Prepare

On this page you will find:

  • Agreements

  • Sacred Song Playlist

  • Packing List

  • Dieta: Devotional Eating Protocol

  • Arrival & Departure

  • Commitment to Confidentiality

  • Hold Your Place Policy

Welcome!

It is an honor and joy to gather with you. 
We look forward to creating a healing ana transformative experience together. 
Whether this is your first time, or this is a regular practice for you, adhering to these guidelines will allow for ease and grace in your journey.

Even if you have sat with us many times, this information is updated often.  

Read this entire page, and begin again.

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Elemental Agreements

1. Earth🌋

  • As soon as you arrive, talk minimally. Notice if you can listen to the Earth at least TWICE as much as you speak.

  • Quiet Hours indoors, low voices outside, 9am-9pm. You may acknowledge each other with a bow and hand on heart while inside during quiet hours. Keep all communication to a minimum outside of what is present in this moment. Business ideas, future plans, A.I. other’s or your own practices, courses, or offerings, please discuss outside of our limited time.

  • Please drive up our dirt road (Hemlock)- VERY SLOWLY, 10mph or less.

  • Park in the driveway and greet the earth. If it is your practice, lay an offering down. Say a prayer, a breath, of thank you & hello. Take a moment to LAND before saying hi to others, or bringing your things in.

  • Once you drop of your items inside, one of our guardians will direct you where you will park for the weekend (will not be in the driveway).

  • In the temple, keep the space tidy.

  • Clean up when you arrive and leave the space. Arrange shoes and all items in a neat way.

  • Eat slowly and wash/put away your own and 3-5 other dishes every time you’re at the sink.

  • Walk on the earth as though it were a friend.
    Slow down. Slow down. Slow down.
    Offer herbs back to the earth every time you eat, smoke or consume in any way.

  • Please pack minimally - 1 Carry-on-size-bag per-person in the house.

  • We’ve already had snow this year, so make sure to bring layers to stay warm & hiking shoes to explore the forest.

2. Fire ❤️‍🔥

  • Talk minimally. Notice if you can listen to the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Fire at least TWICE as much as you speak.

  • May the first thing you see in the morning be the sun.

  • Do not leave any candles lit & unattended.

  • No fires in nature, outside, we are in FIRE territory.

  • No screens in public spaces, around others, ever. Please turn your phone OFF. We will have time for pictures & testimonials on Sunday.

  • If you need to use your phone to check in with family, please do so in your car, the garage, or outside. Not in public space, or where you can be heard by others.

3. Water 💦is precious & scarce.

  • Talk minimally. Notice if you can listen to the Water at least TWICE as much as you speak.

  • When you turn on the faucets please set it to 1/2 FLOW.

  • Do not flush toilet unless it is #2 or is getting full.

  • Empty trash bins into the garage trash bins when you notice them full.

  • When washing dishes, keep water flow at minimum.

  • We clean up after ourselves.

  • We wash our dish, as soon as we are done with it.

  • If toilet paper is out, we find a new one and refill it properly.

  • 3 minute showers, 1x per weekend, MAX.

  • Please do not use the kitchen or any kitchen items without asking a guardian first.

4. Air 🌬️

  • Talk minimally. Notice if you can listen to the Wind and your Breath at least TWICE as much as you speak.

  • Quiet Hours indoors, low voices outside, 9am-9pm. You may acknowledge each other with a bow and hand on heart while inside during quiet hours. Keep all communication to a minimum outside of what is present in this moment. Business ideas, future plans, A.I. other’s or your own practices, courses, or offerings, please discuss outside of our limited time.

  • Breathe deeply. Whisper in shared spaces.

  • Talk minimally. Notice if you can listen at least TWICE as much as you speak.

  • Journal more.

  • Listen to the wind in the trees.

  • When smoking, please do outside or inside in ceremony with a proper place for ashes.

  • When arriving, please limit all conversation in general.

    This is the time to LISTEN to your soul and the trees.

    To listen to the facilitation.

5. Mystery 🕸️

  • Talk minimally. Notice if you can listen to your Heart and your Intuition at least TWICE as much as you speak.

  • Allow yourself to be led by the unknown.

  • Let yourself NOT need a schedule, as much as possible.

  • Allow yourself to put down any ideas of what this is supposed to be so you can show up to be with what is.

  • Animal respect: We have 2 dogs and a cat indoors. If you are allergic, or have animal trauma, please note this. Do not bring your animals here.

  • Confidentiality: You will only speak about your experience, in the first person, and not share names or personal experiences with anyone who was not in our circle.

  • Respect: You will respect the Journey of everyone in the space. Give everyone the dignity of their own process. You are not here to fix, judge, coach or offer feedback to anyone in this space. If someone requests your support, by all means, share your gifts. Otherwise, focus on your own inner work.

Healing happens in presence.

Do your best to stay present, not project, not assume and stay curious in the radical aliveness. If you need anything from a toothbrush to emotional support, check in with our Temple Guardians first

START PREPARING WITH MEDITATION, SONG & PRAYER: 

If you have a meditation practice, wonderful. Continue with this. You are also invited begin by playing Sacred Music like what you can find here

Ceremony is dependent on your relationship with yourself. Start and/or continue to work with your Self-Love, Self-Care and Self-Worth as you prepare to enter into this sacred place. 

