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Hello,

I grow certified organic at-risk woodland herbs and I am interested in

all of the spiritual aspects of the forest. I make medicinals;

especially in relation to children.

 

I am looking for presenters to do workshops at our 2nd annual

conference. I also need more vendors, if you would be interested, or

pass this on to your list I would really appreciate it. MOUNTAIN

TRADITION HERB CONFERENCE

WE ARE COUNTING DOWN TO THE CONFERENCE

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130 until Sep 13

Imagine yourself lying on your back in a grassy meadow with the

whipoorwills singing and crickets nocturnally chirping their songs of

nature as you gaze up at the infinite stars created by the Great Spirit.

The moon is in its first phase and a gentle brook bubbles distantly as

fireflies playfully dance about the meadow and at the edge of the woods

surrounding it. The wind whispers softly through the grass of the meadow

as a coyote howls its song to all that may hear him from a nearby

mountain.. You are at peace within yourself and with the nature

enveloping you. This is a true gift from our creator.. written by Elan

This is what you will get to enjoy at our Mountain Tradition Herb

Conference.

Mountain Tradition Herb Conference

We invite you to attend our second annual herb conference SECOND ANNUAL

MOUNTAIN TRADITION HERB CONFERENCE CELEBRATING LIFE IN THE APPALACHIANS

SEPTEMBER 13 th, and 14 th 2002

An Herb, Alternative Healing, and Craft Conference This is our second

annual herb conference. Mountain Tradition will be bringing together

leading herb lovers and aternative healers from throughout the country

and locally to share with us their knowledge of plants and natural

healing methods.

COST IS $100 WHICH INCLUDES CAMPING, MEALS, VENDING FEE, AND WORKSHOPS

THESE ARE A FEW OF MOUNTAIN TRADITION CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND

PERFORMERS.

  

A workshop by Clara Atkins-Pope. She will be examining the role of

music, the ancient modes and the harp as instruments of healing and well

being. Clara will bring up to 6 harps to use in a hands-on workshops, as

well as present a concert in the moonlight. Clara Atkins-Pope says, " My

area of expertise is music, in relation to this festival, harp music and

its origins in ancient cultures. I have recently received two grants

from the Kentucky Arts Council to compose music for harp and/or voice

based upon the ancient musical modes of Greece and Israel. " We will be

intertained by " Angelyn Debord " . Of her inspiration as a writer and

performer, Angelyn says, " I didn't grow up hearing the television or

even the radio. I grew up hearing the sounds of the high mountains

behind my house. The trees whispering in the wind, and the marvelous

music of the streams that cascade down through the Smokey Mountains. 

I heard the wild voices and easy laughter of my cousins as we romped and

played  " Let's pretend " games all over these mountains.  I heard the

voices of my mother, my granny and my great-great aunt Roxie as they

worked in the garden, or picked blackberries, or bent over the quilting

frames.  The stories they told were full of humor and history. I was

young and easily imprinted with the cadence and rhythm of these voices,

these sounds.  They were my music and remain the favorite music in my

life today:  the sound of human beings, quietly going about their day

to day activities, with a light heart and a determined spirit. " Among

her playwright credits is critically acclaimed PRAISE HOUSE.  

Written for the Urban Bush Women of New York City, PRAISE HOUSE has

toured all over America, was a featured play at the Spoletto Festival,

was performed at Kennedy Center, and was produced for PBS.  Angelyn is

a visual artist will be exhibiting her paintings and crafts which

reflect the beauty and spirit of our mountains. Two classes will be

taught by Ginger Shelby of " Twisted Spirit Herbs " . The first is,

" Getting in Touch With the Mother " . Planting according to traditional

Native American Ways, which was passed on to the settlers,also making

your own teas, tisanes, and tinctures. register early. There will be an

additional class on:

    Making random weave baskets and house decorations from things

gathered from the woodlands

Make sure that you drop by and see Ginger Shelby in between her classes

for this and get the opportunity to buy some of her unique baskets! .

Mushroom Inoculation will be taught by Deborah Hill. SHIITAKE

MUSHROOMS...A way to practice good forest management, while also earning

money from the trees you remove from you land, is by growing shiitake

mushrooms. The shiitakes grow on hardwood logs and is very popular in

upscale restaurants. Deborah Hill, UK Forestry Specialist, is featured.

