SUMMER PEACE GATHERING 2011

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August 1st-7th ~ The quintessential PeaceWeaver experience - a whole week of participating in loving, supportive community on the land and under the stars, plus swimming, playing, learning & laughing. Reconnect with your true self, your family, the Earth and all the other beautiful people who return year after year!

Come to the Mountain and Let Your Spirit Fly!

Monday, Aug 1st: 1-5 pm: Arrivals and Camp set up; 5:00pm Opening Ceremonies followed by Dinner; 6:30 Evening Program

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sunday

6:00

Sunrise

Ceremony

7:30

Breakfast

9:00

Check in

Medicine

9:30

Arbor

Wheel

Closing

Sharings

Ceremony

Ceremonies

12:00

Lunch

1:00

Sweat

Playback

Lodge

Theater

3:00

Arun Gandhi

5:00

Dinner

7:30

Music

Pastor Bruce & NOLA

Dr. Esselstyn &

Talent Share

PW Jam Band!

'Folks

Ann Esselstyn

Performance

Reggae Music:

"Gasland"

"Forks Over Knives"

by Deva Troy

Bare Bones

Thursday, Aug 4th @ 7pm

Dr. Caldwell & Ann Esselstyn

We are very pleased to welcome the Esselstyns to this year's gathering. Dr. Esselstyn has been a surgeon, researcher and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic for over forty years. In his talk, "Becoming Heart Attack Proof", he will share the results of his twenty-year study which proves how choosing a plant-based diet can not only stop the progression of heart disease but also reverse it! Dr. Esselstyn and his wife Ann have followed a plant-based diet for more than 26 years. Ann will share her expertise in nutritional labeling and how to make healthy food choices. http://www.heartattackproof.com/

FORKS OVER KNIVES

"a film that could save your life" - Roger Ebert

This recent documentary follows the groundbreaking work done by Dr. Esselstyn and Dr. T. Colin Campbell, a Cornell University nutritional biochemist, who has also been a speaker at the gathering. Their independent research shows that degenerative diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even several forms of cancer, can be prevented - and in many cases reversed - by adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. http://www.forksoverknives.com/

Saturday, Aug 6th

Arun Gandhi, grandson of India's legendary leader Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi

Arun is a global elder of peace who continues his grandfather's work encouraging people all over the world to be agents of nonviolent change. We are deeply honored to have him share his unique perspective at our Summer Peace Gathering once again. http://www.arungandhi.org/

PeaceWeaver Jam Band
The Jam Band rocked the big tent last year during their world debut at the SPG! Come dance, sing and "feel the love" on Saturday night!

Bare Bones

Dance into the night with Bare Bones' rockin' reggae beat!!

**If you plan to attend for just an afternoon or evening event, please call us at 607-776-4060 or email pw@peaceweavers.com for costs and to make a reservation.

Also...

GASLAND - The Movie

Academy Award nominated documentary showing the impact of gas drilling using hydro-fracturing on the wellness of land, people and animals across the nation - Wednesday night! http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/about-the-film

Deva Troy, PeaceWeaver singer/songwriter

Deva will grace us with heartful, inspiring original songs on Friday night!

NOLA Folks!!!

We are blessed to have Pastor Bruce and Deborah Davenport, Walter & Gussie, and Sister Audrey coming from New Orleans to share in the love once again!

2011 SPG Fee Schedule

Full Week Tues*-Sun Wed*-Sun Thurs*-Sun Fri*-Sun Sat-Sun

Adults $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150
Teens 13-18 $100 $90 $80 $70 $60 $50

Kids 4-12 $70 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20

*Arriving after 2 pm
Price includes camping & outdoor facilities, all meals (vegan), and all program activities

CALL 607-776-4060 or email
pw@peaceweavers.com to register!

Drum Circles • Live Music •
Sweat Lodge • Yoga

Talking Stick Circles • Meditation • Hiking & Swimming • Tibetan Sand Mandala

Kids Tent • Delicious Vegan Meals • Healing Work • Natural Building

Since 1996, we have hosted 16 Summer Peace Gatherings.

