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22nd Annual Moonlight Madness Street Festival

sedonatv — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:45:00 +0000

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend in Sedona - Fun, free and saves gas too!

Tell all your friends, neighbors and guests about it. Enjoy festivities day and night all Labor Day weekend at 22nd Annual Moonlight Madness Street Festival & Sidewalk Sales in Sedona Main Street District, beginning Saturday August 30th from noon to 9 p.m. and continuing through Monday, September 1 of Labor Day weekend. This street festival includes a wide variety of live music and entertainment, activities for adults and children, plus sidewalk sales at numerous stores along Hwy. 89A & Hwy. 179 in the Main Street District. The merchants and properties make it all possible and they’re getting everything planned and arranged now.

This free community event is presented and coordinated by Sedona Main Street Program and the businesses in the District. Bring the extended family for a special time of fun, food, music, and shopping in your community! Park once and ride the free Roadrunner Shuttle throughout the area.

If you have any questions, call 204-2390 or e-mail info@sedonamainstreet.com. For a downloadable PDF of the entire weekend’s festivities visit Sedona Mainstreet’s Website.

Camping in Sedona – 3 of Sedona’s Best Spots

sedonatv — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:49:00 +0000

By, Megan Aronson

Q: What are the best campsites/campgrounds in Sedona?

A: All of them. (But I do have a few favorites – read ahead!)

I’m asked this question quite frequently and every single time I get so excited to share my answers. Where do I even begin? I feel like I’m sitting on a proverbial treasure chest of jaw-dropping goodies I can’t wait to share with the world! I grew up HATING camping. I couldn’t stand the thought of getting dirty in the woods, not having my hairdryer, curling iron, running water or a civilized toilet to use. Then I met my husband who is Mr. Outdoors and he begged me to go camping with him. I fell in love with camping for the first time on those first few trips we took around Northern Arizona. Now, I am in love! We don’t go camping nearly as much as I would like though – I think I’d go every weekend if I could. There are so many incredible spots all over Northern Arizona, especially right here in our own backyard.

Even though my parents dragged me along unwillingly at the time, I grew up camping all over the Southwest so I do know good camping and I can honestly say Sedona has some of the best in the land. There’s really not a bad campground in Sedona. Almost all of them are located on the banks of a creek (we have lots of those running through this old desert!) and with cool evening temperatures year-round, sleeping under the stars is always an option here in Red Rock Country.

Now, I cannot disclose all my secret spots because then they wouldn’t be my special secret spots anymore! However, I can tell you about all the incredible campgrounds we have here in Sedona because there truly is not a bad one to be found.

My favorite campgrounds are the 3 located in Oak Creek Canyon just a little ways North of the Sedona’s main shopping & business district. The drive along this meandering highway has actually been named one of the Top 10 Most Scenic Drives in America by Rand McNally. The scenary is spectacular with red rock vistas jutting up from the banks of Oak Creek into the crystalline blue skies. The further you head up the canyon, the more pines and overall greenery you’ll find AND the lower the temperatures get!

CAVE SPRINGS CAMPGROUND

I love Cave Springs Campground most of all because its tucked in off the road just far enough that you get that peaceful feeling of isolation. Its still right on the creek though with lots of little trails right down to the water for exploring, trout fishing, bug catching, bird watching and more. You can easily find a quiet spot on the creek that’ll make you feel like the only person in your own beautiful moment. Red rock walls tower above in many directions and grassy meadows beckon a stroll with the family. Also, right across the highway is the trailhead for the Harding Springs/Cookstove trail. If you can handle a “fast and furious” sort of hike that’s not too long but straight up the whole way, the views at the top are unlike any other. Less than a mile in total, you can climb to the top just to stop and enjoy the view or continue further on the Cookstove trail to Thomas Point for a complete loop. Pack a little picnic and enjoy it at the top of the rim. You will never forget it. Soooooooo worth the huffin’ and puffin’ on the way up!

MANZANITA CAMPGROUND

Manzanita Campground is next on my list because it is just south of Slide Rock State Park (so if you don’t mind taking your life in your hands, you can just leave the car at the campground and walk the very narrow non-existent shoulder 1/4 of a mile up Highway 89A to the park) and it sits right on a spacious expanse of Oak Creek. This is one of the first campgrounds to fill up Spring-Fall because its small but sweet. You’ll have prime fishing holes, swimming spots, and wildlife-watching right in your backyard. The only drawback is that this campground is so small you can only tent-camp it here. No RV’s or trailers allowed.

