Mission

Phases of the Moon was created to build commUNITY. To nourish people. To create safe spaces for cocreation and collaboration. To honor artistic expression, music, movement, ceremony, and holistic healing . And to provide a peaceful, welcoming haven in an ever-changing world. Welcome. We're glad you're here.

Phases of the Moon
The Unity Gathering

Phases of the Moon is an intimate gathering where people come together to inspire, to create and to celebrate with an extensive lineup of workshops along with music, dance, and art.


This is a space where you'll find respect, friendship, community, healing and fun. Our goal is to create a refuge, a place where people feel safe, and at home, a place where you can truly be yourself. We support sober living along with medicinal use of plants while offering an alcohol free weekend. 


The grounds are magical. Nestled in the woods you'll find blueberry lined trails that surround fire pits, art installations, a labyrinth, hammock stand, and a central stage. 


Come for the drum circles and song circles, late night talks around the camp fire, open mic, fire spinning, silent disco, sound healing, yoga, breathwork, and more.


Meal plans announced soon!


Featured musicians are The Big Trip and Kevin Hill.


Early Bird Tickets are $110  
Full weekend festival, camping and parking.

Scenes from Phases of the Moon

parting words from our opening gathering...

power, support comfort, sharing, market place, empowering the best version of ourselves, meal train, hold each other up, soul searching, fire circle here with my daughter, supporting each others visions and dreams, allowing yourself to be mothered, each womxn doing whatever their gift is and then coming together, womxn are the source, energy moving through us , protection, lean on, and trust

Opening Gathering

Community Garden

Ceremonies & Events

Hot Tub

Drum Circle

Labyrinth

Catering & Cooking Classes

Live Music

Private Sessions


Spiritual Counseling, Vibration / Frequency Shifting, Emotion Codes, Awakening Dynamics, Qigong, Yoga,

Reiki, Meditation, Divination & Shamanic Healing 


Tai Chi & QiGong

Qigong is a movement meditation. Translated, it means energy cultivation, a practice that has been around for thousands of years. Aligning breath with mindful, slow movement allows the participant to enter into a deep state of meditation with their eyes open, allowing them to bridge the gap between the meditative and waking states. This practice creates coordination, balance and flexibility in the body, mind, and spirit. Tai chi is a series of movements that work on the entire body in a flowing sequence.


Healing Sessions

Elyse designs custom tailored, private healing sessions. While sessions can include chakra balancing, tuning forks, subconscious reprogramming, emotion codes, TIPI, reiki, divination, vibration/frequency shifting, qigong, meditation, and yoga, most people come for spiritual counseling...to identify repeating patterns, stuck energy, and physical pain from trapped emotions and to receive compassionate guidance, support and tools to flow through life. .


Community Garden

Nourishment is the foundation for health, and Phases of the Moon honors the desire for families to have affordable, clean food by offering space for an organic community garden designed to promote physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness. Through education and shared labor, we’ll cultivate the skills necessary to create sustainable food for ourselves and our community, creating a stronger, healthier and more resilient community.

Emotional Alchemy

Navigating Emotions with Power and Presence

with Elyse Michelle
This program invites you to discover the transformative power of emotions, the embodied states that arise in response to stimuli. When met with awareness and presence using natural bodily sensations, emotions reorganize perception, meaning and behavior. Using guided somatic practices, emotions become a compass. Challenging feelings including grief, anger, shame, and regret become sources of information that support clarity,  grounded action, self-acceptance and self-trust.

This is a results-based, personalized 3 month program. 


Details:

Available in person or by Zoom

Complete intake form 

Financial Aid is available


Using gentle somatic sensing, exploration of life patterns and current challenges along with subconscious reprogramming, and meditative practices you can cultivate new neural pathways that allow you to:


  • Trust your emotions as intelligent guides
  • Regulate your nervous system
  • Transform difficult feelings into insight, agency, and presence
  • Stay embodied and grounded even during intense emotional situations
  • Reclaim authority over your inner emotional landscape


Emotional Alchemy is grounded in affective neuroscience and somatic regulation with a strong emphasis on practical application in daily life. The focus is not on analyzing emotions or reliving trauma, but on learning how to meet emotions skillfully so they support rather than derail you. 


This is not therapy or abstract theory. It is a practical, relational embodied process designed to help you work with emotions as they arise in conversations, decisions, relationships, and moments of stress. With consistent practice using the tools provided, you can build emotional fluency, gain clarity, and navigate life guided by your own internal wisdom. 

Free Introduction to Emotional Alchemy
February 7, 2026
10:30 AM in Zoom

We are offering a free intro session to this package.  If you're curious about how this can help you, join in the free call. If you are unable to make the live call you can RSVP with any questions you have and request a recording of the zoom meeting.

Testimonials

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It’s a blessing to have you here sharing your magic!

Phases of the Moon Festival

Such a wonderful intimate gathering. Everyone I met was so present and sweet. The workshops I found to all be very helpful and enlightening. The property is very peaceful and well maintained. I will definitely be back!

Phases of the Moon Festival

I highly recommend the Phases of the Moon! The property was magical and beautiful! The workshops were awesome and it was very organized! My husband and I had an amazing time and we can’t wait for next year!

Phases of the Moon Festival

The festival was fun and organized extremely well. It felt safe and welcoming and the property is beautiful. The live music and workshops we a blast. My wife and I had an amazing time and look forward to coming back!

Intuitive Healing

Elyse, is skilled and kind. In the first instance I met her I knew her heart was true. My healing session today was deep and powerful. She is genuinely interested in guiding her clients to the highest healing possible! I’m blessed to be in her amazing energy and care!

Request a Session with Elyse Michelle (evenings & weekends)

Use this form to request a healing session.