Speakers at past Gatherings include:

* Arun Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi's Grandson, Founder of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

* T. Colin Campbell, Prof. Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemisty at Cornell University, Author - China Study

* Gene Baur, Co-Founder, Farm Sanctuary, Author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts & Minds about Animals and Food

* Harold Brown, Former Beef Farmer and Founder of FarmKind

Featured Musicians at past gatherings include:

o David Darling o Frank Meyer o Paul Winter

o Wah! o Babik o Redline Zydeco o Fred Goodnight

o PeaceWeaver Jam Band, world premiere in 2010!

Featured Elders at
past gatherings include:

o Bhante Dharmawara, Cambodian Buddhist monk o Tenzin Yignyen, Tibetan Buddhist monk

o Connie & Earnest Mirabal, Hopi & Pueblo, New Mexico o Milt Weaver, Thunder Mountain

o Harriet Two Strike & Agnes White Mouse, Lakota, South Dakota

o Kunchok & Namtso, Tibetan Buddhist, Ontario

o Andy & Irene Naytowhow, Cree, Saskatchewan

o Grandpa Noah, Pacific Northwest o George Isaacs, New Jersey o Barbara & Peter Weber, New Jersey

o Jose Lucero, Pueblo, New Mexico o Nnakku Mulondo, Uganda & Ithaca, NY o Ingwe, Africa

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St. John's #5 Baptist Church

visits Thunder Mountain

August 2007

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Fun photos from past

Summer Peace Gatherings

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The magnificent Arbor on Thunder Mountain. Join us for Talking Stick Circle under this magestic beauty!!

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Medicine Wheel Ceremony at the Summer Peace Gathering.

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The Sunflowers are bloomin' up on Thunder Mountain!

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Visit the 'Lady by the Lake' Monolith while here on Thunder Mountain.

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Try your luck at winning a quilt at the Summer Peace Gathering!! The quilt is handmade and from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.

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Check out the PeaceWeaver Gift Shop while at the Summer Peace Gathering!!! Great T-shirts, Notecards, Incense, Green Lights and Stands, Jewelry, Meditation CD's and Shawls and MUCH MUCH MORE! All purchases benefit PeaceWeaver activities and operating costs.

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Creatures great and small are found here on Thunder Mountain!

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Check out all the natural building structures while here on Thunder Mountain.

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Let Sweat Lodge detoxify your body and clear your mind. Join others as we let go and open to a greater peace for ourselves.

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Swim in Evergreen Lake at Thunder Mountain...

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A Bonus at the Summer Peace Gathering......DELICIOUS VEGAN FOOD!! All homemade with love.........fresh salads & veggies, hummous pitas, veggie wraps, burritos, the famous tofu caper spread......and much, much more!! Your tummy will be HAPPY!

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Drum and sing under the Arbor and the beautiful nightime sky.

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Venerable Tenzin Yignyen will be at the Summer Peace Gathering again this year creating a beautiful Sand Mandala. To learn more about Tenzin and sand mandalas, go to http://people.hws.edu/yignyen/

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Witness the making of a beautiful Sand Mandala right before your eyes!!

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Try your luck at our FUNdraising Raffle at the Summer Peace Gathering! Friendly staff on hand to take care of all of your ticket buying needs!!! :-)

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Sweet kids at the 2005 Summer Peace Gathering

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2005 Summer Peace Gathering

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Drumming at the Medicine Wheel Ceremony

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
Thank you so much for another truly wonderful gathering. We feel refreshed, renewed and transformed. What took place was pure magic.
Patty, Mark, Michael, Emma & Jolene Leuchten

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There is excitment in the air at the Summer Peace Gathering!

