Campwoods Summer Sundays
We upheld our long-standing tradition with another diverse season of Summer Sunday events in 2023! Thanks to all who attended. Stay tuned for the 2024 season!
Past Services
Check out the link to an article about our Summer Services on Natural Awakenings:
2017 Vesper Series:
Lee Marvin and The 3rd Bell
Join us as Lee Marvin expresses his spiritual side in a unique collaboration along with some surprises and special friends: Brad Hubbard on baritone sax, flute and EWI; and Brian Carter on drums.
Join us as Lee Marvin expresses his spiritual side in a unique collaboration along with some surprises and special friends: Brad Hubbard on baritone sax, flute and EWI; and Brian Carter on drums.
Campwoods Resident, Karen McDonald
Karen McDonald introducing Tao (Dow) and Qi Gong (Chee-Kung)
Karen McDonald is a certified WuDang Tai Chi/Qi Gong instructor and "Lo Man 26th Generation Chong" Ordained Taoist. Her continuing studies, under the tutelage of Master Gun-Xiang Tseng (Chen) in Estes Park, Colorado over the past ten years, include Feng Shui, Numerology, External Qi (energy) Healing, Yi Jing (I Ching), wedding ceremonies, clearings and blessings for new homes and businesses.
English born, Australian raised, and currently residing in New York, Karen has over 40 years experience in ballroom dancing, with over 200 titles worldwide including "Undefeated US 'American Style' Champion". She trained Richard Gere for "Shall We Dance" and Evander Holyfield on "Good Morning America", appeared in the feature film "Dance with Me" and on TV host shows in England, Australia and the US. She can be seen on PBS DanceSport series and YouTube: 9DanceChamps.
Karen is a certified ballroom dance adjudicator and, as a member of the American Business Women's Association, she earned "Woman of the Year Award" for her independent ventures in charitable work. As a Lifestyle Coach, she consults in nutritional cleansing, maintenance and fitness programs including Timed Eating and exercises designed for her clients. Her transition from ballroom dance to Taoism came from the interest to share with others the benefits of the Taoist way of life.
Her mission: Inspiring wellness for a long and happy life.
Karen McDonald is a certified WuDang Tai Chi/Qi Gong instructor and "Lo Man 26th Generation Chong" Ordained Taoist. Her continuing studies, under the tutelage of Master Gun-Xiang Tseng (Chen) in Estes Park, Colorado over the past ten years, include Feng Shui, Numerology, External Qi (energy) Healing, Yi Jing (I Ching), wedding ceremonies, clearings and blessings for new homes and businesses.
English born, Australian raised, and currently residing in New York, Karen has over 40 years experience in ballroom dancing, with over 200 titles worldwide including "Undefeated US 'American Style' Champion". She trained Richard Gere for "Shall We Dance" and Evander Holyfield on "Good Morning America", appeared in the feature film "Dance with Me" and on TV host shows in England, Australia and the US. She can be seen on PBS DanceSport series and YouTube: 9DanceChamps.
Karen is a certified ballroom dance adjudicator and, as a member of the American Business Women's Association, she earned "Woman of the Year Award" for her independent ventures in charitable work. As a Lifestyle Coach, she consults in nutritional cleansing, maintenance and fitness programs including Timed Eating and exercises designed for her clients. Her transition from ballroom dance to Taoism came from the interest to share with others the benefits of the Taoist way of life.
Her mission: Inspiring wellness for a long and happy life.
Erik Lawrence: SOUND SANCTUARY
Opening with a special appearance from local singer/song writer Sarah Browne
Erik returns to Campwoods Grounds with friends. Music and sound are known to get to the heart of a person when nothing else can. Join us as we hold space for one another through musically guided meditation, led by Erik Lawrence. Sound Sanctuary was created to pay attention to our emotional needs during these times. Regardless of what we are experiencing, music with the heart of compassion may be just what we need. In this meditation we will enter and explore a deep state of Theta and emerge refreshed, inspired and bolstered. Saxophonist/Flutist/Sound and Vibrational Healer/Poet/Journalist/Educator Erik Lawrence has traveled five continents performing. From being a founding member of Levon Helm's band to the Wilco and My Morning Jacket, Bob Dylan to Sonny Sharrock, poet Laureate Robert Pinsky to Tibetan flute master Nawhang Khechog and lots in between. He has been called a "next generation sound healer" though his roots are based in his studies with master healers, years of Sound Bath and Kirtan, studying both ancient and modern modalities. His practice follows the progression of Deep Listening and Empathy, to Compassionate Response with the use of flutes and saxophones. Medicine Songs, Humming and Breathing are also employed in private sessions and group events.
Opening with a special appearance from local singer/song writer Sarah Browne
Erik returns to Campwoods Grounds with friends. Music and sound are known to get to the heart of a person when nothing else can. Join us as we hold space for one another through musically guided meditation, led by Erik Lawrence. Sound Sanctuary was created to pay attention to our emotional needs during these times. Regardless of what we are experiencing, music with the heart of compassion may be just what we need. In this meditation we will enter and explore a deep state of Theta and emerge refreshed, inspired and bolstered. Saxophonist/Flutist/Sound and Vibrational Healer/Poet/Journalist/Educator Erik Lawrence has traveled five continents performing. From being a founding member of Levon Helm's band to the Wilco and My Morning Jacket, Bob Dylan to Sonny Sharrock, poet Laureate Robert Pinsky to Tibetan flute master Nawhang Khechog and lots in between. He has been called a "next generation sound healer" though his roots are based in his studies with master healers, years of Sound Bath and Kirtan, studying both ancient and modern modalities. His practice follows the progression of Deep Listening and Empathy, to Compassionate Response with the use of flutes and saxophones. Medicine Songs, Humming and Breathing are also employed in private sessions and group events.
BlisSing’s Annual Visit to Campwoods
Kirtan with Cat Guthrie & Eileen O’Hare & friends
Explore the world of sacred chanting with BlisSing, an omnifaith-chanting duo whose voices blend in lovely and moving harmonies. BlisSing’s soaring devotional singing includes chants in different languages and from various traditions around the world, including Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Jewish, & Native American. BlisSing is inspired by the ancient tradition of kirtan, or call and response chanting. A form of Bhakti yoga and powerful spiritual practice, kirtan is called the “yoga of devotion” and said to be “a shortcut to bliss.” Featuring Shamanic healer and spiritual teacher Eileen O'Hare along with yoga teacher & therapist, and professional actor/singer/songwriter Cat Guthrie, BlisSing’s joyous inspiration and passion are both infectious and deeply healing. BlisSing chants will quiet the mind, open the heart and uplift the spirit. You do not need a great voice to participate, just an open mind and a willing heart.
Kirtan with Cat Guthrie & Eileen O’Hare & friends
Explore the world of sacred chanting with BlisSing, an omnifaith-chanting duo whose voices blend in lovely and moving harmonies. BlisSing’s soaring devotional singing includes chants in different languages and from various traditions around the world, including Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Jewish, & Native American. BlisSing is inspired by the ancient tradition of kirtan, or call and response chanting. A form of Bhakti yoga and powerful spiritual practice, kirtan is called the “yoga of devotion” and said to be “a shortcut to bliss.” Featuring Shamanic healer and spiritual teacher Eileen O'Hare along with yoga teacher & therapist, and professional actor/singer/songwriter Cat Guthrie, BlisSing’s joyous inspiration and passion are both infectious and deeply healing. BlisSing chants will quiet the mind, open the heart and uplift the spirit. You do not need a great voice to participate, just an open mind and a willing heart.