The wheel of time spins a dance of Oneness as Winter Solstice envelops us with early sunsets and long nights. Simmering stews and aromas of cinnamon spice make everything feel a little more special during the holidays. There is a collective sense of Oneness in the season's festivities as we approach the solstice, the moment of stillness when the pendulum swings and everything seems to pause, like a breath, before beginning again. This shared experience is deep within our very core of existence, gathering to celebrate when the darkest days are upon us knowing the light will return. Songs, twinkling lights and memories are inspiration to reach out to our loved ones with expressions of gratitude, contemplating all we cherish. We're so thankful for you! |
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| Harbin Events Our spirit-oriented non-profit retreat center weaves together common threads from the Human Potential Movement, the Natural Holistic Movement, and Universal Spirituality. Events are free with your admission to Harbin with some exceptions for hosted events or workshops which are noted on the calendar. Dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Please check event posters upon arrival or call ahead to confirm. |
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| Here's a small sampling of what's coming up:
Winter Solstice Ritual 108 Flow with Katrina Baccetti December 21, 12-2pm
Holographic Sound Journey with Forest Aliya and Osher Levi December 28, 2:30-4pm
Transformative Breathwork & Embodiment Practices with Katrina Baccetti January 18, 19, February 15, 16, 2:30-4pm
Regularly scheduled events include:
Standing Waves Aqua Yoga with Heather Sundays at 9am
Unconditional Love Circle Guided Meditation with Lucas Vegvary Mondays at 12:30pm
Neurographic Art in the Garden with Rachel Balunsat every other Tuesday at 10am
Zhineng Qigong with Ellen Asherah Wednesdays at 1:30pm
Breathwork & Beats with Michael Giannico Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 15, Mar 15 at 2:30pm
Harbin Yoga Mon/Fri/Sat at 10am and 5pm
Harbin Dance Wednesdays at 8pm |
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| Saturdays with R.Lane Hairston, Head Harbin Minister In the Serenity Room |
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HCC Affirmative Prayer Circle at Noon |
| Spiritual Practices, Spiritual Awakeningat 1:30pm |
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| Winter Solstice Gathering & Sound Bath Ritual in the Therapy Pool with Sherry Froman December 22, 7-9pm You are invited to celebrate the Winter Solstice, aka Yule, the longest night of the year, and the welcoming of the sun's rebirth. On this night, we will gather and connect at 7pm in the Watsu® Therapy Pool and share our own journey of release and rebirth, as well as go through the frozen birth canal to be reborn again with a beautiful singing bowl sound bath by R. Lane. Please come prepared to connect and bring your awesome, introspective, ready-to-be-birthed-again self.
This event is included for free with paid entrance to Harbin. Donations Warmly Welcomed! Please reserve your Harbin stay in advance. Hosted by Sherry Huggi-Ma, R. Lane, and the Harbin Ministers. |
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| | | Movie Nights at Harbin Did you know we show movies in the Events Building every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridayat 7:30? You'll find the listings on theevents calendarwith a variety of titles from comedies to drama to documentaries. Book a6 Hour Day Visit Pass and have time for a soak, yoga, dinner, and a movie. Make your winter evenings special! (Please, no food inside the Events Building.) |
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Harbin Hot Springs Gift Cards Give a gift to create memories! Perfect stocking stuffers! Harbin gift cards can be used towards day visits, camping, lodging, Spa Services, and at the Dancing Bear and Blue Room Cafes. Call the office to purchase one over the phone. We'll send it in the mail to you or your recipient, or hold it here at the front desk, ready for when they arrive. You may also stop by and purchase gift cards inside our Reception Office during regular hours. |
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The Gift of Massage Give yourself or someone you love the gift of a Harbin Spa treatment. We offer a range of modalities like Swedish, Foot Reflexology, Cranio-Sacral, Lymphatic, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Hot Stones, Bodywork Instruction for Couples, and modalities in water like Watsu and Waterdance. |
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| Friends of Harbin! Are you interested in getting involved with Harbin’s up-and-coming EcoFarm? We need your help!
Give GREEN this Season!
We’ve been working hard on conservation planning for Harbin EcoFarm, as well as getting basic infrastructure in place. So far, we have a new electrical panel and are awaiting the installation of power to our well. Until we are connected with power in May 2025, we will operate with a generator during Phase 1 – Ground Prep & Tree installation.
We have compost and needed soil amendments, and are on track for treatment of a 1-acre area, as well as tree planting for windbreaks and some awesome “Legacy Trees”. The farm plans on installing a greenhouse to begin spring starts as early as February 2025. |
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By donating to either the Harbin EcoFarm Fund or the HCC Rebuilding Fund you're helping our mission to create an inclusive space to practice, learn, teach and embody Living in Oneness. |
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| We know there are many requests for support this time of year. Whether you give to our organization's mission or elsewhere, we encourage everyone to find a meaningful cause that touches your heart where you may offer a helping hand, however large or small. Together, we can create a more beautiful and compassionate world. |
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2025 Ministers' Ordination Training We are happy to announce the reemergence of our Ministers' Ordination Training. Led by Head Minister R.Lane Hairston and Spiritual Director Lia Findley Jennings, we offer the chance to members and staff to dive deeply into Heart Consciousness. This is a year long program with classes taught by Harbin Ministers whose names and faces we are certain you will be glad to reconnect with, as we explore Oneness. Please email info@harbin.org for more information if you are interested in participating in the 2025 Ministers' Ordination Training. |
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Spending time in Nature is a wonderful way to find peace of mind during the busy holiday season. The sound of water flowing, birds singing, feeling the cool fresh air while immersed in warm spring water can help to bring your body and mind back to the present moment. Slowing down and stepping away from electronics to listen to a gentle breeze brings beautiful awareness of blessings all around us. Seek out time to sit quietly beneath a tree this season. |
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| We're reflecting on decades past and looking ahead to Heart Consciousness Church's 50th Anniversary in 2025. We cherish you, our guests, friends, family, and supporters who have helped us reach this 50-year milestone. We're thankful for your patience and understanding during our construction, and for the ongoing encouragement and support from new friends and old. We're thankful for our dedicated staff, talented artisans, builders and architects who break new ground for Harbin with sustainable building methods, planning and starting the new Harbin Eco-Farm, and bringing together Harbin Ministers from far and wide to launch the return of the HCC Ministry Program. We have so much to cherish. Thank You!
We wish you a beautiful Holiday Season
~ Harbin Hot Springs |
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| Harbin Hot Springs - Heart Consciousness Church A SPIRITUAL RETREAT CENTER P.O. Box 782, Middletown, CA 95461 www.harbin.org |
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