your property; we have such wonderful memories filled with love over the years. I can never repay you for the touching moments we’ve shared with our daughter in circle. With love and affection.”
–B
“Happy Solstice Heyoka, thank you for creating such a wonderful space for ceremony and for sharing it so generously.”
–S
“Happy to be here in my spirit’s home; thanks for all you are and all you offer. Great things are coming.”
–B
Apprentices:
“I want to thank you for teaching me this past month and a half. I have learned invaluable skills, but more importantly I have learned some things about myself. You’ve given me confidence to continue in jewelry making, and you don’t know how much that means to me. You are the most amazing jeweler I’ve ever seen … because of the love and passion and energy you put into your work. This summer with you have probably changed the path of my life.”
-K
“Spring greetings! You know, making jewelry is probably the best thing that has happened in my life.”
–PVL
“I want to thank you for being so generous and sharing your knowledge with me. I really enjoyed working in an environment with such special people. It’s set me on a path to finding and maintaining a balance.”
–JD
“Thank you so much for the two weeks of jewelry lessons. I have ordered my supplies and will continue working with the knowledge I acquired in our short time together. Also, I enjoyed the fact that it was like a retreat with healthy food, exercise, and a nonalcoholic atmosphere.”
–BV
“The lessons in jewelry making were priceless. I am truly inspired and know that I am moving strongly ahead in my right path. The ceremony in the purification lodge was one that this language does not give me words for.”
–JT