Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Nov 10
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
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If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

Tylor Neist

Friday
November 13
3:30 - 4:30 PM
FREE!
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Join Tylor for an exploration of creativity and trauma healing as he reads from his recently released book, Wayward Explorers Club. 
Part sci-fi allegory, part journey into the unconscious, Wayward Explorers Club is an insightful and emotional meditation on what it means to heal from trauma.

Taking inspiration from Voyager 2 — the spacecraft launched in 1977 on a mission to explore the outer reaches of our solar system — this surreal novella charts one man’s path toward recovery. He finds himself exploring the furthest, most difficult parts of his own past and self, not only inwardly but on an extraordinary interstellar adventure. 

Weaving together computer science, space exploration, astrophysics, music, poetry, rural life, and the relationships we must forge with our inner children and the disjointed parts of the self in order to heal, this is a mystical story at once entirely particular and profoundly universal.

Through readings and reflections on his own creative process, Tylor invites us into relationship with the creativity we all embody. Whether or not we recognize it, we are all inherently creative beings. Come reconnect with the creative potential that lives within each of us.

Tylor Neist is a musician, composer, writer, and theater maker with a background in tech and the creative arts. He cares deeply about collaboration and making things that invite people to connect to a deeper part of themselves. He lives in Portland, Oregon. This is his first book.

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Presented by Sanctuary of Sacred Presence | Temples of Sound

Friday
November 13
6:30 - 8 PM
Sliding Scale: $20 -35
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Explore the seven chakras through a participatory journey of sound, vibration, and self-inquiry, connecting with the essence of who we are before form.
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Using our voices, crystal singing bowls, shruti drones, shared instruments, breath, and gentle movement, we create a collective soundscape that encourages nervous system regulation, energetic balance, and embodied presence.
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This is not a performance or a traditional sound bath. Everyone is invited to become part of the sound through vocal toning and shared instruments. You’re also welcome to bring your own instruments and contribute your unique vibration to our collective experience.
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No singing or meditation experience necessary. Come as you are. Sound is healing.

Temples of Sound creates participatory experiences rooted in sound, meditation, nervous system regulation, embodied presence and community connection. This is our third year offering 7 Chakra Singing Meditation, integrating voice, breath, mudras, energy work and shared resonant instruments.

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Saturday
November 14
1-5 PM
Free!
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The Metaphysical Fair is a monthly gathering designed to empower, inspire, uplift, and foster meaningful community connection. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the event features a variety of healing practitioners offering their services for a small fee.
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We begin with an opening circle that includes brief introductions and a guided meditation, and close with a circle of gratitude and appreciation. The time in between is open and unstructured—perfect for exploring, connecting, and receiving individual readings.
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While many attendees join us through word of mouth, newcomers are always warmly welcome.
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If you’re interested in participating as a practitioner or vendor, please contact Gabi Schoening at gabi@doortothelight.com
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Sunday
Nov 15th
1-4 PM

Jess will be at the bookstore offering Fairy Hair installation! Fairy hair is high quality silk blend tinsel tied into one strand of hair. It last as long at that strand of hair lasts, generally 2-6 months. And it works in curly hair! You can also wash style and use heat tool like normal!

About Jess: I’m a local portlander and I’ve been doing fairy hair since 2021. My goal is to spread joy and smiles through connection and hair sparkles!

Kim Costill and Ryda Thuch

Monday
November 16th
6-7:30 PM
Tickets $25
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Take a pause from the busyness of daily life and step into a calm, supportive space for relaxation and energetic renewal. In this experiential Reiki circle, practitioners Kim Costill (Balanced Vibes) and Ryda Thuch (Reiki by Ryda) will guide participants through a gentle grounding meditation before offering group Reiki in a peaceful community setting.
Participants will be invited to relax comfortably while receiving Reiki energy intended to support balance, calm the nervous system, and encourage the body’s natural ability to restore itself. The evening will close with quiet reflection and an opportunity to share experiences if desired.
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This event is open to everyone—no prior Reiki experience is necessary. Simply come as you are and allow yourself time to rest, receive, and reconnect.
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Kim Costill is the founder of Balanced Vibes, a Reiki Master practitioner and educator who creates welcoming spaces for individuals to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience the calming effects of energy healing. She hold individual Reiki sessions in the South Portland area and hosts Reiki shares and community healing events focused on grounding, balance, and nervous system support.
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Ryda Thuch is the founder of Reiki by Ryda and a Reiki Master practitioner dedicated to creating warm, supportive healing environments through her individual practice and hosts community Reiki events and circles designed to help people relax, restore their energy, and experience the benefits of Reiki in a group setting.
 

Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Nov 17
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
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If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

Thursday
November 19th
5:30-7 PM
Free!