PINE FLATS

My 3rd favorite in Oak Creek Canyon is Pine Flats. Furthest up Oak Creek Canyon, this one is by far the coolest, literally. Since I grew up camping in Colorado a lot, I love it because it reminds me of Colorado with the towering pines, cool crisp air, and that sweet, soothing aroma of burning campfires. One drawback is that it is fairly close to the highway but thankfully it is tucked away just far enough that most visitors don’t find it an issue. The sounds of creek down out the highway noise and there’s hardly any highway noise after 8 p.m. since there aren’t too many cars on the road at that time. Usually when I drive down Oak Creek Canyon late at night, I’m the only car on the road! Pine Flats does have one very cool amenity that cannot be found anywhere else in Sedona and that is a fresh artesian well where you can just fill up your water jugs as often as you like! Also, many of the prime sites are literally right on Oak Creek or very close to it. You’re also just a few miles from the Westfork Trailhead which is one of the most popular hiking spots in Sedona, known for it’s mention in “The Call of the Canyon.” Here, incredible red rock cliffs tower above you as you criss-cross the creek on a mild 1-3 mile jaunt through thick greenery, under red rock cliffs, alongside beautiful swimming and fishing holes.

Like I said, there really isn’t a bad campground or campsite in or around Sedona in my opinion. There are some though, that are spectacular! So pick your spot, grab your camping gear, swimsuit, a bag of marshmallows, some chocolate bars and graham crackers and make some memories in the red rocks on your next vacation in Sedona.

For more of the details on these campgrounds like specific costs, locations, availability, etc. visit the Coconino National Forest website. Many of these campgrounds do require reservations so be sure to call ahead!

Megan Aronson is the host of “Out &About with Megan” on Red Rock TV Channel 16 in Sedona, AZ. She also the Author of the Sedona.tv Blog. She has been a resident of Sedona for nearly a decade and her family has been in this area for over 40 years.

Campground photos courtesy of Coconino National Forest

"What’s Old is New Again" at the Slide Rock Apple Festival September 19 & 20

sedonatv — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:07:00 +0000

From 9 am – 4 pm on September 19th and 20th, Sedona’s well-known Slide Rock State Park will host the Slide Rock Apple Fest. This extensive events draws thousands of visitors each year to come and experience a piece of Sedona’s apple-growing history.

A celebration of Oak Creek’s agricultural and farming history, the Slide Rock Apple Fest is a two-day event with live music, activities for children and adults, food, arts & crafts, natural exhibitions, educational booths, homesteading demonstrations and lectures about sustainability. The Apple Festival activities will include apple-sorting demonstrations, cornhole and a beer garden, face painting, children’s arts & crafts, apple-themed activities, history walks, live demonstrations, an apple cooking contest (see below), a dessert auction and music including performances by Red Rock Country Band and Porchlights. A Plein Air “Paint Out” will also take place at the event.

Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historical apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he succeeded where others failed by establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. This allowed Pendley to plant his first apple orchard in 1912, beginning the pattern of agricultural development that has dominated the site since that time.

The park is named after the famous Slide Rock, a stretch of slippery creek bottom adjacent to the homestead. Visitors may slide down a slick natural water chute or wade and sun along the creek. The swim area is located on National Forest land which is jointly managed by Arizona State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service. Together these areas have seen the making of many Hollywood movies such as “Broken Arrow” (1950) with James Stewart, “Drum Beat” (1954) with Alan Ladd and Charles Bronson, “Gun Fury” (1953) with Rock Hudson and Donna Reed, and a scene from “Angel and the Badman” (1946) with John Wayne.

Fees and Tickets: Vendor Booths $50 (limited space available call 928-282-1418); Entrance Fee - $8 per car load, or take the free trolley and receive a complimentary ticket. Volunteers are needed for this event. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Slide Rock State Park, a local non-profit group dedicated to protecting, preserving and promoting appreciation and enjoyment of the historical, ecological, scientific, recreational and cultural resources of Slide Rock State Park.

Trolley Stops: Go Green: Take the free trolley from one of 3 pick-up points in Sedona and receive a complimentary ticket to the event. Trolley runs from 9 am to 4 pm.

Baked Goods Show: All entries in the Slide Rock Apple Fest’s Food Contests must include apples in the ingredient list. This includes, but is not limited to, whole apples, apple flavoring, sauces or jellies.

For a complete listing of the best Sedona Events, visit our Sedona.tv Sedona Calendar of Events.

Photos by Kathy Pendley Shaw and Sharon Mott.

