Join me for a beautiful evening of healing under the New Moon—a sacred time to plant seeds of intention and invite in fresh beginnings.

We'll begin by exploring the energy of the New Moon—what it means, how to align with its potential, and why this phase is so powerful for setting intentions. From there, we’ll drop into reflective journaling to clarify the goals, dreams, and inner shifts you want to call in.

Once your intentions are written, we’ll seal them in with a deeply restorative Sound Healing session using crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, drum, and more. Sound Healing helps relax the nervous system, balance the chakras, and elevate your vibration so your intentions can be received by the Universe with clarity and heart.

 Please bring: a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, journal, pen, and water. Dress in comfy layers so you can relax and fully drop in.

Let this New Moon be your reset—a night to slow down, realign, and step into your next chapter with intention and grace. 

About Your Guide:

Maria Voorhees-Reincke is an intuitive energy healer, certified sound healing practitioner, and Reiki Master with a heart for helping others reclaim their peace after trauma, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. Her work blends ancient sound healing practices with deep energetic intuition to create sacred spaces where transformation can gently unfold. Through her own journey of healing from abuse and trauma, Maria discovered the power of sound as a pathway back to safety, softness, and self-worth.

Tuesday, July 22nd | 6:30–8:00 PM Pre-registration is highly encouraged, cost for pre-registration is $30 Same day or at the door cost is $40 

Under the illuminating energy of the Full Moon, we gather in sacred circle to release what no longer serves and rise into the next version of ourselves.

Join Maria with MVR Healing for a deeply healing evening that blends ancient ritual with the powerful medicine of sound. We’ll begin by exploring the energy of the Full Moon and how this lunar phase invites us to surrender, let go, and shed emotional and energetic layers. Through guided journaling, you’ll connect with what needs to be released—old stories, stuck emotions, or limiting beliefs. We’ll then move outside (weather permitting) for a fire ceremony, where you’ll safely burn your written intentions and offer them to the Sacred Flames as a symbol of your readiness to rise.
We’ll complete the evening with a restorative Sound Healing session to soothe your nervous system, integrate the shifts, and realign you with your highest path. The vibrations of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, drum, and other instruments will support deep rest, clarity, and inner peace. 
Please bring: a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, journal, pen, and water. Dress in comfy layers.as our body tends to cool down after laying stil. Let this be your invitation to return to yourself—to clear the emotional clutter and make space for your soul to breathe again. 

Pre-registration is highly encouraged, these classes are selling out. Cost to pre-register is $30, cost at the Door or Day of is $40.00

Presented by Sara Grover:

In the decades leading up to the U.S. Civil War, abolitionists from eastern states migrated westward to thwart the expansion of slavery into the “free” territory. Abolitionists were among the early American settlers arriving in Minnesota in the 1850s. Some were considered radical for their time and had been involved in the Underground Railroad before settling here.

Sara Holger will share stories she has gathered through oral history interviews with descendants of abolitionists who called southeast Minnesota home before slavery was abolished in America. 

Noah Grant presents Trauma and Resilience in Education: Learn how trauma shapes behavior and learning, and discover strategies that help students and educators grow through adversity.

Note this talk starts at 330 PM

Steve Troutman “ Climate Change “

This fact-based presentation describes the projected impacts of climate change, on the world, the us, and on minnesota. specific impacts on surface temperatures, weather, agriculture, and ecology are discussed. also addressed is why the public debate continues about climate change, despite the overwhelming evidence that global warming is real and accurately predicted by climate science.

Oliver Books: What Makes a Song?

Communication through music is a tradition nearly as old as humanity, but just like having a conversation, there are guidelines to effective and meaningful expression through song. In this presentation, we’ll explore, in broad strokes, how music can create a meaningful framework for storytelling, and how lyricism can help (or hinder) communicating ideas and emotions. 

Oliver will stay and perform at the Ghost Light Lounge at 7 PM on 10/23/25

Presented by Stephen Winter, a Certified Wildlife Biologist with The Wildlife Society and a board member of The Prairie Enthusiasts.

In 1908, Minnesota had 18 million acres of native prairie; approximately 1 percent of Minnesota’s native prairie remains. Why is this important? In this discussion, you will learn about remanent and reconstructed prairies and the importance of prairies relative to Southeastern Mn ecology and agricultural economy. You will learn how to plan and establish prairie plantings on your site and the importance of plant diversity in your prairie plan.

Following this presentation,  Carla Gallina will premier her metal sculpture, Prairie Dances, at an Artists reception in the 1916 Gallery at the Chatfield Center for the Arts.   This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

George Thompson “Through My Eyes”

george grew up in saint louis and moved to rochester in 1968, during tumultuous years of the civil rights movement, to work at ibm. at the time, george was one of very few black men in the region. over 55 years later, george has many stories from decades of his life and leadership in southeastern minnesota, where he has alwayssought to serve and to create community.

george believes that when we understand each other and our differences, we have the best foundation for a strong community. His presentation, “an hour in my shoes”, will explore his experiences as a black husband, father, friend, businessman, and leader in southeastern minnesota. He will offer stories and perspectives as a truly remarkable family man, neighbor, and leader.