Contact: Lynn Dream Dancer or Chrissy

peacinoz09@yahoo.com.au

07 3382 7949 in Oz or overseas ph 61 7 3382 7949

Manatka American Indian Council
www.manataka.org

YOU ARE INVITED!

Australian Manataka Spiritual Gathering

~ September 26 - 28, 2009

with special guests from Manataka

Grandfather Lee Standing Bear Moore

and his daughter Amanda Morning Star Moore

 

Venue: Camp Bornhoffen, Numinbah Valley, S.E. Queensland, Australia

 

The inaugural MANATAKA Spring Equinox Gathering in Australia coincides with September School holidays in Australia allowing families to participate. Camp Bornhoffen is an easily accessible, beautiful and well equipped facility that will provide an excellent opportunity for spiritual growth, relaxation, and fun for the entire family.

 

Come join us in ceremony and interactive events to promote peace and unity.  Limited to 120 participants

 

Activities:

Local Aboriginal People will perform a ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony in recognition of their sacred custodianship of these ancient lands.

·                     Ceremonial Fire and Ceremonies to establish the Manataka family in Australia and New Zealand

·                     Drumming and Singing

·                     Giveaway Ceremony - Bring gifts to share with Elders and other guests

·                     We have a diverse range of activities to choose from.  We aim for our activities to be fun, adventurous, challenging,  hands-on, and spiritual.

·                     Outdoor multi-sports court, playing field, swimming pool and plenty of open space walking tracks which lead to some of the special natural features on the property including two waterfalls, two waterholes and a lookout. Activities comply with the requirements of Education Queensland Health and Safety Guidelines.

 

 

Programme

Programme:
September 26, Saturday
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Registration.  Assignment of volunteer roster positions. Mix and mingle party
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.	Pot-luck dinner preparation
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.	Informal welcoming of overseas and invited guests in the central courtyard
6:.00 – 7:00 p.m.	Pot-luck Dinner
7:00 – 9:30 p.m.	Welcome to Country ceremony by Aboriginal Elders.  Drumming with the *World Drum
9:30 to bedtime	Open visitation with new friends, elders and family
September 27, Sunday
5:30 a.m. Pre-Dawn	Dawn Ceremony at the Sacred Fire to greet the day … as guided by the Manataka Elders
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.	Communal Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.	Brekky Clean Up
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.	Open Time; Prepare for the day
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Group teaching and sharing -- beverages and refreshments will be served
11:30 – 12:00 p.m.	Open Time; Meditation; Exercise; Play
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.	Catered Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Community teaching exchange, crafts/arts, traditional songs and dances.  Workshops; Meditation
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.	Open Time; Meditation; Exercise; Play; Afternoon Tea
3:30 – 6:00 p.m.	Waterfall Journey; crafts/arts, meditation; drum circles, sports (Aussie Rugby with the Elders?)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Catered Dinner
7:15 – 9:30 p.m.	Manataka Sacred Ceremony led by Elders and Guests
9:30 – 10:00 p.m.	Open Time; Mix and Mingle
September 28, Monday
5:30 a.m. Pre-Dawn	Dawn Ceremony at the Sacred Fire to Greet the Day
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.	Communal Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.	Brekky Clean Up
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.	Prepare for the day; Pack Belongings
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Workshops, Learning Circle, Share cultural wisdoms, teachings, and healing methods
11:30 – 12:00 p.m.	Open Time; Meditation; Exercise; Play; Afternoon Tea
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.	Community Prepared Lunch  -- Community Giveaway - Thank you Ceremony
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Clean up
	*** Arts/Crafts vendors are invited to submit a request to display.
Contact: Lynn Dream Dancer or Chrissy peacinoz09@yahoo.com.au 07 3382 7949 in Oz, 61 7 3382 7949 Overseas

 

 

*Special Announcement!

The WORLD DRUM will travel from Europe to take part in the inaugural Manataka Gathering in Australia.  Guests will be invited to play the drum and take pictures. 

 

The World Drum has visited countries all over the world bring its special message of peace and love.

 

The World Drum is a call to action to reduce and stop pollution and poisoning Mother Earth.

 

Come to the Manataka Gathering and experience the awesome power of the World Drum.

 

Read  The World Drum Project and Experiencing the Drum  

 

Food:

 Two catered meals - Sunday Lunch and Sunday Dinner

Saturday Night ‘PotLuck’ with everyone bringing something yummy to share

Sunday Breakfast, Monday Breakfast and Lunch Pot Luck with rosters for volunteers to assist prepare, serve and clean up after all meals

 

Special or restricted diets - Bring food appropriate to your needs

Barbecue facilities available

 

Location:

Camp Bornhoffen is a 98 hectare (242 acres) property situated at Natural Bridge in the Gold Coast hinterland. Just 30 minutes drive from the Gold Coast and 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, Bornhoffen is set against a beautiful backdrop of high rainforest covered mountains, spectacular cliffs, crystal clear running creeks and waterfalls. Our elevation of 400 metres above sea level and high average rainfall means that the vegetation remains lush and green all year round.  

 

Camp Bornhoffen is located approximately 45 kilometres from Nerang at: 3510 Nerang Murwillumbah Road Natural Bridge, Queensland.

 

Facilities:

·        Ceremonial Fire

·        Large camp accommodate up to 120 people in dormitory style - bunk beds which look very comfy rooms.  The few separate private rooms are reserved for honored guests. 

·        Communal modern shower and toilet facilities. 

·        Catered meals and a big, modern kitchen so we can easily work together to cook.

·        Inside meeting spaces to gather in case of inclement weather.

·        Australian and New Zealand members of Manataka will be on hand to assist you.

 

 

Bornhoffen is located approximately 45 kilometres from Nerang at: 3510 Nerang Murwillumbah Road, Natural Bridge, Queensland  4211.   Just 30 minutes drive from the Gold Coast and 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Brisbane.

 

Local Attractions:
Bornhoffen is located two kilometres from the Natural Bridge National Park which is a small but magnificent remnant rainforest with a ‘natural bridge’ formed by a waterfall running into a cave. This cave also supports a colony of glow worms. There are two cafes and a horse trail riding company located in the Natural Bridge/Numinbah Valley area. Springbrook and Lamington World Heritage National Parks, magnificent beaches, theme parks and other attractions of the Gold Coast are all within easy day trip distance.

 

Gathering Contact:

Lynn Dream Dancer and Baz Guy

7 Kelly Street

Eagleby, Queensland  4207

617-492-10750

lynnasmith2002@hotmail.com

 

Reservations:

$160 per adult / $80 per child and includes dormitory, bunk-style accommodation for 2 nights and 2 days, 2 catered meals on Sunday 27^th, and all activities.

All other meals will be jointly prepared in the large modern kitchen, "pot-luck" style by participants.  A 50% deposit is required.

 

This event is sponsored by the Manataka American Indian Council, a nonprofit organization

www.manataka.org

 

·                    you can read the March Smokesignal here to find out more about the Gathering or go to http://www.manataka.org/page1320.html and for additional information and to make secure online bookings to get your place