2025 is an Earth Year.
Let us reconnect to where we truly belong.
The Earth can show us the way.

The Healing Earth Lodge
The Earth does the healing .. that is why it is the "Healing Earth" Lodge ...
The Healing Earth Lodge is a ritual of purification based on old traditions around the world such as Temaskal, Sweat lodges, Cabana Del Sudor, among many other names. (North America, South and Central America, Africa, Siberia etc.) The Healing Earth Lodge is a process with the aim of purifying body, mind and soul using the power of the elements and a deep connection with the Earth. It is a powerful and transformational experience that can take one into a deep connection with the Earth Spirit and the Divine Mystery of life.
The Healing Earth Lodge was developed through time and experience as we embraced the wisdom of many traditions and followed the guidance of Spirit, moving towards a process of how to bring healing, peace and reconciliation to the modern western society, in connection with the Mother Earth. We have unearthed a process to help facilitate the western mind to become empty and enter into the womb/heart of the Earth.
In the heart of the ritual, through the presence of hot steam coming from burning red stones, the body sweats and cleanses. As emotional issues arise they are named and offered to Spirit to be carried away, and participants surrender into the Earth’s womb as the primordial container of death and life. The Earth embraces it all in her darkness, offering the potential to experience an emptiness and/or oneness with the Earth. Spiritual presences are welcomed to awaken in one’s body/spirit a new energy and inspirational vision to one’s life. The ritual is formed in two rounds: the first phase we call the Death/Dying round and the second round is called Rebirth. With the loving compassion of the Earth, the Elements and Spirit, we surrender to the healing that is there for us.
Held at 2 different locations, see below...
In respect to those that think that offering a sweat lodge in a non-traditional way is cultural appropriation the name of this ceremony was changed to The Healing Earth Lodge, by my teacher Heloisa and myself. May all be blessed and in peace as we all move towards healing and reconciliation among all people and all relations!!!!

Spring Healing Earth Lodge Ceremony 2025
Dates: May 9-11, 2025 ~ Mother's Day Weekend
Location: Rosseau Sanctuary ~ Rosseau, Ontario
Arrival time: Friday between 5pm and 8pm
Departure: Sunday 3pm
Location: Rosseau, Ontario (Muskokas)
This weekend ceremony is an invitation to connect deeply ... to your body and emotions, and to the Earth and Nature.
We offer a full program of connection to the land, journeying with the drum, community ceremonial space build & creation, reflection and rest opportunities, circle sharing and various shamanic, somatic and ceremonial teachings. The Healing Earth Lodge Ceremony will be held Saturday evening, with preparation starting at Friday's arrival, and closure and integration on Sunday.
This is a perfect opportunity to surrender what you no longer need to hold. Allow the elements and the Earth to purify and ground you. My knowledge in trauma and somatic-based therapies assists me as facilitator to hold a safe container for all.
**This will be the last date held at Rosseau Sanctuary, due to its closure.
**This is a co-ed event for adults over 21 years of age, unless otherwise indicated.
Rosseau Sanctuary is membership-based farm, with event offerings as a secondary farm diversified activity. Members and guests are welcome to stay onsite for events like the Healing Earth Lodge, and are not charged for accomodations, nor are food services provided.
However, an "Environmental Stewardship Fee" will be charged per guest per day to offset costs for use of the natural resources (wood, water, propane, heat), waste disposal (septic maintenance), eco-friendly supplies, and professional services as needed (electrician, plumbing, etc)
to support the farming operations.
As a guest to this event, you can choose the Environmental Stewardship Fee
depending on where you choose to sleep. Cabins are more resource intensive, so have a higher fee, whereas staying directly on the land via tenting is less.
Lodging Options for the 2 nights:
Dormitory style: single bed in a large room in main lodge
Private Sleeping Forest Cabins: have no electricity or running water, just a bed (heat in some)
Tent: bring your own tent .. but you have access to the indoor kitchen and bathroom facilities
Dormitory option fee: $285 for the weekend (7 people max, co-ed)
Private Sleeping Cabin fee: $420 for the weekend
Tenting fee: $215 for the weekend
Food/meals are not included this weekend, please bring your own.
REGISTRATION FOR MAY 2025 WILL OPEN IN MARCH 2025
Healing Earth Lodge 2025
Co-facilitated with Heloisa da Silva Porto
At Rising Spirit Bed, Breakfast & Beyond in Orono, Ontario
2023 welcomed a new location for the Healing Earth Lodge. Heloisa (my teacher), myself and Dawn (firekeeper) built a new lodge on the land of Rising Spirit, a beautiful B&B in Orono, Ontario. We held several lodges here and welcomed many for the transformational healing this ceremony offers.
2025 Dates:
June 21-22 ~~ REGISTER HERE
August 9-10
September 20-21