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Scroll through the list of our past events to get an idea of all the other kinds of things we do here in the Circle.
SATURDAY, JULY 17th: Landa Park Picnic Come out with your favorite Circle friends and enjoy a potluck picnic at Landa Park in New Braunfels. A beautiful space with natural spring-fed pools and a lake for swimming and boating, nature trails, even a miniature golf course, it's a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon hanging out, and enjoying some sweet summer treats together. A grill will be available for those of you who'd like to bring your own charcoal and burgers; vegetarian-friendly food always appreciated. July 17th, 10am till whenever. Google Landa Park for directions and site map-we'll be meeting at site #9. Call 533-6767 with questions. Hope to see you there...
Sunday, June 20th, 6:30 pm Underground Sounds Solstice Concert The summer solstice is fast approaching, and that means it's time for our annual concert at the Cave Without a Name in Boerne. If you've never been, it's a wonderful way to ring in the summer, as well as being a great event to share with friends and loved ones. Join Rudolf and guest musicians Paul Lewis on didgeridoo, Ellen Tisdale with Tibetan singing bowls, and John Caroll, principal trombonist for the SA Symphony, for a time of haunting music in an extraordinarily beautiful underground cavern. Be there early for a 6:30pm start on June 20th, at 325 Kreutzberg Rd in Boerne. $20. Reservations appreciated--please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let us know you'll be there, or call 633-6654 with any questions. For directions, please see www.cavewithoutaname.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 23rd--BIG WIDE GRIN IN CONCERT! Everything about this award-winning trio is BiG from their stage presence to their sound and their message. Long-time Circle favorites, all of them write, sing, and play a variety of instruments that they'll pass around during a live performance. Add to that the kind of harmonies that give a music lover goose bumps, a shiver down their spine, or - yep, you guessed it - a BiG WiDE GRiN. This will be their ONLY stop in San Antonio this year, so don't miss it! There are also rumors of a brand-new CD available to take home with you. Sunday, May 23rd, 2:00-4:30pm at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. $15 Check out www.bigwidegrin.com for more info, or get a taste of them on youtube.
Spring Retreat - "Joy Within" Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2nd Slumber Falls Camp and Retreat Center, New Braunfels Come and enjoy a relaxing, refreshing weekend retreat facilitated by Rudolf Harst. Experience the Sacred through the Path of Delight, by engaging in a 3-day feast of the senses featuring body prayer, meditation, music, movement, art, fine food and more.
Slumber Falls Camp and Retreat Center is located on scenic River Road just outside New Braunfels, 35 miles north of San Antonio. Nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River, Slumber Falls provides an ideal setting for relaxing and re-energizing your body, mind and spirit. Accomodations are dormitory-style. Either lodges with heat/AC or screened-in cabins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about the facilities visit www.slumberfalls.com.
Registration begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm, and ends with a worship service and brunch at noon on Sunday. Take the plunge, and treat your senses! $195 includes accomodation, activities, and all meals for three days. If you register before April 18th!, pay just $150! Hope to see you there...
For Reservations/Info on any of these events, please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 210.533.6767. Retreat Supply List: Twin bedding Pillow Towels Flashlight with batteries Water bottle Sunscreen/insect repellent Hat Walking shoes Lightweight jacket Swimsuit Water shoes Loose clothing for movement/yoga Yoga mat or blankets Lawn/folding chair Consider bringing along a favorite song, poem, musical instrument, game, reading, or whatever else you'd like to include in our weekend
Saturday, April 24th 10am-6pm "Viva Fiesta!" Join us at the King William Fair, a wonderful, family-friendly Fiesta event located in the historic King William neighborhood, just a few blocks from Jump-Start Theater. Once again, the Circle will be selling paletas (frozen Mexican fruit bars) at a booth adjoining Kids Kingdom, which makes a good base for roaming the fairgrounds. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and under, free.
Sunday, April 18th 2:00-4:00pm "Freeing Your Inner Storyteller" Join master storyteller Elizabeth Ellis for an "informance" that will help you unlock the power of your own storytelling. Part workshop, part performance, Elizabeth will give you the nuts and bolts of telling an amazing tale, illustrated by her own craft. With time to work on and practice our own narrative, this will be a fun, interactive workshop not to be missed! CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. $15 donation, reservations requested.
Saturday, April 10th 10am-3pm "Living in Harmony" You'll want to be sure and join us for our 6th Annual Day in the Garden at the Hill Country Sculpture & Meditation Garden in Kerrville. Treat yourself to a rich and wonderful day in a magnificent, natural setting, spent enjoying guided meditations and uplifting music (Rudolf Harst), plus gentle yoga (Willie McDaniel) and walks through an amazing sculpture garden. For an added treat, consider spending the night in the beautiful Elm Cottage Bed & Breakfast also located on the grounds, located at 1985 Bear Creek Rd., Kerrville, TX, 78028, just an hour's drive from San Antonio. Pack your own lunch; drinks and dessert provided. Suggested donation $40. Reservations requested. Mapquest map and directions available on their website, www.elmcottages.com.
