Testimonials From the Community
I decided to work with queen because for some time I was feeling like something was wrong with me. Queen was exactly who I needed. Through her system, I was able to find clarity and healing. Through the tools and processes she took me through, I was able to start to feel free to be myself again. More than I've experienced in a long time. I was able to be authentically me again. To really feeling connected to my soul, to spirit, to my higher self. And feeling more connected to the earth. My intuition increased. And I began to trust myself more.
My creative energy is just flourishing. Things in my life just started to flow. I trust my instincts now. It's been a collaborative, co-creative process working with her. And I feel so much freer within.
Ayofemi, Founder Sacred Womb Academy, Dr. of Chinese Medicine
My creative energy is just flourishing. Things in my life just started to flow. I trust my instincts now. It's been a collaborative, co-creative process working with her. And I feel so much freer within.
Ayofemi, Founder Sacred Womb Academy, Dr. of Chinese Medicine
What an honor to be among such fierce, powerful and loving women. I haven't experienced anything like what you offered with such reverence and homage to mother earth while honoring and respecting each and every single one of our voices. From beginning to end my experience with you all ignited the seat of soul. I felt my whole being engaged and activated through the herbal teas, lessons about herbs, invitations to truly be who I am and the deep respect for ritual and ceremony. Growing up I felt all of this inside of me and it I didn't have the time nor access to express how I truly felt. Thank you Queen and the Earthlodge Tribe for creating such a space of humility, transparency, love, community and spiritual depth in a world that doesn't offer this type of support. What a breath of fresh air to receive wisdom straight from source and see it channeled in all beings present-- unreservedly, openly, clearly, respectfully and most of all with love and support. Thank you so much for everything you do and for being present in our lives.
Kirti Srivastava, Dilse Dance
Kirti Srivastava, Dilse Dance
Before finding Queen, I was really burnt out. I felt like I needed to find a piece of my growth that was missing. But I didn’t quite know what it was. It felt like I needed to fill a void within me. I felt my priorities were not in balance. Everything I was thinking and doing was springing from a void. I felt really out of alignment. Queen and the Earthlodge presented a place to me where I could show up as my whole self.
The earth medicine allowed me a very simple connection to get some real powerful healing. And nature was completely accessible. I could find a tree. I could go to the ocean. I could put my feet in some dirt. I can sun myself…and get some healing.
One of the most important concepts I learned from Queen is breaking family trauma. Queen helped me to look unflinchingly at my wounds. I learned and practiced ways nature can play in breaking those patterns and facing myself. It’s not easy to do.
I have not found any other place that could hold my whole story. The Earthlodge and Queen does that. It requires a deep, vulnerable honesty. And once I was able to get clear about my purpose and who I was, how powerful I am came clearer to me. I realized that it is not in spite of what I went through and who I am, but because of what I have gone through, that I am a gift.
Iya Tunde, Filmmaker, Poet & Community Activist
The earth medicine allowed me a very simple connection to get some real powerful healing. And nature was completely accessible. I could find a tree. I could go to the ocean. I could put my feet in some dirt. I can sun myself…and get some healing.
One of the most important concepts I learned from Queen is breaking family trauma. Queen helped me to look unflinchingly at my wounds. I learned and practiced ways nature can play in breaking those patterns and facing myself. It’s not easy to do.
I have not found any other place that could hold my whole story. The Earthlodge and Queen does that. It requires a deep, vulnerable honesty. And once I was able to get clear about my purpose and who I was, how powerful I am came clearer to me. I realized that it is not in spite of what I went through and who I am, but because of what I have gone through, that I am a gift.
Iya Tunde, Filmmaker, Poet & Community Activist
I've known Queen for many years. Her service to nature is impeccable. She has definitely impacted my life and opened a whole new world for me. Our relationship is a dream come true. In serving as an Earth Steward Apprentice, my own dream unfolded while working with herbs and flowers. I have cultivated my craft and business as a result of working with Queen. And my work with Queen continues to this day.
Agua Dulce, Founder Agua Dulce Healing Services
Agua Dulce, Founder Agua Dulce Healing Services
Queen has been a very important guide as I take steps along my spiritual journey into wellness and living in Goddess spirit. I find her insights to be profound and resonant. She is a loving healer who tells you the truth and is not afraid to challenge you in vital ways. She has instructed helped me gain awareness of my inner child and to learn how to nurture her. Queen helps to reveal to me the ancestors and guides that are always around helping me make my way. She shows you how to honor them. I have learned a lot about how to undertake spiritual work from Queen.
