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Since 1995, LEAF Global Arts is on a Mission to connect cultures & create community through music, arts education & experiences, to cultivate curiosity, preserve cultures & promote global understanding.
Welcome LEAFers!
A GLOBAL FAMILY CONNECTED THROUGH MUSIC & ARTS
WELCOME! We are so GRATEFUL YOU are here as part of the magical Retreat designed for Members who support & believe in LEAF's mission! The new flow of SPRING RETREAT & FALL FESTIVAL is a great complement for our spirits & the land. As you settle into your LEAF, join us with grateful hearts & open minds. Enjoy the place, conversations & rediscovering the world, friends new & old as well as the best of ourselves. We are grateful to be connecting and learning here at beautiful Lake Eden in the spirit of RETREAT to nurture our spirits.
The journey of each of our own discovery & inquiry of roots of family & land, inspired uplifting the indigenous First Nations of The Americas. It’s appreciation, it’s remembrance, it’s a window into the origins of humankind. It’s rediscovering the magic of the ancients through song, dance, music & stories. In this spirit, "Legends of The Americas" theme was chosen for the year to encourage learning and connecting. We poured lots of love into creating a program to make your heart sing, stir your curiosity & move your feet. With legendary pioneers like The Headhunters and many incredible acts from all over the Americas, including Guatemala, Peru, Mexico, Venezuela, Aztec & Cherokee Nations! Enjoy this inspiring celebration of music, culture, community and life! Legends of The Americas!
Remember as a Member, YOU are collaborating with LEAF & communities in our own neighborhood & around the world to support culture keepers who teach local youth their traditional arts. This is life-changing work! You join a community honoring traditions & cultures... plus some fun festive benefits & connections for YOU too! If you are not a member, please join for 100% supports LEAF International & Schools & Streets!
HOLA, BIENVENIDA LEAF INTERNATIONAL Guatemala!
11 Talented ambitious young musicians are coming to connect the world to Mayan-inspired musical traditions from their country. See this fun, energetic ensemble all LEAF with marimba, mandolins & more! Since 2007, LEAF, PEG & Child Aid together with CEDIN school kids & parents in El Tejar have created one of the most extraordinary music programs. The kids rise up each playing MANY instruments, & through the music they have transformed their community.
LEAF SCHOOLS & STREETS
Singing & Recording Inspiring Youth Voices
Connecting YOUTH to LOCAL songwriters who are using their songs & voices for POSITIVE CHANGE has been a weekly hit deep in the schools since September. LEAF Local Teaching Artists led by Melissa McKinney's vision are brilliantly engaged with the kids. Gratitude to Chorus America & our Kennedy Center Partner in Arts Education Team with BCS for recognizing the positive power of this project!
Members bring LEAF to life for kids in AVL-WNC, Haiti. Costa Rica. Panama. NOLA. Rwanda. Guatemala. Ivory Coast. Tanzania. St. Vincent & The Grenadines. Mexico. theLEAF.org/Give | Members@theLEAF.org
LEAF is Smoke Free
•No smoking in public areasespecially stages & kids areas
•Smoke ONLY at your campsite or behind Eden Hall
ASSUMPTION OF RISK- You are RESPONSIBLE
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FAST: FIRST AID SECURITY TEAM
•Roams and at Main Gate
Checkpoint 24 hrs
•Station Open 12-5
•Off-hour Emergency Go to Main
Gate Checkpoint -OR-Text/Call:
Charley: 828-808-4639
Kriss: 415-601-2876
•No OPEN FIRES. Campfire pits must be 18' off ground & small (or it will kill grass)!
•No dumping coals. Put in marked barrelsNOT dumpsters.
There are inherent risks associated with being at a LEAF event. By participating in LEAF (LEAF Global Arts) in any way (ticket purchase, volunteer, staff, performer, vendor, etc) YOU are fully responsible for your physical and mental self, your belongings, vehicle, actions, injuries, accidents, illness, property damage, or other occurrence arising in any manner whatsoever out of your participation in activities. All persons attending this event, by their presence, may be photographed, videotaped, or broadcasted and waive any claim related to the use of their image for promotional purposes for LEAF.
BE KIND & RESPONSIBLE
EMERGENCY ACTION PROCEDURE (EAP)
LEAF has 3 levels of safety awareness denoted by flags placed around the grounds.
See MAP for Locations:
GREEN -Enjoy!!
