Dear Beautiful Friends,
Our email list and our community keeps growing- as more folks find us, and as more like hearted people move to Hot Springs! It’s so fun and gratifying!
Come and check out the new Tai Chi Ballroom in the woods (a new flat space that Kelly and I created), say hello to all of the fruit trees, and enjoy the space near the Mother Mary Mulberry.
Last newsletter I gave you an email address to connect with Jessica McGrew to get on the Hot Springs Holistic Community email list- and I inadvertently left off the r in springs.... Here is what I wrote, with the corrected email address.
I want to encourage you to contact Jessica McGrew to be added to the Hot Springs Holistic Community email list so you know what other events from our community are going on around town, besides the events at the Star Portal. And, you can list YOUR events. I have people asking me to put their wonderful events that aren't happening at the portal into this email, and I decline, simply because I don't choose to take on one more job.. and I'm so grateful that there IS a place for you to put them. And the founder, Jessica McGrew, is AWESOME!
It's another great way to connect our community. You can email her
[email protected]
Many of you remember Kim Hodous- she came to the portal and gave a talk on Happiness. Now she is having her book launch party on Wednesday June 18 at 4:30 to release her brand new book called Beyond Grief. I got to be a beta reader, so I know how great this book is. I feel It's a transmission. A guidepost to the soul. Check out the flyer.
It feels like something is brewing for the summer solstice, and whatever it is hasn't revealed itself yet. Stay tuned.
Here's what's happening at the Portal
June
June 7 Saturday 11:30
EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted) I like to call this the metaphysical welcome wagon! It's always interesting and powerful!!! It often (always lol) goes longer that we expect. Well, now I guess we expect it, because we like to hear all the interesting things folks have to share. And we do have time to meditate together.
June 11 Wednesday 6:00 Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, Divine Feminine Meditation and Intimate Sharing from the Heart with Nia and Leesa (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
June 12 Thursday 5:30
Men’s Group with Mark Hartney (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
June 18 Wednesday 4:30-6:00
Kim Hodous’s Book Launch Party, Beyond Grief: How a Son’s Afterlife Connection Transformed a Mother’s Loss into a Remarkable Spiritual Journey (no charge)
June 21 Saturday 11:30
EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
June 29 Sunday 6:00
Shamanic Journey with Gentle Bear (Bruce Durward)
July
July 5 Saturday 11:30
EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
July 9 Wednesday 6:00
Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, Divine Feminine Meditation and Intimate Sharing from the Heart with Nia and Leesa (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
July 10 Thursday 5:30
Men’s Group with Mark Hartney (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
July 11 Friday 5:00
Kirtan with Satya and friends
July 13 Sunday 1-4
Meet the Author and a Book Signing with EC Sanders, Whispers from the Ancient Ones, Part 1 (no charge)
July 19 Saturday 11:30
EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
Galaxies of Love,
Star
May 2025 Newsletter
Hi Beautiful Friends
You're Invited ~ A Celebration for Pilar on Sunday, May 11 ~ 3:33 PM
at the Star Portal
Join us for a wonder filled gathering to celebrate:
All Mothers
🌍 Gaia, our Earth Mother
The auspicious and powerful Wesak Full Moon
✨ And most especially, to honor our treasured Pilar, who will be moving to Pennsylvania at the end of this month.
🌺 Sacred Ceremony | 3:33 PM – 4:44 PM
Join us for this beautiful ceremonial event as we honor Pilar with our love, laughter, and reverence.
Pilar has the floor!
Pilar will share her unique art, speak from her heart, and perhaps even guide us in a bit of Qi Gong.
We will begin promptly at 3:33 PM, entering the sanctuary in silence through the front door, accompanied by sacred music invoking the Mother Divine. (you can drop your food off first in the kitchen)
You’ll be blessed with:
• A mugwort smudge (said to be the "mother of all herbs") followed by a specially chosen Star Essence spray and complimentary essence cocktail.
• And a sacred invocation
In this beautifully elevated space, Pilar has the floor—to share her art, her stories, her spirit. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience before she and her original art move east.
4:44 PM ‘til whenever
After the ceremony we will have a scrumptious vegan pot luck~ and we will have a special table set up for pilar in the sanctuary and every 5-10 minutes or so we will rotate folks from the table- so it will be like Pilars receiving line- where she gets to do all of the talking and will also give each person a special gift (your party favor)
Come to the ceremony only, or come to the vegan pot luck only or ideally, come to both and have double the fun. And then there is the bonfire. We can share stories, make music and whatever unfolds.