Kumi James, Filmmaker & Community Activist
Kumi James, Filmmaker & Community Activist
Before coming to the Earthlodge, I was having a lot of anxiety about my future and feeling really confused with which way my life was heading. I was going to college to become a ND (Naturopathic Doctor) and one morning I woke up and realized that wasn't what I really wanted to do. I felt and have felt for a long time there was a much different path for me. I was feeling scared and alone; I didn't even have the closest person to me for support. It was almost like magic I was introduced to the Earthlodge through a beautiful sistar that I had met at an event elsewhere.
In the beginning I was so unsure of my powers, but Sistar Queen reminded me that I hold my own special medicine, and everyone has something different to gift. By being around her energy alone I felt so much of my her-story coming up from deep within my roots. It was hard for me to comprehend a lot at the time, but felt so much resonance being surrounded by all the elemental beings and energy vortexes. The space was/is completely intentional and the magic is so strong. The full moon/blood ceremonies at Earthlodge helped me clear my heart and head space and relearn to find answers within myself, and to find my own interpretations in life. I knew this place was magickal. It broke me open and prepared me for the next phase in my life; traveling. Queens intention and power and Love is so pure, it helped assist me (with my willingness of course) to reclaim my own power, and two years later continues to be with me. I knew being on the land was going to affect me in the most positive ways for time to come. It's seems as if the more I go through life the more I refer to what I have learned from the Earthlodge family. I have manifested a life in Hawaii and currently a life in Northern California doing what I love best, which is working with plant medicine and farming. I am finally trusting myself and in the process. I have gained so much courage and am breaking through shells constantly
A big key component that contributed to my success was me saying YES! Yes to myself and opening myself up to all the possibilities that is within me. I knew there was more, I felt it so deep within my bones that I am more magical than I was ever led to believe by any patriarchal system. And the more I love myself and am true to myself, the more the veil thins. Also, being intentional with my entire way of being and in everything I do, has been a great influence in the flow of my life. Having an attitude of gratitude is key!
Natalya Orlik
In the beginning I was so unsure of my powers, but Sistar Queen reminded me that I hold my own special medicine, and everyone has something different to gift. By being around her energy alone I felt so much of my her-story coming up from deep within my roots. It was hard for me to comprehend a lot at the time, but felt so much resonance being surrounded by all the elemental beings and energy vortexes. The space was/is completely intentional and the magic is so strong. The full moon/blood ceremonies at Earthlodge helped me clear my heart and head space and relearn to find answers within myself, and to find my own interpretations in life. I knew this place was magickal. It broke me open and prepared me for the next phase in my life; traveling. Queens intention and power and Love is so pure, it helped assist me (with my willingness of course) to reclaim my own power, and two years later continues to be with me. I knew being on the land was going to affect me in the most positive ways for time to come. It's seems as if the more I go through life the more I refer to what I have learned from the Earthlodge family. I have manifested a life in Hawaii and currently a life in Northern California doing what I love best, which is working with plant medicine and farming. I am finally trusting myself and in the process. I have gained so much courage and am breaking through shells constantly
A big key component that contributed to my success was me saying YES! Yes to myself and opening myself up to all the possibilities that is within me. I knew there was more, I felt it so deep within my bones that I am more magical than I was ever led to believe by any patriarchal system. And the more I love myself and am true to myself, the more the veil thins. Also, being intentional with my entire way of being and in everything I do, has been a great influence in the flow of my life. Having an attitude of gratitude is key!
Natalya Orlik
I felt ostracized from any movement meant for the advancement or progress of spiritual, Black beings wanting to reach back and connect with their roots and overall ancestry. As a Queer Black Woman, I felt and was often shown that my sexuality has been my biggest setback in my search for these spaces. Queen takes principles, such as Pan-Africanism, and makes it all inclusive for beings like myself. It has felt great to finally find a home that compliments my spiritual practice and allows me to commune with other Queer Black Women.
I have realized my power and am taking necessary steps to self-actualize and fulfill my purpose on Mother Earth. Queen never allows me to be sad or confused about anything, and has always encouraged me to be mindful and to pay attention to everything that is going on, both internally and externally. I feel more connected to my ancestors, to nature, and to the Universe, overall. Given Queen's guidance, I now better understand how I will do my part to raise the vibration of the masses as an Artist and Healer.
Spiritual practice and rituals, such as Meditation and African Dance, have really helped me to look within and connect with the Source. I strongly urge any (Queer) Black woman who seeks a safe space for healing, cultivation, and the company of like-minded beings to come and experience the Earthlodge.
