Many describe this year’s Gathering as one of the best we’ve had yet. Located in the picturesque Bear Mountain Lodge just 45 minutes from Manhattan, the Gathering brought together many new members to the Julian Community along with those who have known June and Julian for years. Most all agreed that the whole weekend was informative, relaxed and geared towards networking — and great fun!
We had wonderful meals from a nationally recognized, award winning chef, Michael Matarazzo (awarded Chef of the Year!). The lodge was spacious yet inviting, set in a State Park amidst woods, overlooking a lovely lake and offering lots of great, do-able hiking.
Saul Srour began the weekend Friday evening with The Opening Ceremony and included readings from several Julian classes. There was such positive response to the readings that Saul agreed to share them with Dan and Nancy Walton to add to the Ring of Light Newsletter. You can enjoy reading these Julian pearls of wisdom in the December Ring of Light Newsletter. If you’re not receiving the newsletter and would like to, please contact us at [email protected].
Saturday’s session began with Linda Scheer leading us all in a phenomenal chant and exercise to open and balance our chakras. Linda agreed to be video-taped so we can share the exercise with you on this website. Watch for it soon. You’re going to love it!
The Chakra Opening was followed with my session, Share the Light. Participants were asked to form break-out groups to discuss Julian tips, tools and techniques. Many of the information was shared with the group as a whole afterwoods. I look forward to posting several of these on the Julian Teachings website for your benefit as well.
John Svirsky followed in the afternoon with Manifestation in a Time of Change. John provided several hands-on suggestions that were practical and seemed highly effective. We came away with some great new tools for manifestation. Saul shared two video clips of June that tugged at our hearts, caused us to once again marvel at June’s wisdom and had us all laughing at the antics of June and the community at one of our prior Gatherings. After another mouth watering meal (oh and did I mention those desserts? Spanish Tapas of sweets!), we all gathered around a campfire to share stories of past fun times.
Sunday opened with Eleanor Johnson providing an information-packed Astrology Update. Eleanor’s classes are always pertinent! The Closing Ceremony was conducted by Larry Scheer and included a beautiful ritual to pass the Light forward to the 14th Gathering followed by The Circle of Light song.
Recordings of any or all sessions are available by contacting Saul Srour at: [email protected]
Hugs, kisses and passing the Light from one to another ended the Gathering as bonds were strengthened, new friendships formed and great love filled the hearts and minds of all there.
Here is a big THANK YOU to Saul for all the hard work he put in to making this Gathering such a resounding success!!
Plans for The 14th Gathering of Light are already underway! It is scheduled to be held at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California from September 23-25, 2011. Now is a great time to begin planning to attend.
More information on The 14th Gathering will follow!