Fantastic Four at Sedona Arts Center

sedonatv — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:24:00 +0000

The evening will be cool, the poets will be entertaining and the works of four outstanding artists will be exciting this First Friday September 4th at the Sedona Arts Center. Arrive at 4:00 pm for a delightful hour at Poets Corner in the Sculpture Garden and stay for the wine reception in the Fine Art Gallery. The Sedona Arts Center’s new September Exhibit, Nature’s Spirit, runs through September 30th, and features a wonderful mix of artists depicting the essence of nature through their unique mediums ~ Dorisanne Soyka (Gourd Art), Patricia Steele (Colored Pencils), Dawn Sutherland (Oils), and Shane McDermott (Photography).

Dorisanne Soyka was an executive secretary in Southern California for over 20 years before leaving the corporate world in 1993 to get in touch with her artistic soul. After experimenting in various media, she discovered gourds as an art form, which was an inspirational awakening. She was instantly caught up in a spiritual connection between gourds and nature and herself….a mystical connection that continues to appeal and inspire her today. Each gourd has a story to tell and guides Dorisanne in her choice of techniques to apply, whether it is painting, staining, wood burning, weaving, or all of the above! The results are whispered messages to the viewer from nature’s spirit.

Patricia Steele is a native of Michigan and moved to Arizona in the early 1970s to earn a Fine Arts Degree from Arizona State University. After working for many years as an advertising and commercial photographer, she turned her attention to nature and portrait photography. She began exploring national parks and wildlife refuges with her camera. In recent years, she has developed a passion for creating realistic and compelling likenesses of wildlife, such as bobcat, coyote, and Gambles quail - frequent visitors to her backyard in Scottsdale - always working in her favorite medium, colored pencils. Her drawings definitely have a voice of their own.

Dawn Sutherland grew up on a farm in northern Wisconsin where she developed a deep appreciation of the natural environment at an early age. A teacher and counselor most of her adult life, Dawn first began painting in 2001. Through dedicated study, she learned to communicate her love of the natural environment through oil painting. Dawn moved to Cottonwood in 2003 and has continued to refine her skills by taking classes with noted landscape painters. She particularly enjoys painting “en plein air” and is known for her exceptional ability to capture light within the shadows, providing the viewer with a sense of being in the space, and communicating the warmth and solidity of the rocks and landforms.

Shane is an award-winning nature photographer residing in Flagstaff, Arizona. His fascination with nature and particularly wildlife began at the early age of four - hours were spent drawing animals. His attraction and wonder for nature never diminished, however his means of expressing and sharing his love for it didn’t blossom until he discovered photography. The art of photographic conservation and education are now the primary driving force behind Shane’s creative visions. Through a unique combination of artistry, patience and an astonishing capacity to envision and capture the natural world on film, Shane’s images quickly attract the attention and imagination of all who view them.

Meet the artists one-on-one and enjoy free demonstrations throughout the month as each works in her medium of choice. Dorisanne ~ Sept 11th (1 to 4 pm); Patricia Steele ~ Sept 12th; 18th (11 am to 2pm); Dawn Sutherland ~ Sept 16th, 20th & 30th (1 to 3pm).

The First Friday event starts with poetry from 4:00 to 5:00pm followed by an artist reception from 5:00 to 8:00pm – no admission. Everyone is invited! It is a lovely way to spend the evening.

The Sedona Arts Center is located at the north end of Uptown Sedona, on the left just before entering Oak Creek Canyon. For more information, please call the Gallery at 928-282-3865, the Administrative Office 928-282-3809, or visit our Website at www.SedonaArtsCenter.com.

Touching Documentary "Mine" Makes Arizona Premiere on Sept. 8

sedonatv — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:37:00 +0000

Film Festival Presents Award-Winning Film Around the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Director/Producer Geralyn Pezanoski will be in Sedona to host screenings and Q&A discussions

The multiple award-winning documentary “Mine” makes its Arizona Premiere in Sedona on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The event is scheduled to coincide with the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which sets the backdrop of the powerful, touching and thought-provoking film. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres. “Mine” is the second film in the Sedona International Film Festival’s four-week “What’s Up, Doc?” Documentary Series featuring award-winning documentaries from festivals around the world.

Director and producer Geralyn Pezanoski will be in Sedona to host the premiere and conduct Q&A discussions following both screenings.

“This film will resonate with all animal lovers and pet owners, as well as anyone with an interest in humanity,” said festival operations director Debbie Williams. “It is sure to be one of the most moving and touching documentaries you will see, taking you on an emotional roller coaster.”
“Mine” is the powerful story about the essential bond between humans and animals told against the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. The film explores how tragedy intensifies that bond and is told from the perspective of original guardians, rescuers, and adoptive parents of the voiceless victims of Katrina. These individuals are all connected by two things, the tragic aftermath of Katrina and their love of animals.

