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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: Firekeeper Initiation
DESCRIPTION:This is a open audience hosted by Sacred Fire.\nAudience with Grandfather Fire: \nA Sacred Culmination – December 2025\nWisdom from the Dawn of Creation\nFor 800\,000 years\, Grandfather Fire has been a teacher\, healer\, and keeper of sacred stories. Known as Tatewari to the Wixáritari people\, He speaks through the vessel of Don David Wiley\, offering guidance that illuminates the soul. \nThis December\, as the Firekeeping initiation reaches its sacred climax\, the newly trained keepers will gather in the holy valley of Tepoztlán for a profound and intimate Audience with Him. The evening begins with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom shared openly with the public—stories that stir the spirit\, answers that reshape the heart. Then\, in a private ceremony\, the initiates will kneel before the living flame as Tatewari acknowledges their journey\, blesses their path\, and declares their training complete. \nThis is no ordinary fire. This is the voice of ancient wisdom\, the light that has guided humanity since the first spark. \n“His answer helped me more than the answer I was expecting.”\n“What you experience with Grandfather is like an education for your soul.” \nCome witness the sacred. Come feel the fire’s embrace. And for those called to keep the flame—may this be the moment your service begins. \nFire speaks. Will you listen? \nPublic are welcome for the open Audience; Firekeeper initiation portion is private.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-fk-ini-2025/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Open Audience,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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SUMMARY:Firekeeper Initiation 2025
DESCRIPTION:Transform Yourself. Transform Others. Transform the World.\nDon David Wiley and Sacred Fire’s Firekeeping Director Sylvia Edwards will be leading this year’s Firekeeping Initiation at Casa Xiuhtecuhtli in Tepoztlán\, Morelos\, as initiates complete their sacred training and step into their role as keepers of the flame. \nFirekeeping is an ancient spiritual path of dedication\, guiding individuals and communities toward deeper connection with themselves\, each other\, and the wisdom of Grandfather Fire. Through an 18-month apprenticeship—including online study\, in-person training\, and ceremonial practice—initiates have cultivated facilitation skills\, emotional intelligence\, and profound personal transformation. \nAs newly initiated Sacred Fire Firekeepers\, they will now lead monthly fire ceremonies\, fostering heart-centered connection\, sacred reciprocity\, and the healing power of Fire. Supported by ongoing learning and a global community\, these Firekeepers help restore balance in these changing times. \nThe Fire burns bright. The path continues. \nFor more details on Firekeeping training\, visit Sacred Fire’s website
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fk-initiation-2025/
LOCATION:Casa Xiuhtecuhtli\, La Presa 200\, Tepoztlan\, Morelos\, 62520\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20251111T190000
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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: WindTree
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed specialized event.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-windtree/
LOCATION:Santa Maria del Oro\, Domicilio Conocido\, La Laguna\, Nayarit\, 63865\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Closed Audience,Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Hanaway Attending Shaman":MAILTO:Patrick@yourhealingroots.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260513T145855
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SUMMARY:Firekeeper Retreat – Melbourne\, Australia 2025
DESCRIPTION:Transform Yourself. Transform Others. Transform the World.\nEach year\, Sacred Fire Firekeepers from around the world gather to reconnect\, renew their commitment\, and deepen their sacred path. In 2025\, for the first time\, the Firekeeper Retreat will be held Down Under in Melbourne. \nWe’re honored to announce that Don David Wiley\, sacred elder and founder of Sacred Fire\, will be flying to Australia\, to lead a 2-day Firekeeper Retreat exclusively for initiated Firekeepers. Hosted by Liz and Mark Bradford\, this retreat offers an extraordinary opportunity for the Southern Hemisphere Firekeeping community to gather in person\, sit around the sacred Fire\, and receive direct guidance and support from Don David. \nA Unique Gathering for Firekeepers Down Under\nBeing a Firekeeper is a path of dedication and sacred responsibility. This retreat will focus on deepening your relationship with Grandfather Fire\, refining your service\, and connecting heart-to-heart with fellow Firekeepers. \nRetreat highlights include: \n\nDialogue and teachings with Don David\nCommunity sharing and peer connection\nSpace for rest\, reflection\, and renewal\n\nThis is a rare and beautiful chance to gather as Firekeepers in the Southern Hemisphere\, on your own soil\, with your community—and to strengthen the roots of your service. \n\nAdditional Opportunities\nIn addition to the retreat\, Don David Wiley will also be offering two special public events while in Melbourne: \n🔥 An Audience with Grandfather Fire\nA chance for the wider community to sit before Grandfather Fire and receive ancient wisdom\, heartfelt guidance\, and often unexpected clarity. These gatherings are moving\, surprising\, and deeply transformative. \n🌿 Private Healing Sessions with Don David\nA rare opportunity to receive one-on-one healing from Don David\, whose traditional training and spiritual guidance have helped people around the world. Availability is very limited. \n\nCome Home to the Fire\nThe Firekeeper Retreat is a time to remember why you were called to this sacred work. Join us in Melbourne for two powerful days of reconnection\, ceremony\, and renewal—with Grandfather Fire\, your fellow Firekeepers\, and your own heart. \nThe Fire burns bright. The path continues. \n\nQuestions & Registration\nTo register or request details about the retreat and the Audience with Grandfather Fire please contact: \n\nSacred Fire – info@sacredfire.org\n\nFor more information about the healing sessions with Don David  contact his office: \n\nKeepstheFire Consultorio – consultorio@keepsthefire.org
