Paul Izak was born and raised on the Hawaiian Islands and currently lives it up on the Island of Oahu. Paul has been discovering his own voice and unique sound as a singer/songwriter since 2004.
During his years in high school, he began to express himself through his harmonica. His inspiration came from his uncle Brian, a local blues harmonica player, and other blues musicians around the island. He quickly found a new sense of freedom through the harmonica.

During his first year of college, Paul began learning guitar and finding his own sound, which can best be described as a Folk, Blues, Rock, Reggae combination. In 2006, while living on the Island of Lana’i, Paul began playing hand drums. This later led him to establishing a drum circle on Kailua Beach for three years. These drum circles allowed Paul to connect with the community through the freedom of unlimited creative expression weekly. Bringing together the community in a conscious way led to the monthly Yogarden Music Gatherings, an all ages, artistic/music event. Paul’s passion for yoga, gardening, and music set the foundation for these gatherings.

During 2005-2013, Paul was the lead singer/harmonica/percussion player for local Hawaiian reggae band Pressure Drop, winners of the Mai Tai Rumble in 2010.

Paul’s full length albums include, Peaceful Words (2010), Seeds of Love (2011), Everlasting Light (2013), Campfire Anthems (2013), Back to the Roots (2017).

His love for music continues to grow, just like his garden. Representing a healthy and simplistic life, Paul is a believer in honoring yourself as an individual so that you may better contribute to your community through healthy sustainable practices. This is the message you get through Paul’s music, as he practices what he preaches.

Coming from San Diego with deep roots in Hawaii, Sierra Marin is a quickly up and coming revolutionary artist, musical medicine woman and producer. Crossing genres of reggae, hip hop and folk, Sierra’s music is rooted in catchy hooks and melodies and yet brings the listener to ecstatic states of healing gratitude and remembrance. Whether performing as a live loop artist or backed by the talented roots reggae band Roots Ascension, the music is a soundtrack for a new earth community on the rise, bringing to light the beauty of the journey in these potent times of transformation.

Sierra has played main stages at major transformational festivals in California, Arizona, Oregon, Ohio, Hawaii, Missouri, Illinois, and Florida, sharing the stage with artists such as Kabaka Pyramid, EN Young, Rising Appalachia, Satsang, Alborosie, Porangui, Mike Love, Cas Haley, Indubious, Wookiefoot, Natalie Rize, Yaima, Ayla Nereo, and many more.

Sierra’s intentional songs are the soundtrack to an awakening humanity, acknowledging the work one must do to heal through trauma and pain, in order to anchor frequencies of unconditional love, harmony, and beauty on this earth!

Youssoupha Sidibe is a Senegalese West African Kora (African Harp) player. Throw out all your ideas of what a harpist is, Youssoupha breaks out of traditional Kora styles many hundreds of years old, to create a new style that has never been heard before, blending aspects of Reggae and western music.

Through many collaborations, and countless performances over the course of 25 years, Youssoupha has developed thousands of fans all over the world. He has performed and recorded with many exceptional musicians.

Grammy nominated for his collaboration with Matisyahu (Youth), he has released albums with the late Charles Neville (Tree of Life), Midnite (For All), Steve Kimock, and a duet with Michael Franti (What I be), and performed live with India Arie, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident, Chris Berry Trio, Shimshai, and many others.

Youssoupha has performed at some of the most famous festivals and venues in the world including :The Hammerstein Ballroom NYC, The Warfield Theatre SF CA, The African Festival of the Arts Chicago, Reggae Rising, Reggae on the River CA, Stanford University, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues British Columbia, to name a few.

What common threads bridge soulful music to spiritual connection and community service?

This is the question that drives international touring artist and Berklee School of Music graduate, Max Ribner (he,him). The sound is rich, reverent, and intimate, connecting us through the lineage of music, to the stories of our ancestors. Max's unique and fusion-inspired approach to Flugelhorn and trumpet has led him to perform with artists such as Esperanza Spalding, Nahko And Medicine For The People, Rising Appalachia, Trevor Hall, and Liv Warfield (Prince). The result of years of collaboration with such a broad musical community is powerfully illustrated on Max's debut solo album, 1st Language, which brings 50+ artists together in a cross-continental collaboration as a sonic calling together of our collective humanity.

Inspired by a deeply personal three-year journey of being cracked open and alchemized by life’s challenges, Max’s upcoming album, Resilient Beings, will be a collection of modern-day mantras and torch-bearing songs to bring the listener a sense of coming home to self. By piecing soulful grooves with community singing, we welcome you on a musical journey that creates a path of presence by going into the heart.

