Welcome All,
Chenille Canopy began April 9, 2004 and was formed from the first ever women's retreat in A.D.F (Ar nDraiocht Fein). Two women decided we would get together and made the arrangements and from those 11 women at this retreat "Chenille Canopy" was formed. The companionship was unbelievable, the energies weaved together flawlessly and was the most intense that I have ever felt. So, come, join us in our gathering, read and add to our Chenille Canopy Book of Mysteries.
The Chenille Canopy exists for the benefit of all women who are members of ADF. It provides protection for new ideas, a safe haven for discussion and problem resolution as well as a supportive structure for women to pursue higher visibility roles within the organization.
Chenille Canopy does this by:
§ Sponsoring weekend retreats, so far in April & November
§ Maintaining a web site
§ Hosting a discussion list on Yahoo groups
§ Learning, sharing & celebrating "womens' mysteries" together
As the primary identification of ADF is that of a religious organization, likewise the Canopy is dedicated to the spiritual endeavors of its participants. Participation is open to all female members of ADF – both those who are in groves and our solitaries. Although we have started in the Heartland Region, our retreats are open to women of all regions with encouragement they will start to host their own as well.
The Chenille Canopy is not intended to be confrontationally divisive from our brothers in ADF, but we feel there is a great need within the organization for specifically women-oriented support. By separating ourselves from men on occasion to nurture each others' ideas, plans and visions as a group – we hope to strengthen individuals to become even more courageous in their contributions to ADF as a whole.
This point is especially important to us, so let's repeat it: we are not looking to weaken ADF but to strengthen it. Our sincere hope is that the knowledge, skills and insights we obtain from each other because of our interactions "under the Chenille" will then be disseminated into ADF as a whole as we return to our groves and our individual spiritual practices.
May the gods bless our work.
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