Come gather in singing sacred names and shared devotion. Kīrtan is a joyful, heart opening call and response chanting practice that uplifts the spirit, invites connection within ourselves, with each other and with the divine. All voices welcome, exactly as you are, no experience needed

Based in Portland, Kana Hattori is a devotional singer and kīrtan leader who offers this practice as a path of joy, bliss, devotion and deep emotional honesty from lived experience and deep gratitude. 
Kīrtan carried her through some of the most challenging seasons of her life, becoming a source of strength, refuge, trust and renewal. 
Now she shares it regularly in community, holding gentle, heart-centered spaces where all voices are welcome. 
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Rooted in Bhakti, guided by heart, her offerings invite others to connect deeply within themselves, with each other and with the sacred, and to discover the joy, healing that awaken when we sing together, remembering that our own voices are medicine, and that devotion can be both powerful and tender. 

Jane de Forest
 
Event is FULL - Please look for classes coming up at the first of the year!

Thursday
November 19th
(BEGINS Thursday, October 29th)
6:00-7:30 PM PST
$150
 
Intuitive Remote Viewing 101 Series:
Awakening Your Sacred Inner Vision
 
When: Thursdays
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Dates:
October 29
November 5
November 19
December 3
December 10
December 17

Where: On-line on Zoom
Who: Jane de Forest, (website:  janesinspiration.com)

Investment: $150 ($25 per class)

Jane’s class will not be recorded.
 
Course Description
This delightful course in an introduction to Intuitive Remote Viewing; a beginner-friendly program that teaches the structured skill of remote viewing while blending it with energy awareness, meditation, creativity, dreams, angelic guidance, and natural intuition. 
 
Jane de Forest’s will teach you to her own professional intuitive system; Intuitive Remote Viewing (IRV) developed over 25 years and inspired by the principles of Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) developed by the renown psychic, Ingo Swann for the US Government. 
 
This course adapts this technique with uplifting, heart-centered practices making it accessible for students of all ages. You’ll learn to trust your innate gifts, receive guidance from higher realms, and apply these skills for self-empowerment, healing, foresight, and confident decision-making.
 
Jane is the author of the award-winning book Love Never Dies: A Psychic Artist Illustrates Stories of the Afterlife. She is a devoted grandmother, avid gardener, beekeeper, and accomplished artist. For more than twenty years, she has delivered intuitive consultations that integrate remote viewing, mediumship, and astrology. Jane combines precise astrological analysis with intuitive interpretation to provide comprehensive guidance. With an international clientele, Jane is highly regarded, as a teacher, mentor and wellness practitioner.
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Janesinspiration.com

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Johnnie Mazzocco

Friday
November 20
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: free

Portland author Johnnie Mazzocco will hold a reading from her new novel, Miranda's Garden, a magical, moon-soaked story of grief, growth, and the gardens we carry inside us. A Q&A and book signing will follow the reading.
 
Johnnie Mazzocco is a Word Witch, a novelist and screenwriter, who embraces the power of story to heal. A former writing professor and prison educator, she writes from the Pacific Northwest alongside her feline, Iris. Miranda's Garden is her first novel.
johnniemazzocco.com
 

Terry McGill 
 
Saturday
November 21st
3:30-5:00 PM
Tickets $35 
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What Else Can Your Brain Do?
 
Is there more to you than you know?
 
The latest neuroscience research continues to uncover the remarkable capacity of the brain to change and reorganize. What capacities within us may be waiting to be recognized?
 
This afternoon, you can explore that question through your own experience with Tao Calligraphy - including ways of perceiving, sensing, and knowing that may be outside your everyday awareness.
 
You might come with an area of your life you would like to change, a question about your direction, something you’ve been carrying - or simply curiosity about what you might discover.
 
Tao Calligraphy offers another way of exploring what is happening within us. Rather than being told what you should experience, you’ll have opportunities to notice your own responses - what you sense, what changes, what becomes clearer, or what unexpectedly comes into your awareness.
 
Tao Calligraphy was created by Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, a medical doctor, Tao Grandmaster, and 11-time New York Times bestselling author. Clinical research through the Sha Research Foundation continues to explore how Tao Calligraphy may affect our physical and emotional well-being - adding another dimension to the question you’ll explore this afternoon: What else may be possible within us?
 
Terry McGill, a Tao Academy Master Teacher and Tao Calligraphy Practitioner, will invite you to connect with Tao Calligraphy and experience it for yourself. No previous experience is needed.
 
Bring your curiosity, a question if you like…                                                                                      and discover what may be waiting to open within you.
 
 You can learn more at his website: www.ClearlyGuided.com.

