Darkness is a kind of food for your body and soul. Most of us are malnourished in this way, lacking the absolute presence, awe, and ego dis-assembly that is necessary for a rich waking life and that’s only available in the absence of light.
Even a small amount of time spent intentionally in the dark, in a wilder place, is a potent medicine for us modern peoples.
In this two-hour experience, you will visit the Land of Night inside of a strong, safe container with others who know the gifts contained within that place.
You’ll be led through experiences to help you:
Access a deeper sensory knowing (it’s amazing what you can sense when your eyes don’t have access to the light)
Connect with some of the beings who know how to dwell in the Land of the Night
Walk the awe-some edge between ease and fear that is so present in the darkness
Cultivate greater seeing, sensing, and acting in alignment with nature’s cycles
Our time together will include silence, discussion, intuitive tools such as Oracle cards, communication with more-than-human beings such as the plants, slow walking, a tea ceremony, and more.
Details:
*Date: Sunday, November 19th
*Time: 6-8pm
*Location: Sauvie Island (location details to be sent after registration)
*Cost: $49 (sliding scale options available)
A Word About Safety:
This event will include walking, sitting, and standing in a dark natural environment without the use of artificial light. Please be sure you're steady enough to navigate in the dark without assistance and that you understand there are inherent risks involved, such as tripping and falling. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
To Register:
Click here to register at the standard rate of $49
If you are experiencing economic hardship and can’t afford the standard rate, you can access a discount by registering with one of the codes below. We trust you to determine what you can afford at this time.
Discount codes for sliding scale:
NIGHT10 (10% off)
NIGHT20 (20% off)
NIGHT50 (50% off)
About the Facilitators:
Heather Dorfman, LMSW (she/her) is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Rose and Cedar Forest Therapy. After many years of supporting children, youth, and adults who are grieving or in crisis, Heather now partners with the natural world to offer Forest Therapy - a gentle, accessible, supportive and trauma-sensitive practice. In addition to guiding Forest Therapy, Heather offers organizational consulting and training, and is an adjunct professor at the Portland State University School of Social Work. In all of these realms, Heather works for a world of liberation, and for the thriving and connection of all beings.
Megan Leatherman (she/her) has worked as a vocational guide, writer, tarot reader and community steward for the last eight years. She is the host of the A Wild New Work podcast, which explores the intersections between work and nature. Her workshops, podcast, newsletter and one on one program have helped hundreds of people reconnect to their instincts and vitality in the midst of capitalist pressures and isolation. Her practice is rooted in animist, Earth-based spirituality and guided by the rhythms of the seasons.