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Envision a profound convergence of ancient wisdom from across the universe, situated within a five-mile-wide meteor impact crater. Woodland Escape (our event site) is situated on the eastern side of the crater rim, and Serpent Mound is on the western side; they are united by a fault line. The Peace Summit is a sacred space where elders from all nations, races, and relations share wisdom, promoting a culture of compassion, love, and unity. Be inspired by celebrated thought leaders who ignite positive change. We feature live music, drumming, ceremony, and remarkable vendors.
Peace Summit 2026 we have some Amazing Speakers, Musicians and Performers already lined up.
Place:
Woodland Escape is an Appalachian scenic retreat. It is nestled in the beautiful hills of Adams County, only 6 miles from The Great Serpent Mound. The land is on an Ancient Sea Bed Centered in a 320 million year old Meteor Impact Crater. Located 75 miles east of Cincinnati, 76 Miles Southeast of Dayton and 80 Miles South of Columbus. Located on 33200 State Route 41 Peebles, Ohio 45660.
Gathering Passes:
$111 (Full 3 days)
$88 (2 Day Pass)
$44.00 (One Day Pass).
$44 (Live Stream Zoom Access)
This is a family friendly event. Kids join in free (17 & Under) .
On Site Lodging:
$60 Weekend Bunk Pass or Vehicle (or Van) Camping Pass. This is for regular sized, commuter vehicles. No water, No electric, No plug ins.
speakers to come
From Chief GreyEagle (family name Darryl Brown): I am a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma! I live on our grandfathers last of his allotted land when it was Indian Territory before Statehood! It’s our ceremonial grounds also. I was born and raised in this tribal district and Choctaw County of SE Oklahoma. I began this ceremonial way of life once my grandfather crossed over in late 80s. My powerful dreams finally woke me up to the sacred lodges and I started Sundancing with our Dakota relatives on the Yankton Reservation in South Dakota in 1996. We received from them a sacred bundle and the elders up north instructed that we would start the Sundance Ceremonies here, and our first one was 1997 in Tvshka, Ok area, (Tvshka in Choctaw means Warrior) and then it moved in 1998 to my grandfather’s land where we’ve been since! I am the caretaker of the Star Medicine Stone, also ancient Counseling Hatchet Stone, along with other various stones that found me along my earth walk that we use in all our ceremonies! I started working for my Choctaw nation and people in 1997 till present dates.
Terri Rivera or Ho Waste Winyan, means Good Voice or Good Talk Woman, In Dakota the name implies you speak the truth and from your heart. She is one of the founders of Serpent Mound Star Knowledge Spring Seed and Water Peace Summit.
She grew up in Idaho along the Snake River and now lives just three miles from the Serpent Mound at the alternateuniverserockshop.com. Both her Home/Shop are on the southeastern edge of a five-mile wide impact crater and sit a top of a 17.5 km long fault line that is miles deep. That combination emits a constant flow of positive energy. Terri has presented at workshops throughout the U.S. and Mexico and has worked with healers from around the world to hold spiritual retreats in various global locations.
Keynote Speaker & one of the founders of Serpent Mound Star Knowledge Spring Equinox Peace Summit "Star Ancestors"
Tom Johnson conducts workshops On the Serpent Mound Impact Crater, Many Universities use this service and he has taken hundreds of students and teachers into the crater over the years. He Studies the diverse geology, magnetics, faults, and minerals on the tour.
Recent work airs on the History Channel, Ancient Aliens segment on Serpent Mound and adjoining meteor crater Season 3 Episode 1
Tom Johnson, owner of The House of Phacops, began researching the Isotelus Trilobite, Official State Fossil of Ohio, in 1985. The largest known example of the State fossil is on exhibit at his shop. Built on the foundation of a tannery that operated in Locust Grove around 1850, the building is clad with Ordovician flat rock quarried in Adams County. The Ordovician seabed, dating back 438 million years, attracted Johnson to Adams County because the ancient seabed contains the finest known examples of the Isotelus Trilobite.
Collected a lot around Sylvania, Ohio in an old 350 million year old sea bed 90 feet under ground through the 60's and 70's until the government stopped that activity with MSHA and OSHA 1979, He then moved to southern Ohio and began collecting an even older sea bed of 438 million. Many trips around the planet to collect and study fossils dating back to 2,7 billion years, recognized for his achievements in 1984 by the Smithsonian and National Geographic, he has written 3 books and lectured on the subject of trilobites.
