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*** Retreat & Campground w/ workshops in Yoga, Meditation... ***
Abram's Creek Retreat & Campground
Abram's Creek Retreat (located between Mt. Storm and Elk Garden, WV off Rt. 50) provides tent camping and cabin and tipi rentals along the banks of a significant stream (small river) with massive boulders for sunning and relaxing as well as cascading waters, waterfalls, rapids and deep pools for swimming and tubing.
The campground itself is nestled amid large moss covered boulders and a thick hemlock and mountain laurel rich forest at 2200 feet above sea level. The stream-front property offers spectacular stream valley scenery suitable for exploring, hiking and playing in the pristine waters all day.
Abram's Creek Retreat will be hosting many overnight / weekend seminars and workshops led by a variety of teachers in specialties such as Yoga, Meditation, Massage, Reiki Energy Work as well as in African Drumming and Dance, Bontany and Plant Identification, Health related topics and in many other possible categories.
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*** Socially Responsible & Green Companies ***
Click here for a List of Socially Responsible and Green (Environmentally Conscious)
Companies / Products / Ratings / and Other Related Resources
*** Improve Your Career & Life ***
My Authentic Career
Introductory Workshop - 3 hours - $65.00
Discover your natural abilities and innate talents.
Gain insight into your personal values and unique interests.
Identify your transferable skills.
Assess whether you can improve your current career situation without a move.
Laugh, be inspired, and learn about yourself (all without group hugs, public affirmations, and/or embarrassment).
Determine what steps you should take next.
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*** Diet & Calorie Tracker ***
FitDay.com
Track your calories, carbs, fat, protein, and nutrition. Monitor your metabolism and activities. Plan your weight loss all for FREE.
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*** Vegetarian Dining in the DC area ***
VegDC.com
Vegetarian and Vegan Dining in the DC metro area.
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RawDC.org
Vegetarian friendly business' in the DC metro area.
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*** Natural and Healthy Skin Care & Nutrition Products ***
Arbonne International
Botanical and Herb based skin care and health products which are never tested on animals, formulated without animal products or by-products, formulated without mineral oil, formulated without dyes or chemical fragrances or preservatives, pH correct, hypoallergenic, & dermatologic tested.
Arbonne Consultant: Marilyn Lombardi
Arbonne Consultant #15192679
Phone: 757-427-2919
E-mail: marilynlombardi@hotmail.com
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*** Yoga & Meditation / Ayurveda ***
Yoga Classes
Little River Yoga Located in Annandale, VA
Meditation Centers
Shambhala Meditation Center Located in Silver Spring, MD
Vajrayogini Buddhist Center Locations in DC / MD / VA
Still Water Mindfulness Practice Center Mindfulness practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Located in Silver Spring, MD
HealthSmart Holistic Spa & Yoga Located in Skyline / Bailey's Cross Rds., VA
Ayurvedic / Holistic Medicine
Dr. Kumuda Reddy's Ayur-vedic Website: All Healthy Family
Ancient ayur-vedic medical care from a practitioner with over 30 years experience.
Offices in Betheda, MD and Falls Church, VA.
National Integrated Health Associates
Holitic Medicine, Biological Dentistry, Environmental Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine and Ayurvedic Therapies on Wisconsin Ave. in D.C.
*** Spiritual Growth ***
The Chopra Center for Well Being (Daily Wisdom)
Deepak Chopra's Center for Well Being.
Daily Wisdom link from world renowned spiritual leader, doctor, ayurvedic healer.
Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing Website
Harvard's brilliant alternative medicine doctor's self-healing website.
Conversations with God home page
based on triology by Neale Donald Walsch
*** Holistic Resources ***
Washington Area Spiritual Network (WASN)
Serving the DC metro area, WASN's Calendar of Events is extraordinary.
Find out what's happening in the DC metro area
spiritually, holistically, energetically, healing events, music events, singles events...
