Ceremonies
Spirit of the Wind Purification Ceremonies
You are invited to join Jack Thom, Sr., Walking Eagle, Hün-Na-îtch, a full-blooded Karuk Native American Spiritual Leader from the Mount Shasta area of Northern California.
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He guides people in sacred Native American Sweat Lodge Purification Ceremonies: a traditional way of cleansing
body, mind, and spirit.
He has dedicated his life in service of prayer, and leads the ceremonies with reverence, laughter and healing to all who will receive it.
By sweating and praying, we cleanse our bodies of toxins,
our minds of negativities, and heighten our spirits.
We crawl into the lodge with burdens and prayers, and emerge with renewed hope and love.
We come into a balanced relationship with our Earth, our Self, and the Community of Life that is all around us.​​
Walking Eagle (Jack Thom, Sr.)
For 45 years, Spirit of the Wind has held Sweat Lodges for the public.
We have friends from all over the world joining our events!
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Our Ceremonies bring the participants an opportunity for cleansing and healing. They also bring humbleness and, if you let it, a tremendous heart opening, like a rebirth of self!
Location
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We are currently meeting at:
​370 Siskiyou Way
Weed, California 96094.
Winter lodge time is at 1 PM.
Summer lodge time is at 6 PM.
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Please see the Lodges tab on this website for the date of our next ceremony.
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Dress code for Men:
Men should wear shorts.
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Dress code for Women:
Dress code for women is covered shoulders and preferably a long skirt. (A good old t-shirt and maxi skirt works great.)
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​Women on their “Moon Time” will not be permitted inside the lodge, as this is a most sacred time, and the body is already naturally purifying. There is a designated space available for prayer and song while lodge is taking place.​
Walking Eagle drumming.
Please bring a towel and water bottle.
Water is not permitted inside the lodge but encouraged to drink before starting.
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If you have questions and are not sure what is appropriate for you, or your condition at the time, be sure to ask the Ceremonial Leader or a knowledgeable staff person before entering any ceremony.
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*Individuals who have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol within 24 hours preceding the ceremony are not allowed to enter the Ceremonial area or the Sweat Lodge!*
Drumming
​​The Offering:
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By tradition, an offering is always given by each participant before entering into the ceremony.
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The participant determines the offering based upon his or her spiritual guidance and intentions.
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All Ceremonies are free of cost.
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We suggest a $40 cash offering that goes directly to the Spiritual Leader, who has incurred the many costs that allow this ceremony to take place.
These costs include automobile travel, wood, lodging, tarps, gathering stones and medicine, fuel for chainsaws, etc.
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For healings, a cash donation is also greatly appreciated, needed and appropriate. ​
Out of respect and by natural law, we always give an offering before we take anything for our needs.
We always leave our Ceremonial areas clean and natural.
We ask that you refrain from any activities that disturb or damage the natural habitat.
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Please extend this invitation to your friends and loved ones!
Private Ceremonies
Private Ceremonies are available for groups.
$40 donation per person.
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Summertime fills quickly for group lodges, so be sure to reserve your group's spot by contacting
Tashina Thom at:
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Please include your phone number in your email.
Come and drum with us into the melody of Creator's Heart!
Some of our Ceremonies in 2025 will include:
Vision Quest 2025
Dates to be announced.
