The Trilliums arrived and quickly began on tasks with prepping ivy for basket weaving. We began Opening Circle with the history of Governor's Point... It's story started long ago when Governor's Point's only inhabitants were heron, seal, otter, cougar, bear, and myriad other non-human beings; then to the Mamosee people who plied these waters in dugout canoes; to the more modern usage of this land as boys' camp, rock quarry, and site of a prospective development. After this discussion, we set out to find the hidden cove, following a Songlines map. Songlines Maps describe significant landmarks using metaphors and the girls follow the clues to find their way.
Along the way to the beach, we chatted and checked-in, examined a recently cut forest regenerating, and learned about dock - a plant to help cure nettle stings. Nearing the cove, we left the well trod road and fox-walked to a bluff above, where girls took turns scouting good routes down. Taking care to "Think It Through Before You Do" and S.T.O.P., we clambered down towards a spectacular cove. At this special point we imagined, shared, explored, discussed, played in the water and rocks, had a beautiful wedding between two sticks, and enjoyed a blissful Peaceful Place time. We learned how to start a basket made from ivy. With focus, patience, and persistence, each of the Trilliums created the bottom of a small basket.
Time passed all too quickly, and before long we were hastening back to our ending circle, sharing our gratitude. And in this sharing our hearts emerged full, empathetic, grateful.
We mentors are so grateful for this group of girls, at once silly and serious, trustworthy and tough, wise and wonderful!
Our Words of the Day? "Seaside stick weddings, baskets and beauty!"
To see our photo album from the day, click here!
To see our photo album from the day, click here!
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