mRiverGuidess Journeys ~* ~* ~* mmmm Click here for corresponding web page!


Calling all Lovers ... of Rivers, Nature, Music, Dance, Community, and the Confluences where we meet.

As the Hope elders say, it's time we let go of the shore, and push off and into the river,
Keep our eyes open, and our head above the water. See who is in there with us and Celebrate!

Step into the flow with us in 2012 ~* ~* ~*
~* ~* ~* and scroll down for details on these upcoming events!

This Sunday, January 15 @ 7pm ~ Music, Magic & Mystery with Matt Venuti ~
Solo Hang Concert at the Whitehouse in San Rafael
(Starting at 5pm, join us for Larry's slideshow from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama,
and learn about some great warm-water river & wildlife tours this winter and spring.)

March 2012 (early March, dates TBD) ~ 11-day nature tour of Costa Rica OR Nicaragua
We'll take you on the rivers and roads less traveled, with a small group of just 6-10 people.
(Learn too about an April 17-28 Panama tour at the Jan 15th slideshow.)

Special Offer thru February from "Fluid Hands Massage"
Save $20 in-studio (Mon & Wed only) ~ 60 minutes for $50 ~ 75 minutes for $65 ~ 90 minutes for $80.
Save 50% every Tuesday (12-6pm) on a chair massage at Open Secret Bookstore.
Click for info at www.riverguidess.com/fluidhands

Thursday, Jan 26 ~ Catalyst Community Dance (last Thursday of every month in Sebastopol)


On New Year's Eve, at Open Secret Bookstore, we were mesmerized by Hang artist, Matt Venuti,
and went home wanting more. So, by popular demand, we of "the Whitehouse" invite you
to join us for an evening of music, magic, and mystery ...

Sunday, January 15th at 7pm*

matt venuti

As a composer, performer and band-leader, multi-instrumentalist Matt Venuti has shared his unique
musical gifts in many capacities and to diverse audiences. The latest of these comes in the form of a
hand-crafted "sound sculpture" known as the Hang, a new instrument with timeless and mystical qualities.

Matt has gained global recognition as a prolific player of the Hang and his music is often described as restorative
and inspiring on a deep "Soul" level...unfolding an enchanting musical journey of rhythm, melody, and resonance. “Hang” means hand in the Swiss-German “Bernese” dialect, and the Hang in Matt’s hands is pure magic!

Click here for Matt’s website where you’ll find links to
his videos, CDs and much more:
http://www.mattvenuti.com

Click here to go directly to Matt's YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/hangsoul

The Whitehouse, 54 MIssion Avenue, corner of Jewell, in San Rafael.
Please park on the street, and walk up the driveway to the long white house with the red door.

Bring a pillow to sit on, and leave your shoes outside.
If you arrive after 7pm, we ask that you enter the space in silence.*

We appreciate your RSVP. Either click "JOIN" on the Facebook event page, or reply to this email.

Call Gail ~the RiverGuidess~ for info at 415-312-3112.

~* ~* ~* ~* ~*

* Larry's slideshow will start at 5pm sharp, followed by Q&A's till 6pm.
Feel free to bring finger foods to share afterwards. If staying for Matt's concert at 7pm,
please see Karin at the door before it begins. Suggested donation: $20.



Join us in Costa Rica or Nicaragua!
Early March dates, TBD


costa rica

 


CR foodmCR flower

Two years ago, I joined my friend Larry Laba of SOAR 2 Adventures in bringing 10 happy campers to an amazing & diverse 11-day exploration of rivers & wildlife, touring the backroads of Costa Rica, all off the tourist track.

With horseback riding, zip lines, hiking, swimming, canoeing, great food, comfortable accommodations, and more, our group had an incredible time!

This winter, 6-10 lucky adventurers can choose to tour either Costa Rica OR Nicaragua in early March, exact dates TBD.

Click on SOAR's links below, read about each tour, then contact me ASAP with your interest in either. If you could flow either way, let me know that too, and we'll make a group choice when the numbers are in!

Costa Rica: A Paddling Paradise Pura Vida (11 days/ 12 nights)

NIcaragua: A Paddle Back in Time (10 days/ 11 nights)

Come to the slideshow on Sunday, January 15th, 5pm, at the Whitehouse to learn more.

A minimum of six (6) deposits by Monday, Jan. 23rd will make either trip fly!

Contact Gail ~the RiverGuidess~ at 415-312-3112 or by email.

Larry will also share slides from his 11-day Panama tour.
Next tour: April 17-28, for experienced paddlers only.



Catalyst Community Dance
From the founder of the Harmony Festival, a new monthly dance event,
igniting community cance to the next level!

~ UPCOMING DATES ~
January 26th ---   KUNDALINI DANCE with Yarah and DJ Malacai
February 23rd ---   KiVo with Liz Addison and DJ Pange

Last Thursday of the month, every month
7 PM – 10 PM: Dance Space opens at 6:45    
Opening Dance Prayer Circle at 7:15 sharp 
  
Sebastopol Masonic Temple 
373 North Main St. Sebastopol, CA  (across from Safeway) 
  
www.CatalystCommunityDance.com 

Fee: $20 at the door 
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Volunteer options are available. 
  
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE AND CO-CREATE
Contact Debra if you would like to be a DJ, Guest Teacher, or Musician/Band 
Debra Giusti – dg@harmonyfestival.com or 707-249-0205
 


RiverGuidess Journeys
~ Where Creative, Conscious Community Meets Mother Earth ~
from California to Baja, Costa Rica & Beyond, since 1993

Contact: Gail Orchier
415-312-3112
go@RiverGuidess.com
www.RiverGuidess.com

May the River Guide Us!

~ RiverGuidess Journeys with Creative, Conscious Community ~ from California to Baja, Costa Rica & Beyond, since 1993
~ Fluid Hands Massage ~ Conscious Bodywork ~ Swedish/Esalen ~ Myofascial Release ~ Hot River Stones ~ Vibrant SkinLift Technique
~ BEMER 3000 Partner ~ Demos, Rentals and Sales ~ BEMER Makes You Feel Good!
~ Prose That Flows ~ Copyediting and Proofreading Services

You're subscribed for occasional announcements from RiverGuidess Journeys, about events designed to build community.
Sometimes, we will recommend events and services offered by members of our community, that we feel aligned with.
If you prefer to not receive such announcements, please email with the subject line of, "RiverGuidess events only."

SUBSCRIBE UN-SUBSCRIBE FORWARD TO A FRIEND