Cosmic Egg Drum Birthing Mini Retreat
Step into the sacred act of creation and birth your very own oval-shaped drum, symbolizing the Cosmic Egg—the universal womb from which all life emerges.
Event details
Sat, Jun 07 2025
6:30pm
Cosmic Egg Drum Birthing Mini Retreat
Step into the sacred act of creation and birth your very own oval-shaped drum, symbolizing the Cosmic Egg—the universal womb from which all life emerges. Drawing inspiration from diverse mythologies, this unique experience invites you to connect with your heart, your creativity, and the rhythms that unite us all. Led by Sarah and Sam, you’ll create your very own timeless and primal percussion instrument using Willow Tree and Deer
Craft your drum and mallet with intention, infusing it with your energy and dreams, and let its sound carry the pulse of your journey. This is more than a workshop; it’s a profound connection to the cycles of life and the cosmic harmony we all share.
Our drum birthing weaves together the magick of your heart and hands, along with the majesty of the deer and the watery flexibility of the willow, in the auspicious oval shape of an egg. The Cosmic Egg often represents the birth of a new world or universe, signifying the unfolding of cosmic consciousness.
The drum head will be made with deer medicine, which taps us into our heartspace, and brings forth grace. The medicine of this animal is understated and tender. A drum with deer hide sings a surprisingly deep song and is one of the lowest maintenance drums to have. It sounds powerful in most heat and humidity conditions when other drums might be temperamental.
The frame will be made with Willow medicine. Most willow species thrive close to water or in damp places, therefore Willow is connected to water, the moon, and all things feminine. With limbs that quite literally weep, it is a powerful alchemist for grief. Willow has the ability to absorb shock without splintering and regrows with vigor when it is cut back, growing several feet in a season. These properties came to symbolize renewal, vitality and immortality.
This is the magick and medicine your Cosmic Egg Drum will bring you.
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In this 10-hour mini-retreat, we will make our own (huge!) 20” Frame Drum and mallet. This event will also include:
-Honoring the medicine of the Deer & Willow
-Hole Punching the Drum Head
-Lacing the Drum
-Frame Decoration
-Circle work
-Ceremony building
-Meditation
-Breathwork
-Pathworking
-Creative expression (opportunity to paint, draw, write)
-Drum playing, chanting, dancing & more!
We will learn, share, and co-create our sacred instruments together.
The creation of the drum is a meditation and ceremony in itself, an active prayer of the body and mind. As we birth our own drum, may we remember that the heart\drum of our ancestors -- of our global ancestors -- is the same one that is beating inside us today.
Investment:
$333 for one participant
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$599 for partnered pricing (*This is for two participants to each make their own drum. With Partnered Pricing, you bring a friend, and you both save.)
**If the financial investment is prohibitive for you to attend, please reach out to us for installment payments.
Space is very limited, with a maximum of 13 participants.
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Retreat begins promptly at 9:30, doors open for arrival at 9am to ensure enough time to set up your nest and ground in the space.
Chair seating is available. Props (bolsters and back jacks) will be available as well. Please bring any props from home that would make you feel the most comfortable.
A 1-hour working lunch is built into the workshop. There are some restaurants local to our gathering space, but you would likely need delivery. You are welcome to bring your own food. A refrigerator, microwave, and toaster are available on-site.
This offering is intended for guys, gals, and the whole spectrum of pals.
*If you have arthritis, please know there is a moderate amount of weaving, pushing and pulling… hand movement with gentle force. Sustained dexterity is ideal. If this is not you, please let us know! We can make sure we have an extra set of hands to support you as you need.
*You will receive an email prior to the event which prepares you further for the day on what to bring with you. An early note: plan to bring your own old towel and you may bring your own object to build the mallet on. Keep your eyes peeled for good sticks or bones to use for your mallet handle!
*Registration for this mini-day retreat closes May 10th, 2025
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***Cancellation Policy***
If you are unable to attend the retreat after signing up:
-prior to May 10th you will be reimbursed for 50% of your admission price.
-on/after May 10th we will have used your investment to gather supplies. You may transfer your seat to a loved one, but no refund will be given.
This workshop is not intended to appropriate Native or Indigenous culture. While we honor drum making as an Indigenous art, we celebrate the drum as a divine tool of alchemy and Goddess celebration that has been found throughout all civilizations, from the beginning of humankind.
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Temple of the Rebel Goddess