Terry McGill, certified by the Tao Academy as a Master Teacher and Tao Calligraphy Practitioner, has offered workshops at New Renaissance since 2009. 
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Torrence Tinajero
 
Sunday
November 22nd
3:30-5:30PM
Tickets sliding scale $10-$20
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Guidance of Somatic Healing Through The Five Channels of Inner Experience
 
SOMA Breath® is a transformative breathwork practice that combines conscious breathing, rhythmic music, meditation, visualization, and gentle breath retention. The breath gives us a direct pathway out of the thinking mind and into the felt experience of the body — supporting nervous-system regulation, shifting our energetic state, and creating space to access deeper layers of ourselves. Rather than trying to think our way into change, we begin by listening to the wisdom already present within the body. And that makes breathwork a beautiful doorway into the somatic work Torrence will explore with you.​​
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Torrence Tinajero: Somatic & Spiritual Empowerment Coach
As a Somatic & Spiritual Empowerment Coach and Human Design Reflector with a background in social work, ADHD coaching, and trauma-informed somatic practices, I help individuals reconnect with the wisdom of their body, cultivate self-awareness, regulate their nervous system, and create lasting transformation from the inside out.
Torrence Tinajero-McCuistion with Compassionate Connections LLC
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Mario- Messina- Azekri 
 
Monday
November 23
6:30-7:30PM
Tickets $20
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Drawing on decades of meditation, healing work, hypnosis, and spiritual exploration, I will discuss how reincarnation, Atlantis, Lemuria, sacred sites, and interdimensional realities inspired the Ariom fantasy trilogy. The event will include selected readings, personal experiences, audience questions, and a brief guided meditation with gentle sound healing. Participants will gain perspectives on intuition, spiritual growth, and navigating change. No experience is needed; a notebook is optional.
 
Mario A. Messina-Azekri is an author, meditation teacher, and holistic practitioner with 30 years of meditation and 24 years of experience in massage therapy, hypnosis, sound healing, and crystals. He has taught meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi at Lewis & Clark College and studied the Silva Method.
 

Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Nov 24
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
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If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

David Silvermoon
 
Friday
November 27th
6:30-7:30 PM
Tickets sliding scale $25-$50
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Join us for a restful and healing end of the month Raven Medicine Sound Bath.

The Raven – revered across shamanic traditions as a powerful messenger between worlds, master of transformation, keeper of secrets, and harbinger of profound change – is my guide, and our guiding light for this work. Grounding shamanic drumming to attune us to the land and our heartbeat. Deep Gong tones to stir the deep energies in us, and prepare our transformation. The ethereal tones from crystal singing bowls to carry us into the ether. Gentle guided intention to invite personal metamorphosis, insight, and release of what no longer serves us.

We will gather, set our prayers and intentions, and then you can simply lie down (or sit comfortably) in a supported, sacred space while being enveloped in waves of healing sound and vibration.
No prior experience is needed – just come with an open heart and allow the Raven’s medicine to work in you.

What to expect:
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• Profound relaxation and nervous system reset

• Emotional release, clarity, and spiritual downloads

• Energetic cleansing and alignment

• Vibrational lightening, and auric clearing

 
Bring: If you have a preferred Yoga mat or blanket, pillow, eye mask (optional), water bottle, please feel free to bring them, there will be yoga mats and cushions provided by the studio. The only thing required is an open mind. Dress in comfortable layers.

(Doors open 15 minutes early for settling in. Event starts promptly and doors will be closed.)
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Spaces are limited to 16, so reserve now!
I look forward to rejuvenating with you soon.
May the peace of the divine walk beside you.

David Silvermoon has been an active spiritual medium for over 29 years, and a healing practitioner for over 10. He has been on an active and dedicated shamanic spiritual path for 10 years, working with a shamanistic approach to healing. He works with his spiritual guide Raven to provide guidance and create transformational healing as a beacon in the dark waters, and help all workers for light stay their course and fulfill their missions.
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Facilitated by David Silvermoon
 
Saturday
November 28th
1-6 PM
Tickets 
The price for this event is $100 - $500 sliding scale for early birds (more than 48 hours notice) or $150 - $500 close to the event.
 
Find Home in community as we dive into healing with ritual space, utilizing Psychotropic Breathwork and intention to heal and transform ourselves. Healing is so much closer than we realize, and there's no better way to heal than with community.

This Community Breathwork Healing event is offered to everyone who feels they need healing, community, and transformation in their life. Breathwork is available to everyone, and is entirely non-denominational. You do not need to believe anything, or embrace any particular ideology or view, and is held in a container of deep reverence.

David Raven Silvermoon is an experienced practitioner of Rose Breathing, having done hundreds of breathworks for himself, and facilitated others with his Crystal Grid Breathing and in workshops. He holds this work as deeply sacred, and together with his spiritual guide holds the container for this space so that all can come and receive healing.

Psychotropic Breathwork is a powerful transformational tool that can help to unearth and transform deep unconscious material, and help us to connect with our emotional body and unconscious self, without the conscious mind.
 
Breath yourself into freedom. Come heal with us for yourself, your family, and the world.

The price for this event is $100 - $500 sliding scale for early birds (more than 48 hours notice) or $150 - $500 close to the event.

Space is limited to 8 participants, so please sign up early to get your spot!
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David Silvermoon is a spiritual medium and a healing practitioner for over 29 years. On a dedicated shamanic spiritual path for 10 years, he works with his spiritual guide he provides guidance and healing to be a beacon to help all workers for light stay their course and fulfill their missions.
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Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Dec 1
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
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If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

with Rhodes Perry
Award-Winning Bestselling Author • Somatic Coach • Karuna Reiki Master

Thursday
DATE: December, 3, 2026
TIME: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
TICKET (Sliding Scale): $33-$44

 
What if leading your life begins by listening inward?