YELLOW- Advisory in place
RED - High Advisory Warning
Main SHELTERS: Brookside & Eden Hall
In the spirit of community, this Spring Retreat is Presented as part of the 2023 Asheville Amadeus Festival in partnership with the Asheville Symphony.
Enjoy Lake Eden & All of LEAF
Rich in history, this beautiful 300 + acres & lakes is for YOU to explore, play, lake, hike, bike, disc golf, relax, connect to the mountains.
Roaming Artists:
Mtn Circus Arts, DOA
Breakdancers, Ronna Dragon, Street Creature Puppet Collective, Shalullaby League Lullabies, Volando Magnifico & more.
Play at Lake Eden
PICKLEBALL w/ Dave at Tennis Courts 1pm
BOATS & SUPs: 1-5pm
ZIPLINE: 1-3pm
GAMES 3pm-7pm at Playfield & Brookside (Ultimate, Perpetual Tag, Basketball)
SILENT AUCTION 3-8pm
PHOTO BOOTH & LEAF MERC Under The Ship
TRAIL HIKE w/ Shonnie & Bruce 4:30pm
All ages -Meet at Boathouse
12-STEP MEETING 5pm At Quiet House behind Brookside
EASEL RIDER 5-7pm
ELFHAVEN CHILDCARE 6-10pm
STREET CREATURE LANTERN
PARADE w/ Dance of Hope
8:30pm at Main stage
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE CIRCLE
Eden Hall
JOHN JOHN OF CHEROKEE
Land blessing & Opening Ceremony
4:30-5pm
SEFFARINE of Morocco
Flamenco, Arabic, Sephardic
5:30-6:30pm
LARRY & JOE of Venezuela
Folkloric + Appalachian
7-8pm
BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS
Voice & spirit of Haiti
8:45-10:15pm
Meadows Main Stage
AZTEC DANCE CHICHIMECA
Opening of ceremonial Aztec drums & dance 3:30-4:30pm
VOXMANA
World Music EDM w/ Natalia Clavier of Thievery Corp 5-6:15pm
DANCE OF HOPE OPENING 7pm
BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS
The Voice & Spirit o 7:15-8:45pm
Live Art + Auction by
ANGELA GLADUE
First Nation's Dance 9:30pm
ARISE ROOTS
Indigenous Roots Reggae 10 -11:30pm
=LEAF Schools & Streets
Eden Hall
SEFFARINE OF MOROCCO
Flamenco, Arabic, Sephardic 4-5pm
JOHN JOHN OF CHEROKEE NATION
History, song & dance! 5:45-6:45pm
LARRY & JOE
Indigenous Venezuela Music + Appalachian influences
7:15-8:15pm
PLAYING w/ Frye
Contra, Swing, Waltz & All 9-12pm
Let's DANCE in honor of our Beloved MIKE COMPTON
Lounging Barn
LEAF INTERNATIONAL GUATEMALA w/ David Lamotte
Marimbas to Strings
5-6pm
MARCOS NAPA
Afro-Peru Percussion & Dance 6:30-7:30pm
AMADO ESPINOZA
Native Instrument master oF Bolivia
Andes Folk 8-9pm
QURAISHI ROYA
Afghanistan Rubab Music 9:30-10:30pm
TOYBOX THEATRE
A puppet show for Adults! 11pm-12am
ULEAF in Eden Field
STREET CREATURE
PUPPET COLLECTIVE
Lantern Workshop 4:30-6pm
NIYA ZULU
Part 1 West African
NOLA Stilt Walking for all ages 6:30-7:30pm
Big Barn
LARRY & JOE
Workshop of traditional Venezuelan music & culture 4:30-5:30pm
Sneak Preview Screening "THE LAST ECSTATIC DAYS"
A documentary about a young dying man, his death doula & community 6-7:15pm
CENTER FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING & DYING presents: Honoring, Remembrance & Legacy Songs Led by Dr. Aditi Sethi & others 7:15-8pm
VOXMANA Workshop
A dive in into their roots & culture 8:30-9:30pm
"REFLECTIONS" FILM SCREENING
With live accompaniment by Stephanie Winters, Chris Rosser & others. 10pm-11pm