In response to an unprecedented crisis, thousands of pets were transported around the country and adopted even when their displaced guardians were still desperately looking for them. Meanwhile, many adoptive guardians had forged strong bonds with their new pets, nurturing them back to health from the traumas they suffered during and after the storm.

When two families love the same pet, conflicts inevitably arise over who is the rightful “owner” and what is right for the animal. At the center of this tension are pets who are loved like family, but by law are considered property. This begs the question, who is looking out for the best interest of the animals? Set in a post-Katrina landscape of poverty, loss and moral uncertainty, “Mine” presents the complexity of an intensely emotional situation that has no simple answers.
A tragedy of this scale reveals the worst and brings out the best in humankind and presents an opportunity for us to bring about meaningful social change. “Mine” is a compelling, character-driven story that challenges us see the way we treat animals in our society as a reflection of how we treat ourselves – and each other.

“Like millions across the country I was profoundly affected by the startling images I witnessed during coverage of Hurricane Katrina: people stranded on rooftops, suffering crowds at the Super Dome, and the decimation of one of America’s most culturally vibrant and diverse cities,” said producer/director Geralyn Pezanoski. “And like millions of others I was devastated as well by images of the thousands of animals in distress – their helplessness bringing into even greater relief the chaos and overwhelming scope of the tragedy. So when I read about a nascent but quickly growing rescue effort being carried out by animal lovers from across the country and the world, I decided to go to New Orleans to document this incredible undertaking.”

During the ensuing six weeks, Pezanoski filmed dozens of intrepid rescue workers, devoted animal rights advocates, and thousands of animals in need of saving – even after they were ‘rescued’. While a few residents trickled back into New Orleans and managed to reclaim their pets, most were displaced and barred from entering the city, so she watched day after day as these unclaimed animals were loaded onto trucks and planes and sent to shelters across the country, their fates uncertain.

Pezanoski herself fostered – and eventually adopted – a pointer mix she named Nola.
“As the months went on, my crew and I began to see an increasing number of residents returning to New Orleans to try to rebuild their lives. It became apparent that legions of them – people who had lost everything – were desperate to find their pets,” said Pezanoski. “We heard about hundreds of other cases across the county: people who were still displaced but on the hunt for their animals. But as broad and deep as the story went, there seemed to be strangely little information about it in mainstream media.”

Pezanoski had many questions: “Why hadn’t people been allowed to evacuate with their animals? Now that these animals were adopted into new homes, who had the authority to decide whether they should be left where they were or returned to their previous owners? Why were original owners running into such resistance in trying to find and reclaim their pets? What would I do if someone came looking for Nola, to whom I had become so attached?”

“I explored these questions and many more during the three years I spent making ‘Mine’. My primary focus was on a handful of extraordinary Katrina victims committed to finding their animals even years after the disaster, but the story extends to rescue workers and new adoptive guardians, who, like me, decided to take in pets left behind and care for them as their own,” said Pezanoski. “We met and interviewed hundreds of people over the years, and what emerged was a profound story of the bond between humans and animals, and the power of that bond to ameliorate human suffering. Equally striking, however, were stories both of the continuing prevalence of racism and classism in America, and the incredible power of compassion in the wake of tragedy.”

Preview the Film Here:

The title sponsor for the event is the Humane Society of Sedona. All audience members attending the screenings of “Mine” are requested to bring a donation of dog or cat food for the Humane Society shelter here in Sedona. The lodging host sponsor is Los Abrigados Resort & Spa.
“Mine” will be shown at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, or $8 for Film Sedona members, and will be available starting at 3:00 p.m. that day in the Harkins lobby. Cash or checks only. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 1785 W. Hwy. 89A, Suite 2B, or by calling 282-1177. For more information, visit: http://www.sedonafilmfestival.com/.

Award-Winning Documentary "The Cove" Debuts in Sedona 9/1

sedonatv — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:53:00 +0000

Film Festival Presents Critically-Acclaimed Oscar Hopeful

Producer to Attend and Host Q&A

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the debut of the award-winning, critically-acclaimed documentary “The Cove” on Tuesday, Sept. 1. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres. The film kicks off the festival’s four-week “What’s Up, Doc?” Documentary Series featuring award-winning documentaries from festivals around the world.

“The Cove” is taking the world by storm and quickly becoming one of the best reviewed films of the year. The documentary garnered more than 30 top audience choice awards from prestigious film festivals around the globe, including Sundance. Roger Ebert rates the film four stars and calls it a “certain Oscar contender.” The New York Times says “The Cove” is “an exceptionally well-made documentary that unfolds like a spy thriller – one of the most audacious and perilous operations in the history of the conservation movement.”

