# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring Equinox Andean Despacho & Native American Pipe Ceremony Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: SPRING EQUINOX is an important day to celebrate in nature with community and Spirit.  Time to blossom with ceremony and unity.

All are interactive Ceremonies for everyone to learn and experience.  ALL are welcome.

We will be celebrating in our hearts and prayers with a DESPACHO Ceremony lead by Kathleen Snavely and NATIVE PIPE (Chanupa) Ceremony lead by Cheryl Kilduff Janssen.

A "Despacho" is the primary form of energy work and manifesting ceremony of the Andean Pa'qos (shamans). It is built in the form of a meal for Mother Earth, an artistic and heartfelt expression of gratitude and appeal for right relationship with "All That Is".
We are all in some form of major transition. This is a powerful way to align ourselves with the energy flow of the universe and bring about the conditions needed for the next phase of our lives.

One of the Sacred ceremonies given to the Sioux people by White Buffalo Calf Woman is the Chanupa.  A symbol of honor, solidarity and the sacredness of life.  This ceremony is a way to connect people to the physical and spiritual realms. The smoke rising from the pipe, provided by the inner bark of red willow carries our prayers to the Creator. The pipe is made of specific red pipestone representing the Earth and blood of all peoples. The stem made of wood represents nature, all plants and trees.  We honor all  directions of Spirit and land.  We will go over protocol before we start this ceremony.

***We are asking for a $22.00 donation. 
however We will not turn anyone away if you do not have it.
Pay by Venmo at CherylKilduff-1 PayPal @ lightofthedivine
or CASH at the door

Weather permitting we will be Parking in the yard starting up by the barn.  Someone will be there to tell you where to park.  In case of rain, parking is on HOUSE side wide shoulder on rte. 136.

ABOUT US:
KATHLEEN LESTER has been an Andean Mesa carrier since 2012, studying with Pamela Panneton of Land Spirits and Jose Louis Herrara of the Andean Research Institute and the Rainbow Jaguar Institute. Kathleen founded the Animal Reiki Alliance in 2010.
Animals and the earth have been her guides and partners throughout her journey. She is also a Medical Reiki Master,
Animal Communicator and lover of Mother Earth and all her
beings.

Sound Alchemist CHERYL KILDUFF JANSSEN has been creating sound, vibration and Sacred space for many years. Known as Reverend Cheryl, she has been a Minister for Universal Life Church for 25 years. She was adopted into a Lakota Tiospaye in 2014, being honored with the Chanupa (pipe) in 2013. Also, a Mesa carrier in the Andean Shamanic tradition, she believes in bringing the Eagle and Condor Prophecy together in her spiritual ways. Her love of traveling has given her the opportunity to experience many ways of “being.” Her dedication to Mother Earth and all life forms has her sending out prayers and performing Sacred Ceremony at many occasions. As an event coordinator involved in native and indigenous studies she believes, “We are the Ones we have been waiting for.”

We thank you ALL for the Love and energy you have brought to this Sacred Land. We hope you join us in Ceremony and Celebration in honor of Mother Earth, All Her elements and Yourselves.
Walk in Peace, Love, Light and Beauty Always in All Ways,
Tom & Cheryl Kilduff Janssen
410-627-4939 laughingstonehollow@gmail.com
Please find and “like” us at Laughing Stone Hollow on Facebook and “follow” on Instagram
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whiteford/spring-equinox-andean-despacho-and-native-american-pipe-ceremony-celebration/200027905469350
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, performances, art, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 89

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whiteford
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1840 Whiteford Rd, Street, MD 21154-1508, United States
- **lat**: 39.67249
- **long**: -76.2874
- **full address**: 1840 Whiteford Rd, Street, MD 21154-1508, United States, 1840 Whiteford Rd, Street, MD 21154-1508, United States,Street, Maryland, Whiteford

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spring Equinox Andean Despacho & Native American Pipe Ceremony Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Spring Equinox Andean Despacho & Native American Pipe Ceremony Celebration takes place on Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm at 1840 Whiteford Rd, Street, MD 21154-1508, United States, 1840 Whiteford Rd, Street, MD 21154-1508, United States,Street, Maryland, Whiteford.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spring Equinox Andean Despacho & Native American Pipe Ceremony Celebration?
  - **A:** Spring Equinox Andean Despacho & Native American Pipe Ceremony Celebration is organized by Laughing Stone Hollow .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spring Equinox Andean Despacho & Native American Pipe Ceremony Celebration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whiteford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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