- Healing Ceremony and Fall Equinox Celebration
September 20 & 21, 2025 in Conway, Massachusetts.
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Registrations are open as of September 1st.
- Reserve your spot and REGISTER HERE
- After you register, pay online with mention "Fall Equinox Celebration".
Registration is $99 to $150, (Venmo, see QR code below and checks to Alexandre Pazmandy 39 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060, preferred).
This is a sliding scale, so some people can pay a bit more for those who have a lower income. We have insuranc and a medical back up, so we’re all covered.
The Fall Equinox Fire Celebration: An Overnight Gathering with a Healing Ceremony & Drumming Circle
Where?
At the Mandane lodge in the woods of Conway, MA, 01341.
(You’ll receive the precise location after your registration)
When?
From Saturday Sept. 20th @ noon to Sunday Sept. 21st @ 3pm.
Program:
Saturday 09/20:
•12:00~noon: tent/shelter setting starts
•4:30pm: Mike’s ashes (Only for a special group)
•6:00-8:00pm: Potluck dinner
•9:00-11:00pm: Healing ceremony
•Round midnight: Ceremony experience sharing, Equinox celebration, gratitude and story telling
•Later to Sunrise:
-Drumming circle
-Dancing with the Fire
-Star and Fire gazing
Sunday 09/21:
•10:30-11:00 Qigong
•11:00-1:00 Brunch potluck
•1:00-3:00pm Cleaning up, packing, tree and people hugging and departing.
There is NO:
•Electricity
•Drinking Water
•Bathroom (Just dig a small hole in the forest and cover it up)
There is:
•Wildlife
•Mosquitoes
•Ticks
•Lots of trees
•Pine needles
•Rocks
•Wind
•A river
Respect the land! Do not leave any trash behind you, be kind with nature and compassionate with the group.
The season has been very dry, be extra vigilant if you smoke.
Do not bring:
•Drugs
(Alcohol ok if responsible)
•Pets
•String instruments
•Excessive plastic whatever
What to bring?
•Drinking water (1-2gal. Per pers?)
•Food to share! for evening & brunch potlucks
•Real Silverware, real mug, plate, bowl, pot, metal coffee pot, etc..
•Shelter: tent, tarp, rug, sleeping bag, blanket, yoga mat, pillow, pick up your favorite
•We use dry leaves but toilet paper is okay if you put the used one into the special trash can onsite
•Rain gear
•Sleep masks, ear plugs
•Head lamp, flashlight, battery charger, battery powered candles and ornaments
•Mosquito/tick repellent
•Drums and percussions of all kinds, rattles, bells, any sort of shakers
•Your best selves and friends!
Again, registration is $99 to $150, (Venmo and checks preferred. Add 4% on your registration if you use PayPal)
This is a sliding scale, so some people can pay a bit more for those who have a lower income. We have insurance, first aid responders on site and a medical back up, so we’re all covered.
Registration closes on Thursday September 18th at noon.
Save the dates! Weekend of 09/20-09/21
Please register asap as place is limited in the Mandane, the lodge.
If you’re not planning to stay overnight, make sure to mention it in the registration form as well.
Thank you! See you around the Fire!
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