Producer Fisher Stevens will be in Sedona to present “The Cove” and host Q&A discussions following both screenings.

“The Cove” Movie Trailer – CAPTIVATING!

In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan lies a shocking secret that a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep hidden from the world. At last, the truth of “The Cove” comes to the fore in an act of covert filmmaking that turns a documentary into a gripping action-adventure thriller – and a heart-pounding call for help from the world’s oceans.

“The Cove” begins in Taiji, Japan, where former dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry has come to set things right after a long search for redemption. In the 1960s, it was O’Barry who captured and trained the 5 dolphins who played the title character in the international television sensation “Flipper.” But his close relationship with those dolphins – the very dolphins who sparked a global fascination with trained sea mammals that continues to this day – led O’Barry to a radical change of heart. One fateful day, a heartbroken Barry came to realize that these deeply sensitive, highly intelligent and self-aware creatures so beautifully adapted to life in the open ocean must never be subjected to human captivity again.

This mission has brought him to Taiji, a town that appears to be devoted to the wonders and mysteries of the sleek, playful dolphins and whales that swim off their coast. But in a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and “Keep Out” signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The nature of what they do is so chilling – and the consequences are so dangerous to human health – they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.

Undeterred, O’Barry joins forces with filmmaker Louie Psihoyos and the Ocean Preservation Society to get to the truth of what’s really going on in the cove and why it matters to everyone in the world. With the local Chief of Police hot on their trail and strong-arm fishermen keeping tabs on them, they will recruit an “Oceans Eleven”- style team of underwater sound and camera experts, special effects artists, marine explorers, adrenaline junkies and world-class free divers who will carry out an undercover operation to photograph the off-limits cove, while playing a cloak-and-dagger game with those who would have them jailed.

The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery that adds up to an urgent plea for hope.

Director Louis Psyihoyos, one of the world’s most sought-after photographers and a co-founder of the Ocean Preservation Society, first encountered – or rather didn’t encounter – Ric O’Barry while attending a marine conference at which O’Barry was supposed to be a keynote speaker. When O’Barry was banned at the last minute by the event’s sponsor, Sea World, Psihoyos’ curiosity was piqued. What he couldn’t have known is that this curiosity would lead him to seek out O’Barry, and eventually compel him to undertake an incredible filmmaking adventure – as he and his crew used high-tech military grade equipment, bold free divers and a fearless sense of urgency to carry out a perilous underwater shoot that was entirely under cover.

He could not have foreseen that his crew would, in the process, expose not only the hidden truth about dolphin hunts but also a major human health hazard, government corruption, the declining state of our oceans and one man’s emotional battle for redemption.

“Hollywood could hardly have contrived a more dynamic scenario,” raves David Edelstein from National Public Radio. Mary Pols from Time Magazine says “The Cove… puts Hollywood capers like Mission: Impossible to shame.” And Kenneth Turan with the Los Angeles Times calls the film “a powerful and effective piece of advocacy filmmaking.”

Producer Fisher Stevens, who will be in Sedona to present “The Cove”, is also an accomplished director. Stevens has appeared in more than 40 stage productions including the Tony award-winning Torch Song Trilogy, as well as more than 50 films and television programs. He will host a Q&A discussion following both screenings.

The title sponsor for the event is Go Electric, Sedona Electric Vehicles; the supporting sponsor is Vora Financial. The series is also made possible by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Sedona.

“The Cove” will be shown at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, or $8 for Film Sedona members, and will be available starting at 3:00 p.m. that day in the Harkins lobby. Cash or checks only. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 1785 W. Hwy. 89A, Suite 2B, or by calling 282-1177.

For more information, visit: http://www.sedonafilmfestival.com/.

10-30% Off at Geoffrey Roth Gallery at Tlaquepaque through 8/31

sedonatv — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:44:00 +0000

In celebration of 35 years under the belltower at Tlaquepaque, Geoffrey Roth is holding a store wide sale during the months of July and August. Shoppers will receive 10-30% off purchases of fine jewelry, sculpture and handcrafted timepieces.

A few of the world class artists and jewelers represented at the Geoffrey Roth Gallery are Alex Sepkus, Loet Vanderveen, Eddie Sakamoto, Michael Good, Kim Kori, Chris Corbett, Michael Sugarman, Steven Kretchmer and Masriera. Geoffrey Roth can be reached at (928) 282-7756 or toll free at 1800-447-7684.

For more information visit http://www.geoffreyrothgallery.com/.