You can even add an Event, a Class, an Open House...
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The LifePages Holistic Directory (U.S.)
Find holistic practitioners in your state / area.
Submit an on-line or physical ad for your business.
Pathways Magazine
Well known DC area holistic quarterly (free).
mind-body-sprit, alternative medicine and new age resources to the Washington DC Metro area
Submit an on-line or physical ad for your business.
Natural Awakenings
Healthy Living / Holistic Life -- DC area
Publication available free at Whole Foods and other organic grocers and holistic providers.
Nightingale-Conant
Exceptional Site for Spriritual Growth / Mind and Body resources (audio books / tapes / CD's)
www.nightingale.com
*** Healing Services ***
Back to Chi
Ceragem Thermal Massage Roller Beds
Located in the Del Ray part of Alexandria
703-684-6884
Come and experience a free daily 40 minute thermal massage, no strings attached.
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Manin Erixson-Stanford's Shaman Services
Located in Fredericksburg, VA.
540-455-7398
Specialty Therapies include:
Guided Shamanic Meditations
Numerology
Smudgings and Blessings
Stone and Crystal Consultations
Past Life Regression Sessions
Medicine Card, Pathway Card, and Phoenix Past Life Card Readings
Reiki Healing Sessions
Reiki Certification Classes (I,II,III)
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*** Charities ***
(How to help those in need in Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa and here at home)
World Food Programme
www.wfp.org
The World Food Programme has a resource page detailing its regional operations as well as information on how to help.
UNHCR
www.unhcr.ch
The UN's refugee agency has an up-to-date information section on the Afghan crisis. It also has details on how donations can be made from different countries.
In the UK, donations are accepted via RefAid, either online or by post at RefAid, 21st Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP, UK. Tel: +44 207 932 1019
Unicef
www.unicef.org
The United Nations Children's Fund has an extensive resource page on the current situation, and also accepts donations.
International Red Cross
www.icrc.org
www.ifrc.org
The International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies both have in-depth resource pages on the crisis. Online donations are accepted.
Red Cross organisations in different countries have also established their own appeal efforts - such as the American Red Cross and the British Red Cross.
Oxfam
www.oxfam.org
Oxfam International has a general resource page on the disaster in Afghanistan. Donations can be made via the Oxfam sites in each individual country.
In the UK, contributions are accepted via Oxfam UK's special Afghanistan page, or by post at Oxfam, 274 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DZ, UK. Tel: +44 1865 313131
Islamic Relief
www.Islamic-relief.org.uk
This international NGO, with headquarters in the UK, has launched a special appeal for Afghan refugees, which includes international donation details.
Christian Aid
www.christian-aid.org
British-based charity Christian Aid has produced a special report on its aid efforts in Afghanistan. You can donate online, or via post at Afghanistan Appeal, Christian Aid, PO Box 100, London SE1 7RT, UK. Tel: +44 80 80 004 004
Medecins sans Frontieres
www.msf.org
This international charity providing emergency medical care has a special page with details on how to donate from different countries.
Merlin
www.merlin.org.uk
British-based NGO Medical Emergency Relief International is concentrating its efforts on helping refugees on the Afghan-Tajik border. Donations are accepted online, or by post at 5-13 Trinity Street, Borough, London SE1 1DB, UK. Tel: + 44 20 7378 4888
Care International
www.care.org
US-based Care International has produced a special report on the Afghan refugee crisis. It is possible to donate online, or via post to CARE, 151 Ellis Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2440, USA. Tel: 1-800-521-CARE ext. 999, or 404-681-2552 from outside the US
Save the Children
www.savethechildren.org
Save the Children's Afghanistan emergency page has details on how to donate. Many of the charity's offices outside the USA also have information on the humanitarian crisis - such as Save the Children UK.
