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Cy the Drum Guy
Cy the Drum Guy started making and playing Drums in 1992. Versed in Mid-Eastern and African traditional rhythms he combines this knowledge to create a fusion that is entrancing, exciting, and danceable.
Nicolette Paige
Nicolette Paige is the next new major cross-over artist who is uniquely combining multiple genres of music from folk, reggae, rock and the blues. Her eclectic style and lyrics of inspiration and reality is reaching into the depths of our existence. She is a true Old Soul.
Nicolette's music and messages are telling true life stories about peace, struggles, love and everyday life that are connecting with the young and old alike. A first listen to her voice, her sound and her lyrics will captivate you to want more.
Just sit back, listen and experience the sound of Nicolette Paige.
www.myspace.com/nicolettepaigemusic
Laura Britton Black
Laurelei Black is a priestess of Aphrodite dedicated to helping the contemporary world understand and honor the Goddess of Love, Beauty & Passion once again. To this end, Laurelei writes non-fiction books, novels and poetry around an Aphrodisian theme, teaches classes and workshops and serves as the Hiereia (chief priestess) of the Cult of Aphrodite Asteria. She is the founder of Indiana's Temple of Aphrodite through which she leads a priest/ess training program for men and women who feel called to Aphrodisian service. She is the author of Aphrodite's Priestess, Cult of Aphrodite and Temple of Love, and she is the editor and major contributor to Crown of Violets (a poetry and art collection).
RETURNING THIS YEAR .... S.J. Tucker !!!!
S.J. Tucker aka Skinny White Chick
"a strong voice and engaging presence" --Chris Herrington,Memphis
Flyer
"Tucker [aka Skinny White Chick] has a voice in a million --
powerful, hypnotic, untamed and yet utterly controlled. She sings
fromt the gut, but hers is a trained instrument." -- Maria
Nutick,Green Man Review
Jack Montgomery
Jack Montgomery as Author
Watersprite as Musician
Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Jack Montgomery began studying guitar
at age thirteen. His first professional gig was in 1967 and soon, he formed the
well-known rock band called "Crossfire." Crossfire appeared on several local
television programs and regularly performed in and around South Carolina until
1971.
During his college years, Jack pursued his interest in music. He worked as a
solo performer in Best Western Hotel lounges until 1977. After college, he
played with acoustic groupings in South Carolina, Ohio, Missouri and Virginia
specializing in "ole time" and folk music.
Today he regularly performs in Nashville, TN and locally in Bowling Green, KY,
where he works as a librarian. Jack sings and accompanies himself on guitar,
harmonica, and Appalachian dulcimer. He is also a founding member of the folk
band "Lost River".
Musically, Jack is interested in Celtic, contemporary and traditional folk music.
He writes his own songs and poetry. Jack has a passion for discovering older
material and giving it a new musical life.
HeartSong
Reverend HeartSong R.N., Co-Founder of
“Our Haven” Nature Sanctuary, High Priestess & Co-Founder of the
American Stregherian Circles, High Priestess of Aradia?s Light Coven, High
Council Elder of Clan Raven, Wise Woman groups of the Earth Trybe,
Elder & Facilitator, The “Local Grandmother?s Council”, Elder.
Earth Medicine Woman, Founder & Owner of HeartSongs Online Store at
Heartsongsonlinestore.com which promotes Grassroots Talent Musically,
Hand Crafts, Earth Wisdom, Local & World Wide
Author, Biographer, Photographer, Artist. Powerful Visionary Motivational
Speaker Facilitating Positive Transformation, Self Empowerment & Healing,
combing Music, Ancient Wisdom & Just Plain Laughter.
Along with her partner, Drummer/Vocalist Maya, HeartSong lives her
dream of Sustainable Living. An avid supporter of Fair Trade/Exchange
Here and Abroad, Green Living at home and business, HeartSong assist?s
others in reducing their Carbon print with Mindful Living.
The Lakota have a good saying...
“We will be known forever by the tracks we leave behind”
Through music, song & hands on laughter in her workshops HeartSong
inspires you to question...
“What will you leave behind for those who will follow after you?”
then assist you to exploring & developing your own Creative Process for
Positive Change in Yourself & the World around You!
“We are all Brothers & Sisters, different tribes in one large clan covering the
World and We are interconnected beyond separation” -HeartSong
Cricket
Organizer of the Herb
Conference at Our Haven
Ms. Teri Owens, RN, BS, began her training as a Critical Care and ER
nurse in Chicago in 1983. She has studied herbal healing arts since
1995 and is currently completing her Masters' Equivalent Degree in
Herbal and Chinese Medicine. She has taught herb classes to all ages
about hands on cooking and medicine making, medicinal and edible weed
walks, and herbal first aid in the home, at area grammer schools, and
in the field. She is the founder of EcoKids, a kids' learning program
focusing on herbal fact and lore, medicine making and Earth ecology.
Teri's garden contains over 70 medicinal herbs, many of them
endangered.
Magic Candle's Blue Moon Cirle
Once again Magic Candle's Blue Moon Cirle will be presenting our Main
Beltain ritual and dance.
Join in the fun.
Mike Manor
Michael is the founder of an online community of Qadishti,
priestesses and priests of sacred loving in the ancient Middle
Eastern tradition. He has been a student of divination, magic, and
comparative religion since childhood, a seeker of shamanism and
earth-based spiritual traditions since the late 70s, a licensed
minister since 1984, on-air radio host, community organizer and
teacher. Please note: The Qadishti tract is for 18 and over only.
Michael is a Companion of Chalice Well, Glastonbury. Worked as a digger at the Camelot Site (Cadbury Castle) and Author of A Dragon Rises. He was a Bard to Garran Abhain Triskele, the now-disbanded ADF Grove in Cincinnati, Ohio.
KC Wilkerson
A man of many talents and wonderful music ability. He's the composer
and performer of the
Our Haven Theme
Song
Fyre Trybe
Featured fire spinners from Chicago!
_______For Kids At Heart For All Ages_______
W. Lyon Martin
The author/illustrator of the Pagan children's books An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child, Aidan's First Full Moon Circle & Watchers, W. Lyon Martin has followed a Pagan path all her adult life. She became a parent in March 1994, when her daughter was born.
She began to actively call herself Pagan in 1985 after she read Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler. She continues to read and research her chosen religion to achieve a better understanding of the Pagan Path and deepen her spiritual connection to the Goddess and God.
An Eclectic witch living in Eastern Missouri, she has written articles for Craft publications both on-line and in print including PanGaia, IF... (was PagaNet News), Broomstix, The Seeker Journal, NewWitch, Acorns Journal, Elements Magazine, Crescent Magazine, The Witch?s Voice and The Pagan-Wiccan Times.
She has been a working artist since 1981, when she received an Associate of Applied Science degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She continued her training at the School of Visual Arts where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1988. She has exhibited her watercolor paintings in art shows internationally. Her fine art paintings grace both public and private collections. Her illustration work has been featured in assorted publications, from books and magazines to corporate collateral materials and advertisements.
Please Note: The Schedule & Presenters List subject to change
beyond our control.
Our Haven Nature Sanctuary
10847 Spencer Hollow Road
French Lick, IN 47432
812.936.7656
events@ourhaven.info