HEALING ARTS
SEE FULL AMAZING SCHEDULE ON ITS OWN PAGE
FRIDAY
ALL IN: EMBODYING SOMATIC PURPOSE
w/ Blake Roberts
2-4pm
OPENING CACAO CEREMONY
**Bring your own cup**
w/ JoJo Silverman 4-6pm
SONIC SOMATICS
w/ Alison Hughey 6-7pm
MANTRA & MEDITATIVE MOVEMENT: MYOFASICAL RELEASE & SACRED SOUND TRANSMISSION
**bring your yoga mat**
w/ Emily Smith & Binah Love 7-8pm
CIRCLING THE CENTER- DANCE ALCHEMY WORKSHOP
w/ Heena Patel 8-9pm
LIQUID BODY: YOGA NIDRA
**bring your own yoga mat & bolsters**
w/ Emily Smith 9-10pm
SATURDAY
YOGA w/ LUNA RAY & DOWNTEMPO BEATS
w/ Haviken Hayes 9-10pm in Eden Hall
ELEMENTAL CEREMONY: LAND OFFERING
w/ Binah Love 9-10am at Healing Arts Tent
HEALTHY HABITS
w/ Irijah McDowell 10-11am
YOGA TO LIVE MUSIC
**Bring your yoga mat**
w/ Tara Eschenroeder & Hope Griffin 11am-12pm
DEVELOPING DEEPER CONNECTIONS
w/ Jon Handelman 12-1pm
"PLAY!" IMPROV WORKSHOP
w/ Joe Carroll 1-2pm
LAUNCH WITHOUT BURNOUT, NATURALLY
w/ Keri Evjy 2-3pm
THE ART OF HANDPAN
w/ Adam Maalouf & Paige Diner 3-5pm
MENS TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATHWORK
w/ Banks Anderson & Hunter Ball 5-6:30pm
YOGA FLOW THROUGH NATURES 4 ELEMENTS
w/ Lotus Sagebrush 6:30-7:30pm
DIVING DANCE PARTY!
w/ Cathryn the Grateful 7:30-9pm
SHAMANIC INTUITION: HOW TO RESTORE BALANCE & REST
**Bring your yoga mat** w/ Kurt Drey 9-10pm
SATURDAY
EARTH SKILLS
Meet at Designated Place Then Roam
EDIBLE/MEDICINAL PLANTS DISCOVERY
w/ Corey Pine
Meet at Healing Arts Tent
10am-12pm
BOWDRILL WORKSHOP
w/ James Clinkscales
Meet at Healing Arts Tent
12-2pm
MANDALA NATURE HIKE
w/ Tara Eschenroeder
Meet at Boathouse
2pm-3:30pm
GUIDED FOREST BATHING EXPERIENCE
w/ Christa Hebal
Meet at Healing Arts Tent
4-6pm
SUNDAY
HOLISTIC LIVING
w/ Irijah McDowell
9-10am
SOUL OF VOICES: SONG CIRCLE
w/ Luna Ray & Samata 10-11am
SHAMANIC DRUM JOURNEY: HOW TO MEET YOUR SPIRIT/ANIMAL GUIDES
**bring your yoga mat** w/ Kurt Drey 11am-12pm
LANGUAGE OF EMOTIONS
w/ Jon Handelman
12-1pm
"PLAY!" IMPROV WORKSHOP
w/ Joe Carroll 1-2pm
ROCK YOUR BREATH
w/ Alison Hughey 2-3pm
ESCAPE THE APOCALYPSE & THRIVE IN COMMUNITY!
w/ Chloe Buzzotta
3-4pm
YOGA FLOW THROUGH NATURES 4 ELEMENTS
w/ Lotus Sagebrush 4-5pm
FOOD TRUCKS
Baba Nahm*
Cecilia's Kitchen
Kerala Curry
Tin Can Pizzeria
Pasta & Prana
Bear's Smokehouse
A LA CARTE
Proving Grounds Coffee
Sweet Squeeze Lemonade
Kernel Mike's Kettle Korn
Frozen Monkey Snow Cones
Mandala Chocolate
Play at Lake Eden
TRAIL RUN w/ Shonnie & Bruce for all ages Meet at Boathouse 9am
PICKLEBALL w/ Dave at Tennis Courts 10am
SPROUTS MARKET + CREATIVE POPUPS
POTTERY w/ Ona Armstrong 10am-4pm
GAMES at Playfield & Brookside 10am-5pm
BASKETBALL, SOCCER, DODGEBALL, ULTIMATE + WANDERING SWORDSMAN 2-4pm
EASEL RIDER 11am-7pm
SUP YOGA BOATS & SUPs 11am-4pm
ZIPLINE 12-4pm
ELFHAVEN CHILDCARE 12-4pm & 6-10pm
SILENT AUCTION, PHOTO BOOTH & LEAF
MERC Under The Ship 12-8pm
12-STEP MEETING at Quiet House behind Brookside 5pm
STREET CREATURE PUPPET COLLECTIVE PARADE
Meet at Brookside 8pm
DRUMS on Mountain Top
Meadows Main Stage
LEAF SCHOOLS & STREETS
SHOWCASE W/ ALL STAR TEACHING ARTISTS!
