I like to build fires. When I was little, maybe from the age of 6 years, I would go down to the woods across the street from my house, all the time...as often as I could. It was a beautiful world with a creek curling through the 400 acres of undisturbed woodland. There I would build forts & dams...and fires. I loved the feeling of making warmth and light from what wood was found on the forest floor. I brought rocks up from the creek to create a stone circle. Often bringing slices of a pork roll or eggs from my house, on weekend mornings, you might find me making breakfast over my fire. I knew how to use a hatchet and knife, trained well by the adults in my life.

Self Sufficiency

Here I learned self sufficiency...never tiring of the thrill of a fire I had made. I gained a sense of my own growing prowess. I knew I could make something, something like fire which was exciting, scary and powerful. Fire is universal, ancient and elemental. Even then in my child consciousness, I knew I was connecting to the elemental energy of a ‘source.’

Original Imprint

My experience of making fires is what I call an Original Imprint. What is an original imprint?

At an early age, we get clues, treasure maps based on where our energy and our spirit feels a sense of resonance, a feeling of aliveness...we feel connected deeply to this experience. When we mine our histories, our archives of awareness, we find an original experience which feels like an initiation into our life purpose. We come into the world with both genetic and spiritual DNA. As our cells divide and our tiny souls begin having experiences, our essential nature starts to come awake.

Origin Stories

Like all origin stories, our own flows us back to our purpose, guides intentions and keeps us remembering who we are, especially when at a crossroads. I am still building fires, both literal and figurative. In fact, my life is defined by fire. Now I make fires so others can gather together and share.

Where is the Spirit moving in your life?

Upcoming Events in October and Beyond...

I'm honored to be returning as a practitioner in the O+ Festival Artists' Clinic this year. I will be in the Clinic on Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 3pm, offering Kaleidoscopic Constellations and pastoral care. Drop by and say hello!

Kaleidoscopic Constellations: Crystals & The Sacred Language of Object Altars

Saturday, October 25th, 10AM - NOON
A workshop in healing, ritual, and ancestral alignment at Tweefontein Herb Farm, 4 Jenkins Ln., New Paltz, NY

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.

Many of us know Tweefontein Herb Farm as a magical site that feels like we have just stepped into a Midsummer Night’s Dream, beautifully presented with a largesse of crystals, handcrafted tinctures and overflowing gardens from which their “sustainable, locally grown goodness” is sourced through permaculture, regenerative farming, and homesteading.

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.

In this sacred circle, we will:

Experience the subtle field of Family Constellations in an intimate, symbolic way
Learn to create personal object altars as portals of remembrance and resonance
Participate in ritual, guided constellations, and deep intuitive listening
Reconnect with ancestral gifts, patterns, and inner alignments ready to unfold

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

GATHERINGS AT GATEWAY HOUSE:

Day of The Dead Ceremony
Sunday, November 2nd | 5 pm–late
Gateway House, 12 Fairview Ave, Rosendale

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

PERFORMANCES; 7pm-ish

Barely Lace
Raphael Garritano

$15 Donation | Potluck (please byo utensils) & Fire

Please RSVP to 845-417-5430 for parking info.

Gateway House Sanctuary Meeting
Friday, November 14th | 6:30 pm
Gateway House, 12 Fairview Ave, Rosendale

Looking for deep community in these times? Of all the offerings here at Gateway House, this is most critical now.

Gateway House Sanctuary Group is evolving into a deep and performative practice, meeting almost every 2 weeks.
We gather around a fire. We share the various initiatives in which each of us are engaged.

Gateway House is committed to holding sanctuary within ourselves, our communities and our world.

Join us. RSVP to 845-417-5430
Inquire for Signal Group acc

Gateway House, a Sacred Arts Community Venue, is growing… Step through the virtual gate (watch the video) to experience a full sensory immersion of Gateway House’s unique spirit. Gateway House is blooming as an ongoing expression of IgniVox’s mission in the Mid Hudson Valley.

CONTRIBUTE

We are profoundly grateful that Gateway House has received an extension on the offer from an anonymous donor to match all contributions up to $10,000.

So far during this matching campaign, we have raised 40 % towards our goal :)

Deep gratitude for this generous support.

We welcome your offerings. Together may we amplify the Field of Plenty as we honor and celebrate the harvest of community

"Kathleen is a woman of great vision finding ways to creatively enhance the community around her." (thank you, Lorah Yaccarino, for your contribution!)

The way you look at things changes the things you look at.
Learn more about this work here.

Monthly In-Person Group
Sunday, October 19 | 3 - 6PM | $50
Gateway House | 12 Fairview Ave | Rosendale
(Note Date change)

Upcoming Groups: *usually every 3rd Saturday
• Saturday, November 15
• Saturday, December 20

Space is limited; Advance registration is now required.
Please fill out this Registration Form below at least 4 days prior.