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fk-retreat-mel-aus-2025/
LOCATION:Melbourne Hearth\, Highett\, Melbourne\, 3190\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: Sacred Fire - Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed audience hosted by Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/audience-with-grandfather-fire-sacred-fire-summer-biz-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Open Audience,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: Blue Deer Center - Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed audience hosted by Blue Deer Center.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/gff-bdc-board/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Open Audience,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Deer Center":MAILTO:info@bluedeer.org
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SUMMARY:Firekeeper Retreat at Blue Deer Center - 2025 - TBC
DESCRIPTION:Transform Yourself. Transform Others. Transform the World.\nPreferably\, once a year\, Sacred Fire Firekeepers from around the world gather to reconnect\, recharge\, and deepen their sacred service. This year\, the Firekeeper Retreat will take place at the Blue Deer Center in the majestic Catskill Mountains of New York—ancestral land of the Haudenosaunee(Iroquois) people. \nThis is a time for initiated Firekeepers to come together as a living\, growing community—to share experiences\, renew their commitment to Grandfather Fire\, and support one another in the ongoing path of tending the sacred Fire. \nA Gathering of Fire\, Heart\, and Service.\nBeing a Firekeeper is not just a role—it is a lifelong relationship with Fire\, community\, and purpose. The Firekeeper Retreat offers space for reflection\, learning\, laughter\, and heart-centered ceremony. It is a time to reconnect with the sacred calling that brought eachFirekeeper to this path. \nLed by Don David Wiley\, sacred elder and founder of Sacred Fire\, and Sylvia Edwards\, Sacred Fire’s Firekeeping Director\, the retreat includes: \n\nDeep ceremonial work with Grandfather Fire\nDialogue\, storytelling\, and spiritual teaching\nCommunity sharing and peer support\nRenewal of purpose\, connection\, and vision\n\nThis gathering affirms and strengthens the web of Firekeepers worldwide who are helping communities remember the wisdom of heart\, tradition\, and sacred relationship. \nWhy This Retreat Matters\nIn these times of disconnection and upheaval\, Firekeepers play an essential role. They are keepers of a living presence that fosters emotional healing\, sacred reciprocity\, and relational intelligence. The Firekeeper Retreat is a rare and important opportunity to refuel the spirit\, revisit the why of this work\, and sit once again around the Fire with those who understand its mystery and medicine. \nCome Home to the Fire\nWe invite all initiated Firekeepers to gather at Blue Deer Center this year—to rest\, to listen\, to be together\, and to remember: The Fire burns bright. The path continues. \nRegistration & Contact\nFor questions\, logistics\, or to reserve your place\, please reach out to: \nBlue Deer Center – info@bluedeer.org \nSacred Fire – info@sacredfire.org
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/bdc-fk-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Blue Deer Center\, 1153 Co Rd 6\, Margaretville\, NY\, 12455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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SUMMARY:Firekeeping Call
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed specialized offering.\nHosted by Sacred Fire: Firekeeping.\nDon David Wiley: Guardian of the Ancient Flame\nA Life of Devotion to the Sacred Path of Firekeeping\nDon David Wiley was the very first person trained by Grandfather Fire to become a Firekeeper. Since that profound beginning\, he has played a central and irreplaceable role in rekindling the ancient practice of Firekeeping in the modern world. Guided directly by Grandfather Fire\, Don David has walked this sacred path with humility and unwavering dedication\, serving as the primary spiritual guide for those being called to answer Fire’s invitation. \nThrough decades of commitment\, Don David has helped shape the emergence of a living Firekeeping tradition that now spans multiple continents. His personal journey—marked by countless ceremonies\, initiations\, and spiritual challenges—has become the foundation upon which others are able to walk. He has trained\, initiated\, and mentored Firekeepers throughout the world\, offering spiritual support and guidance as they deepen their relationship with Fire and step into service within their own communities. \nThis entry honors the private time Don David sets aside to connect directly with Firekeepers—offering counsel\, wisdom\, and spiritual direction to help them navigate the challenges of this sacred responsibility. In an era where meaning is easily lost and connection is fleeting\, Firekeepers are asked to hold space for others in a way that is spiritually grounded\, emotionally aware\, and in communion with the sacred. Don David’s guidance is a vital source of strength and clarity for these individuals\, many of whom are serving their communities through monthly consecrated fire gatherings. \nFirekeeping is not simply a role; it is a lifelong path of service and transformation. Those called to it are entrusted with an ancient responsibility: to tend the sacred Fire that reminds us who we truly are\, and to keep alive a lineage of spiritual connection that has served humanity since time immemorial. \nThrough his ongoing mentorship\, Don David fulfills what Grandfather Fire asked of him: to help restore balance\, meaning\, and relationship to a decaying and disoriented modern society—not through doctrine\, but through direct experience\, sacred relationship\, and the heart-opening presence of consecrated Fire. \nTo learn more about the path of Firekeeping or to explore whether you are being called\, please contact Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/firekeeping-call/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: Sacred Fire - Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed audience hosted by Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/audience-with-grandfather-fire-sacred-fire-board-meeting-winter/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Open Audience,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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