J Brave’s intention is to inspire the remembrance of our divine nature. He is here to transform trauma into triumph, turn his mess into a message, and shift suffering into a song to heal himself and inspire the world.

His greatest gift has always been to bring people together, and he utilizes his music as a means to unify and connect us all.

As a speaker, he shares his personal story to empower audiences, and his live performances help remind us of who and what we truly are.

During his travels through Kemet he had a spiritual awakening, and has since been plant based for 20 years as a part of his dedication to health and well-being.

As a former counselor for homeless and at-risk youth, he learned the importance of service during a nearly 10 year period working at four non-profit organizations.

He founded the legendary Venice Hip Hop collective the Luminaries, curates events under the brand Benevolence, co-created Actualize Music Recording Retreats, and offers guidance to artists through Keys Of Kreation coaching.

Beyond all of his accomplishments and titles he is most proud of being a father to his beautiful children Simunye and Numi.

“I am simply a vessel allowing the Universe to express through me" - J Brave

Katrina (Katt) Lilly is a vocal powerhouse who has been a full-time music maker for the last 8 years, and part-time musician for several years before that. In addition to being a singer/songwriter, performer, and recording artist, she is also a vocal coach/teacher and specializes in teaching vocal activation, confidence building, songwriting, and the art of singing harmony. Her vocal style is refreshingly authentic and she’s often compared to the stylings/sound of Erykah Badu and even Adele. She weaves inspirational lyrics, free flow channeling, and soulful sounds to create transformational music journeys that evoke deep emotion from her listeners. She plays keyboard/piano, ukulele, guitar, drum, and occasionally other instruments as needed to support her big, soulful voice.

Jennifer has always had a deep love for nature, in constant awe at the miracle of all life our Mother Gaia is sustaining.

Her Forest Therapy Guide journey began after a profound experience and numerous synchronicities during a trip to Costa Rica. Nature has much to tell us if we only take the time to listen. She considers it a high honor to be able to lead you into a space where you may hear the messages waiting just for you from the forest. When our love and awe of nature returns to us, then and only then can we begin to work in proper relation with nature to heal, both ourselves and all of Earth.

Blue hummingbird messenger from the forest.

Child of the stars, man with a noble heart devoted to nature and faithful to my soul.

I have given all my life to learn the path of the heart of devotion and healing at all levels, to prepare for this moment of massive transformation and awakening.

My mission is to share and evolve with the wisdom of different indigenous lineages from Central and South America to generate the sacred new humanity on this Earth.

When we speak, there is tone. When we move, there is rhythm. Bridging the gap between stage and audience, Max Ribner and local artists welcome you to an immersive experience where we all become part of the orchestra.

Join us for this unique and inspiring opportunity to write a song as a community! Over two hours, we will be writing a song that presents itself in the moment while learning basic rhythms, choir parts, deep listening, and creative lyric writing. As a collective, we will journey into a prayerful space of connectivity, belonging, and coming home through song. Participants will then have the opportunity to share this song that evening during the evening performance. All voices, ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience are welcome.

Amber, born and raised in Costa Rica, is a student of ancestral medicine. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology and is a practitioner and teacher of different energy work modalities, such as QiGong and Toltec Tensegrity. She has been running a private teaching practice and a healing/integration practice since 2020. She has been working with plant medicine since 2018 and has been studying the spiritual and energetic dynamics of the ceremonial setting ever since. She is also a devoted student of ceremonial singing and dancing. Currently, Amber studies both the clinical model for psychedelic therapy and the ancient science of traditional ceremony, bridging these worlds with the intention of supporting the evolution of human consciousness and healing our relationship with the Earth.

Dominik is the founder of the Crystal Garden and current steward of the land.
He has studied organic farming, biodynamic farming and permaculture for the past 20 years and is excited to apply these principles to the development of the property.

Join him for a basic introduction to permaculture principles and for a hands-on experience of planting a food forest.
When we take time to observe and listen to the land and the cycles of nature, we can be better stewards of this earth. By emulating the principles of local ecosystems, we can develop a more healthy, resilient and productive farming model.
Life-affirming and holistic gardening practices allow us to connect deeper and give honor to all life forms that reside among us. We feel the most alignment, when we recognize our profound interrelatedness to nature and that our well-being is directly related to the well-being of our planet’s soils, waters and skies.

