FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER
Greetings Beautiful Beings and thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. As I type this, I am just returning from the most magical retreat in Jamaica so needless to say that I am still sitting with my emotions. As this new season approaches it brings forth transformation as we shed the past and ready ourselves for new adventures.
As the leaves begin to fall, they remind us to be gentle but also honor what has been in order to welcome things anew. Soon there will be a time of stillness and reflection and with the brisk weather soon approaching we prepare for comfort and warmth. We look to seek comfort in all things that will bring joy and in pure joy, we will find our innermost happiness.
I reflect on many things after my time in paradise and now more than ever pledge my trust and honor my trust in the process but most importantly, Spirit. As it is they who have led me on this path of remembrance because after all this is the path I agreed to before I returned to this plane and this is the path I shall walk on however many lifetimes remain.
Many truths were revealed to me during my time away which have impacted every aspect of my life including my spiritual practice. Everything has been laid out for me and now I dive deeply and wholeheartedly into the days to come. This meaning that some of the changes are immediate. One of those changes is the need to be gentle with myself and where I place my energies.
So while we are finishing up the year honoring our pre-existing contracts when it comes to vending I must honor spirit and their requests. We will not be able to finish the season with Lunar Faire but we hope to return next season. Spirit wishes for us to go back to basics as we started and honor our shamanic path. So if you happen to visit us at our “happy place”, the Sparta Renaissance Festival and have visited us in the past you will see very familiar things surrounded in new energy.
We have never truly fit in anyone's bubble so we must stay true and honor the ways as once we couldn’t find the way we needed, we ended up creating our own. This is how the church was born and will continue to evolve. I have never been too fond of titles but this western society just needs it. What do you place on a business card? I have fought with this for so long but ultimately I am just me. I serve plant medicine, I am a teacher and I offer healings all in an effort to help the community empower themselves. This is because gifts are to be shared. I choose to share them because with the right guidance we all become our own healer.
This is the premise with my once a year course offering, Essentials of Spirit Communication. To share the tools within my belt so that you can heal and in turn help your circle of friends and loved ones heal as well. This is through the winter months (January-April) and it is a time of stillness where most of us have the time to dive into ourselves. This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11am-6ish. I say 6ish because spirit has no time frame so the suggestion is not to make plans that evening as we usually never finish at that time. Ask the first group that is now moving on to Level 2.
What makes a good healer? Well, for me it is recognizing that even healers need healing. Space holders also need a place to have space held for them so I am here to offer my service until it is my turn again to travel and have others hold space for me. Due to this, the March class will take place on a different Saturday. We are open to having 12 participants with the class already being half full. These people become part of your soul family as you consciously and unconsciously hold space for one another. This class is deeply transformative and emotional. So we are here to do the work as no one will step forward to do the work for us.
Logistics: $75 per session. After a brief application and review you will receive an email with instructions on how to proceed if accepted. This is because we all need to resonate and have the spirit's approval. If accepted, there will be a non refundable $40 deposit. This guarantees your spot and reserves $10 per session. Meaning the day of class you simply offer your energy exchange of $65.
There is more info on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/essentials-of-spirit-communica/743970470523052/
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIKoZLV1-NXM-F1dRvMITZ1hSojnFaLJxgM90Fllhp9x8GZA/viewform
There is an optional Level 2 for 2025. This course is now being offered as an online course which consists of 20 lessons during a 5 month time frame. Content is available through the platform, Teachable and classes begin on October 22nd. 5 payments of $33.33. There is a mandatory student package with a one time fee of $25 which includes shipping within the United States.
Enroll here: https://wanda-conboy-s-school.teachable.com/p/for-the-love-of-spirit
Fall Faire Schedule Happiest Time of the Year!!! Sparta Renaissance Festival- 3 weekends this year! September 9-10 September 16-17 September 23-24 www.spartanjrenfaire.com
Festival of the Witch October 8th Gallows Hill Spirits Co.
NEW FAIRE FOR US! DELAWARE RENAISSANCE FAIRE- 2 weekends Firebase Lloyd, 474 Fleming Landing Road, Townsend, DE 11am-6pm November 4-5 November 11-12 www.delafaire.com
Shoppes @ Dragon Village December 2-3 97 Trench Road, Bridgeton, NJ www.shoppesatdragonvillage.com
Holiday Spiritual & Holistic Bazaar December 9-10 Leesport Farmers Market 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport, PA
CEREMONIES… Healing Circles are listed under our ceremony tab and are Donation based. This is a ceremony where our resident Shaman delivers messages and healing through channel work. Bring a small pastry and participants must wear white clothing. As we are working on Spirits time we cannot provide you with an end time. Dress comfortably and you must pre register as space is limited.
Ancestral Remembrance Annual Ceremony- FREE Sunday, October 29th @ 2pm https://fb.me/e/2kFLXl0mC All pertinent info can be found on the above link including how to register as we will be limited on space.
Healing The Healer Retreat June 7 - June 9, 2024 Shipibo Lineage Grandmother Retreat facilitated by some of the most amazing humans. You must be able to participate all 3 days which includes 2 medicine ceremonies. All meals and lodging included as well as many other healing modalities. Logistics: $555 which requires a $100 non-refundable deposit once your application has been reviewed and accepted.
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeahcuujyWfnrLEeXbK69Infl2P_jbe2N1YwVxPzp8-xSBMA/viewform
Event Link: https://fb.me/e/3DEZFEsbU
Grandmother Medicine Info We are taking a break from serving grandmother medicine from September-October so that we can enjoy the Renaissance Time and will start up again in November. Click on Ceremony tab for dates.
We ask that you truly sit with your intentions and answer application questions honestly. As we are a church, you must sign up for membership in order to maintain the integrity of our work
This beautiful medicine is not a drug and we have no interest in working with individuals that wish to merely have a psychedelic experience or just looking to have fun. I can guarantee you that this is not fun BUT it is very hard work. Truly contemplate what it is that you are looking to get out of your experience. Grandmother will give what you need but you have to be willing to go deep within and do the very hard work. In case you haven’t watched our Plant Medicine Q&A video, here it is…
WATCH ME…….https://youtu.be/Im-gLM1bbt8
WE ARE GOING TO PERU IN JANUARY! Spirit has spoken and we are always listening to their guidance. We will be traveling to Peru and visiting Inkankena in Iquitos. We will be at the retreat center for 7 days and will be dieting a Master Healing Plant in the form of an extract as well as sitting with Grandmother Medicine. In order to join us, you MUST complete the application and be accepted to join us. You must purchase your plane tickets within 7 days of acceptance as we expect to completely fill the spaces available. As of 8/23/23, we have 10 spaces. All pertinent information can be found here. Peru Trip 2024 I studied here and will always return but this time around spirit guided me to bring others who resonant with the plants and the journey. We are always at your disposal for private healings and private medicine groups.
“May healing bring your soul peace and joy that will resonate to all of those around you.” Many Blessings and Happy Autumn.
Wanda Conboy Plant Medicine Ceremonialist & Curandera (Guess I picked a title)