Where: Geoffrey Roth Gallery, 336 Highway 179, Sedona
Phone: (928) 282-7756
Contact: http://www.geoffreyrothgallery.com/

To learn more about the Geoffrey Roth Gallery, view the video below.

Buddha Maitreya Soul Therapy Meditation Center Announces Sale on Vajra Etheric Weavers through Aug. 23

sedonatv — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:53:00 +0000

H.H. Buddha Maitreya’s Vajra Etheric Weavers Now on Sale
A Pendulum Style Tool with Sacred Geometric Form

* Hold in the hand or use like a pendulum
* Sacred Geometric Frame on one end is added to 3.5″ or 7″ Etheric Weaver Crystal
* Buy a 5-set for additional 15% discount
* Complimentary Soul Therapy CD

Our sale on the Vajra Etheric Weaver begins today and ends on August 23rd. We also have a special offer of a further 15% discount available if you buy a 5-set of 3.5″ Vajra Etheric Weavers (as shown below), so please take advantage of this great pricing!

Also we are offering the complete line of Etheric Weavers on sale, also through August 23rd.

Call in on 1-877 444 7685 (01458 832482 in UK) if you would like to talk to a monk or nun (Ani) of the Church about the different options: the pure ‘siberian quartz’ double-terminated crystal comes in 2 sizes and different colors; there are 9 types of sacred geometric form, and you can upgrade the wire wrap from copper to silver or goldfill.

“There are many different Etheric Weavers – different sizes, and some with geometric frames added. Each serves the needs of healing the Etheric Field. The Etheric Weavers with geometric forms on one end are called Vajra Etheric Weavers. All awaken the Holy Spirit and Higher Mind of Reverence and Sacred realization of divine order in life. Many practitioners have obtained many of the weavers and vajras and have found that each person or client was best served when they were able to spontaneously use whatever weaver or vajra as the healing vibration that best resonates with the need for vitality and attunement in the moment.” – H.H. Buddha Maitreya

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H.H. Buddha Maitreya’s Vajra Etheric Weavers
An Introduction

Vajra = ‘Dorje’, Thunderbolt, Healing Transmission
Etheric = Subtle Energy Plane, Prana, Chi
Weaver = Vibrationally heal etheric rents

These tools are designed to be used either as an etheric weaver, a vajra, or for applying pressure when working with accupressure points or areas of pain or blockage. When used this way or as an etheric weaver the attunement of the sacred geomancy transmits through the healing, aligning the individual to the full relationship of Sacred Form. Meridians have a sacred geometric reality so working with a sacred geometric tool helps to align a person to the etheric reality that bridges the energy body to the physical body which is our meridian field. It is literally a sacred geometric tool aligning to sacred geometric form.

This geometric form is applied in all sacred things, including temples, and it amplifies the divine order of reality in heaven and earth. The Vajra Weaver has a similar effect and thus helps to decrystallize negative patterns such as addiction, wrong spiritual direction, and dependency.

For example the Deva and Earth Vajra Etheric Weavers are based on the tetrahedron-octahedron which aligns the energy of the higher centers to the lower centers. The tetrahedron moves to the energy of the Word and the Truth, resonating with the Holy Spirit and is very good for the solar plexus, helping that area and the relationship of dependency and addiction on many levels, including false expectations, emotional despondency, and self-doubt.

The Vajra Etheric Weaver is used by people in all walks of life because it is very easy to use and non-threatening – it can be used almost anywhere, for any reason. Rita from Omaha writes: “As a massage therapist, using the tools to begin a massage session sets the stage for there to be a much easier time working on the physical level with my clients. Whatever physical/emotional tension they are experiencing when they come in begins to be shifted, almost immediately, working with the tools…the Vajra Weavers are so beautiful that I was drawn to them immediately. The effect that they have is always positive and quick…each time I work with my Vajra Weaver I feel more peaceful. Using them for 7 years now, I have grown to be so much more grounded, peaceful, and compassionate towards myself as well as towards others in my life. If you want to accelerate your healng and be a true blessing to others, I cannot think of a better tool to do this…the Vajra Weavers are so versatile: they are a vajra, a weaver, and an accupressure tool all in one, the best of a vajra and weaver combined. I often use the sky vajra weaver as an accupressure tool as it fits well into the palm of my hand.”

The Vajra Etheric Weaver can be used on oneself or on others whether informally or in a therepeutic or clinical setting, for as long as required. It’s great when combined with other Shambhala Tools such as the Metatron Mat and of course with His Holiness’ Soul Therapy® music of Sacred Invocation & Prayer.

