High Mesa Happenings

December Sweat Lodge

The December Lodge is Sunday, the 12^th.  Gather at High Mesa Healing Center at 9:00 a.m. to prepare the sacred area and start the fire.  This is such a special time of year and it will be good to connect with everyone!

Please remember to bring a tobacco offering for the water pourer, fire keeper(s), and singer.  There will be a pot-luck meal following the lodge.  It is cooler this time of year so it is a good idea to bring a robe to wear while we fill the Pipe.  Be sure you speak with any new women about honoring their moon time.  We welcome women on their cycle at the Ceremony but they won’t be able to participate in the Lodge.

If anyone knows any new folks who would like to attend please pass on the information. 

Sweat Lodge

The next scheduled Lodge will be September 26, 2010.  Meet at High Mesa that Sunday at 9:00 a.m. to begin preparations.  Please join in for the entire Ceremony.  Remember to speak with new women about moon time.  It is customary to gift tobacco to the water pourer, fire keeper, and singer.  A pot luck meal will be shared following the Lodge

Sweat Lodge Tomorrow - Sunday

Howdy Everybody!

 

Just wanted to be sure that everyone knows we are having the Lodge tomorrow at High Mesa Healing Center starting at 9:00 am.  This is the last chance to connect before leaving for the Sun Dance.  Please be sure to remind new women about moon time.  We will share in a potluck feast following the Lodge.  Everyone is welcome to attend and we are excited about this chance to thank each of you personally for your love, support, and prayers during our absence.  If you would like to send prayer ties to the Dance with us, please have them with you at the Lodge.

 

A note follows with an update from the Kitchen Chick. 

 

Blessings,

Sonnie

 

Hi to all

I wanted to send out a great big shout of thanks to:

Gail - Lisa - April and Barbra for taking charge of

Group 1 & 2
Group 4 & 5

Cheese (Gotta have cheese)
Coffee and Gatorade

Thanks so very, very much! If anyone would like to donate any of the other groups  - please let me know or just bring them with you to the Lodge. 

Again Thank-you
Linda

THESE THINGS REMAIN as needed items.

Group #3

lrg peanut butter

lrg strawberry jelly

1 bx granola bars

Group #6        

1 bx qt size ziplock bags

1 roll handiwrap

1 bx granola bars

 

Group #7      

1 lrg mayo

1 lrg spaghetti noodles

1 bx granola bars

 

Group #8

2 handiwipes

2 lrg green beans

   (french style)

1 lrg dishsoap

 

Group #9

2 lrg cans tuna fish                              

1 lrg parmesan cheese

1 bx cheerios

Thanks for your help last year.  I would also like to invite anyone to drop by, even if it’s just for an overnight visit.  We would love to share the experience and show off our beautiful new campsite.

 

Blessings,

The Kitchen Chick – Linda Schreiber

May Sweat Lodge at HMHC

From Sonnie Licona, Singer and Water Pourer:

Mother’s Day Lodge, May 9, 2010.  In order to give folks a chance to spend some time with family in the morning, we are changing the time to 11:00 a.m. INSTEAD of 9:00 a.m.  We will still meet at High Mesa, will still pray together, and will still follow the Lodge with a feast.  I like the idea of honoring all of the mothers on this special day.

May Sweat Lodge at HMHC

From the desk of Sonnie Licona, Singer and Water Pourer:

"Just wanted to touch base before Memo and I head for Texas for the Vision Quest.  I would like to thank each of you who will support from home – it truly means a lot.  Thanks for all you do and who you are.  I will be praying for you while I’m “out there.”

We will hold our next Lodge on May 2^nd.  We would like to ask folks to consider taking blankets home with them following this lodge so that we can get everything washed.  We plan to hold a second lodge in May in order to rebuild.  This means we can have a new Inipi for the coming year with nice clean blankets to go with it!  We don’t have a date for that yet, but will also need to set a day to gather willows.  We can always use help with this process."

Visit Sweat Lodge at HMHC for more info on how to best prepare for the Ceremony.

March Sweat Lodge at HMHC

Sonnie and Memo Licona, Singers and Pourers,  will be holding a Lodge at HMHC this coming Sunday, March 21^st.  Sonnie writes:

We will gather at 9:00 a.m. at High Mesa Healing Center to clear the area, begin the Fire, and cover the Lodge.  Remember that the entire process is a prayer.  We would love to have you there from start to finish.