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Our space is limited; ONE SMALL CARRY ON + ONE PERSONAL ITEM.

  • Comfortable clothing and bring layers for many temperature changes year around.

  • Toiletries

  • Towel

  • Your own outside sitting blanket, sarong, or bed sheet.

  • Altar Items - NO bigger than 1ft x 1ft, please.

  • 2 Liters (min) for water

  • Journal, writing utensils

  • Other art/making you’d like to do

  • White or light colors are encouraged during the Sacred Circle.

  • Food and Snacks: 
    You are welcome and very much INVITED to bring supplemental snacks, coconut water, juice, and other food for the weekend (must be dieta friendly!)

  • Music & Expression:
    We welcome you to bring your sacred music, poetry and prayers to the circle. We will let you know when it is the time to contribute.

  • Bringing the proper items helps us all work together. While we have some extra items if forgotten, please be mindful of the weight if you choose or are not able to not be fully responsible for your own experience.

DIETA - DEVOTIONAL PROTOCOL: PLEASE BEGIN NOW 

  • Release all alcohol, sugar, and added salt from your diet

  • 2 days before Ceremony do not consume any fermented foods (cheese, cured meats, kombucha etc).

  • The week of Ceremony, and at least 3 days after NO -

    • Caffeine

    • Negative Media (Movies, TV, Social Media etc.

    • Sexual Activity - aka anything that could lead to orgasm, including self pleasure (MIN, 2 days before, and the following integration day. BEST for your first time sitting is to abstain for a week before & after).

  • Increase your intake of fresh fruits (eaten alone), vegetables and, if you partake, clean meat (Ethical, Organic, Grass-Fed etc).

  • 2-3 Liters of fresh, clean water, everyday.

EATING THE DAY BEFORE YOU SIT:

  • Have your last meal be a light dinner the night before the ceremony.

  • If you feel like you need the energy, you may have a small meal before 8am the day of Ceremony. A smoothie, fruit, or a small bowl of oatmeal are best. We invite you to fast the day of, however not everyone's body can handle that. Also, if you plan on sitting up all night, a small meal the day of can support this energy.

  • You may eat fruit, veggies, eggs, fish, rice, or toast.

  • NO SPICY FOOD

  • Avoid rich and heavy foods

  • Avoid Caffeine

  • Water, light, freshly made fruit juices and coconut water are the best.

  • After NOON the day of Ceremony, please only consume water


    AVOID DAY BEFORE

    • Alcohol, or other non-prescribed drugs/mind altering substances

    • Any other plant medicines (question? email us)

    • Caffeine

    • Animal protein (meat)

    • Dairy products

    • All ferments (pickled anything)

    • Pork

    • Anything made with Canola or other seed oils

    • Very spicy food

    • MSG

    • Soy products

 

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: 

Ontario International Airport is the closest to us. We will have one pick up on the arrival day and one drop off on the completion day that we will coordinate as best as we can to those arriving at the airport. Please Venmo (@TheEarthTemple) $50/per person to include both the pick up and drop off. If the pickup/drop off doesn’t work for you, you can also rent a car from the airport.

Plan to stay until 3:30 pm on the end day for Integration Circle. We may be done before then, and we ask you organize to stay the entire time.

Plan nothing on the end day, and also clear your schedule the day after you leave for ceremony. If you are from out of town, finding a place to stay on the final day and night before travel is recommended - Airbnb, camping, or a hotel.

 

Location

Address will be sent to you in a message, 1 week before our circle. Location will be near Running Springs, CA.

Respect of The Earth Temple: 
Our Space is always a Home and Temple.
Leave the Home Temple better than found.


CONFIDENTIALITY

We create a sacred container to explore consciousness
in a safe, community learning environment.


Confidentiality is vital to create this container.
Meaning, that if someone is NOT a part of this Ceremony,
NO details about who is there, what was discussed, processed,
experienced or ANY PART of Ceremony
outside of YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE may be shared.


We thank you for participating in this Ceremony
and by doing this, you agree to protect
and respect this sacred confidentiality.


Thank you for your ever expanding
mindfulness with the protection of this work. 

HOLD YOUR PLACE POLICY 

This policy applies to our Sacred Circle Immersions.
This policy does not apply to Initiation, Apprenticeship or Facilitator’s Circle.

If you cancel before 30 days before Circle, we will honor your contribution for another date or event.

If it is less than 30 WHOLE DAYS, your spot cannot be filled and your contribution goes towards the unused space. 

Emergencies may be an exception, at facilitator's discretion.

No refunds are given.
Thank you for understanding.


PERSONAL WORK

We hold Private Ceremonies, Personal Coaching Work (SoulMentorship & Coaching) and Healer-Trainings for those on the path of discovering and sharing Experienced Truth. Click on any of the above to inquire.


WE ARE SO HONORED
& JOYFUL TO CREATE WITH YOU!