Adama, Masankho, Melissa, MCKinney, Angela Gladue Tahu 10-11:30am
LEAF INTERNATIO GUATEMALA
Marimbas to Strings 12-1pm
UNSPOKEN TRADITION
Bluegrass & The EverChanging WNC Cu 1:30-2:30pm
ARISE ROOT Indigenous Roots R 3:15-4:15pm
BLUE RIDGE PRIDE
Fabulous Drag Queens + Powerful Q&A 5-6pm
DANCE OF HOPE OF UGANDA + CHINOBAY + LEAF Schools & 6:30-7:30pm
THE HEADHUNT
Funk, Jazz Legen Pioneers 8-9:30pm
LIVE + ART AUCTION by Destro
SONOS POETICA W/ JEFF FIREWALKER
Indigenous Spoken word & live music 10:15-11:30pm
HEALING ARTS
SEE FULL AMAZING SCHEDULE ON ITS OWN PAGE
ULEAF in Eden Field
NIYA ZULU Stilt Walking -all ages 10:30-11:30am
ANGELA GLADUE
A First Nation's dance class 12:15-1:15pm
AZTEC DANCE CHICHIMECA Presentation & Workshop 2-3pm
ADAMA DEMBELE & MASANKHO BANDA
Ivory Coast Rhythms & Dance 3:30-4:40pm
TAHU FROM DOA Breakdancing -all ages 5:15-6:15pm
JOHN JOHN OF CHEROKEE
A presentation of Cherokee Song, Dance & Story 7-8pm
UNIFIRE THEATRE Experience Presentation & Flow Arts Workshop by the ULEAF stage 9-10pm
YOGA w/ LUNA RAY & DOWNTEMPO BEATS w/ Haviken Hayes
9:30-10:30am
SEFFARINE OF MOROCCO
Flamenco, Arabic & SephardIc music
11:15am-12:30pm
VOXMANA World EDM 1:15
MINOR Teen Rock at it
2:45-3:45
MONIKA GUERRA & HAVIKEN HAYES
Salsa Dance Class & Social 4:15-6pm
NEWSONG COMPETITION
Inspiring Singers & Songwriters
6:30-9:30pm
PLAYING WITH FYRE
Contra, Swing, Waltz & All 10pm-12:30am
Let's DANCE in honor of our beloved Mike Compton!
Lounging Barn
TOYBOX THEATRE
Keith Shubert's Puppet Kids Show 9:30-10:30am
QURAISHI ROYA'S Music & Culture of Afghanistan Wo 11am-12pm
MARCOS NAPA O
Afro-Peruvian Pe & Dance 12:30-1:30pm
CHEERS -LET'S TALK BEER w/ the Brewers 2-3pm
NÉLIDA LOPEZFERNANDEZ
LatinX Queen of Comedy 3:30-4:15pm
MCKINNEY
Powerhouse
vocalist/bassist & her band 5-6pm
AMADO ESPINOZA'S
Native Instrument Making Workshop 6:30-7:30pm
SLAM MASTER
James Nave' Hosts Poetry
Showcase Powerful spoken word 8-9pm
BOOGITHERAPI
Funk music for your soul 9:30-10:45pm
HAVIKEN HAYES
Funk & get down tribute to James Brown 11:30pm-1am
Big Barn
NATALIA CLAVIER
Sound Journey Meditation 10-11am
IMAGINATIVE STORM WRITER'S WORKSHOP w/ James Nave’ 11:30-12:30pm
ARISE ROOTS
WORKSHOP DIVE IN w/ indigenous Reggae Masters 1-2pm QUADRE STUCKEY
Gullah Nation Author, Storyteller & Painter's 2:30-3:30pm
ART OF MASS GATHERING Building a Resilient Community 4-5pm
TRACEY SCHMIDT'S
The Awakening of Turtle Island: Portraits of Native Americans 5:30-6:30pm
"SAFE SPACE"
LGBTQ LEADERS TALK ABOUT IDENTITY, Led by Sol of Blue Ridge Pride 7-8pm
THE CENTER FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING & DYING PRESENTS: THE PEOPLE’S FIRE SACRED SPACE OF PRAYER, REFLECTION & COMMUNITY. 8pm at Barntop Fire
"THE COLLECTIVE GRIEF HAPPENING"
Contemplative musical experience with cast of The Last Ecstatic Days 8:30-10:30pm
Eden HallPlay at Lake Eden