Baily is a multi~faceted creatix. She is an herbalist, artist, dancer, singer, writer, water priestess and wild woman!

Mother Earth is her deepest love and biggest inspiration. She is passionate about remembering our ancestral roots. She has devoted her life to keeping these potent ways alive and thriving.

Baily will be leading you on a conscious and intuitive plant walk through the forest. Here, you will discover local medicinal herbs, be guided on how to connect with the plants with all of your senses, and receive insight directly from the plants. She will also share some of their medicinal offerings and show you how to live in reciprocity by giving back to the Earth.

Natalie will be guiding you through your yoga practice each morning. A student of the earth and her body, she is passionate about holding space for your intuition to flourish and thrive and the wisdom that lives within your body to come online so that you may flow, move, and live as your truest self.
Natalie has been teaching for 6 years, and is a 200 hr certified yoga teacher with training in hatha, vinyasa, yin, prenatal, and postpartum approaches. Her practice also includes other modalities such as embodied movement, dance, breathwork, meditation and sound healing.
All classes will be friendly for all levels of experience!

James will contribute his skills as a geologist, specimen miner, lapidary artist, and rock and mineral connoisseur to support the communal aspects of this gathering. He will be digging for crystals at local mines before this event and is familiar with the area from past mining excursions. James will lead a group to dig quartz crystals at crystal vista for a community experience of low-key mining and learning about the local geology.

Tickets are available ONLINE HERE. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. We expect this event to sell out. This is a RAIN or SHINE event. No refunds will be given if there is bad weather and programming cannot commence as scheduled.

There will only be 200 tickets available for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Gathering so that we can create a strong and intimate container of celebration & connection to this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Prices may increase so get your tickets ASAP.

Each vehicle will need to purchase a parking pass.

⌯ 3 Nights of primitive camping
⌯ Eclipse viewing glasses
⌯ Live Music
⌯ Acoustic Fireside Music
⌯ Cacao Ceremony
⌯ Hands-On Tree-Planting
⌯ Permaculture Education
⌯ Herbalism Education
⌯ Forest Meditation
⌯ Yoga & Movement
⌯ Access to Clear Creek
⌯ Fire Circle & Drum Circle
⌯ Community Singing
⌯ Shared Gratitude & Intention
⌯ And so much more!

Monday, April 8, 2024

12:31 pm - Eclipse begins

1:50-1:54 - Totality (4 minutes & 15 seconds)

3:09 pm Eclipse ends

The Crystal Garden is located only a few miles from the point of exact totality here in Arkansas and we will experience over four minutes of complete darkness during this rare event. The next eclipse that is visible in the USA isn’t until 2044. So this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of us.

The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean. Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT. The eclipse will exit continental North America on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, at 5:16 p.m. NDT.

Reusable water bottle to refill

Gear for any kind of weather (The weather in April is unpredictable here and it could be sunny and warm or cold. Be prepared for the possibility of rain.)

Cup for cacao ceremony

Any items needed for a self-contained camp setup (cooking supplies, ice chests, food, camping gear, tarps)

Comfort and play items (hammocks, hoola-hoops, etc)

Musical instruments and drums (for fireside jams and living song workshop)

External battery packs to charge your phones and other electronic devices

Flashlights, headlamps, solar lights

Lawn Chair

Adequate weights and/or stakes to tie down canopies and tents etc.

We are gathering on a beautiful piece of property that is providing plenty of space for primitive camping.

Parking will be in a separate area so be prepared to walk your gear to your site. We will have a limited amount of carts and wheelbarrows on site to make that process easier for attendees.

Parking space is limited. RVs are required to purchase a RV parking pass and we can only accommodate a very limited number of RVs.

Large camper vans are required to purchase a van parking pass. If you have a smaller van and don't mind sleeping in the general parking area, you can just purchase a normal car parking pass.

There will be several portable toilets distributed through the site

There will be NO shower facilities. If bathing in the creek, you must use biodegradable soap (Dr. Bronner).

There is no electricity available at the camping area but we do have a limited amount of charging stations set up for your cell phones at the gift shop.

Attendees must prepare to pack in and pack out their own food resources. Camping stoves and small BBQ pits are allowed.

There are limited restaurant options available in Mount Ida, which is 10 minutes away. Make sure to consider extreme traffic congestion and possible shortages during the weekend due to the eclipse. We encourage attendees to remain on the property dor the duration of the event. We recommend bringing plenty of snacks and food to nourish you for the three days.