Sunday, March 21st 2:00-4:30pm CONCERT: SUN, Mar. 28th, Ken Gaines Singer/songwriter and guitarist Ken Gaines plays his own style of blues, jazz, and rock. The opening act for last year's Kerrville Folk Festival, he was also voted the 2005 Singer/Songwriter of the Year at the Texas Music Awards. This man's got some rockin stuff! Get a taste of him on Sunday morning, then join us at CircleSpace for a full concert from 2:00-3:30 pm. Have a great afternoon of music, help support the Circle, and hang out with some of your favorite folks! 120 Guadalupe St. $10, part of the proceeds benefit the Circle.
Sunday, March 21st, 2:00-4:30 pm "Spring Cleaning: Cleansing YourSelf from the Inside Out" A practical, pleasurable, and experiential workshop by Lawrence Cohen, M.D. which will give you powerful tools for releasing toxic build-ups in your body, mind and spirit. Dr. Cohen is a noted medical doctor and Director of the Center for Complementary Medicine. His work incorporates an extensive knowledge of yoga, nutrition, biofeedback, Eastern/Holistic Studies, spirituality and homeopathy, as well as many years of Emergency Room and general medical practice, giving him a truly holistic perspective on health. The workshop will be held at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe Street. $20 suggested donation. Reservations requested.
Saturday, March 6th 7:00-9:00 pm "The Theology of the Matrix: Movie Night and Discussion" If you love The Matrix, come out to CircleSpace for a chance to watch it again (or for the first time), with your favorite Circle folks. We'll watch an hour-long abbreviated version of the movie projected on the ‘big screen', followed by a discussion facilitated by Bret Lortie, who'll be speaking at Circle the following morning on "The Theology of the Matrix". We'll provide lots of popcorn...you bring the drink/s of your choice, and maybe some to share! 7:00-9:00 pm, CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. FREE
SUNDAY, FEB. 28th, WORKSHOP: "The Sacred Arts of Rumi" Join us in welcoming Nizami, Fulbright Scholar and 17th generation Sufi musician from Pakistan, considered one of the foremost masters of the tabla, sitar, and harmonium. He'll be offering an incredible performance in Sufi folk music and the classical music of Pakistan, interspersed with readings of Rumi and Hafiz in their original language, alongside his own translations. His soulful, authentic offerings speak from the mystical dimension of Islam to the boundless universality of the heart. If you love Rumi, or if you heard Nizami singing at our Winter Solstice event, you'll know this is a special treat not to be missed. $25 donation helps support Nizami and the Circle. 2-3:30 pm at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14th: Valentine's Day Dance Come all ye cynics and you lovers...however you feel about the day, what better way to spend it than with open-hearted Circle folks? Forget the hallmark cards and chocolate--okay, maybe not the chocolate--and come remember the true meaning of the day of love. Dance your butt off to the live music of the Circle band as they play some sweet tunes. We'll provide fruity punch and a chocolate fountain...you bring something tasty to dip in it! There will also be a table for making valentine's if you feel crafty and a hug booth! 2-4 pm at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St., $5-10 sliding scale donation requested.
SUNDAY, JAN. 17th, Celebration Circle Birthday Party! Hey, the Celebration Circle is turning 18! Help us celebrate our coming-of-age year with a birthday potluck at CircleSpace. Don't miss pinata-smashing, amazing Aztec dancers, and fabulous cake for all. January 17th, 12:30-2:00 pm, CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. Stay late for our annual meeting from 2:30-3:30 if you'd like to attend. Also, if you have a potluck dish you would like to bring hot, please bring it in a crockpot and give it to the folks behind the drink/snack counter to plug in for you.
SUNDAY, JAN. 10th, Fitness and Nutrition for the Disoriented, Disinclined, and those who hate to sweat! Join Ellen Tisdale, RN, MSN and two-time cancer survivor, to explore ways to make and sustain effective New Years' resolutions. This 3 1/2 hour introduction to exercise and daily health is designed to encourage you and offer new approaches to incorporating health into your daily life. BBW's and men, folks with chronic health problems, all know that a change in health habits is hard work and takes help, energy, and planning. Especially oriented for those of us who have discovered our similarity to immovable objects. Wear comfortable warm clothes for a little moving and stretching. A warm and healthy lunch will be provided. January 10th, 1:00-4:30 pm, CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. By donation, all proceeds benefit the Circle.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 1st Annual Happy, Healthy, Hopeful New Year's Day Fun(d)Raiser Party!! Start the New Year on a positive note by visualizing and affirming your intent for the year! Featuring good folks, good food, and the good-time music of Rudolf Harst, with Sarah Bading and the Circle Band. It's all happening on Friday, January 1st, from 5-8pm, at High Wire Arts, located at 326 W. Josephine (at N. St. Mary's St., across from the Josephine Theater). $10 suggested donation to help raise funds for the Circle and a Circle Band CD.
DECEMBER 20TH, 6:00 pm, "Underground Sounds", Cave Without A Name, Boerne
November 22nd, 3pm -5pm Join us for this special workshop on using the Four Agreements (and a Fifth!) to Live in Love. CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe, San Antonio, $30. Call 210.533.6767 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info or to register.
November 6-8 The Gift of Sacred Rest Retreat 09 
2009 Sacred Art of Altars Show, Sep. 1-30th To see images from our 2009 Sacred Art of Altars shows, please click here. To view images from previous years, you can find links to all the galleries here. |
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