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From David Thormahlen, Master Luthier:
"I have always admired the beautiful old growth red cedars along the Breitenbush river that sadly burned in the fire. I decided to make a special Breitenbush guitar using red cedar for the soundboard and some local Black Walnut for the back and sides. I'm donating this to help raise money for rebuilding the Sanctuary. This guitar has the Breitenbush logo inlaid into the headstock with abalone, mother of pearl, and malachite. Crafting this unique instrument was truly a labor of love. It’s a beautiful guitar with a wonderfully clear sound and an astonishing bass." The retail value of this guitar is $5,000. Each raffle ticket directly supports the continued rebuilding of the Breitenbush Sanctuary and Ellis Island Meditation Gazebo. |
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Memorial Brick donations can either be in your name, or as a Memorial Donation, in the name of a loved one whom you wish to memorialize or to remember when you sit in meditation.
For those of you who have visited Breitenbush Fire House, you have seen the bricks surrounding the Fire House with the names of the many donors who supported the BFD, Breitenbush Fire Department, to build that structure (which survived the wildfires of 2020 and was instrumental in fighting off the fires to the extent that was possible). |
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May 1 - 3, 2026Donors who donate $3,000 or more will, by December 31, 2025 be welcomed to a special Donors Celebration in May, 2026. Donations can be a combination of Sanctuary Rebuilding Donations, Memorial Bricks, or donations to our general rebuilding fund.
Join us for two nights at Breitenbush as our guests; meet the team of builders and visionaries; tour of the Sanctuary and Ellis Island Meditation Memorial; and attend special Daily Well-Being sessions, kirtan with Kavita Kat McMillan, bird watching, medicinal plant walk followed by tea making, and more. |
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FRIDAY:
3 - 6 pm: ARRIVAL 6 - 7 pm: DINNER 7:30 pm: OPENING CIRCLE SATURDAY: 7 - 8 am: Pranayama and Meditation 8 - 9 am: BREAKFAST 11 am: Native Plant Walk and Tea Preparation 1 pm: LUNCH 430 pm: Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath 6 pm: DINNER 7:30 pm: Kirtan with Kavita Kat McMilla SUNDAY 7 - 8 am: Bird Walk with Nic 8 - 9 am: BREAKFAST 9 - 10 am: Closing Circle with Breitenbush Songs 1 pm: LUNCH (Schedule subject to change.) |
Kavita Kat Macmillan is an interdisciplinary vocalist, musician, and performer whose work bridges yoga, somatic practice, devotional singing, and creative awakening. Using devotional practice, mantra, sound yoga, and ritual, Kavita guides participants to discover authentic voice, embodied movement, and deep listening in relationship to themselves, their ancestors, and the natural world. Kavita’s guidance, through her in-depth mentorships, retreats, and workshops, helps catalyze people of all backgrounds and ages to shed inhibition, dissolve blocks, and access their unique, authentic voice, and seat of creativity within. https://www.kavitakatmacmillan.com
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