Drum Birthing Retreat - Bridgetown

Thank you for your interest in birthing your own frame drum within this 2 day retreat style workshop!
If you've come this far, you must be feeling the call. Let's chat it over..

What is included in your investment?

• 2 x nights Dorm style accommodation with bedding + use of amenities at Circle of Light Retreat + Healing Space, Bridgetown.

• Opening Cacao Ceremony.

• 3 x daily Vegan, gluten free, healing meals + light refreshments.

• Supplied on the day (or prior by arrangement, see under the Add-Ons tab for your complete selection availability): your 16 inch hoop (unless prearranged otherwise), animal hide, tension cord + sinews, adhesives + basic drum beater components.

• Laughter, storytelling, singing connection + joyous celebration of life.

Please Note: There is a fabulous selection of drum hoop woods + sizes, as well as a range of animal hides available to suit your journeying needs. Please connect direct with Kelli should you need guidance or more information to be clear on your selection.
Optional hoops sizes available are: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 + 20 inch diameter. Prices vary + available upon request.
Optional hoop wood types are: Willow, Ash or Rosewood Trees. Prices vary + available upon request.
Optional animal hides available are: natural red Kangaroo, natural grey Kangaroo, Aussie Goat + Fallow Deer. Prices vary + available upon request.• Learn the basics of Drum Lore + how to get the most from your new medicinal instrument.

No idea where to start but don't want to miss your space? A deposit only payment option is available for your convenience while we work out the details + final price of your Drum.

Drum hoops can take up to 8 weeks to order in. Please be mindful of this + finalise your custom requirements as soon as practical.

There is a small selection of wooden beads + odd bits + pieces you are most welcome to choose from. We also have access to a registered ethical feather supplier should you need something specific ordered in to complete your pieces.

A limited selection of acrylic paints, markers + a Pyrography set you have access to use to embellish your wooden pieces + can guide you through any medium, or you may have some crafting + painting bits yourself you'd like to bring just in case.

Drum skin dying + alternative colouring or face dressings are also available upon request. Limit is only your imagination!

For your drum + beater you may like to bring:

• A stick thick enough not to break when beating, or similar for your beater handle (I have some dried branches + dowel lengths to select from also)

• A quote/prayer/symbols, crystals, rocks, beads, feathers, any personal items of deep meaning + sentiment you might like to dream weave into your medicine tools (some include a lot + some very little to nothing at all, there is not 'right or wrong')
• Optional colour embroidery cotton to embellish the back + each piece etc.

For the workshop + your comfort you will need to bring along:

• 2 x old towels

• Comfy nest of cushions, blanket, camp chair if you like etc. Any thing you'd like to set up a little sacred space to create.

• Water bottle, keep cup, snacks etc.
• Clothing suited to the seasonal weather, towels (1 for bathing, 1 for sauna PLUS 2 x old towel for workshop as mentioned), swimmers, personal care items, medications etc.

Why are we calling it a 'birthing?'

Although this is considered sacred practice + ceremony in many cultures, this circle is open, mindful, respectful + inclusive to all peoples + their beliefs, keeping in touch with the essence, spirit + message of the Drum + Drum Lore for education purposes.
This process, like pregnancy + childbirth, is very much a labour of love! You may feel overwhelmed, anxious + all the feels. The conditioning to 'get it right' + the monkey mind overcomplicates the naural motion ingrained within your DNA, until you let go to the motions + rhythm, + just breathe into it. Your hands may swell or become tender. Your back is sure to feel it. Closest experience to the labourous birthing process to end up with something so completely unique + divinely created by YOU! Often people experience a type of rebirth or transcendent finding of one's Self or path.

Please connect direct with Kelli Marie for your obligation free dream Drum quote + to chat over all things Drums. Looking forward to dream weaving with you in this glorious location of Bridgetown.

Drumbeats of love,

Kelli Marie

M. 0474 367 162

Host or Publisher Kelli Marie - Intuitive Arts