Altar Building | Thursday July 4 | 6:00pm
Help create a community altar for our weekend of freedom! Bring any and all items you would like to add to the altar and add to the altar through the weekend with gifts from the surrounding nature of Paint Rock Farm. Suggestions: Family pictures or pictures of anyone you want to bless. Pictures or images of your favorite teachers/Avatars/Goddesses etc, stones, crystals, flowers, or anything at all you wish to be an altar of prayer, blessings, and gratitude.
Ecstatic Dance | Thursday July 4 | 7:00-9:00pm
Throughout history, our ancestors have used dance for healing, celebrating, grieving, and altering their consciousness. Ecstatic dance follows in this tradition. It’s a freeform somatic movement practice that invites the dancer to find their own personal expression and engage with their various parts and emotions. There’s no instruction and no right or wrong ways of doing it. We let the music be our guide. Led by Sara Bensman Thursday night and Jeannie Adair Sunday morning.
New Moon Ceremony — Thursday July 4 | 9:00pm
We will gather around the fire , connect with the elements, moon and stars and set our intentions and prayers for personal and collective freedom, peace, happiness and prosperity. Led by Sula Jewel
Prayer Trail Walk- Friday July 5 | 11:00
Mahavatar Haidakhan Babaji left us with a short prayer of only 24 lines as His final words of wisdom before departing His last incarnation of only 14 years from 1970 to 1984. Paint Rock Farm has created a “prayer trail “ on a beautiful ridge deep in the conservation forest where you can “walk “ the prayer one line at a time to absorb the wisdom deeply and then leave your own prayer for those who follow in a prayer book if you choose. Join with others to learn a little about Babaji , walk the trail, and share your experience with others afterwards. Led by Lama Baba
Roots Grown Deep — Friday July 5 | 7:00pm
We are delighted to welcome a rare appearance by the Appalchian-based branches of the Roots Grown Deep world musical ecology ensemble. On this delicious summer evening at Paint Rock Farm, Roots Grown Deep will reflect and honor the bliss of nature through a diverse ensemble of musical artists whose heritages channel numerous tribes and nations — including Cuba, South Africa, Appalachia USA, Canada, Uganda, Trinidad and Jamaica. Roots Grown Deep are loved and known by their loyal listeners for sharing a sound which is enlivening for the inner child, the critical ear and the devotional heart, as they spontaneously weave sophisticated chamber-like compositions with childlike songs that uplift the commUnity spirit in all generations.
For part of their set on this night, Roots Grown Deep will welcome the spirited CCLD/One Voice Choir! And you can be sure that some special friends of the ensemble will also appear on stage to make a joyful sound!
Bounty & Soul Service Project —- Saturday July 6 | 8:00 am Sunday July 7 | 8:00 am
Paint Rock Farm is in its 4th season of growing food for its favorite service organization Bounty and Soul! Last year we provided over 1800 lbs of peppers for free to those in need of high quality food. This year we are expanding to provide red cabbage and sweet potatoes. There is always a need and opportunity for help here with this project. There is nothing more satisfying to the soul than to serve others and to get to serve while in the extraordinary beauty of Paint Rock Farm and touch the Earth. This is as good as it gets! Join us for whatever work is needed that day on the farm. Bountyandsoul.org
“To Have all Give all” Course in Miracles
Breathwork & Sound Healing — Saturday July 6 | 10:00 am
Breathwork and Sound Therapy each on their own can bring about profound somatic experiences, but when combined they create a synergistic healing force like no other. When we merged our talents, we knew that this was always meant to happen and so The Matrix Release Specialist was born. Breathe and Sound. Legal and safe. You Are The Medicine. Led by Ananda and Gretchen
HEARTH Water Blessing- Saturday July 6 | 1:00pm
We will descend to the water’s edge, singing as we cross the railroads threshold to arrive at the French Broad River, Tahkeeosteh (racing waters), the Cherokee name. Wading into the water we will continue to offer heart songs to the river, speak our prayers, honor the water and perhaps choose to fully immerse ourselves in her flow. We will gather water in vessels and in silence return to sit in ceremony overlooking her beauty. Led by Kendall Williams
Spirited Improv- Saturday July 6 | 3:00pm
Join us for a Spirited Improv Experience at Paint Rock Farm! Who’s ready to play in the land of improv in the most loving, encouraging way? Bring your excitement and fears, improv willingness and total beginner’s mind. Come together with others to share, express, connect, awaken, heal, be vulnerable, align, expand, laugh, unify, harmonize, surrender, liberate, and elevate…all while playing with creative improvisation. Facilitated by Jessica Chilton, we use drama improv forms, expressive arts, personal storytelling, authentic movement, and heart-centered witnessing to revel in the full spectrum journey of life.
Natti Love Joys — Saturday July 6 | 7:00pm
Roots Rock Reggae with the Southeasts finest Reggae Band! Pure Joy!
Wandering Hours — Sunday July 6 at 12:00
Based in Tampa Bay, Florida, The Wandering Hours are an original take on traditional American string music combining old-time, early bluegrass, and folk into a dancey and lyrically deep band that always entertains fans of string music and first-time listeners.
Formed in 2018, they harness powerful lyrics and uplifting melodies using fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass. They write original music in this vein, as well as playing some of the important songs and tunes from these eras.
See the full event schedule HERE
