Taíno Woods Sanctuary — November Newsletter
“Walking in Gratitude & Preparing for the Stillness”
Tai Guey Itainos!🪶
As the final leaves fall and the nights grow long, we give thanks to our ancestors, to the fires that have kept us warm, nourished and to each of you who continue to walk this sacred path with us. November calls us to slow down, to tend the embers within, and to remember that rest is also ceremony.
💀 Reflections from Día de los Muertos Lodge
What a powerful gathering. As the veil thinned, we sat in prayer, song, and remembrance. We honored our loved ones who have crossed and welcomed their wisdom to guide our next steps.
Bo Matum to all who entered the lodge with open hearts and to those who supported from afar. Every prayer, every song, and every offering nourishes the web of life.
🪓 Volunteer Weekend: Winter Preparations
📅 November 14th – 16th
Help us prepare the sanctuary for winter—stacking firewood, securing tents, and tending to the land that holds our prayers.
Your hands are medicine, your time sacred. Meals and warm tea will be shared around the fire.
👉 Register at tainowoods.com/gatherings
🔥 Upcoming Ceremonies:
💻 Winter Virtual Sanctuary Series
As the snow begins to fall and the land rests, our connection continues through the Winter Virtual Sanctuary, bringing teachings, healing, and community right into your home.
Join us for these monthly online gatherings led by our beloved facilitators.
| Date | Time | Facilitator | Topic |
| November 5th | 7:00–8:30 PM | Fahmida | Breathwork Class |
| December 4th | 7:00–8:30 PM | Yaqui | TBD (to be announced by Oct 23rd) |
| January 18th | 3:00 or 5:00 PM | Luna | Kundalini Yoga Class |
| February 17th | 7:00–8:30 PM | Michael | Grow Your Own Mushrooms + Ecology Class |
👉🏽 Register at tainowoods.com/gatherings
Let’s stay connected in prayer, breath, and study as the winter light returns.
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Winter Solstice Full Moon Lodge
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕘 Arrival 9:00 AM | Fire Lighting 10:00 AM | Closing 8:00 PM
🏞 Taíno Woods Sanctuary, Harris, NY
The Solstice marks the longest night and the turning of the light.
Together, we’ll enter the lodge to release the old year, give thanks for our growth, and call in renewal for the cycle ahead.
💚 Sliding scale donation: $50–$100. Sponsorship available — no one turned away.
📧 Questions or sponsorship needs: events@tainowoods.com
Registration 👉🏽 tainowoods.com/gatherings
🪶 Membership Keeps the Fire Alive
Becoming a member of Taíno Woods Sanctuary is more than a donation — it’s a commitment to keeping prayer alive on the land.
For $10/month or $99/year, you receive access to:
✨ Gatherings & lodges
✨ Online teachings during winter
✨ Our knowledge resources library
✨ Private Taíno Social Network
✨ Family time on the land
🪶 Your membership sustains sacred spaces, cultural preservation, and healing for our community.
👉 Become a Member Today
💛 Community Gratitude
We extend deep thanks to our volunteers, board members, song carriers, and families who continue to hold space, build, and serve the land.
If you feel called to contribute in other ways—helping organize, fundraise, or offer workshops—please reach out. Every offering is sacred.
📧 Contact us at events@tainowoods.com to share your gifts or ideas.
Closing Blessing
As we walk into the quiet of winter,
may your heart find warmth in prayer,
your body find rest in the stillness,
and your spirit remember that you are part of a great circle—
alive, loved, and guided by the ancestors.
Han Han Katu. Seneko Kakona.
— Taíno Woods Sanctuary Itainos (Family)