These combinations can be very profound, as Kathy related: “I had been suffering chronic lower back pain for about six months and had tried a number of different treatments, including chiropractic, with no alleviation. Today it was especially bad as I had strained it during exercise, and every way I moved caused pain. A friend offered to give me a treatment with the Shambhala Ascension Vajra Weaver. The treatment lasted about an hour. I lay down on my front and listened to ‘The Great Invocation’ while my friend moved the Vajra Weaver over my back area. Immediately he held it over me I felt a band of heat flow across my upper back. The sensation of heat continued and extended over my whole back until by the end of the treatment it was like someone had laid a warmed blanket over me, it was very comforting. As he moved the vajra weaver from place to place I could feel an intensification of sharp pain in the ‘trouble spots’ and then a strong energetic release followed by a relaxation of the muscles. Gradually as the weaver kept working there were less and less trouble spots where the vajra weaver was moving until finally it was all done. I was intensely relaxed after the treatment and could not move for a while, when I did I found that my back had completely loosened up and there were no focuses of pain whatsover left in the body.”

To learn more about the Buddha Maitreya Soul Therapy Meditation Center in Sedona, AZ located at Hillside Sedona view the video below or visit their website http://www.shambhalahealingtools.com.

Sedona Community Farmers Market – Aug. 13 Special Features This Week

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When: Weekly on Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm – June 5th through October 9th

Where: The market is located at the Sedona Airport by the Overlook in West Sedona.

What: Local growers, producers and artisans. Offerings include freshly farmed seasonal fruits & vegetables, eggs, goat milk, goat mozzarella, fresh cut flowers, grass-fed, hormone & antibiotic free beef & chicken, artisan foods, pecans, freshly baked breads, tamales, hand-made pasta, French crepes, raw cuisine, freshly pressed apple cider, local honey, hot and iced coffee, espresso, roasted coffee beans, soil regeneration products, plants, seeds, handcrafted body & bath products, fine jewelry. New today: Fruit Pies!! The market is WIC certified.

Vegetables & Fruits at the market this week: broccoli, cauliflower, okra, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes (cherry, green, red and purple), lettuce, onions, scallions, dill, basil, mint, potatoes, garlic, kale, chards, radishes, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, zucchini, squash, arugula, kohlrabi, apricots.

Click to play “Out & About with Megan” at the Sedona Farmer’s Market below:

SPECIAL FEATURES THIS WEEK:

CHEF DEMONSTRATION starting this week at 8am-9am! Cooking up some tasty treats with market produce and market artisan foods!!

Chef Alan from Fork in the Road Bistro in Tequa Plaza http://www.forkintheroadbistro.com/ and Chef Kurt from Kurt’s Main Street Cafe in West Sedona http://www.kurtsmainstcafe.com/ will take turns on Fridays to show us creative ways of preparing vegetables.

GARDENS OF HUMANITY BOOTH will host a talk at 9.15am – 9.45am on “Mulching” by Master Gardener Jay Fleishman. Mulching enriches and protects soil, helping provide a better growing environment. Learn about when and how to apply mulch, about organic and inorganic mulches for vegetable and flower gardens and their benefits for YOUR garden! Jay is a retired pathologist, certified master gardener and President of Cottonwood Community Gardens, LLC

Thank you to Gardens of Humanity for sponsoring the documentary FOOD, INC in partnership with Sedona’s International Film Festival which was played to a packed audience at Harkins last night. The enlightening presentation completed with a positive message: Grow your own garden – even if it is just a small one – support food sources that are kind to humans & animals, use sustainable soil practices and green the planet …. we have the power ……www.foodincmovie.com

LIVE MUSIC!!! today with accomplished local group DOS GECKOS starting at 10am. The Dos Geckos team is made up of Bill Barns and Larry Perkins. Together they have embraced a diversity of popular and ethnic styles including Jazz, Blues, Classical, Rock, Latin and Celtic. CDs are available. Go to www.dosgeckosmusic.com for more information.

FACE PAINTING with Walker Bidwell today!

Recycle your EGG CARTONS and KITCHEN COMPOST at the Information or Gardens of Humanity booths!

