Upcoming events
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Song Circle
First Monday of Each Month 6:30-8:30PM
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Sacred Plant Gathering
Thursday, July 31st 6:30PM - 8:00PM
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Ancestor Cloth Workshop
Sunday, September 7th | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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House Concert
Sunday, September 7th | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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Song of the Harvest: Breathwork & Cacao Ceremony
Sunday, September 21st | 1:00PM - 5:00PM
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Frame Drum Making + Ritual Weekend
October 24th - 25th | 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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Beautification Day
Friday, September 26th | Time TBD
First Monday of each month | 6:30–8:30 PM | Somatic Wisdom Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | No Registration Necessary
Song Circle
Join us at the Somatic Wisdom Institute as we bring our voices together in the singing of heart songs! We will gather to share and celebrate songs of devotion from all around the world. These songs of love and healing are intended to connect us to our own hearts, to each other, to mother earth and to the Great Mystery. You are invited to bring any songs you feel inspired to share, we open sharing to the whole community the last 3o or 40 minutes of the gathering. Dancing and improvisation is encouraged!
August 4th
September 8th
October 6th
Sacred Plant Gathering
Thursday, July 31st | 6:30–8:00 PM | The Vital Hive | Lowell, MI | $35
An invitation for community based integration while exploring the powerful plant teachers Hapé and Sananga. Hosted by Brie Moblo and Lindsey Lutkenhoff. Both women have deep desire to share the practice and importance of creating humble connections with these sacred allies, understanding that creating space for integration can be as much the medicine as ceremony, big session work, and shifting awareness in our psyches.
Brie and Lindsey have been working with these medicines and creating relationship with them for over two years.
Often, these plant medicines clear big energies and assist us in getting into our bodies while also bringing in a sense of deep connection to ourselves, the earth, and each other.
No previous experience necessary.
*if you wear contacts and desire to be served sananga, please be prepared to take your contacts out during the circle.
* Hapé (also commonly spelled Rapé and pronounced "ha-peh") is a sacred plant medicine traditionally used by various Indigenous tribes of the Amazon rainforest. It is a finely ground powder made from a blend of Nicotiana rustica (a potent variety of tobacco), medicinal plants, herbs, and ashes. Different tribes and shamans have their unique recipes and preparation methods. The preparation of Hapé is a sacred art, often involving prayer, chants, and song.
* Sananga is a traditional eye medicine derived from the roots and bark of plants belonging to the Tabernaemontana genus, particularly Tabernaemontana undulata and Tabernaemontana sananho. These plants are native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, especially Brazil. The Sananga drops will be applied to the eyes cleaning and clearing the ocular band. This medicine will create space for deep breathing, presence and connection to self.
* Music is a beautiful medicine that assists in the movement of energy, opening of awareness, connecting to the divine, erasing the non-serving. Our dear friend Kyle Joe will be holding live music for us all to attune to and enjoy throughout this gathering. Kyle has been a singer/songwriter his whole life. In the last couple of years Kyle has dedicated himself to his passion of medicine music. Creating space for spirit to usher music into sacred healing spaces.
These plant & music medicines are powerful teachers, helping us connect with our bodies and the deeper parts of who we really are.
Ancestor Cloth Workshop
Sunday, September 7th | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | The Vital Hive | Lowell, MI | $95
Create something beautiful, meaningful, and deeply personal.
In this immersive, hands-on workshop, artist Brie Moblo of Beemo Textiles will guide you through a grounding meditation inspired by the wisdom of the medicine wheel—inviting you to connect with your ancestral lineages, known or unknown. From this place of presence and reflection, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind Ancestor Altar Cloth—an intuitive art piece that begins with you at the center and spirals outward through 7 to 9 generations.
This is more than an art project—it’s a journey of honoring, remembering, and reclaiming. You’ll leave with a powerful altar piece and a deeper sense of connection to those who came before you.
No art experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity, openness, and willingness to explore. All materials are provided, along with tea, snacks, and a welcoming creative space.