Because we have had several new folks attending here are a few reminders:

1. Women on their Moon are welcome and encouraged to attend.  They will not be able to participate in the Lodge but will be in a cedar circle close enough to feel a part of things.  Please visit with new women before they arrive and let us know upon arrival.  If you would like them to call me that’s fine.  They will be honored.

2. Women wear a mid length skirt (over jeans is fine) during the preparations of the Lodge.

3. You will want to bring clothing to wear into the Lodge.  Women wear moo-moo or t-shirt type dresses with their shoulders covered and modesty in mind.  Men generally wear shorts.  A bathrobe is a good idea during chilly weather.

4. Remember a towel for while you are in the Lodge.

5. It is customary to bring a tobacco offering for the water pourer, fire keeper, and singer.  This can be purchased at most convenience & grocery stores.  There are several brands – American Spirit, Bugler, Top etc…  This is an energy exchange.

6. We celebrate the end of the Ceremony with a pot luck feast.

We look forward to seeing you all!  If there are any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me."

Mitakuye Oyasin,

Sonnie

575-430-3715    

February Lodge at HMHC: Update

The February Sweat Lodge at HMHC is still scheduled for February 21, at 9:00am.

Please continue to read a message from Sonnie Licona , Singer and Water Pourer:

My understanding is the snow in and around the lodge is melting.  It looks like we may get a little more early in the week – but we are standing in the intention of holding a lodge a week from tomorrow.  That’s Feb. 21^st, High Mesa Healing Center, 9:00 a.m.  It is also my 47^th birthday so I am excited to be spending it with you guys in a Ceremony!  I would be prepared for the possibility of muddy, cool conditions.

Lisa is going to make a big pot of Texas style Chili (not spicy), I am going to bring fresh rolls & grated cheese.  If folks will bring items for a winter feast that would be great.  We often don’t have any drinks – so perhaps someone might volunteer to bring juice or something healthy?

As always – please remember to speak with new women about “moon time” any questions can be referred to Sonnie.  A tobacco offering (package of Bugler, American Spirit, Top) for the Water Pourer, Fire Keeper, & Singer is appropriate.  Something to share at the meal afterward is appreciated.

Can’t wait to see you all!

Sonnie (575-430-3715)

February Sweat Lodge at HMHC

 

Sonnie and Memo Licona  are scheduling a Sweat Lodge at HMHC for Sunday, February 21st at 9:00am.

"If Mother Nature decides to make her presence known at that time, we thought perhaps we could do a Pipe Ceremony at our house with a pot luck meal to follow," writes Sonnie.

The South Central  Mountains of New Mexico, including Cloudcroft and Alto have received much snow blessings from Mother Nature, this winter!

More to come, perhaps. So, please stay posted on this event. Visit this Blog or HMHC Calendar to find up-dates on this event.

Be warm; be safe,  and Happy Valentine's Day!

 

 

Posted by Nadette

January Mixed Sweat Lodge Rescheduled

Please note that due to inclement weather, the Mixed Sweat Lodge at HMHC, of Sunday, January 24, 2010 has been postponed as Sonnie Licona describes below:

"Memo and I regret this announcement - but due to conditions beyond our control we need to postpone the Lodge. A foot of snow has already fallen in Cloudcroft, it is supposed to snow through the night, and possibly tomorrow as well. They are already talking about road closures. "

In addition, I received a call from my mom asking for my help - so I am in Albuquerque. I would like to ask for your prayers. She has just completed her third round of chemo and is preparing to start radiation. She is really having a hard time.

Thanks for understanding.

Love and blessings to each of you.

Sonnie"

Please take a moment to send prayers and healing wishes to Sonnie and her mom.

Thank you for your understanding and kindness.

Weather Up-Date on Upcoming Mixed Sweat Lodge !

Please find below an update on the upcoming Mixed Sweat Lodge at HMHC, this Sunday, January 24, 2010,  visit the blog again for tomorrow's update, or call Sonnie Licona, as the event draws closer. Thank you.

"Memo and I visited this morning and we continue to stand in the intention of having the Lodge on Sunday.  We also discussed the possibility of having a Pipe Ceremony with a feast to follow if the snow levels create a situation where holding the Lodge won’t be possible.  That being said – Mother Nature may have different plans.  It is snowing in Cloudcroft now and the roads are snow packed and icy.  I just checked the National Weather site and they are predicting a possible 12 – 25 inches of snow here by Saturday.  As much as we want to get the group together we would never want to risk anyone’s safety.  Travel in the midst of blizzard conditions can be treacherous.

I will send out updates tomorrow afternoon.

Mitakuye Oyasin,

Sonnie

575-430-3715"

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