Festive Seasonal Food and Land-Based Gatherings – Offering for all age groups
Nurturing Goals:
- Create festive celebrations for children, families, community groups throughout the seasons
- Invite participants to experience the power of their natural world
- Nurture the inner-life of all participants
Types of Gatherings
Solar Surprise and Green Goodness Get-Togethers
- Birthdays, Reunions, Family and Community Occasions
- Now scheduling Fall and Winter celebrations
Come Steep Your Senses in Nature’s Magic
- Make and Sip Flower Power Waters
- Put Your Nose and Toes in the Green Wild
- Food Nibbles and Medicinals
Walkabouts, Art, Stories - Delve into the Wabanaki Traditions

Each gathering is planned to celebrate your child, family or community group; all ages welcome!
Check www.commonroots.org for a calendar of available dates.
Sliding scale available. $100 hour/2 hours recommended.
What are families saying about Common Roots Gathering on the Land?
"I loved honoring my daughter in such a beautiful place while giving homage to the season around her birth. Your gift with children allowed me to relax and let someone else lead the way! Thank you JoAnne. It was a great memory to have from her special day. " (Mother of 5 year old) A five year old accompanied by her father who is a local doctor attended a birthday gathering. They sent JoAnne a colorful thank you drawing that said "I loved having a party in the flower gardens!"
What are families saying about Common Roots Gathering on the Land?
"I loved honoring my daughter in such a beautiful place while giving homage to the season around her birth. Your gift with children allowed me to relax and let someone else lead the way! Thank you JoAnne. It was a great memory to have from her special day. " (Mother of 5 year old) A five year old accompanied by her father who is a local doctor attended a birthday gathering. They sent JoAnne a colorful thank you drawing that said "I loved having a party in the flower gardens!"
Gathering Possibilities for your further crafting:
Spring Water Element – “Sap and Seeds”
Soaking nuts and quinoa, grating cacao, Grinding nutflours, reducing sap, whittling sap taps. Nutflour Waffles and Maple Quinoa, Chocolate GFCake, Fresh Sap Waters
Summer Air Element – “Berries and Flower Power Tea Party”
Berry delights, harvesting and wilting lemon balm leaves and lavender Lemon Balm/Lavender Cookies stuffed with berry filling. Herbal Floral Water
Autumn Fire Element – “Fruits of the Harvest”
Hulling squash seeds to free the seed within. Wild apple forage. Soaking, sautéing and spicing. Reserving seeds for next year? garden Squash Soup and Applesauce Bundtcake Freshly Pressed Grape Juice
Winter Earth Element – “The Dreaming Earth”
Fire building and food preparations that invite participants to Grind nutflours, Pulverize cinnamon bark, Grate ginger root, Prepare nutritious Carrot Muffins with Coconut Cream Frosting, Create Healthy S’Mores over the Fire, and/or perhaps enjoy Hot Ginger Cinnamon Cider.