We all lead something: our personal paths, our relationships, our creative work, our families, or the commitments that matter most to us. Yet uncertainty, change, and the noise of everyday life can pull us away from ourselves. We may fall into old patterns, override what we know intuitively inside, or lose touch with our own center.

Lead an Embodied Life is an invitation to come home to yourself.
Drawing from Rhodes Perry’s forthcoming book, Lead Embodied: Roads Less Traveled to Authentic Leadership, this interactive gathering brings together storytelling, gentle reflection, and accessible somatic practices to help you listen inward, recognize how your body responds to stress, and reconnect with what is truly meaningful to you.

Rather than overriding the body, you will learn to partner with it as a source of deep wisdom, comfort, and inner trust. You’ll leave with simple tools for grounding and centering, greater personal clarity, and a renewed capacity to navigate life's transitions with presence, authenticity, and ease.

YOU’LL EXPLORE

• The Body as a Compass: Discover what becomes possible when you listen to the subtle information your thinking mind overlooks.

• Recognizing Your Patterns: Notice the familiar ways you brace, rush, please, or disconnect when life feels demanding.

• From Reactivity to Choice: Practice creating gentle space between what happens around you and how you respond within yourself.

• What Matters Most: Reconnect with the values, connections, and intentions that nourish your true self.

• Your Embodied Commitment: Identify one grounded, practical way to honor what matters most in your daily life.
   

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This gathering is for anyone moving through change, personal transition, or the longing to live more grounded and true to themselves—including wellness seekers, caregivers, spiritual practitioners, helping professionals, community members, and anyone interested in personal growth and embodied living.

• Format: Interactive in-person experience

• Includes: Selected author readings from Lead Embodied, guided reflection, experiential somatic practices, and a signed copy of the book

• Exchange: Sliding scale, $33 - 44/per person • Includes signed copy of Lead Embodied

 
Space is limited to keep our circle intimate.
 
Award-winning bestselling author, certified somatic coach, and Karuna Reiki Master Rhodes Perry has spent 25+ years guiding leaders through profound transitions. Blending embodied wisdom with energy healing, his work helps you unlearn stress patterns and return home to who you are. rhodesperry.com
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Jane de Forest
 
Event is FULL - Please look for classes coming up at the first of the year!

Thursday
December 3rd
(BEGINS Thursday, October 29th)
6:00-7:30 PM PST
$150
 
Intuitive Remote Viewing 101 Series:
Awakening Your Sacred Inner Vision
 
When: Thursdays
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM PST

Dates:
October 29
November 5
November 19
December 3
December 10
December 17
Where: On-line on Zoom
Who: Jane de Forest, (website:  janesinspiration.com)
How: tickets at New Renaissance Bookshop

Investment: $150 ($25 per class)


Jane’s class will not be recorded
 
Course Description
This delightful course in an introduction to Intuitive Remote Viewing; a beginner-friendly program that teaches the structured skill of remote viewing while blending it with energy awareness, meditation, creativity, dreams, angelic guidance, and natural intuition. 
 
Jane de Forest’s will teach you to her own professional intuitive system; Intuitive Remote Viewing (IRV) developed over 25 years and inspired by the principles of Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) developed by the renown psychic, Ingo Swann for the US Government. 
 
This course adapts this technique with uplifting, heart-centered practices making it accessible for students of all ages. You’ll learn to trust your innate gifts, receive guidance from higher realms, and apply these skills for self-empowerment, healing, foresight, and confident decision-making.
 
Jane is the author of the award-winning book Love Never Dies: A Psychic Artist Illustrates Stories of the Afterlife. She is a devoted grandmother, avid gardener, beekeeper, and accomplished artist. For more than twenty years, she has delivered intuitive consultations that integrate remote viewing, mediumship, and astrology. Jane combines precise astrological analysis with intuitive interpretation to provide comprehensive guidance. With an international clientele, Jane is highly regarded, as a teacher, mentor and wellness practitioner.
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Janesinspiration.com

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Moira Ryan
 
Friday
December 4
5:30-6:30 PM
​Tickets - Sliding Scale $15-25
 
Join Rumore Forte Soundbaths for a deeply relaxing spring soundbath experience designed to quiet the mind and release physical tension. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, this session will transport you to peaceful forest clearings and serene mountain lakes through the healing power of sound.
 
Moira, trained at LA’s acclaimed Soundbath Center, creates a sanctuary of sound using a handcrafted 36” German gong, crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, and a coast drum. Simply lie back comfortably as waves of therapeutic sound wash over you, guiding you into a restorative state between wakefulness and sleep.

Participants often experience a quieter mind, deep physical relaxation, enhanced clarity, and improved sleep following the session. No prior experience necessary — just come as you are and let the sounds of summer guide you to a place of natural calm and restoration.

