Grandmother Rita Blumenstein

Rita worked as a traditional healer in the South Central Hospital in Anchorage as a tribal doctor using plant and energy medicine and now travels tirelessly healing and teaching the was of her grandmother. Rita is currently employed with South Central Foundation as a tribal doctor using plant and energy medicine. At age nine, Rita's Grandmother told her that the time would come when she would be asked to sit on a council of 13 grandmothers. Her grandmother had prepared 13 sacred bundles with 13 white eagle feathers, and asked little Rita to protect and care for them until that time came. She was to pass out the bundles and take one for herself and know that her grandmother and her ancestors were standing behind her for the times of the prophecy had begun. As Grandmother Rita told us this story at the first gathering she cried and said, "We are late, but we are here".

Upcoming Programs by Grandmother Rita Blumenstein

“My favorite retreat center in the East coast. A real abode of the Dharma.”

Nitzan Blouin

“I have many words but I will use this: streams. This whole valley is full of incredible streams. I came as a part of YTTP retreat this past weekend and loved how the valley of Menla just belonged to each and everyone one of us, together and alone at the same time, I stayed at Dragon house and loved how at home you are made feel though no one really is there guiding you, you are your own guide. I will remember this stay for a long time, the 2 days will last a life time. I hope to return one day. Thank you!”

Lucie T

“Deep in the Catskill Mountains exists a very special place—the Dewa Spa at Menla. On a snowy, late winter afternoon there is nothing better than a long deep soak in one of their tubs infused with the 5 Nectars bath blend. The tranquil sounds of this hidden valley can be heard through a cracked window—the Pantherkill Stream and the sweet symphony of our bird friends chattering about the upcoming spring. This is the perfect place to leave the world behind for as long as possible!”

Lisa Tucker

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