Drinking water is abundant and available on the land via a filtered well system.

Please bring your own cup for the cacao ceremony and please bring a reusable bottle for water.

The event gate will open SATURDAY April 6th at 3 PM. Check-in and camping setup is between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Check-in continues SUNDAY morning starting at 9 am until 3 pm.
Please arrive at a decent time to support our crew.

All event attendees must have packed up camping by 4 pm on Tuesday. Event gates close at 5 pm.

Each car must purchase a parking ticket on the ticketing website. This encourages carpooling and it also gives us an exact number for planning the parking process.

Please consider the wellbeing of the land and our earth in regards to leaving no trace behind and choosing reusable, recyclable items to support your stay during the event. Please respect the animals, trees and stewards of the land by not disturbing habitat or removing stones etc.

This is our home, as well as the home of numerous animal and plant beings, please honor it as such. We are happy to invite you to our home and be a part of the family!

Children are welcome and free under the age of 10.
We are creating a family-friendly event to enjoy the experience together - all children must have a family member with them at all times.
For participation in the cacao ceremony, a suggested donation of $25 per child is appreciated.

Teen tickets are available at a discounted rate (must be accompanied by adult).

Please leave your pets at home for this event. Thank you for understanding.

All volunteer positions have been filled. Thank you!

We will not have any vendors for this event. We do have a beautiful gift shop on the property, where attendees can purchase locally made art and jewelry, as well as many different types of crystals and minerals. We have an excellent selection of locally mined clear quartz crystals. We will also offer a variety of eclipse-themed T-shirts and postcards.

We do not have a mine here and we are not offering crystal digging during this event. We are within walking distance of Wegner Crystal Mines. We are within a short drive of Crystal Vista, Avatar Mine, Twin Creek Mine and Avant Fisher Mountain Mine.

Our intentions are for this to be an alcohol-free and substance-free event. We would like to hold a space of connection in a family-friendly, sober environment.

Reciprocity Music is a mission-driven booking and management agency

Curating change through intentional celebration and community action, they provide a platform for artists whose work centers meaningful impact initiatives alongside dynamic musical offerings.

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Setesh is deeply woven in the transformational music community after spending close to a decade living in ecovillages curating immersive events ranging from music festivals, permaculture convergences and healing retreats. He has developed extensive experience as a booking agent, serving as a lead visionary behind Poranguí's 2023 Beauty Way tour and Mose’s 2023 Cacao Dance tour.

Setesh has supported successful fundraising platforms through dynamic campaigns helping to support water protection, indigenous land restoration and music education. He aspires for Reciprocity Music to be a beacon in utilizing music as a vessel for transformation.

Kendall McCann is a a multi-faceted creator, specializing in paintings, murals, and intuitively led healing arts. Her work is an ever-expanding exploration of the sacred human experience and our intrinsic connection to nature. It is often thematically centered around meditative states of consciousness, the dualistic and cyclical nature of life, and her lived experience as a woman.

Kendall has roots in Georgia and discovered mural painting in 2018 while traveling in Southeast Asia. A couple years later, she committed to being fully led by the unfolding artistic path. Some of her passions include travel, practicing yoga, tattooing, singing, sustainability, and exploring new cultures.

KENDALL’S WEBSITE

Jeanetta Darley is an Arkansas Artist that finds inspiration in nature and nostalgia. Her paintings and illustrations grow out of a love of nature combined with a compulsive habit of collecting old and abandoned items. "I believe that some of our strongest feelings are stirred by the awe of nature and the connection to our past."

"I can’t remember a time in my history that I wasn’t making something. Crocheting with my aunts or quilting with my grandmother. Drawing with ballpoint pens on calculator paper under my mom’s desk as she finished her bookkeeping jobs. Standing with my dad’s arms around me as he guided my hands and we turned the legs of our bar stools on a wood lave."

Creating in any form is a holy and human process. Every human is creative. Every belief has a creation story of some sort. If our origins come from a great creative source whether a divine being or big bang, how can we believe that same ability doesn’t reside in our own DNA? Some people just haven’t found their process yet.

She believes that reviving the knowledge of craftsmanship and sustainable skills can bring everyone to a better understanding of what is important for an authentic, simpler, slower way of life. By ingraining these skills in our lives, it encourages us to become better stewards, innovative problem solvers, and resourceful and creative citizens of the world.

JEANETTA’S WEBSITE

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