Perfect for anyone seeking stress relief, creative inspiration, or simply a peaceful hour away from daily demands.
 
Please bring comfy clothes, a pillow, a blanket, and an open mind. Yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Rumore Forte Soundbaths is Moira Ryan, LPC, a certified sound healing practitioner trained at LA's acclaimed Soundbath Center. Combining vibrational medicine with trauma-informed care, Moira creates transformative sonic experiences that facilitate release and renewal. Her intuitive approach guides participants to profound states of relaxation and awareness.

https://moiraryan.com/soundbath
 

Elias Patras
 
Saturday
December 5
11:30-1 PM
​Tickets $30
 
Join intuitive life coach and bestselling author Elias Patras for an afternoon of mediumship, connection, and reflection. Includes a grounding meditation, group readings, and time for questions. Everyone receives a short angel or spiritual guide message. Individual mediumship readings aren’t guaranteed, but others’ readings may offer meaningful insights. No experience or special materials needed."
 
Elias Patras is an intuitive life coach, medium, bestselling author, and podcaster. He created the Energy Balancing Sprays available at New Renaissance and The Inner Voice Collection, his new oracle deck and companion journal.  His approach is compassionate, conversational, and grounded.
 

Julia Ranney
 
Saturday
December 5
6-7:30 PM
​Tickets $25
 
You probably know your Moon sign. But how well do you actually know your Moon?
 
In psychological astrology, the Moon can tell us much more than how we experience our emotions. It can offer insight into what we need to feel safe and cared for, how we instinctively respond to the world, and the ways we learned to nurture ourselves and others. It can also tell us something about one of our earliest and most formative relationships: our relationship with our mother or primary caregiver.
 
In The Moon, the Mother, & You, we’ll go beyond the usual descriptions of your Moon sign to explore the Moon as a living part of your psyche. Together, we’ll look at how your Moon can reflect your emotional needs, your experience of being cared for, and patterns you may have carried with you from childhood into adulthood.
 
Through teaching, chart examples, journaling, and guided reflection, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your own Moon and consider: What do I need to feel emotionally safe? How did I learn to get my needs met? What patterns did I inherit from my early family experiences? And which of those patterns still serve me now?
 
Whether you’re beginning to explore your birth chart or looking for a way to take your astrology practice deeper, you’ll leave with a more nuanced understanding of your Moon and new ways to use your chart as a tool for self-reflection.

Bring a notebook and a copy of your birth chart if you have one.

Julia is a psychological astrologer and founder of Chiron Rising Coaching. She completed MISPA’s three-year professional training program in psychological astrology, has studied astrology for over a decade, practiced parts work for six years, and works one-on-one with clients.
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Sunday
Dec 6th
1-4 PM

Jess will be at the bookstore offering Fairy Hair installation! Fairy hair is high quality silk blend tinsel tied into one strand of hair. It last as long at that strand of hair lasts, generally 2-6 months. And it works in curly hair! You can also wash style and use heat tool like normal!

About Jess: I’m a local portlander and I’ve been doing fairy hair since 2021. My goal is to spread joy and smiles through connection and hair sparkles!

Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Dec 8
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
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If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

Jane de Forest
 
Event is FULL - Please look for classes coming up at the first of the year!

Thursday
December 10th
(BEGINS Thursday, October 29th)
6:00-7:30 PM PST
$150
 
Intuitive Remote Viewing 101 Course:
Awakening Your Sacred Inner Vision
 
When: Thursdays

Dates:
October 29
November 5
November 19
December 3
December 10
December 17

Where: On-line on Zoom
Who: Jane de Forest

Investment: $150 ($25 per class)

Jane’s class will not be recorded
 
Course Description
This delightful course in an introduction to Intuitive Remote Viewing; a beginner-friendly program that teaches the structured skill of remote viewing while blending it with energy awareness, meditation, creativity, dreams, angelic guidance, and natural intuition. 
 
Jane de Forest’s will teach you to her own professional intuitive system; Intuitive Remote Viewing (IRV) developed over 25 years and inspired by the principles of Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) developed by the renown psychic, Ingo Swann for the US Government. 
 
This course adapts this technique with uplifting, heart-centered practices making it accessible for students of all ages. You’ll learn to trust your innate gifts, receive guidance from higher realms, and apply these skills for self-empowerment, healing, foresight, and confident decision-making.
 
Jane is the author of the award-winning book Love Never Dies: A Psychic Artist Illustrates Stories of the Afterlife. She is a devoted grandmother, avid gardener, beekeeper, and accomplished artist. For more than twenty years, she has delivered intuitive consultations that integrate remote viewing, mediumship, and astrology. Jane combines precise astrological analysis with intuitive interpretation to provide comprehensive guidance. With an international clientele, Jane is highly regarded, as a teacher, mentor and wellness practitioner.
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Janesinspiration.com

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Presented by Sanctuary of Sacred Presence | Temples of Sound

Friday
Dec 11,
6:30 - 8 PM
Sliding Scale: $20 -35
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Explore the seven chakras through a participatory journey of sound, vibration, and self-inquiry, connecting with the essence of who we are before form.
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Using our voices, crystal singing bowls, shruti drones, shared instruments, breath, and gentle movement, we create a collective soundscape that encourages nervous system regulation, energetic balance, and embodied presence.
​
This is not a performance or a traditional sound bath. Everyone is invited to become part of the sound through vocal toning and shared instruments. You’re also welcome to bring your own instruments and contribute your unique vibration to our collective experience.
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No singing or meditation experience necessary. Come as you are. Sound is healing.