Muslim Aid
www.muslimaid.org
This London-based Muslim charity also has a special appeal. Donations can be accepted online or by post at the following address: Muslim Aid, PO Box 3, London, NW1 7UB, UK. Tel: +44 20 7387 7171
World Concern
www.worldconcern.org
The special appeal launched by the international charity World Concern is asking for cash donations and kits containing essential items to give to Afghan refugees.
Amnesty International
www.amnesty.org
The international human rights charity has produced an information page on protecting the rights of Afghan civilians and refugees. There is also a special page on how to donate from different countries.
World Vision International
www.wvi.org
World Vision International has information on its contribution to the Afghan aid effort as well as donation details.
Cafod
www.cafod.org.uk
The website for the UK-based Catholic Agency of Overseas Development has details on the charity's work in Afghanistan, and donation information.
*** Peace ***
The Peace Company
Organizing events for peace and selling / giving away products that help us make our statements for a peaceful world.
American Friends Service Committee
Quaker organization that includes peole of all faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service.
Mennonite Central Committee
A relief, service, and community development and peace agency of the North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ church.
Sunray Meditation Society
An international spiritual society dedicated to planetary peace.
United Religions Initiative
A growing global community dedicated to building cultures of peace and justice to serve a better future for the Earth Community.
PeaceWork Magazine
On-Line magazine offering articles relating to creating peace.
The Baptist Peace Fellowship
Baptist association committed to peace.
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship
Buddhist association committed to peace.
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Episcopal association committed to peace.
The Muslim Peace Fellowship
Muslim association committed to peace.
The Jewish Peace Fellowship
Jewish association committed to peace.
The Orthodox Peace Fellowship
Orthodox association committed to peace.
Dances of Universal Peace
Joyful, Meditative Dances
Vienna / Oakton, VA
Part of www.DancesofUniveralPeace.org and www.sufiorder.org
*** Political Change Organizations ***
Amnesty International
International Human rights oversight group
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
International Red Cross humanitarian oversight commmittee.
GreenPeace
International Human Rights and Environmental concerns oversight organizastion.
The American Civil Liberties Union
Human rights watch dog group here in the US.
MoveOn
Organization dedicated to telling the truth in politics
CommonCause
Holding power accountable
The Daily Mislead
Keeping you posted on daily mis-truths and mis-information from the US government.
Veterans for Common Sense Political Action Group
Watch dog group for US military comprised of current and former US military
True Majority
Helping us to preserve democratic principles that once made the US great
EarthDay Organization
Helping to preserve a sustainable earth
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Environmental watch dog group
Working for Change
Political action group working for change
Act for Change
Political action group working for change
Sierra Club Action Alert
Help to bring environmental responsibility back to our government.
Campaign for America's Future
Helping to keep America on the right path.
Friends of Animals
Actions that you can take to help create laws which protect other species on our planet.
*** Drumming Community ***
Jaqui MacMillan
Drumming Goddess of the East Coast, DC area drum circles
Drum circles and group lessons -- see her website for schedule
Eyeclopes Studio
Ken Crampton in Fredericksburg, VA drum circles
Friday and Saturday nights starting about 7:30pm -- call for details
David Korup
Middle Eastern Drummer Extraordinaire
Performs at many festival events around the east coast -- see web for details
Malcolm-X Park / Meridian Hill
Weekly Afro-Centric / Latin Drumming and Dancing at Malcolm-X Park
Located in D.C. between 15th & 16th St. N.W. and between W-St. and Euclid
Sundays starting about 3:00pm and jamming by 3:30pm
Also, Juggling, Poi, Diablos, Devil Sticks -- bring along your toys
House of Musical Traditions
Friday Night Drum Circles (at Sangha Cafe -- below) and Instruments of all kinds for sale, Tacoma Park, MD
Also, periodic outside "at the Gazebo" Sunday afternoon drum circles -- Call HMT for dates or check Jaqui MacMillan's site above
Sangha Cafe
Friday Night Drum Circles and lots of spiritual and Buddhist events
7014 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Call Jennifer for more info. 301-891-3214
Four Quarters Farm Interfaith Sanctuary
Located in Artimas, PA -- about 2 1/2 hours from D.C.
