Sacred Garden Community

Redwood Journey (Sliding Scale)

Recommended donation amount for confirmed SGC members that are experiencing financial hardships.

Redwood Journey (Low Income)

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, Thanks for signing up for the SGC Redwood Journey.  We look forward to deepening with you.  We'll be meeting on September 24th at 2PM at 8490 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94516, USA (Skyline Gate Staging Area). We will meet at 2:00 pm near the gate / trailhead on the right side of the parking lot before heading up the hill to the right where there is a lovely spot to gather, sit and prepare. If it's your first Redwood Ceremony with SGC, you must also attend the preparation meeting, which will be held on September 21st from 6-7PM on the <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8468635546?_x_zm_rtaid=lln6eIR3S6i9elkRUD-MAA.1691520264324.883819b2ebf3974a02d52c980d3faf09&_x_zm_rhtaid=541#success">Satsang Zoom link</a>.  If you cannot make this for some reason, reach out to Andre (andre@sacredgarden.life) to schedule a makeup.   Some reminders: ***Please bring: a pipe with a screen, comfortable shoes, drinking water, a bag you can walk with (we'll hike 2 miles (each way) into the redwoods), and snacks to share afterwards***- The meditation itself may last about an hour - this is the shorter redwood meditation. More information on the specific sacrament will be provided at the navigation/preparation meeting- The entire event (meeting / preparing, walking in, practicing, integrating, walking out) will likely take about 4 hours.- You're also welcome to bring any other objects for your meditation, a small blanket to sit on, meditation shawl, anything like that. So grateful for the opportunity to sit with such a loving and active group. May the time we spend together bring us closer to that which is real, to the divine, to opening us to healing, so we may move and guide from a place that is healing, healed and loving. Please direct any questions at the facilitator for this sit, Andre (andre@sacredgarden.life)

Higher Dimensions BIPOC Affinity Group Hosts 2nd Sacred Changa Ceremony The Higher Dimensions BIPOC Affinity Group is excited to announce our second Sacred Changa Ceremony, to be held on September 24th from 2-6pm in the Oakland Hills.. This special event will provide an opportunity for BIPOC members of our church to participate in Sacred Garden's introductory ceremony in a safe &amp; supportive environment. <p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Note: This practice is for confirmed SGC members who have: been attending for at least 3 months, attended a minimum of 8 events, gone through a confirmation ceremony, submitted a health and safety questionnaire and waiver and done an intake interview. <p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">All participants who will be joining this Sacred Garden Meditation for the first time will also be required to engage some Navigation/Preparation by attending a Zoom meeting on Thursday September 21st from 6PM-7PM (google meet).<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">We hope you can join us on Sunday (September 24th- 2:00-6:00 pm) for a Redwood Meditation in the Oakland Hills.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Please RSVP by registering here once you have completed your health and safety questionnaire, waiver and your intake interview.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">The suggested donation for practice is $100. If you would like to contribute more, this allows us to continue to offer these meditations with the spirit of inclusivity; to value each other's presence regardless of their financial situation. Sliding donations are available. If you need an additional  scholarship to attend please send email to andre<a href="mailto:sara@sacredgarden.life">@sacredgarden.life</a>. <p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">If it's not raining this event will be held outdoors so remember to dress in layers.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Navigation / Location<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Weather permitting:<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">2:00 pm - 8490 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611 (Skyline Gate Staging Area)<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">We will meet at 2:00 pm near the gate / trailhead on the right side of the parking lot before heading up the hill to the right where there is a lovely spot to gather, sit and prepare.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">or if it is raining:<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">2:00 pm - 830 28th St Oakland, CA 94608 (Oakland Warehouse)<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Text Andre at 510.415.8312 when you arrive and he will open the gate for you.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Preparation - Setting and Expectations<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">***Please bring: a pipe with a screen, comfortable shoes, drinking water, a bag you can walk with (we'll hike 2 miles (each way) into the redwoods), and snacks to share afterwards***<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- The meditation itself may last about an hour - this is the shorter redwood meditation. More information on the specific sacrament will be provided at the navigation/preparation meeting<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- The entire event (meeting / preparing, walking in, practicing, integrating, walking out) will likely take about 4 hours.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- You're also welcome to bring any other objects for your meditation, a small blanket to sit on, meditation shawl, anything like that.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- Note: This will be a platonic ceremony - in part this means I am asking that every participant avoids engaging in sexual behavior during ceremony or while in group presence; and that we avoid romantic overtures or "picking up" each other during or after ceremony. We will discuss safety, boundaries and consent further during pre-preparation.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Preparation - other, Set, Soul, Body:<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- Please consider intentions for this meditation and be prepared to share with the group<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- Avoid mentally / spiritually disturbing engagements before and after Ceremony (e.g., recommended to avoid political arguments on Facebook, violent movie or TV programming, etc.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- A broad goal is to bring a quiet mind with clear intentions and least distractions to the ceremony and for integration after.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">- Please discuss with the facilitator prior to engaging this meditation if you have had a substantial assisted meditation within the last 2 weeks or if you are planning an assisted meditation within two weeks after this group ceremony.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Pre-Diet:<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">There can be varying degrees of dietary preparation for an experience. The particular meditation we will engage is remarkably safe biologically and does not require special dietary preparation. In general, the "clearer" your body and energy are, the more aligned and able it will be to fully experience the energy that is opened by the forms of deep meditation we will engage. Sacred Garden community recommends eating lightly the evening before and day of any practice. Some traditional diets or “dietas” are more about preparing in subtle mental or spiritual ways rather than about specific physical contraindications.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">So grateful for the opportunity to sit with such a loving and active group. May the time we spend together bring us closer to that which is real, to the divine, to opening us to healing, so we may move and guide from a place that is healing, healed and loving.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;width:800px;margin:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;padding:10px 0px 0px;line-height:1.5rem;max-width:100%">Please direct any questions at the facilitator for this sit, Andre (andre@sacredgarden.life)

Sacred Garden Community

SGC Ceremony - September 24th BIPOC Redwood Journey

8490 Skyline Blvd

Redwood Journey (Sliding Scale)

$100

Redwood Journey (Sliding Scale)

$75

Redwood Journey (Sliding Scale)

$50

Redwood Journey (Low Income)

$25

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