Sounding the River...

a celebration!

a procession!

a Sound and Rhythms Event!

At Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center, a rural sanctuary of 130
acres, the Taconic stream flows gently through the property til it
caterwauls into a waterfall, then flows through a deep hemlock-lined
gorge and out toward the Hudson. Sounding the River will follow
along the stream -from campfire grove, past the swimming hole, the
large vegetable garden, the waterfall and end at the Peace Pole area.

TAUKH WNAUKOOTWAUKUN HKEEK TONNEH

(Mohican for: Let peace on earth be done)

We call upon the waters that rim the earth horizon to horizon

That flow in our rivers and streams

That fall upon our gardens and fields

And we ask that they teach us and show us the way. Chinook Blessing

Follow the river to the beat of drums and sound of gongs as we honor the land, the river and celebrate our multicultural community; a vibrant celebration that includes pageantry, drumming and audience participation.

• Join with Nanapowe, the Drummers of the Mohican Nation

also Youth Alive Drummers, Marafanyi Percussion, KDZ Kripalu Drummers, JoAnne Spies, Ed Mann, Shirley Edgarton Trio, Vikki True, Elfi Six and other guests.

• Sounding the River - Performance 2 - 4 PM

• Day Long Event: drum circles/workshops with Nanapowe, and a Mohican slide show by Mohican scholar Lion Miles. Eco-friendly vendors will share information on water conservation and uses for solar energy. Vegetarian lunch will be served. Enjoy the beautifully groomed grounds and trails of Pumkin Hollow Retreat Center, visit the labyrinth, meditate by the waterfall, or stroll through the gardens. Program: 10 AM - 4 PM.

• Visit http://soundingtheriver.blogspot.com/

• Written and directed by JoAnne Spies, this celebration, created in 2004
  as part of a countywide celebration of the Housatonic River, Sounding
  the River will cross state lines into Columbia County when it takes
  place at Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center, Craryville, NY, Columbia
  County.For additional information e-mail: spiesart@aol.com

Performance: $10 (2-4 pm) (pre-registration encouraged)

All day (10 am - 4 pm): $25/pre-registration (includes drumming workshop, lecture on Mohican nation, lunch, performance) $30 registration at door, day of event.