It would be awesome if you would respond to this email- (to [email protected]) if you plan to come!
That would be helpful for knowing how many party favors etc. and if you just show up spontaneously, we will be happy to have your presence even if you don’t respond...
If there is something special for Pilar you would like to add, please let me know. (or don’t, and surprise us all) ~ Looking for all the help I can get. Let’s make this super special, and let’s all have a great high vibe time. After the potluck it will be bonfire time- and music and whatever else happens.
It’s going to be wonderfully memorable ~ and we will add to the light of the world duing this powerful time of the Wesak Full moon and Mother's Day!
Everyone is invited. Because that’s how Pilar rolls. Open to everyone. Loves everyone.
We are sad to see our treasure move on, and happy for her to enter a new season, closer to her fabulous kids.
Feel free to print out some photos you might have of Pilar and bring them and I trust someone will volunteer to get a photo album of some sort and we can put them in it. Any volunteers? Text or email me.
And perhaps we will have a photo shoot with Pilar… to also put into the album. And if you can’t make it, you could send a digital card…with or without a photo~ perhaps one that we could print out and put in this album that is going to show up.
It would also be great to fill our sanctuary with flowers in her honor, so please put that on your to bring list if you have some. (and please, if possible, come a few minutes early so we can place them.)
This is all evolving as I write this lol- Sorry not sorry this is so long.
Any volunteers to help ~ please let me know. Thank Goodness St. Connie will be around to keep us on task.
If you know Pilar, this is your chance to say adios and honor her brilliance.
If you haven’t experienced her yet—this is your moment.
Pilar is love-filled, wildly unique, and memorable.
Event Summary:
📅 Sunday, May 11
🕒 3:33–4:44 PM | Sacred Ceremony with Pilar
🥗 4:44 PM onward | Vegan Potluck, Pilar Love Fest & Bonfire
There is no charge for this event, and Love Offerings are always gratefully accepted.
Galaxies of Love, Star
Other Upcoming events: See flyers on our website www.thestarportal.com
14 Wednesday 6:00 Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, Divine Feminine Meditation and Intimate Sharing from the Heart with Nia and Leesa
15 Thursday 5:30 Men’s Group with Mark Hartney
16 Friday 6:00 Sonic Massage with Gongs with Faye Henry
17 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy)
18 Sunday 4:00 Shamanic Journey with Gentle Bear (Bruce Durward)
31 Saturday 9:30-5:30 Instantaneous Healing Through the Vogel Technique with Mika
June
1 Sunday 10:00-5:00 Flower of Life Holographic Experience presented by Mika
7 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
21 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
Hi Beautiful Friends, Finally, after a month with 5 Saturdays (EMS is first and third Saturdays) and torrential rain, we are finally having EMS this again Saturday April 19 at 11:30. YAY! Hope to see you there. Mika will be there in case you want to ask any questions about his upcoming workshops.
It's a great time to walk the labyrinth and say hi to our new fruit trees. (there are 6!- wondering what # 7 will be, since 7 is our portal lucky number). Notice the sign at the road has finally been painted a fresh white, (with flower essences in the paint) waiting for the new sign.
The phenomenal breath class with Laurie Ellis was breath giving, life giving and life changing! I trust she will do it again. So good....
Here's what's coming up. Please check the website for details. There are flyers for all the events. You can sign up now for Mika's classes. Please note that the Kirtan with Satya and Friend has been changed to Wednesday April 30 at 5PM. And there is another fabulous Gong event with Faye coming up in May. Gentle Bear has another well loved Shamanic Journey and the mens group and womans group are ongoing!
April
19 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
27 Sunday 4:00 Shamanic Journey with Gentle Bear (by donation)
30 Wednesday 5:00 Hanuman Kirtan with Satya and Friends ($12-$24)
May
3 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
14 Wednesday 6:00 Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, Divine Feminine Meditation and Intimate Sharing from the Heart with Nia and Leesa
15 Thursday 5:30 Men’s Group with Mark Hartney
16 Friday 6:00 Sonic Massage with Gongs with Faye Henry
17 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy)
31 Saturday 9:30-5:30 Instantaneous Healing Through the Vogel Technique with Mika
June
1 Sunday 10:00-5:00 Flower of Life Holographic Experience presented by Mika
7 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
21 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Vincenzo (Bob Nagy) (no charge, love offerings gratefully accepted)
Happy Easter, Resurrection, and all things Spring!
