KEYNOTE ADDRESS by ANDREA REISEN

Andrea Reisen is the co-creator of a 30-acre farm is located in the hamlet of Wallace, near Avoca, in the beautiful Finger Lakes of western New York. The farm is a dream come true for her family. ​

Their collective goal has always been to live a simple, gentle, fun-filled life on the land, raising a family in harmony with all of creation. They have been blessed to be caretakers of this land since 1982, raising our five children here, and now two of our grandchildren live here with their Mom and Uncle Bill.  We believe by working the land organically and biodynamically, being in rhythm with the land, we are able to harvest the very finest quality, high-energy medicinal herbs. We make teas, tinctures (extracts), salves, creams, infused oils, liniment, and flower essences with these herbs.  Andrea and her husband, Matthias believe- We take care of the land and the land takes care of us."
The plant world offers us an abundant array of gifts allowing us to take ownership of our own healing.  These gifts don’t just apply to our physical selves however,  the healing energy of plants also affects our emotional, mental, and spiritual selves.  Plants have been used for centuries to enhance spirituality and our awareness of our connection to all life.  Used properly herbs can become cherished travel companions as you walk your sacred path.

"The plants really do love us. They want to take care of us. They want to help us. They just wait for us to come. They open this store-house of health for us, that we can't even imagine."
                                      -Andrea Reisen
PLANT ALLY PATHWORKING  
​with Barbara Aspland-Wolf
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We all have plants we are drawn to; plants who connect with our souls and emotions.  These are ally plants.  There are times when ally plants arrive for a specific time and then move on.  We will journey to meet our ally plant and what they may have to share.  There will be time for journaling and small group discussion.
MAKE YOUR PERSONAL PROTECTION BOTTLE
with Gayle Gineo Nogas

Protection bottles are used for a myriad of purposes beyond protection or neutralizing illness and misfortune. They have been adapted to be worked with to attract good fortune, love, money, and other intentions as well.
ENERGY HEALING FOR SELF-HELP
with Hannelore Devlin

​Hannelore has a full time holistic practice using predominantly the ancient Japanese healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) and will be teaching energy self help for relaxation, digestion, pain relief and general well being.