Nancy Crouse will be teaching a class on natural beauty products. Learn

why you should throw away most of your toxic beauty products and begin

making your own.

register early.

Daymon Morgan a legend in our parts will do an additional herb walk

through the mountains he has tried to protect all his life. A class will

be taught by Rose Shepard.

She makes her soap the Appalachian way.

Lye soap has been around for quite a while for only one reason, it's

simple and it works. When made properly by someone who knows what they

are doing, it has some wonderful characteristics about it. There is

something magical in this ancient soap. Come and learn why! register

early.

A class will taught by, Tamara Hicks.

" The Philosophy of Herbs as a Way of Life " . Tamara has her own line of

products and will be on hand to answer all your questions. A class will

taught by, Pat Lynn.

" Growing your Medicinal Herb Cabinet 101 " . Pat will help all who think

they know nothing of herbs to grow and use the herbs they grow for their

medicinal needs. This a beginning class but, all will learn something

here.

A class will be taught by Linda Heller, Daniel Bond and Syl Yunkers:

" Grow your retirement with Ginseng. "

Make upwards of $150,000..On an acre of land in 7 to 9 years. Stop

depleting our woodland of our wild ginseng! Learn about the " GIS "

program for ginseng! Learn about the possibility of losing the right to

dig ginseng without a card. Learn about it becoming illegal to dig

ginseng Period! We must become responsible and Grow our own! You would

not want to miss this " Great Event " . register early. VENDING BEGINS

FRIDAY AND RUNS ALL DAY SATURDAY. VENDING COST IS $25 OR %5 OF SALES FOR

THOSE WHO WANT TO VEND BUT NOT ATTEND THE WHOLE FESTIVAL. MEALS ARE FOR

PARTICIPANTS OF THE WHOLE WEEKEND.

Join us in this our second annual, Mountain Tradition Herb Conference.

HERB CONFERENCE FACILITIES

Mountain Tradition Herb Conference this year will be held at the lovely

home of Daymon Morgan in Stinnet, Ky. nestled on the Daniel Boone

National Forest, approximately 2 hours from Lexington or Knoxville.

There are only 8 rooms at Wendover [Mary Breckenridge's two story log

home], all others will be camping right in the hills, or the open

meadows, so register early. .

Delicious Appalachian meals. You will enjoy such fare as, poke patties,

nettle soup and health foods.

Registration and camp set up begins at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday 12 th.

School buses will be coming all day Friday to see all the herbal

products and crafts. Vending will also run Saturday at the same time as

workshops and classes, so make sure you bring someone to man or woman,

your booth. Home Sunday after Breakfast .. Directions. If flying, fly

into Lexington or Knoxville Airport. Get on I-75 and go North if coming

from Knoxville or South if coming from Lexington. Get on on the Daniel

Boone Parkway and exit off the Hyden Spur. At the deadend turn left on

421 and travel through Hyden, towards Harlen. Approximately 10 miles

turn left on road 2009. Approximately 1 mile turn left on Lower Bad

Creek Rd. Approximately 5 miles turn right in driveway, at conference

sign, and enjoy. There will be conference signs at every turn..

Located in the middle of the Daniel Boone National Forest in woodland

and meadows.

The woodland harmony and Kentucky hills surrounds our conference. We

want to thank you for helping us with our goals to create economic

development in the Appalachians without damaging our environment and

Mother Nature..

YOU MAY PAY ONLINE..OR CALL LINDA HELLER AT 606-672-6444 BETWEEN 10:00

AM AND 5:00 PM AND NANCY CROUSE AT 606-374-3379 BETWEEN 5:30 and 9:30

PM>

LET US HOHOR THE WISDOM OF OUR ANCESTORS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS!!!!!!

diversity!!!!Please come and visit and enjoy!!!! Go

to:http://geocities.com/beyondyonderrd/festival.html. for more

information.

Linda Heller

 Owner of:

 Beyond Yonder Woodland Botanicals

President of:

Mountain Tradition Education Project [Non-profit]

" Do No Harm " is our motto.

beyondyonder,

http://www.geocities.com/beyondyonderrd.