Joann Roberts "Paradigm"
I have realized my power and am taking necessary steps to self-actualize and fulfill my purpose on Mother Earth. Queen never allows me to be sad or confused about anything, and has always encouraged me to be mindful and to pay attention to everything that is going on, both internally and externally. I feel more connected to my ancestors, to nature, and to the Universe, overall. Given Queen's guidance, I now better understand how I will do my part to raise the vibration of the masses as an Artist and Healer.
Spiritual practice and rituals, such as Meditation and African Dance, have really helped me to look within and connect with the Source. I strongly urge any (Queer) Black woman who seeks a safe space for healing, cultivation, and the company of like-minded beings to come and experience the Earthlodge.
Joann Roberts "Paradigm"
he Earth Lodge has been an integral part of my healing journey. Queens intuitive abilities have provided guidance that I was unable to recognize in my current mind state.
Even Through the rough
She always said just enough
to initiate the healing
Many feelings came to the surface
I was guided to my purpose
Though the journey felt like a circus
Juggling many emotions at the same time
The Earth Lodge stayed connected
Checking up throughout the process
Helping me through the process
Opened my eyes to a new perception
Provided the right amount of attention, affection which lead to my Sol's ascension
Connecting the higher self with the lower
Empowered by the Sun, Solar
Got closer with the Earth
Our original place of birth
Helped me see my worth
Each session bringing forth different lessons
The Earth Lodge presence brought abundance in the form of blessings
Healing of the mind
Healing of the body
Healing of the Sol
Aura feeling clean and it's thanks to Dean and Queen
Completely grateful for everything
Priceless is what y'all are
Continue to receive abundance beyond the stars
Expanding past space and time
I'm glad I continued to follow the signs
The Earth Lodge family...
Is Family.
Sol, Writer, Poet & Massage Therapist
Even Through the rough
She always said just enough
to initiate the healing
Many feelings came to the surface
I was guided to my purpose
Though the journey felt like a circus
Juggling many emotions at the same time
The Earth Lodge stayed connected
Checking up throughout the process
Helping me through the process
Opened my eyes to a new perception
Provided the right amount of attention, affection which lead to my Sol's ascension
Connecting the higher self with the lower
Empowered by the Sun, Solar
Got closer with the Earth
Our original place of birth
Helped me see my worth
Each session bringing forth different lessons
The Earth Lodge presence brought abundance in the form of blessings
Healing of the mind
Healing of the body
Healing of the Sol
Aura feeling clean and it's thanks to Dean and Queen
Completely grateful for everything
Priceless is what y'all are
Continue to receive abundance beyond the stars
Expanding past space and time
I'm glad I continued to follow the signs
The Earth Lodge family...
Is Family.
Sol, Writer, Poet & Massage Therapist
After coming to the Earthlodge and receiving Queen's messages and teachings about Mother Earth, I learned how to connect with the aspects of nature by honoring the earth, water, air, and fire elements, with sensory experience and meditation thus experiencing inner peace, guidance, and healing. I learned how to embrace and seek wisdom from the ancestors, the animal spirits, the spiritual beings in other dimensions, and all who walk among us.
I was greatly affected by the teachings and experience of creating altars and sacred space in my own dwelling. I learned that there are many types of altars, and they can be created and taken anywhere I go. I created one that I keep in my living room and I use it as a centering place of focused prayer, of giving and receiving wisdom. I light candles, burn sage, leave memorial symbols, and create a spiritual energy vortex. This has given me a power source for my own life, and a source wherein I can share the power through prayer to uplift others. I pray and I do believe that prayer heals and makes changes for the better. I can thank Queen for leading me to inner guidance and allowing me to practice prayer in a group setting. This allowed me more ease to pray without self-doubt or self consciousness when I know I am praying from Spirit. The self-awareness of the presence and power of indwelling Spirit, and the connection to the ancestors and nature, is the greatest gift I have received from the teachings of Queen and the Earthlodge.
Kathy Fuller
I was greatly affected by the teachings and experience of creating altars and sacred space in my own dwelling. I learned that there are many types of altars, and they can be created and taken anywhere I go. I created one that I keep in my living room and I use it as a centering place of focused prayer, of giving and receiving wisdom. I light candles, burn sage, leave memorial symbols, and create a spiritual energy vortex. This has given me a power source for my own life, and a source wherein I can share the power through prayer to uplift others. I pray and I do believe that prayer heals and makes changes for the better. I can thank Queen for leading me to inner guidance and allowing me to practice prayer in a group setting. This allowed me more ease to pray without self-doubt or self consciousness when I know I am praying from Spirit. The self-awareness of the presence and power of indwelling Spirit, and the connection to the ancestors and nature, is the greatest gift I have received from the teachings of Queen and the Earthlodge.
Kathy Fuller