House Concert
Featuring Between Two Voices
Sunday, September 7th | Doors 6:30 PM Show Start 7:00 PM | The Vital Hive | Lowell, MI | $15
& Special Guest Kyle Joe
Songs of the Harvest: Breathwork & Cacao Ceremony
Sunday, September 21st | 1:00–5:00 PM | The Vital Hive | Lowell, MI | $95
On Sunday, September 21st, 2025, we gather as The Vital Hive to honor the turning of the wheel once more—this time celebrating the harvest, a season of gratitude, abundance, and the fruits of all we have tended through the year. This is more than a seasonal shift; it is a remembering of our connection to the cycles of giving and receiving.
Together, we will enter into a breathwork and cacao ceremony guided by The Vital Hive Band. Through breath, we’ll clear and nourish the inner temple. Through cacao, we’ll open our hearts to deep gratitude. And through song and dance, we’ll celebrate the primal joy of being alive and in community. This is a space to release, give thanks, and rejoice—held by earth, air, rhythm, and flame.
The ceremony will conclude with dance, heart songs, and a shared harvest meal. Bring your body, your breath, your gratitude, and your willingness to celebrate the bounty of life.
We invite you to arrive anytime after 1:00pm to begin creating your breathing nest—a cozy, intentional space made with blankets, a yoga mat, and any sacred items that support your journey inward. This nest will be your home for the breathwork journey, a soft container to hold whatever wants to move through.
Optional Hapé & Sananga: For those who wish, there will be an opportunity to sit with Hapé and Sananga at 1:30pm. These sacred plant medicines are entirely optional—please have your nest set and be grounded by then if you wish to participate.
The breathwork ceremony will begin shortly after and will be followed by a sound bath guided by Liberty Glaser, community singing, dancing, and a harvest feast—greens and dressings provided. We ask you to bring a salad topping or side dish to share in the spirit of abundance.
Closing & Continued Connection: The formal ceremony will close at 5:00pm, but you are warmly invited to stay afterward to relax in the sauna, cold tub, or hot tub, share stories around the bonfire, and continue connecting with one another as the day turns to evening.
If you’re new to breathwork, please note that this modality is not recommended for individuals with heart conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or a history of psychotic episodes. Pregnancy is also a contraindication. If you have questions about whether this is right for you, please reach out to Micah at Micahm1@gmail.com.
The address will be sent upon registration.
This is an invitation to cleanse, give thanks, and reconnect—together.
Arrival: 1:00pm
Optional Hapé & Sananga: 1:30pm
Opening the Ceremony: 2:00pm
Closing: 5:00pm (Stay after to soak, rest, and connect)
The Vital Hive Beautification Day
Friday, September 26th | Time TBD | The Vital Hive | Lowell, MI
Join us for a hands-on day of tending, planting, and connecting with the land at The Vital Hive. Together, we'll pull weeds, plant new life, and care for the space that holds our community. This is a beautiful opportunity to give back, ground into the earth, and witness the changing seasons of the land. Come get your hands dirty, meet new friends, and help the Hive grow in beauty and spirit. All are welcome—just bring your love for nature and a willingness to help!
More information will be shared closer to event.
Frame Drum Making + Ritual Weekend
October 24th-25th | 9:00AM–6:00 PM | The Vital Hive | Lowell, MI | $295
This is more than a craft workshop — it’s a chance to connect deeply with community, the earth, and your own rhythm. These drums are sacred tools, and making them is a meaningful, hands-on process that invites presence, gratitude, and connection.
We’ll begin by honoring the animals, trees, and ancestors that are part of each drum. With clear intention, we’ll take time to listen and give thanks before beginning the building process.
You'll create your own drum from start to finish, and adorn it with the meaningful words and art of your choosing. You’ll also make a drum mallet, and we’ll spend time playing together — feeling into the sound and rhythm we create together
On Friday night, the sauna will be warm and ready for song. This is a space to sing, drum, dance, and pray together in an open-hearted and playful way. I’ll bring a few finished drums for everyone to play. This part is optional, but it adds a deeper layer to the weekend.
You’ll leave with a handmade drum, a deeper connection to its story, and an experience rooted in care, creativity, and community."