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
I don’t even know where to begin to say how much these past few days have meant to me and my kids. We came home feeling so incredibly peace-full. Thanks again for everything – the love, music, food, fun, beauty, friendships, warmth and peace….you’ll be seeing a lot more of us in the future! Ellen Ciminelli

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Share family time at the Summer Peace Gathering

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
We felt your Love and Support. The land, people and the animals, wind, rain, stars, sun, no sun, all made the weekend magical. The hardest thing to do was…..nothing. Oh, it did feel good after awhile. Omkar & Radha

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Lift your spirit at the Summer Peace Gathering

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'The Guys' hanging out under the Arbor

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2005 Summer Peace Gathering

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Drumming at the Medicine Wheel

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
Thanks so much for your inspiring and warm devotion to the weekend’s success. It meant so much to my family and me. Spiritual counseling from a Tibetan Monk and 3 or 4 yogis on site – just doesn’t get better than that. Thanks to all of the Weavers for creating the loving context in which everyone’s highest potential could be realized. Hanan Isaacs

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Showcasing artist talents

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Painting is fun at the Summer Peace Gathering!!!

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Summer Peace Gathering 2005

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Summer Peace Gathering 2005

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Havin' fun skipping stones in Evergreen Lake on Thunder Mountain

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Tending to the Sacred Fire that burns throughout the Gathering

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
We had a great time at the Summer Gathering. Thank you so much for everything. We always learn so much when we come to visit you. Your meals were fabulous and healthy and we all felt great when we left.
Jeff, Terry, Lauren & Tyler Nowels

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Music fills the air at the Summer Peace Gathering.

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Talent Show Night!!!!

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2005 Raffle Winners!! Handmade Quilt from Rosebud, SD

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Bring your whole family!

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
Thanks for all the wonderful work you do – thanks for holding that sacred space to provide positive energy for the world and its’ people. Much love to you all.
Connie Antonaides

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Sister connection at the Summer Peace Gathering

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Mother and Daughter connection at the Summer Peace Gathering

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
Sometimes all it takes is a trip to Thunder Mountain, to be with the PeaceWeavers, to reverse years of deep negative belief in oneself. Thank you for giving me my life back..
Leah Gilboa Hill

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Master Drummer Fred Goodnight - 2006 Summer Peace Gathering

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Visit all the natural building structures on Thunder Mountain. pictured: strawbale Ceremonial Building

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Arun Gandhi - Guest Speaker at the 2005 Summer Peace Gathering

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Awwww, aren't they cute?

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Get your fill of hugs at the Summer Peace Gathering!

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Showin' off their henna tatoos....

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Kids are happy at the Summer Peace Gathering!

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:
If the people of the world could know of the beauty and love that was shared over those five days, they would be moved to throw away all that stood in their way of real happiness and come together as one human family. Fred Goodnight

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View from the ridge on Thunder Mountain

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Talking Stick Circle in the Arbor

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:

Words cannot express my gratitude for the teachings and healings of the PeaceWeavers. I have become more connected with my inner self and will live life in a more loving, peaceful and healthy way. I am forever grateful to you.

Julie Seme – OH

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Family Fun!

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Drumming and Singing under the Arbor

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Drumming and Singing on Thunder Mountain

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Big & Little kids have fun at the Summer Peace Gathering!

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:

Each time I leave Thunder Mountain, I feel less of a jolt returning to life ‘off the Mountain’. It’s not easy to leave, but it is easier to return home as the PeaceWeaver magic becomes more imbedded in my soul.
Lydia Carbone – NJ

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Catch a beautiful sunset on Thunder Mountain!

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Morning Practice - Yoga

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'Stretch' into the day with Yoga!

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Drumming at the Medicine Wheel Ceremony

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Medicine Wheel Ceremony

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Make a new friend at the Summer Peace Gathering!

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Check out why folks keep coming back to Thunder Mountain:

I really love the result of your efforts in putting events together. I come back home with hopes that we can live in a better world and that we can all be loving to each other. There are so many loving things I learn being with all of you, I am so grateful! Maria Vago - NY