Love, Light, DeLight,
Star
Hi Beautiful Friends,
I look forward to seeing many of you at EMS (Empathy Meditation Society) tomorrow, and the other events, too! Here is what's coming up at the Star Portal for the rest of January and February.
Note that Nia's workshop was postponed due to the snowman making weather until the weekend of Feb 22.
You can click here for flyers and lots more information on the events
January
18 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
19 Sunday 3:00 Sonic Massage with Gongs with Faye Henry
29 Wednesday 5:30 Kirtan with Satya and Friends
February
1 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
8 Saturday 1:00 Aura Reading Class with Faye Henry
12 Wednesday 5:00 Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, Divine Feminine Meditation and Intimate Sharing from the Heart with Nia and Leesa
13 Thursday 5:30 Men’s Group with Mark Hartney
15 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
19 Wednesday 5:00 Sonic Massage with Gongs with Faye Henry
22 Saturday 10-5 Awakened Heart Healing with Nia
23 Sunday 10-5 Awakened Heart Healing with Nia
26 Wednesday 5:00 Kirtan with Satya and Friends, Maha Shivratri
Hope to see you soon. Stay Warm, and stoke the fires of what you love. Let's celebrate and stay focused on what we want more of.
Galaxies of Love and Gratitude,
~Star
Hi Dear Friends,
Men's group this week (where women were invited) has been postponed due to the unexpected death of Marks aunt. Mark is in Tulsa indefinitely. Men's group will continue when he returns.
New Event:
Thursday 12:12 5:30-6:45 PM
Since it is 12:12 on Thursday I feel guided to meet in the rarified energy of this auspicious time to begin another event-
Cosmic Conversations.
Every one is invited.
At this moment the format is wide open. I know that 2025 portends greatness in the Cosmos, and sharing high vibe information is a valuable (and fun and interesting) way to accelerate our growth and ascension. The idea is to share inspiration and new things we are learning that are conscious and uplifting. It could be books, postcasts, blogs, vlogs, insights etc. about all kinds of cosmic stuff that might include astrology, human design, cintamani jewels, crystals, health and healing techniques, self help, sound, meditating, and way more, I look forward to this meeting to see what unfolds. Come with an open heart ready to co-create magic. It would be great if you have something uplifting to share that you feel would aid our evolution. What's lighting you up these days? I suspect it will also include a short group meditation. It could include speakers. We will begin on time and end on time, and if folks want to stay and chat that's fine!
ALL of this is subject to change lol depending on who shows up and what we choose to co create.
no charge- love offerings gratefully accepted
11 Wednesday 6:00
Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, Divine Feminine Meditation and Intimate Sharing from the Heart with Nia and Leesa
12 Thursday 5:30
Cosmic Conversations
20 Friday 5:00 Winter Solstice
Kirtan with Satya and Friends,
21 Saturday 11:30
EMS with Bob Nagy
Nia will be teaching a healing workshop in January 11-12, 10-5 (see Events page), Awakening Heart Healing
Love, Light and DeLight,
~Star
Hi Beautiful Friends,
My Gratitude is Overflowing!
WoW what an amazing time last week at the Portal. Faye's Sonic Gong Bath on 11:11 to a packed house, followed by Patricia Cota Robles telling us about the importance of the time between 11:11 and the Winter Solstice. Then a few days later - the beautiful high vibe SoundScape on the Full Moon with Karla, Linda, Satya, Heather Honey and Faye, followed by a yummy vegan potluck and bonfire. We are living the dream.
As most of you know, I am a passionate vegan. I have an agreement with the elementals to keep the portal vegan. It is with eager anticipation, joy and DeLight that I announce:
Sunday December 1 3:30-6:00ish at the Star Portal Deliciously Delectable RAW Vegan, Vibrational Essence Infused, Love and Gratitude multi course Dining Experience
You must pre register. $33.00 ~ Space for 33. This is NOT a pot luck. Text me at (805) 453 4898
Probable Menu: (subject to change if we find upgrades)
Aperitif: Freshly juiced, essence infused, celery apple shot
There will also be a light Crystal Flower Essence Punch available throughout.
The “Wine” with dinner will be an unfermented dark red glass of 2024 Wyman Wild Blueberry Juice. Bubbly or Still
Appetizers-
Cauliflower Poppers
and more appetizers to be determined and I’m hoping they will include some of Bruces delicious seed crackers.
Salad:
Lemony Persimonny Fennel Orange Pine Nut Delight with a zingy citrus drizzle
Another salad yet to be determined. Maybe with Avocados and Tomatoes.