ALSO check out nationally acclaimed book on GMOs by local writer Beth Harrison at http://www.prlog.org/10076135-shedding-light-on-ge-food-wins-1st-place-outstanding-book-of-the-year-most-progressive-health-book.html

“HANDS ACROSS THE GLOBE” – Communities helping Communities – Limited Edition Tote Bags – All proceeds from sales to be donated to local Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank – Made by widows from Zambia to generate income to support their families stricken by AIDS/HIV, the widows crochet these beautiful colorful creations using recycled plastic bags. Generously donated by Sedona’s Mary Fisher Studios. Avaiable at the Market Information Booth. www.maryfisher.com

SLOW FOOD’S “TIME FOR LUNCH CAMPAIGN” – Slow Food needs your help to tell Congress it’s time to invest in children’s health, protect against food that puts children at risk and teach children healthy habits that will last through life. Visit http://www.slowfoodusa.org/ index.php/campaign/time_for_ lunch/ to sign a petition and learn more about Slow Food’s Time For Lunch campaign.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Zucchini / Squash Casserole courtesy of Downey Farms & Associates

3 1/2 cups 1/2″ pieces of squash
1 cup diced sweet onions
1 cup water
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup bread crumbs
3 fresh eggs
1 cup of milk
1 tsp pepper
2 cups shredded jack cheese

Saute onion in water until tender, add squash with 1/2 tsp of salt. Bring to boil, simmer until tender, drain and put in bowl. Beat eggs, milk & rest of salt (1/2 tsp). Fork in cheese & bread crumbs, mix gently, pour into buttered 9×12 baking dish, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 min and serve!
Bon Appetit!

Purchases can be made with CASH or also now with VISA / MASTER / DISCOVER cards for your convenience. Pick up your BLUE SLIP at the information booth, do all your shopping, mark your slip as you go and pay for all your purchases at one time at the info booth.

Contact: Please call Katrin Themlitz, Founder/Director, at (928) 821-1133 for more information or email katrin.themlitz@gmail.com.

Sedona EVENTS: Celtic Harvest Festival September 18-20 at Hilton Resort & Spa

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About the Festival

The first annual Celtic Harvest Festival Sedona “A Celebration of the Changing Light” will be held September 19, 2009 from 10 AM to 5 PM at Tequa Plaza. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of our Celtic heritage. Let us share with you our rich culture and history. Shop with our merchandise vendors for everything from Celtic souvenirs to the finest products imported from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Eat drink and be merry in our Celtic food court. Enjoy crafts and activities in the area built especially for children.

Discover the magic that keeps people returning to Celtic festivals year after year. Come and experience the rich traditions that we Celtic folk hold dear to our hearts. Enjoy “Celtic Ways” featuring workshops on Celtic art; artisans demonstrating their craft; music and dance; food and beverage vendors. Celtic tradition always includes good food, music and libation. Enjoy a vast selection of Celtic beers, single malt Scotch, mead and wine. Make new friends and greet old ones.

The Celtic Harvest Festival Sedona 2009 will emphasize our rich Celtic heritage. John Good, Festival Cultural Director, explained, “The Sedona festival will showcase all the Celtic Nations, gathering at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa.” We will be drawing from the deep Celtic well to provide a full day of beautiful music, spirited dancing, gorgeous poetry, moving stories, crafts, medicinal herbs and delicious foods. Oh yes! There will be activities for young Celts in their own special area. Festival Director Dorothy O’Brien stated, “Our greater Sedona area is host to millions of visitors and our residents have a great desire to provide interesting, cultural activities that enrich and enlighten themselves and our guests. Arizona is home to some of the finest musicians and dancers, poets and storytellers of Celtic origin. What a privilege to showcase this rich heritage right here in Sedona!”

Entertainment

Oceans Apart, as the name suggests, combines the best music from the British Isles and America. The crossover doesn’t stop there! You will hear a Welsh vocal, Irish Jig, show tune from the 1940′s, Scottish Ballad, favorite pop song from the 50′s, 60′s, novelty songs from every era, or any one of a large number of American or Canadian perennials.

Other entertainers include Liz Warren, John Good, Steve Colby, the Phoenix Pipe Band, the Phoenix Irish Step Dancers, Shay Veno, Jane Hilton, and James Reid.

Schedule

Friday, September 18
Celtic cultural workshops in area schools
Pub night at Fork in the Road, featuring Oceans Apart and special guests (6 – 9 PM)

Saturday, September 19
Day-long Celtic Harvest Festival at the Hilton / Tequa (10 AM – 5 PM)
Ceilidh dance event at the Hilton Sedona’s Tequa Ballroom (7 PM)

Sunday, September 20
Brunch at the Marketplace Cafe, featuring Oceans Apart (11 AM – 2 PM)

This special Magical Journeys event is brought to you by the Sedona Village Creative Initiative, which was started by 7 residents of the Sedona Village to assist local businesses. Since November 2008, hundreds of residents and visitors have enjoyed vibrant, educational, delicious varieties of Magical Journeys supporting our local business community.

Email: MagicalJourneys@bigparkcouncil.org Web: http://www.bigparkcouncil.org/