On the longest day of the year, we gather to honor the sun, earth & spirits of the land. A benefit for the rivers.

We invite you to step into a unique immersive experience weaving together dance, performance art, ritual, healing, & music.

Join us in celebration of the summer solstice for a teahouse night serenaded by violin soundscapes of Will Franke, a showcase of Jade Sanchez’s stage production “Mujeres De Las Piedras’, featuring 23 enchanting dancers and artists, a musical performance by Numatik, the reveal of "Lady Helene" a sculpture built by Taproot Arts Collective.

We will gather in gratitude for this land by coming together through art & giving back to the rivers through this fundraiser. All profits donated to French Broad Riverkeeper.

About Mujeres De Las Piedras - A Love Letter to the Voices of Earth

“Mujeres De Las Piedras” Spanish for “Women of the Stones” is an honoring of lineage, land, and spirit expressed through a 35 minute live stage performance calling the viewer into an ancient story of earth remembrance. This stage show was choreographed and dreamt up by Aztec Mexican-American artist Jade Sanchez.

The performance weaves together dance, spoken word, & visual arts to tell a story of women’s ancient & ancestral connection to the earth. The show highlights and dives deep into the indigenous concept of animism, the belief that all things in the world have a spirit, including wind, plants, rocks, and fire.

There are 23 women apart of the piece, all coming from different backgrounds, lineages, stories, & ages. One intention of this piece is to bring each individual woman's own unique take on the themes above into the show, through dance.

Learn more about the show and cast here.

This Event Features:

Mujeres De Las Piedras A Solstice Stage Performance by Jade Sanchez & Friends
Numatik- Musical Ecstatic Dance Journey
Will Frank- Ambient Violin Serenade
Lady Helene- An Interactive Art Installation Showcase by Taproot Arts Collective
Add On: Beautifully sourced farm-to-table Lebanese flatbreads from Habibi Village, featuring produce from our land & neighboring farms. (Purchase separately on site.)

==> Buy ahead: Don’t count on tickets at the door; this show will likely sell out!

==> Sliding Scale $30-$70 We understand everyone is in different places right now financially after the hurricane. We decided to make this event a sliding scale because the biggest intention of this event is community healing. If this event doesn't feel accessible to you, please see our note below on financial accessibility.

We are also excited to be directing funds towards French Broad Riverkeeper so when deciding how much you will pay, remember that all remaining proceeds will be donated to beloved rivers of this land after covering basic costs like the venue expenses, rehearsal space, and a very small amount of supplies.

== SCHEDULE ==

FRIDAY, June 20th
Summer Solstice ☀️

Sunset: 8:32pm
Moon: Waning Crescent in Aries

6:00 PM :: Doors open- Lady Helene alter building & Showcase

6:45 PM :: Tea House and Violin Serenade by Will Franke

8:15 PM :: Mujeres De Las Piedras Show

9:00 PM :: Numatik

10:30 :: Fireside Vibes

12 AM: All guests not camping or being hosted asked to depart.

== Dinner & A Show ==

Habibi Village

Experience an authentic taste of Lebanon. At Habibi Village, we unite the vibrant flavors and Mediterranean spices of Lebanese street food, with organic ingredients and local artisanal toppings. We make our signature gluten-free dough daily, using our all-organic blend of buckwheat, chia and cassava flour. Our Lebanese flatbreads, known as manouche or saj, are a cultural delicacy and a daily staple in villages across Lebanon. Crafted with care, each flatbread is a testament to our commitment to quality and tradition.

== Bios ==

Jade Sanchez

Honoring Earth Through Dance & Expression

Jade Sanchez is a Mexican/American dancer, choreographer, creative director, filmmaker, and multimedia artist with Aztec & Irish roots. She is passionate about collaboration with the intention of bringing women of unique gifts and backgrounds together through movement & art. Her message is to live closer to the earth.

Numatik

World Bass and Mystic Rhythms.

Numatik is a visionary musician and producer renowned for his captivating fusion of world, electronic, and experimental genres. Through his immersive compositions, he weaves together intricate and powerful rhythms, textured soundscapes, and organic instrumentation to create a truly unique and soulful auditory experience.

Will Franke

Ambient Violin Serenade

Will Franke is a mad fiddling soundscape painter who weaves together folk and ambient sounds with hip hop rhythms and world influences to melt time and open your mind. He blends electric violin, synths and vocals to sculpt an invisible landscape between your ears. No two performances are the same.

Lady Helene -

An art installation by Taproot Arts Collective

Lady Helene is a monument to the strength & resilience of Appalachia, as well as a tribute to the hurricane that destroyed so much in our communities while simultaneously uniting people across race, class, ideology, and subculture. She represents our grief in response to environmental loss & ecological change. All in attendance of Mujeres de Piedras are invited to arrive early to bring offerings to place around Lady Helene to honor the spirit of the storm as well as to pray for the continued healing of our communities in the wake of destruction.

About French Broad Riverkeeper

MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper, Anna Alsobrook, fights for safe and healthy waterways for all residents of the French Broad River Watershed by bringing together local residents and communities to identify pollution sources, enforce and advocate for stronger environmental laws, engage in aquatic ecosystem restoration, and educate and empower the public.

https://mountaintrue.org/waters/french-broad-riverkeeper/

== About Hawk & Hawthorne ==

We are bridging commerce & community to nurture and enrich an emergent regenerative culture.

The Hawk & Hawthorne is a practicing permaculture community & regenerative event venue nestled just north of Asheville, NC. Check out the short video below for a glimpse into the magick.

Set in a retrofitted heritage tobacco barn amidst an expansive valley full of fruit trees, gardens, spring fed ponds & majestic views, The Hawk has been an organic gathering point for the Asheville & Barnardsville community for over 30 years, hosting hundreds of weddings, workshops & intimate live performances.

--> We are a non-alcoholic venue. Buchi Kombucha, Kefir Soda & Homemade Elixirs & food from our garden will be available at the bar. (Cash preferred; venmo/cards OK.)

--> Arrival Instructions and Venue Policies will be sent in the email with your ticket confirmation. Please read them carefully.

--> Leave dogs at home.

== A NOTE ON PRICING, ACCESSIBILITY & REFUNDS ==

==> Low on cash?

If you’d like to join us but are low on cash, please email us a few days before the event at hawkandhawthorne@gmail.com & let us know what you CAN offer. We have discounted spots available for those who need them, including BIPOC & economically disadvantaged groups.

==> Can you support?

Conversely, if you are in abundance & can offer extra, there is an optional "GRATUITY" on the ticket page. A $5 tip is automatically added but can be adjusted up, down or removed. Tips are shared equally amongst the crew. Thank you for helping make this dream work!

==> REFUNDS & RESALE: Refunds are not available. If you wish to re-sell, we recommend using the Facebook event page associated with this event. The Hawk also moderates a Telegram group. If you are buying tickets from people online, *please check with us first* to make sure they are genuine. Ticket scammers are increasingly common on social platforms. We will not refund a ticket if you are scammed!