To the Q’ero people of the high Andes, a despacho is an offering to Mother Earth filled with symbolism and prayer, a gesture of reciprocity and affection. Each mandala-style despacho is different and carries the gratitude and praise of the moment. Come send prayers and love to Pachamama / Mother Earth in our community ritual, learning a little Andean cosmology along the way. Everyone will have a chance to contribute at least one blessing or intention.
Mikki Baloy is a shamanic practitioner and ritualist. She is the author of "Conversations with Mother Mary: Loving Wisdom from Her Life to Yours," having cultivated a relationship with Mary outside of the usual context of the church through animist and shamanic practice. Since 2009... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Garden Marquee