Main Dishes:
Savory Veggie Nut Terrine with gravy
Creamy Cashew Carrot Zoodle Alfredo
I trust we will fit something in with Pesto, somewhere.
Sides:
Green Bean /Snap Pea Harmony with Lemon Dijon Orange Cranberry Bliss topped with Cinnamon and Pomegranate Rubies Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pistachio crumble
Dessert:
Raspberry “Cheesecake” with almond date crust
Chocolate Mousse
Apple Pie Delight
Do remember, this is all RAW, Vegan, Organic as possible, gluten free, no refined sugar. Dates, Maple Syrup and Honey will be used to sweeten. (I know the bee keeper and feel good about the honey)
And definitely made with love, mantras and Star Essences.
I’ve made all of these with the exception of the Veggie Nut Terrine and I can attest to their deliciousness. And I’ve never done it all at once, or for 33 people. (thus the need for 9 to 11 helpers lol) This is all a fun experiment.
Helper Request
If you want to be a helper and learn how to prepare all of these delectable dishes, that will mean coming on Saturday at 2:30 for pie making, table organizing, and planning for Sunday. Sunday will be coming at 10:30 and doing all of the rest of the food prep and set up. (maybe later if we get more done on Saturday) I’m looking for 9-11 helpers and have 6 so far. (Michele, Lori, Amy, Bruce, Nia and Faye)
It will be fun, enlightening, and it will be necessary to sample the food lol. If you sign up for this, (or have already) more details will come
This is an opportunity for some of you tto learn some food prep, which you have asked for. (And some of you know way more than I do) And have some fun beaming love into the food. Let me know right away if you want to do this, as space is limited. It’s possible to come only one day if you let me know now that is your preference.
Helpers will also pay $33- The money is going to pay for the supplies and the best quality, as organic as possible, highest vibe food we can find. I’ll be taking a trip to the Natural Market in Little Rock.
Please let me know what food restrictions you have when you register.
We will let you know the ingredients of each dish as it is served.
There will be prayers, blessings, anointing, moments of silence, and I trust we will have some music if some folks show up who can sing and/or play instruments and give us a serenade now and then during our dining experience and/or between courses.
Something inspirational to share is VERY welcome and Encouraged. We will be focusing on conscious conversation. We want to co-create the highest vibe possible, especially during this powerful time occurring up to the winter solstice.
I am open to hearing suggestions, requests, additions..
If you want to attend, or attend and be a helper, please text me asap-(805) 453-4898. There are 33 dining spots and already 8 are taken and I've only announced it at EMS.
You must preregister for this event!
Once I let you know that your space is reserved you can pay via Zelle, or Venmo or Check or Cash- and I can give you those details.
Alert … I have never done this before.
Again, make your reservations right away, just in case it decides to fill up. Its's going to be super fun and delicious.
You can sign up for this Vegan Extravaganza by texting me at 805 453 4898.
Also remember there is still time to sign up for Mika’s Holistic Flower of Life workshop this weekend. The last one was spectacular, and I know this one will be even more so as the energies are going up up up!!!
23 Saturday 10:00-5:00
Flower of Life Experience, Level 1
With Mika Nelson
24 Sunday 10:00-5:00
Flower of Life Holographic Experience, Level 2 with Mika Nelson
See Flyer on our website www.theStarPortal.com
December
1 Sunday 3:30 Vegan Extravaganza!
7 Saturday 11:30
EMS with Bob Nagy
8 Sunday 4:00
Shamanic Journey with Gentle Bear
11 Wednesday 6:00
Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, Divine Feminine Meditation and Intimate Sharing from the Heart with Nia and Leesa
12 Thursday 5:30
Men’s Group with Mark Hartney
20 Friday 5:00 Winter Solstice
Kirtan with Satya and Friends,
21 Saturday 11:30
EMS with Bob Nagy
Galaxies of Love to All Y’all
Star
HI Beautiful Friends~
Here's what's coming up at the Star Portal:~ with more being added all the time.
Friday September 20 7PM
Vocal Yoga with Sema Ray
Starts with the breath and takes us all the way to our unlimited potential.
$33.00
See Flyer
Saturday September 21 11:30
EMS (Empathy Meditation Society)
Moderated by Bob Nagy
Everyone is welcome. It's a great place to connect and network with like hearted folks,and give and receive healing. We also like to call it the metaphysical welcome wagon. We are building a strong, love filled community! And we are SO GRATEFUL!
No Charge- Love Offerings gratefully accepted
Sunday September 22 11:30-1:00
Dances of Universal Peace with
Jayne Webb
A great way to spend the Equinox! Weather is lovely for a walk in the labyrinth, too!
