Announcing

THE GATHERING:

A Planetary Healing Event

September 20-22, 2002

Minneapolis, MN area

The primary purpose of THE GATHERING: A Planetary Healing Event is to create a forum for people who are interested in assisting Mother Earth/Gaia in her healing and transformation to meet and learn from each other. The focus is on energetic and spiritual approaches to healing the planet. The organizers of the event are Kay & Tom Seliskar and Sharon & Rick Mullen.

The main objectives are to:

	Provide a networking opportunity for planetary healers so they can find out who else is out there and what they are doing.
	Promote the exchange of ideas, information and techniques regarding planetary healing on an energetic and spiritual level so we can all learn from each other.
	Support, acknowledge and encourage all planetary healing efforts.
	Co-create a synergistic planetary healing ceremony, which will positively assist Mother Earth.

Secondary objectives are to:

	Create a resource list of people, books, websites, workshops and other information related to planetary healing that can be shared.
	Increase awareness and visibility of planetary healing efforts.

This exciting and fun event will offer an opportunity to learn tools and techniques from international planetary healers Sharon and Rick Mullen, Kay and Tom Seliskar, Gabriel Ra and Minerva Nguyen. Ideas will be shared for working with water, trees and plants, rocks and crystals, magnetic grids, portals, vortices, tectonic plates and much more! Participants will experience and learn various planetary healing techniques, empowering meditations and will join in a group planetary healing ceremony under the full moon. In addition, there will be an open forum where a wealth of information and practical tips will be shared by all who attend. Participants may also sign up for slots to do half-hour mini-presentations on Sunday to share more of their expertise. Musical slide shows, exciting stories and visioning exercises promise inspiration and motivation. There will be plenty of opportunities to network with dedicated people who care about Mother Earth and to share experiences, insights and resources.

The laughter and connections begin on Friday night, September 20, with an optional gathering from 4-8 pm at the Carver Park Reserve, Springview Picnic Area in Victoria, MN. There will be a bonfire and opening ceremony at 6:30 pm. Spirit will guide the evening festivities. There will be a large tent set up in case of inclement weather. Camping is available there for the weekend, too.

The main schedule of events will take place on Saturday, September 21, in the auditorium of the Snyder Building at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen, MN, beginning with registration from 8-9 am, continuing with sessions throughout the day and ending with a planetary healing ceremony and celebration under the full moon from 7-9 pm.

September 21, 2002—Tentative Agenda (subject to change)

8:00 – 9:00am Registration & Networking

9:00 – 10:30am OPENING GENERAL SESSION (Welcome/Meditation/Opening Keynotes/etc.)

10:30 – 10:50am Networking Break

10:50 – 12:30pm PLANETARY HEALERS PANEL (Four Presentations)

12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch Break & Networking

1:30 – 3:00pm GROUP FORUM (Exchange of ideas and experiences from everyone)

3:00 – 3:30pm Networking Break

3:30 – 5:00pm AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION (Meditation, Additional Q&A and Insights, Visioning)

5:00 – 7:00pm Dinner Break & Networking

7:00 – 9:00pm PLANETARY HEALING CEREMONY & CELEBRATION (Under Full Moon)

On Sunday, September 22, THE GATHERING will continue from 10 am – 5 pm in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Springview Picnic Area at the Carver Park Reserve in Victoria, MN. Participants are invited to spread out a blanket or table and bring their creations to share and exchange. There will be up to 24 half-hour mini-sessions presented from 11am – 3 pm by event participants who sign up in advance. Those who do energy healing may offer sample sessions. Families of participants are invited to join in the fun, games and continued learning. There will be a large tent set up in case of inclement weather.

The energetic investment for this whole weekend of learning, networking and fun is only $100. (Refreshments are not included.) Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited.

Please come and join us at this powerful event!!!