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Seeding The Light Gathering

April 6, 2026

There are moments in life when something ancient and deeply meaningful finds its way into your life.

Two years ago, I was seated in the doorway of the Sun Temple in Ollantaytambo in Peru. I had climbed the ancient steps, communed with the spirit of the mountain, and gazed out over the landscape.

Settling into a quiet doorway within the temple ruins, away from the crowd, I called upon the ancient medicine people.

Immediately, I received a response. It was physical, energetic, and visual. I was rearranged in a few short moments with an intensity and efficiency that left me breathless, and deeply, deeply grateful.

As I settled, I asked if there was anything I might offer to the ancient ones. I received a simple response: “Seed the light.”

Later that afternoon, following a despacho ceremony in the home of a local shaman, we had the opportunity to speak about ways to work together. The first Seeding the Light Gathering was quickly arranged, and the shamans arrived in New Jersey to offer a beautiful week of ceremony and friendship.

Over many years, I have had the privilege of sitting in ceremony with these wisdom keepers in Peru, Italy, and New Jersey.

Each gathering, ceremony, and transmission of wisdom reminds me that I need only show up to receive. And that my participation matters. There is no effort or pressure to learn something in the usual way.

Sitting with the shamans is something to be experienced directly.

There is a simplicity to the experience, and also a depth that is difficult to put into words. A sense of connection arises that feels both personal and universal at the same time. As time together unfolds, something within you softens, and a way of living in harmony with your world begins to feel natural and supported.

This June, we have the pleasure of welcoming Pascual, Santusa, and Jose Tomas to New Jersey.

You will gather with others who feel the call to explore the Andean wisdom path, deepen connection with Pachamama, and engage a way of living in harmony. Within this shared presence, you will experience traditional Andean wisdom teachings, despacho and fire ceremonies, Munay Ki transmissions, time in nature, and practices that support integration.

The Seeding the Light Gathering offers a variety of options for participation, so you may meet this experience in your own way.

If you feel called to sit with the shamans, you may join us for the Weekend Gathering, or extend into the deeper Immersion Gathering. Private healing sessions and small group ceremonies will also be available during the week for those who attend.

What began as an exchange in a temple doorway has become a commitment to support these Andean Wisdom Keepers in sharing their teachings, ceremonies, and light transmissions. And to do so in a way that is respectful, accessible, and alive.

If you feel the call to gather with the Andean shamans, you are welcome to join this circle.

The Seeding the Light event page offers a full overview of the ways you may participate. Choose what resonates with you. If you have questions after exploring the page, you are welcome to connect with me.

Peace be with you and with all. No exceptions.

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Research shows that shared ritual and ceremony can reduce stress, strengthen social bonding, and support emotional wellbeing. When people gather with intention, a sense of connection and belonging naturally arises, helping regulate the nervous system and fostering resilience for both individuals and the wider community.