Every event -- huge drumming community
See website for schedule of events
*** Spiritual & Earth Festival Gathering Places / Events ***
Jun 15 - 20, 2004……….Free Spirit Gathering , Darlington MD
www.freespiritgathering.org
Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2004……….Drum & Splash, Four Quarters Farm Interfaith Sanctuary, Artemis PA
www.4qf.org
Jul 12-18, 2004……….Sirius Rising, Brushwood Folklore Center, Sherman NY
www.brushwood.com
Jul 20 - 25, 2004……….Starwood , Brushwood Folklore Center, Sherman NY
www.rosencomet.com
Aug 6 - 22, 2004……….Pennsic XXXIII , Cooper's Lake Campground, Slippery Rock PA
www.pennsicwar.org
Seven Oaks Pathwork Center ,Madison, VA
http://www.pathworkmid-atlantic.org/center.htm
Four Quarters Farm Interfaith Sanctuary (Artimas, PA) Schedule of Events:
(http://www.4qf.org/_Schedule/index.htm)
Beltaine Weekend !Ecstasis!
April 30-May 2, 2004
Celebrating the Return of Spring,
Our Return to the Land.
The Women's Gathering
May 14-16, 2004
Creating Sacred Space.
The Men's Gathering
Fri May 28 -Mon May 31, 2004
Organized by The Gathering
Memorial Day Weekend
Manifesting Meaningful Connections
Walking the Thresholds
Thur June 3 -Sun 6, 2004
Organized by Geoff Wendel
The OtherKin Gathering
LumensGate
Tues June 8 -Sat 12, 2004
Organized by In'Ki
"Phoenix Arising"
An Outstanding Ceremonial Intensive
** Gaian Mind and Drum and Splash **
Eleven Days of the Ultimate Alternative Summer Vacation
Gaian Mind
Thurs June 24-Sun 27, 2004
Organized by Gaian Mind
Psy Trance Dance, where Technician meets Tradition.
Ancient Ways, Modern Means.
Drum and Splash
Weds June 30-Sun July 4, 2004
We Came... We Drummed... We Got Wet !
Center for a New Culture Summer Camp
Fri July - Sun July 17, 2004
Organized by CFNC
Creating a world without fear or violence.
The Body Tribal
July 30-Aug 1,2004
Standing in the Magic, between the Drums and the Darkness
... is The Body Tribal.
Medicine Lodge
Aug 6-8, 2004
A Ceremonial weekend of focus on Sweat Lodge
Spiral Quest Family Weekend
Aug 20-22, 2004
Sponsored with Spiral Quest Kids.
Call our office for late breaking info or last minute plans to attend.
The Stone Peoples Intensive
Fri Aug 27-Tues Aug 31,2004
Beginning Friday, August 22 thru the conclusion of Stones Rising. An opportunity to work and share in all of the preparation for the Raising of the Standing Stones. Be there!
Info on the Members Section of the Forum.
Stones Rising
Weds Sept 1-Mon Sept 6, 2004
For the Great Grandchildren of those
whose Great Grandparents have yet to be born.
ADF Fall Festival and Druid Gathering
Thur Sept 16 - Sun Sept 19, 2004
Sponsored by Red Oak Grove
A Fall celebration of the Old Celtic Gods, In a modern context.
The Fall Men's Gatherette
Friday Sept 24 - Sun Sept 26, 2004
Organized by The Gathering
A focus on Ceremony and Spirit
Samhain
Oct 29-31, 2004
Those who are Dead are never gone,
they are in the thickening shadow.
Yule at Four Quarters
Fri Dec 17-19, 2004
"I am born in the dark" says the Green Man,
"I am born in the dark", says he.
IRS Audits