Geo-Lodge at Madre Grande Monastery

       Experience a sweat lodge in the nurturing environment of Madre Grande and take your personal next step into connecting with your higher self and all your relationships. The lodge will be poured by Monica Maghiar, monk at Madre Grande Monastery.
     
      The celebration unfolds from 10 am- 5pm, Sunday, December 16  and generally the second or third Sunday of every month in 2019. Contact us on our website if you would like to receive e-mail updates.
Please bring two towels for use in the sweat lodge, a change of clothes that keep you warm (it is getting cold fast in the afternoon), water for hydration, flashlight, hat, chap stick, and a dish to share at potluck. We recommend that participants hydrate really well two, three days before the lodge, during and after the celebration. For first timers we recommend to call for orientation at 619-468-6869. We are thankful for donations and we will not turn down participants for lack of funds.
There are cold water showers at the site.
Please be mindful when you drive on the dirt road that connects highway 94 with the Monastery. More info about how to reach our place at Getting Here

     This event is presented by the Monks of Madre Grande Monastery as a contemporary ceremony using ancient universal methods. It is not a traditional Native American ceremony. We offer the Geo-Lodge as an opportunity to experience personal spiritual growth and healing, and to help re-connect individuals to our Mother Earth. We respect and honor Native American wisdom and spirituality, and in no way presume or claim to offer Native American practices or teachings.

Newsletter - May 2015

Hello! And thank you for visiting Madre Grande Monastery's blog, our home for upcoming events. 

Madre Grande Monastery is the international headquarters of The Paracelsian Order, a California non-profit corporation. The Order's purpose is to be a religious, theosophical, monastic, healing and teaching order. The Monastery land is treated as a natural preserve and ceremonial grounds for a myriad of spiritual expressions. "Madre Grande" means Great Mother and we see that as sacred and holy land.   

Upcoming Events at Madre Grande Monastery 

Kindred Spirit Meet-Ups
Saturdays, 12 pm 

Join us on Saturdays for free group activities such as meditation, herb walks, hiking, yoga and much more. Our "meet - ups" are a great way to get to know the monastery and explore the beautiful mountain. 

Also on Saturdays we offer a Study Group. The monks and friars have organized a presentation on various topics including theosophy, spirituality, meditation, herbal medicine, and more! The presentation runs for an hour, beginning at 12:30 p.m. After a 30 minute break for snacks, the group resumes at 2 pm for feedback, questions, and discussion. There is no cost to attend the study group, but donations are accepted. See the schedule for upcoming topics.

Monarch Butterfly Project
Friday, May 15 

Join the planting of 100 milkweeds, the start of the butterfly sanctuary/way station @Madre Grande on endangered species day - May 15th - or anytime from now until then for prepping the land. Lunch will be served to volunteers in exchange for the service. Call first @619-384-3303 ♡

Inipi CeremonySaturday, May 16

Traditional Lakota Sweat Lodges take place the third Saturday of the month. Join us for an afternoon of healing and release. Followed by a pot-luck. Cost is $60. Learn 
more @ www.facebook.com/hawk.moon.3

Desert Solo

May 17 - 21

A unique opportunity to be alone with yourself (without food, without shelter) in the desert, under the expanse of the sky. Disconnect from the busy-ness of life and reconnect with your true source of strength. With Joseph Rubano 760-754-1140\760-576-7573.

Sun Center Project

The monks have been working hard to update the Sun Center for expanded use. They have put on a new roof and rearranged the interior. 

The Sun Center still needs minor repairs and final touches. We have created a wish list for items to finish the Sun Center.

  -Brown wood stain

  -Brown or tan linoleum

  - White paint

 If you can donate any of these items, please let us know!

Volunteer at Madre Grande Monastery 

We have this and many projects on the grounds that require attention and hands. If you'd like to share your time and talent, we're always looking for volunteers.

Can't make it up here? We are also in need of monetary donations of any amount to cover the costs of our many projects.  Remember that all donations are tax deductible!

Let's Connect!

Madre Grande is available to host groups for retreats or workshops. Share your ideas with us and we will work with you! Join our Facebook group.

Visitors and those interested in spiritual retreats are asked to call 619-468-6869 or email reservations@madregrande.org for reservations and more information. Thank you for reading our newsletter! Many Blessings from Madre Grande Monastery.