MEDITATION HUT

On various locations, throughout the Mother's Trust / Mother's Place, there are meditation huts or "kutirs" as they are sometimes called, for quiet study, reflection and meditation. Huts are used for just an hour or several days if desired. Contact us for details.

DRUMMING CIRCLE

is especially for developing a sense of community. Those who participate, either by playing a drum or observing have a special opportunity to gain insight into spirituality and successful living. Drumming teaches us that by working together, something we sometimes forget in our busy lives, we can achieve our goals and approach a more lasting sense of peace and fulfillment in our lives.

A LABYRINTH

into a large open field on the grounds of Mother's Trust / Mother's Place. With the open sky above and the natural setting with glades and woods, walking the labyrinth can be a rewarding experience. The pathways can be walked anytime and in addition, guided walks are given occasionally. Walking the labyrinth is a wonderful way to deepen spiritual commitment or in dealing with life's joys and sorrows.

MEDICINE WHEEL

is a sacred symbol and tool in many Native American traditions. Hidden amongst the trees along our interfaith trails is a medicine wheel constructed and dedicated in 1999. The four directions, the four aspects of personality, the four colors and other sacred symbology are all incorporated into the wheels design.

MEDITATION TRAILS

can be walked throughout the property. One trail, near the main building has signboards with sayings from different faiths and religions along the walkway. Other trails merge into adjacent properties where wooded and open areas can be used for quiet, reflective walks. Meditation walks are used for japa practices in the Vedantic (Hindu) tradition for meditation and contemplation. By using a japa mala (rosery) and repeating the sacred mantra for hours at a time. It is a part of ones daily practice passed down by a teacher.

MOTHER MARY, BUDDHA AND ST. FRANCIS

are draped in a beautiful landscape and one of the sacred sites for meditation used by individuals of various faith traditions. A covered swing faces this beautiful natural setting, with a background of 15 acres of woods and trails. Many times you will hear a pilgrim playing a native flute, or a devotee chanting or a drummer drumming.

PANCHATAPA - DEDICATED CEREMONIAL SACRED GROUND 1990

After purchasing 15 acres of land, a 5 day ceremony was done by three of the monastics. This ceremony is similar to a vision quest, when a seeker goes to a sacred and secluded place and cries for a vision. During those five days, five fires are kept with fasting and prayers. This was the first ceremony performed on Mother's Place. Again in 1998 a ceremony was performed and the sacred ashes of many holy places around the world was placed in this sacred space. A gazebo is now standing over this spot to remind us all of the necessity of going into seclusion now and then and crying for a vision and reconnetion to the divine. Many of the monastic residence continue to use their time in japa, meditation, sacred rites and daily practices. In addition to their work in the local community.