Temples of Sound creates participatory experiences rooted in sound, meditation, nervous system regulation, embodied presence and community connection. This is our third year offering 7 Chakra Singing Meditation, integrating voice, breath, mudras, energy work and shared resonant instruments.

Saturday
December 12
1-5 PM
Free!
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The Metaphysical Fair is a monthly gathering designed to empower, inspire, uplift, and foster meaningful community connection. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the event features a variety of healing practitioners offering their services for a small fee.
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We begin with an opening circle that includes brief introductions and a guided meditation, and close with a circle of gratitude and appreciation. The time in between is open and unstructured—perfect for exploring, connecting, and receiving individual readings.
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While many attendees join us through word of mouth, newcomers are always warmly welcome.
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If you’re interested in participating as a practitioner or vendor, please contact Gabi Schoening at gabi@doortothelight.com
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Hosted by Mark Mezadourian
 
Saturday
December 12th
6-7 PM
$10
 
Peace, Hope and Empowerment
A Community Holiday Gathering with Mark Mezadourian

Let's gather to share, heal and expand the hope in our hearts for a peaceful planet.

Let's gather as a community to allow our loving intentions to be heard, affirmed, praised and given a boost.

Let's gather to embody empowered and authentic unity. 

Let's gather to celebrate hope.

Mark Mezadourian is an intuitive specializing in connecting with angels and guides. Accessing spirituality with heart-centered practicality is the goal of his work. You are invited to visit his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkMezadourian) to access free recordings for empaths, healing, relaxation and building a relationship with the angels. You can also find recordings of angel experiences on Insight Timer (http://insig.ht/markmezadourian). For information on all events and intuitive readings, please visit www.markmezadourian.com.

 

Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Dec 15
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
​
If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

Jane de Forest
 
Event is FULL - Please look for classes coming up at the first of the year!

Thursday
December 17th
(BEGINS Thursday, October 29th)
6:00-7:30 PM PST
$150
 
Intuitive Remote Viewing 101 Series:
Awakening Your Sacred Inner Vision
 
When: Thursdays

Dates:
October 29
November 5
November 19
December 3
December 10
December 17

Where: On-line on Zoom
Who: Jane de Forest, (website:  janesinspiration.com)
How: tickets at New Renaissance Bookshop

Investment: $150 ($25 per class)

Jane’s class will not be recorded
 
Course Description
This delightful course in an introduction to Intuitive Remote Viewing; a beginner-friendly program that teaches the structured skill of remote viewing while blending it with energy awareness, meditation, creativity, dreams, angelic guidance, and natural intuition. 
 
Jane de Forest’s will teach you to her own professional intuitive system; Intuitive Remote Viewing (IRV) developed over 25 years and inspired by the principles of Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) developed by the renown psychic, Ingo Swann for the US Government. 
 
This course adapts this technique with uplifting, heart-centered practices making it accessible for students of all ages. You’ll learn to trust your innate gifts, receive guidance from higher realms, and apply these skills for self-empowerment, healing, foresight, and confident decision-making.
 
Jane is the author of the award-winning book Love Never Dies: A Psychic Artist Illustrates Stories of the Afterlife. She is a devoted grandmother, avid gardener, beekeeper, and accomplished artist. For more than twenty years, she has delivered intuitive consultations that integrate remote viewing, mediumship, and astrology. Jane combines precise astrological analysis with intuitive interpretation to provide comprehensive guidance. With an international clientele, Jane is highly regarded, as a teacher, mentor and wellness practitioner.
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Janesinspiration.com

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Thursday
December 17th
5:30-7 PM
Free!

Come gather in singing sacred names and shared devotion. Kīrtan is a joyful, heart opening call and response chanting practice that uplifts the spirit, invites connection within ourselves, with each other and with the divine. All voices welcome, exactly as you are, no experience needed

Based in Portland, Kana Hattori is a devotional singer and kīrtan leader who offers this practice as a path of joy, bliss, devotion and deep emotional honesty from lived experience and deep gratitude. 
Kīrtan carried her through some of the most challenging seasons of her life, becoming a source of strength, refuge, trust and renewal. 
Now she shares it regularly in community, holding gentle, heart-centered spaces where all voices are welcome. 
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Rooted in Bhakti, guided by heart, her offerings invite others to connect deeply within themselves, with each other and with the sacred, and to discover the joy, healing that awaken when we sing together, remembering that our own voices are medicine, and that devotion can be both powerful and tender. 
 

