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The Land is alive with sacred magic

Once upon a time, this piece of land was in dire need of help. It was sick and damaged from lack of care. The land called Jayna and Jon Gieber to it and they answered, Yes! Over the years, with much help, they have nursed it back to health.

The People of the Heart community was formed, and these friends have helped the land become so beautiful and abundant. We now have a completed retreat space—the Laurel Lodge—built and funded primarily by community members. An organic process, the Laurel Lodge has truly become a labor of love.

The land is vibrantly alive with beauty and magic. Much healing goes on here. Each time a kindred spirit journeys out to visit, the land and our community is blessed by their warm hearts and good intentions. Scattered about the land are icons from many spiritual traditions. These represent our appreciation for diversity of faith and beliefs. The Heart Lodge, where sweat ceremonies occur, and the Classic Labyrinth and amphitheatre are sacred gathering spots on this land.

As we have witnessed this piece of earth heal, so have we healed our relationship to nature and all beings. May this healing go out into our world and cast sacred magic of love, peace, joy and beauty around the globe out to all creation. Aho! All my relations.

Blessings to you,
Jayna, Warm Nest Woman, and Jon, Heartsong