STANDING BUFFALO INIPI
A traditional Lakota sweatlodge
*This is a by invitation lodge. If you've been invited, please make note of the following before you attend:
LODGE FREQUENCY
Last Saturday of every month
WOMEN's ONLY and MEN's ONLY special sweats EVERY 3 MONTHS
DRESS CODE IN LODGE
MEN - shorts or swim trunks that come mid-thigh (no speedos or short shorts - no hanging out)
WOMEN - long skirt or dress (to ankles), loose short sleeve blouse or top (no sleeveless).
no sweat pants or shorts, long sarongs ok.
-Remove all jewelry before entering lodge (it gets hot!)
-Bring two towels, one for inside lodge, one for afterward
-Bring a change of clothes if you want to get changed afterward (lodge clothes get wet)
LODGE SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
-Come well hydrated. Be thoughtful about what you eat that day.
-Bring water to drink before and after
-No Drugs or Alcohol on the lodge site (we request that participants not consume drugs or alcohol for 24 hours prior to entering the lodge)
*At all times people should consider their own safety and the safety of others when participating in the lodge. There are some hazards on site, and we are near fire & hot stones - always be alert & careful, approaching all activities with ritual intention. The Lodge facilities and access areas should be left clean and tidy as there are other people using the spaces at different times.
PARKING
park so as not to block others in whenever possible. Do not park east of the boulder lined driveway. Carpool whenever possible to save gas and reduce vehicles.
WOPILA
At the end of each lodge we have a potluck vegetarian meal eaten in a spirit of thankfulness. You are encouraged to bring an item to share, when in doubt, juice is always appreciated. Since there is no refrigeration, we are requesting that wopila food be kept simple, non-perisheable (within a few hours), and ready to serve. We have the ability to warm up a pot of lentils or something like that come winter, but nothing should be brought that needs to be cooked or assembled on site.
LODGE DONATIONS
Wood or $ (goes toward purchasing wood) We can't sweat unless we have wood.
Being TREASURER/WOODPERSON is a SIX MONTH ROTATING responsibility for members of the lodge. The Treasurer reports at every wopila the financial status of the lodge.
*This is a by invitation lodge. If you've been invited, please make note of the following before you attend:
LODGE FREQUENCY
Last Saturday of every month
WOMEN's ONLY and MEN's ONLY special sweats EVERY 3 MONTHS
DRESS CODE IN LODGE
MEN - shorts or swim trunks that come mid-thigh (no speedos or short shorts - no hanging out)
WOMEN - long skirt or dress (to ankles), loose short sleeve blouse or top (no sleeveless).
no sweat pants or shorts, long sarongs ok.
-Remove all jewelry before entering lodge (it gets hot!)
-Bring two towels, one for inside lodge, one for afterward
-Bring a change of clothes if you want to get changed afterward (lodge clothes get wet)
LODGE SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
-Come well hydrated. Be thoughtful about what you eat that day.
-Bring water to drink before and after
-No Drugs or Alcohol on the lodge site (we request that participants not consume drugs or alcohol for 24 hours prior to entering the lodge)
*At all times people should consider their own safety and the safety of others when participating in the lodge. There are some hazards on site, and we are near fire & hot stones - always be alert & careful, approaching all activities with ritual intention. The Lodge facilities and access areas should be left clean and tidy as there are other people using the spaces at different times.
PARKING
park so as not to block others in whenever possible. Do not park east of the boulder lined driveway. Carpool whenever possible to save gas and reduce vehicles.
WOPILA
At the end of each lodge we have a potluck vegetarian meal eaten in a spirit of thankfulness. You are encouraged to bring an item to share, when in doubt, juice is always appreciated. Since there is no refrigeration, we are requesting that wopila food be kept simple, non-perisheable (within a few hours), and ready to serve. We have the ability to warm up a pot of lentils or something like that come winter, but nothing should be brought that needs to be cooked or assembled on site.
LODGE DONATIONS
Wood or $ (goes toward purchasing wood) We can't sweat unless we have wood.
Being TREASURER/WOODPERSON is a SIX MONTH ROTATING responsibility for members of the lodge. The Treasurer reports at every wopila the financial status of the lodge.