Suggested Donation $10.00
See Flyer
Thursday October 3 5:00
Kirtan with Satya and friends for Navaratri ~ a celebration of the Divine Feminine.
Vegan Potluck following the kirtan
Suggested donation $12.
See Flyer on the Star Portal Facebook page.
Sunday October 6 3:30
The Dance between Science & Spirit
Join Bob Nagy for an illuminating and lively 1 hour romp drawing large circles around the terms commonly used in Physics, Metaphysics, Telecommunications, Cosmology and Genetics. You’ll definitely leave with a better understanding of the basic forces at play in our universes and how they weave together beautifully from the micro to the macro.
Donation appreciated, not required.
Upcoming Events at the Star Portal
October
3 Thursday 5:00 Kirtan with Satya, Navratri, celebration of the divine feminine
5 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
6 Sunday 3:30 The Dance between Science and Spirit with Bob Nagy
10 Thursday 5:30 Men’s Group with Mark Hartney
16 Wednesday 6:00 Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, with Nia and Leesa
19 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
November
1 Friday 5:00 Kirtan with Satya, Diwali, festival of light
2 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
9 Sunday 3:00 Sonic Massage with Gongs with Faye Henry
14 Thursday 5:30 Men’s Group with Mark Hartney
16 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
20 Wednesday 6:00 Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, with Nia and Leesa
23 Saturday 10:00-5:00 Flower of Life Holographic Experience, Level 1
24 Sunday 10:00-5:00 Flower of Life Holographic Experience, Level 2
December
7 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
12 Thursday 5:30 Men’s Group with Mark Hartney
18 Wednesday 6:00 Women's Sacred Sharing Circle, with Nia and Leesa
20 Friday 5:00 Kirtan with Satya, Winter Solstice
21 Saturday 11:30 EMS with Bob Nagy
July 2024
Welcome to all the new folks who signed up for our newsletter at the Elevate Event!
Two of the three new planters have arrived. Come check them out. Still have to fill them with dirt. If you have any plants you would like to donate, we will gladly accept them. Flowers and Herbs are what we are thinking. We are excited to have TWO kirtans this month. Bryanjali is back!!!! Hope to see you Monday for that. Note the correction for the date of Satya's kirtan- it's the Sunday July 21st. (I appreciate so many of you noticing- meaning you read the newsletter! XOXO ) Yay for chanting!!!! Also note that women are invited to Men's Group this month for a special presentation by Mark Hartney.
Next EMS July 6 - 11:30
Empathy Meditation Society
Always first and third Saturdays
Moderated by our Brilliant Bob Nagy!
We have a feeling we will see a lot of new faces since we met a lot of new, wonderful folks at the Elevate event.
Everyone is welcome. No charge - Love Offerings gratefully accepted.
Did you know chanting is good for so many things?
Mental Health, Physical Health, Emotional Health, Spiritual Health, Concentration, Meditation!
Come Join Us! We are thrilled Bryan is back.
Kirtan Party with Bryanjali
Monday July 8 6:30 til 8 or 8:15
Chant, Dance, Play, Meditate.
Have a wonder filled experience!
$12.00 suggested donation.
Mens Group - Every second Thursday at 5:30
Next one July 11
Moderated by the dedicated Mark Hartney.
This month is going to be special-
Mens Group will be open and inclusive
WOMEN are INVITED and encouraged-
Mark is going to do a 90 minute instructive kitchen demonstration and dialog, exploring integrative practices to optimize mineralization and amino acid levels. The focus will be on simplicity and affordable methods for successful YOUthing! Mark has LOTS of great information that will benefit us all.
No charge, love offerings gratefully accepted.
YAY for more chanting!
Kirtan with Satya and Friends
Sunday July 21at
to celebrate Guru Purnima (if you don't know what that is - Satya will explain) You will fall in love with Satya and her devotional music.
$12.00 suggested donation
Shamanic Journey
with Gentle Bear (Bruce Durward)
Sunday July 28
6:PM
Gentle Bear will lead and drum for the ceremony.
Gentle Bear was trained in Peruvian and Lakota shamanism.
Small donation requested
Saturday, Sunday August 24, 25
10-5 both days
Mika will be leading a new
Flower of Life Holographic Workshop
Click here for (lots) more information
Come to the Star Portal and add to the Light of the World!
I love you dearly! And look forward to seeing you soon.
~Star
the Star Portal
208 Gum Springs Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71913
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