SILENT AUCTION, PHOTO BOOTH & LEAF MERC
Under The Ship 9am-1pm
Meadows Main Stage
BILLY JONAS Explosive talent + LEAF School & 9:30-10:30am
Eden Hall
HEALING ARTS
SEE FULL AMAZING SCHEDULE ON ITS OWN PAGE
Lounging Barn
MEMBERS COFFEE HOUSE
GLOBAL FLIGHT JAM
Big Barn
LAUGHTER MEDICINE
ULEAF
Insert Act ere
PICKLEBALL COMPETITION at Tennis Courts 10am-12pm
EASEL RIDER 11am-5pm
ELFHAVEN CHILDCARE 12-4pm
SUP YOGA BOATS & SUPs 11am-4pm
ZIPLINE 12-2pm
BEACH PLAY 12-3pm
GAMES 10am-3pm at Playfield & Brookside
ULTIMATE FOOTBALL BASKETBALL WANDERING
SWORDSMAN 1-3pm
SPROUTS MARKET 10am-3pm
CREATIVE POPUPS POTTERY
w/ Ona Armstrong Under Ship 12-2pm
12-STEP MEETING 12pm at Quiet House behind Brookside
UNDERHILL RO Beautiful Soulful Am + LEAF Schools & 11am-12pm
QURAISHI RO
Mezmerizing music of Afghanistan 12:30-1:30pm
LET'S GO TO UGANDA!
DANCE OF HOPE w/ Chinobay of Uganda
World Changing Tour + LEAF Schools & Streets 2-3pm
QUADRE STUCKEY of Gullah Nation Live painting
SONOS POETICOS w/ Jeff Firewalker
Spoken Word & Live Music 3:30-5pm
FINALE' DANCE CEREMONY
LEAF Int'l Guatemala, Dance of Hope, Masankho & Friends 5pm
MOUNTAIN CIRCUS ARTS CLOWNING WORKSHOP 11am-12pm
BREATHE & SHAKE
FUN MOVING MEDITATION + DRUMS
By Integrative Family Medicine of AVL's Dr. Brian Lewis, Matt Kabat + Joe & Deborah 12:30-1:30pm
NIYA ZULU WEST AFRICAN NOLA STILT WALKING for all ages 2-3pm
TOYBOX THEATRE FINALE' KIDS
PUPPET SHOW by Keith Shubert 3:304:30pm
AMADO ESPINOZA OF BOLIVIANATIVE INSTRUMENTS MASTER 9:30-10:30am
UNSPOKEN TRADITION
Bluegrass & Americana Concert & Convo/Workshop 11am-12:30pm
MONIKA GUERRA BELLYDANCING
Basics for all ages 12:45-1:45pm
PLAYING WITH FYRE
Let's Swing, Lindy, Waltz & all! Dancing to close out the day right! 2:30-5pm
w/ Quarishi Roya, Chinobay & Dance of Hope, LEAF Int'l Guatemala Masankho Banda Sunday morning showcase to uplift & start the day just right! 10am-12pm
THE HEADHUNTERS
Music OGs Dive into Music & History & special Afro/Cuban Percussion experience with Bill Summers 12:30-1:30pm
MELISSA MCKINNEY & LEAF LIGHTS
Soulful vocalist & inspirational community leader with superstar kids! 2-3pm
JUNIOR APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS
w/ Carol Rifkin Keeping Old Time & Folk Traditions alive 3:30-4:30pm
By Integrative Family Medicine of AVL's Dr. Brian Lewis & Matt Kabat Raucous & relaxing 9-10am
STEPHANIE WINTERS
Music + Mindfulness + Movement = Magic 10:30-11:30am
SONOS POETICA
Workshop dive into the world of Jeff Firewalker & friends 12-1pm
"ALL HEALING IS RELEASE: CONSCIOUS DYING AS A RITE OF PASSAGE" w/ Hannah Fowler & Dr. Aditi Sethi 1:30-3pm
CENTER FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING & DYING: THE DIVINE MOTHER CEREMONY
Appalachian songstresses performing Mother’s Day inspired tunes. 3-4:30pm
Altar Closing Ceremony 4:30 - 5pm
-Hall Fletcher Teacher at Field Trip
