In this workshop, we will create a living, three-dimensional map on The Rail Trail, a timeline of signature events in our lives when our original essence felt most alive, guiding us to our purpose in life. We’ll source items from the local environment, as well as personal object/s (item/s of meaning) from home. 

RETURNING TO THE RAIL TRAIL CAFE FOR A SUMMER SESSION OF THIS WORKSHOP IN HEALING, RITUAL, AND ANCESTRAL ALIGNMENT.

There is a language beyond words—spoken in symbols, shadows, and the silent presence of what came before us. In this immersive workshop, we enter that liminal space through the art of object altars and the healing field of Kaleidoscopic Constellations.

Summer Solstice Ceremony 2026
Rail Trail Cafe* 310 River Rd EXT New Paltz

Gate of Busting Out

*note time and venue change

NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR JUNE 10:30AM - 1:30PM

The Way We Look At Things Changes The Things We Look At

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

In a time of ecological unraveling, social fragmentation, and collective grief, how do we remain fully present to the world?

There is a language beyond words—spoken in symbols, shadows, and the silent presence of what came before us. In this immersive workshop, we enter that liminal space through the art of object altars and the healing field of Family Constellations.

We will work site-specifically, including material items in the space, geographic features of the place, flora and fauna of the eco-system, weather conditions, and/or the ancestral lineages of those who have been there. This practice allows heightened awareness of synchronicities and integrates them into the Field of the Constellation.

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 2nd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

Gate of Eros Ceremony

🌀Maypole w/ Andrew Forbes, Bagpipes

🌀Bawdy Questions from the Spirit of Eros

🌀Jumping the Beltane Fire

🌀Parachute Play

🌀Music with Laura Hitt & Barely Lace

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 2nd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

Celebration of Christian Mysteries

And other Earthy delights

With…

• Meryn Oakwood & The Wild Christ

• The goddess Ostara & her consort, the Easter Bunny

• Dancing Our Prayers with Donna Barrett

• Sermon by Kathleen Mandeville

• Music by Barely Lace, Meryn Oakwood & Elizabeth Cunningham

Please RSVP for this one

Gate of Balance

🌀 Blessing of Clove Valley Farm Peas, w/ Aileah Kvashay

🌀 Didgeridoo Activation

🌀 ‘Ancestors’ w/ The Nasty Brujas

 *Sikoya Wood & Adriana Jamieson

🌀 Finding Balance in Uncertain Times

🌀 Spinning, burning wreaths

🌀 Music: Gary Siegel, Dancing Leaf, Lisa Klotz, Annie Loney, Meryn Oakwood, David Budd

Performances 7pm ISH
   🌀 Namyra Nayfield

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 2nd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 2nd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

Gate of Trees Ceremony

• The Quickening with Amy Little

• Imbolc Haiku

• Procession to Mother Tree

• Tu Bishvat with Lori Wynters

• Brigid with Meryn Oakwood

• Bella Ciao with Sarah Urech

• Music with Marann Langlois, Elizabeth Cunningham, Lane Gardner

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 2nd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

Gate of Winter Ceremony

• Deer Mother with Meryn Oakwood

• Winter Spiral & Luminariums

• Seasonal Reflection from Kathleen

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 3rd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

Join us as we enter into this holy and sacred time of light and dark
Of the year’s end drawing nigh
Let us tend our fires together
Let us go on the spiral journey
As we hold within our hearts the ember of truth and love

open to the public, with Holistic Health Community at Lifebridge Santuary

In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, how do we stay grounded, purposeful, and connected? Presence + Purpose in Uncertain Times invites our community into an afternoon of shared ceremony, movement, and reflection—an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and remember what truly matters.

Facilitated by Kathleen Mandeville, Drew Minter, and Irena Namayra Nayfeld, PhD

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 3rd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

GATE of the ANCESTORS CEREMONY

• Angel of Death & Angel of Light

• W/ Gary Siegel & David Budd

• Ancestor Meditation & Fire

• Jane Goodall & Joanna Macy 

• W/ Meryn Oakwood & Jill Olesker

• Bone Artisan, Mike Dwyer

A WORKSHOP FOR HEALING, RITUAL, AND ANCESTRAL ALIGNMENT AT TWEEFONTEIN HERB FARM.

Crystals are transmitters of energy and are perfect for sourcing the representational alchemy of Constellations.. We will have access to Tweefontein’s crystal collection in our workshop.

There is a language beyond words—spoken in symbols, shadows, and the silent presence of what came before us. In this immersive workshop, we enter that liminal space through the art of object altars and the healing field of Kaleidoscopic Constellations.

Please join us for this experience on Sat, Oct 25 from 10:30AM–12:30PM at Tweefontein Herb Farm.

THE WAY WE LOOK AT THINGS CHANGES THE THINGS WE LOOK AT

Constellations is a beautiful way of seeing how our past histories inform our present views. This work enables us to source a kaleidoscopic gaze, recognizing that one shift, one slight turn allows the luminous fragments of our life to be beheld in a wholly different view.

Please join us for our Monthly Constellations group typically 3rd Saturdays from 3-6PM.

Join us as we step through the gate of our ancestors, creating altars to honor the season when the veil is thin.

A Community Ceremony offered in collaboration with Holistic Health Community and People’s Place.

RETURNING TO THE RAIL TRAIL CAFE FOR AN AUTUMN SESSION OF THIS WORKSHOP IN HEALING, RITUAL, AND ANCESTRAL ALIGNMENT.

There is a language beyond words—spoken in symbols, shadows, and the silent presence of what came before us. In this immersive workshop, we enter that liminal space through the art of object altars and the healing field of Kaleidoscopic Constellations.

Please join us for this experience on Sat, Sept 27 from 10AM–12PM.

Join in a Summer Solstice Ceremony
We will step into the Bloom of summer
and revel in beauty.
Now is the moment when Summer’s full color expresses it beauty.
We will engage the elements of Earth, Air, Water & Fire
as we weave together somatic movement, story telling, constellation work and music in our ceremony.
May we celebrate in gratitude the bounty of our earth’s generosity.

An Open Space Workshop offered at the 9th Western Constellations Intensive | Ghost Ranch, Abuquiu, NM

The Desert Trio is offering an evening workshop, Charism in Chaotic Times, a collective constellation with a kaleidoscope of objects, writing prompts, guided meditation, and live music to merge our waters with the world ocean. 

Charism from the Koine Greek, root of Charismatic,  means ‘gift of the spirit’. In this workshop, we will be sourcing our purpose together in these turbulent times.

Come join us as we honor what is coming alive with the quickening energy of spring!

Spring brings a rush of energy, inviting us to hold our balance. With the Vernal Equinox approaching, our ceremony will weave together somatic movement, constellation work, music, and sacred ritual.

A Community Ceremony offered in collaboration with Holistic Health Community and People’s Place.

Set your intentions for the New Year and release all that is no longer serving you! Step through the Gate of the New Year, break open pomegranates, savoring abundance while saving the seeds, and dance our winter dream with the Bear.

A Community Ceremony offered in collaboration with Holistic Health Community and People’s Place.