Lindsay Roth
 
Friday
December 18th
2:30-4 PM
Tickets sliding scale $25
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 Explore your inner cosmos through astrology and parts work in this interactive workshop with psychotherapist and astrologer Lindsay Roth. Through journaling, grounding exercises, and optional discussion, discover how planetary archetypes can illuminate your needs, inner conflicts, and possibilities for growth. Cultivate curiosity and compassion for the many parts of yourself. No astrology or IFS experience required. Bring a notebook and pen; your birth chart is optional.

Lindsay Roth, LCSW, is a Hawaiʻi-based psychotherapist, astrologer, writer, and co-host of The Histrology Show. She blends psychological insight, astrological symbolism, humor, and parts work to help people explore their inner complexity with curiosity and compassion.
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David Silvermoon
 
Friday
December 18th
6:30-7:30 PM
Tickets sliding scale $25-$50
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 Join us for a restful and healing end of week Raven Medicine Sound Bath.
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The Raven – revered across shamanic traditions as a powerful messenger between worlds, master of transformation, keeper of secrets, and harbinger of profound change – is my guide, and our guiding light for this work. Grounding shamanic drumming to attune us to the land and our heartbeat. Deep Gong tones to stir the deep energies in us, and prepare our transformation. The ethereal tones from crystal singing bowls to carry us into the ether. Gentle guided intention to invite personal metamorphosis, insight, and release of what no longer serves us.
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We will gather, set our prayers and intentions, and then you can simply lie down (or sit comfortably) in a supported, sacred space while being enveloped in waves of healing sound and vibration.

No prior experience is needed – just come with an open heart and allow the Raven’s medicine to work in you.
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What to expect:
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• Profound relaxation and nervous system reset

• Emotional release, clarity, and spiritual downloads

• Energetic cleansing and alignment

• Vibrational lightening, and auric clearing

 
Bring: If you have a preferred Yoga mat or blanket, pillow, eye mask (optional), water bottle, please feel free to bring them, there will be yoga mats and cushions provided by the studio. The only thing required is an open mind. Dress in comfortable layers.
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(Doors open 15 minutes early for settling in. Event starts promptly and doors will be closed.)
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Spaces are limited to 16, so reserve now!
I look forward to rejuvenating with you soon.
May the peace of the divine walk beside you.
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David Silvermoon has been an active spiritual medium for over 29 years, and a healing practitioner for over 10. He has been on an active and dedicated shamanic spiritual path for 10 years, working with a shamanistic approach to healing. He works with his spiritual guide Raven to provide guidance and create transformational healing as a beacon in the dark waters, and help all workers for light stay their course and fulfill their missions.
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Lama Karma Chötso
 
Saturday
December 19th
2-3:30 PM
Tickets $2
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"Spiritual books often reduce ancient wisdom to self-help formulas. ""Rinpoche"" stands apart. Lama Karma Chötso's four decades of practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition inform this novel that is a story of the living reality of compassion and karmic continuity across lifetimes. Lama transmits core Buddhist teachings not as doctrine, but as lived experience. The result is a book that readers describe as both deeply moving and quietly transformative.
 
Lama has practiced Tibetan Buddhism for 44 years, completing a three-year retreat and leading the construction of Tibetan stupas in Florida and Peru.   These decades inform every page of Rinpoche, giving the novel a depth of practice-wisdom rarely found in Western spiritual fiction.
 

Sunday
Dec 20th
1-4 PM

Jess will be at the bookstore offering Fairy Hair installation! Fairy hair is high quality silk blend tinsel tied into one strand of hair. It last as long at that strand of hair lasts, generally 2-6 months. And it works in curly hair! You can also wash style and use heat tool like normal!

About Jess: I’m a local portlander and I’ve been doing fairy hair since 2021. My goal is to spread joy and smiles through connection and hair sparkles!

Kim Costill and Ryda Thuch

Monday
December 21st
6-7:30 PM
Tickets $25
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Take a pause from the busyness of daily life and step into a calm, supportive space for relaxation and energetic renewal. In this experiential Reiki circle, practitioners Kim Costill (Balanced Vibes) and Ryda Thuch (Reiki by Ryda) will guide participants through a gentle grounding meditation before offering group Reiki in a peaceful community setting.
Participants will be invited to relax comfortably while receiving Reiki energy intended to support balance, calm the nervous system, and encourage the body’s natural ability to restore itself. The evening will close with quiet reflection and an opportunity to share experiences if desired.
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This event is open to everyone—no prior Reiki experience is necessary. Simply come as you are and allow yourself time to rest, receive, and reconnect.
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Kim Costill is the founder of Balanced Vibes, a Reiki Master practitioner and educator who creates welcoming spaces for individuals to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience the calming effects of energy healing. She hold individual Reiki sessions in the South Portland area and hosts Reiki shares and community healing events focused on grounding, balance, and nervous system support.
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Ryda Thuch is the founder of Reiki by Ryda and a Reiki Master practitioner dedicated to creating warm, supportive healing environments through her individual practice and hosts community Reiki events and circles designed to help people relax, restore their energy, and experience the benefits of Reiki in a group setting.
 

Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Dec 22
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
​
If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

Molly Triplett
Author of The Stars That Light The Way

Saturday
Dec 26
6-7 PM
FREE - Space is limited, please RSVP
 
Come hear about the local writer Molly's journey to create a book filled with inspiration and hope, love and soulfulness. A wonderful book for the holidays, birthdays or any time for all ages. Audio book free with purchase. Audio presented by recording artist Laura Greaves of the UK.
 
Molly Triplett - Career Counselor and Advisor PCC, Nature Photographer, Masters in Higher Education, BS in Journalism, and author. 
Reiki Master, and QHHT practitioner in Beaverton Or.
 

Facilitated by Ami Maki

Tuesday Evenings
Dec 29
6-8 PM
Tickets sliding scale: $10-20

 
November marks the first month of the Creative Club at New Ren! The club will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. Each month will have a fun, creative project geared towards beginners and by the end of the month you will have a finished piece to take home (or multiples if you like to create faster).
 
You will create a whimsical, make-believe landscape from images that inspire you, regardless of whether they are from nature and found natural materials. After a short introduction we'll go on a mini scavenger hunt (weather permitting) for leaves, sticks, rocks or anything else that strikes your fancy. 
 
Creative Club leader Ami (pronounced Amy) is a life-long artist who values play as the main criterion for creativity. She is excited to offer her guidance and expertise in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment. 
 
Ami will also bring a variety of natural materials to choose from. Multiple examples will be provided, but here are a couple to start:
​
If you feel called to, bring a photo, a scrap of something you love, or a magazine from your coffee table, however there’s no need to bring anything at all. Ami has a large selection of magazines and images to peruse. 

This will be pure play! No pressure, no expectations. Just show up and see what wants to happen.
We cannot wait to make a mess with you!
 
You can find more on Ami at This month's project will be Intuitive Collage Landscapes. We'll work with natural materials, a pile of magazines, some scissors, and a little curiosity about what happens when you stop overthinking and start making.
 
Learn more about Ami here: amimakiartist.com 
 

Presented by Sanctuary of Sacred Presence | Temples of Sound

Friday
Jan 8
6:30 - 8 PM
Sliding Scale: $20 -35
​
Explore the seven chakras through a participatory journey of sound, vibration, and self-inquiry, connecting with the essence of who we are before form.
​
Using our voices, crystal singing bowls, shruti drones, shared instruments, breath, and gentle movement, we create a collective soundscape that encourages nervous system regulation, energetic balance, and embodied presence.
​
This is not a performance or a traditional sound bath. Everyone is invited to become part of the sound through vocal toning and shared instruments. You’re also welcome to bring your own instruments and contribute your unique vibration to our collective experience.
​
No singing or meditation experience necessary. Come as you are. Sound is healing.

Temples of Sound creates participatory experiences rooted in sound, meditation, nervous system regulation, embodied presence and community connection. This is our third year offering 7 Chakra Singing Meditation, integrating voice, breath, mudras, energy work and shared resonant instruments.
 

Michelle C. Johnson and Tristan Katz

Thursday
January 21st
6-7:30 PM,
Tickets $25 admission + book
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Anyone who identifies as a lightworker, changemaker, or alchemist, whether that be 1:1 or in groups, needs to have deep, expansive practices to sustain their energy and continue to show up to do their work in the world, for themselves and others.
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Join Michelle C. Johnson, author of many books, including her latest You Are Protected, to learn more about how to create a spiritual hygiene plan and to call on protective allies, such as archetypes, animal and elemental energies, saints and deities, and natural curios to bring you back to your center and sustain your energy.
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This event will include an opening practice, a discussion with Michelle Johnson, moderated by Tristan Katz, about what it means to protect our energy physically, emotionally, spiritually, psychically, and mentally, a ritual to call in protection, and time for Q&A.
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Michelle's book will be available for purchase and signing at the end of the event.
 

Presented by Sanctuary of Sacred Presence | Temples of Sound

Friday
Feb 12
6:30 - 8 PM
Sliding Scale: $20 -35
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Explore the seven chakras through a participatory journey of sound, vibration, and self-inquiry, connecting with the essence of who we are before form.
​
Using our voices, crystal singing bowls, shruti drones, shared instruments, breath, and gentle movement, we create a collective soundscape that encourages nervous system regulation, energetic balance, and embodied presence.
​
This is not a performance or a traditional sound bath. Everyone is invited to become part of the sound through vocal toning and shared instruments. You’re also welcome to bring your own instruments and contribute your unique vibration to our collective experience.
​
No singing or meditation experience necessary. Come as you are. Sound is healing.

Temples of Sound creates participatory experiences rooted in sound, meditation, nervous system regulation, embodied presence and community connection. This is our third year offering 7 Chakra Singing Meditation, integrating voice, breath, mudras, energy work and shared resonant instruments.