THOMAS JOHNSON THUNDER ROCK OF THE STARS ROSWELL NEW MEXICO CONNECTION
As a Young man Thomas Johnsonand His family would Travel from Detroit to Roswell New Mexico at least once a year Thomas Johnson's Uncle Art Brosius would take him and Aunt Eva to the Bottomless Lakes,Ruidoso Cloud Croft, White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns, Leadville Colorado, Karnie Nebraska and many other places to fish or explore.The late Arthur Brosius, a Provost Sergeant with the 340th Military Police Escort Corps, was involved in getting the base operational, starting September 5, 1942. A interviewed Mr. Brosius about 25 years ago. Probably the definitive source on the history of the New Mexico camps Some 19 companies of guards were brought in to escort the prisoners in and out of camp. Brosius was at the camp the entire time it was in operation; he later was a WELL KNOWN SECURITY CHIEF at New Mexico Military Institute for many years And Yes during the Roswell crash.
Thomas Johnson Thunder Rock was later drafted and was Stationed at Fort Bliss El Paso, Air Defense Command as a fire control operator, they would do military exercises at McGregor range, White Sands as well as many places he went with uncle Art as a boy.
He then settled in Ohio, One year in the 80's Thomas was contacted by the Reagan administration to work on Star Wars because of his knowledge on the Phacops A trilobites ostensibly possessed a unique and highly advanced visual system. The eyes of vertebrates and human eyes have organic lenses using muscles to alter lens curvature and thus focal length. Though we have no knowledge of the soft-tissue components of the trilobite’s visual systems, we do know that the lenses of the eyes of living trilobites were unique, being comprised of inorganic calcite, or as Levi-Setti (1995) calls them, "Crystal Eyes". There is no other known occurrence of calcite eyes in the fossil record. This composition has also enabled the trilobite eyes to survive as exquisite fossils dating back to the earliest Cambrian. The earliest trilobite eyes were, like modern arthropods, compound eyes, comprised of repeating units, called ommatidia, each of which functioned as a separate visual receptor. If trilobite eyes were like modern arthropods, each ommatidium had a lens (the front surface of which makes up a single facet); a transparent crystalline cone; and light-sensitive visual cells. Each ommatidium was pointed at just a single area in space and contributed information only about that space. Typically, thousands of ommatidia in a compound eye are spread over most of a hemisphere, the composite of all responses of which is a mosaic image of dots, with more dots giving higher resolution of the image Needless to say he did not answer their call.
alternateuiverserockshop.com
Nikki is the daughter of the late Chief Golden Light Eagle, one of the “Original Code Carriers” of Turtle Island. For over 25 years her father shared indigenous knowledge through books, conferences, talks and more. In 1996, he organized the first Star Knowledge 11:11 gathering.
While her father was teaching all around Turtle Island, he was clearing a path for her to continue his legacy. During this time, she has been hard at work raising 5 children and is now the grandmother of 1 child. Her mother and father have passed down a heart full of unconditional love and compassion for all nations and races that she carries with her To carry on her father’s legacy, she has organized Star Knowledge Conferences in South Dakota.
Wayne William Snellgrove is a prominent Indigenous author, artist, meditation guide, and spiritual teacher of Saulteaux heritage from the Fishing Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. His life journey encompasses survival, reconnection, empowerment, and service to his people and beyond.
Early Life & Reconnection
Born into the Saulteaux First Nation, Snellgrove was taken from his family as part of Canada’s “Sixties Scoop”—a period when Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their communities and placed in non-Indigenous adoptive families without consent. He was adopted into a white middle-class family in New England, USA .
Despite being raised in a loving environment, Snellgrove struggled with identity, belonging, and trauma. These challenges were compounded by being visibly Native in predominantly white settings and dealing with early life threatening medical and social battles .
Driven by a longing to reconnect, Snellgrove eventually located his birth mother, Nora Smoke, and reunited with her after 32 years—a profoundly emotional reconciliation that set him on a path of healing and cultural reconnection .
Athletic Achievements
Snellgrove discovered an impressive talent for swimming—his height, wingspan, and determination made him a standout athlete.
He became the only Native American to earn the title of USA Swimming National Champion, specializing in open-water events (5 km, 10 km, 25 km), and representing the United States internationally .
A shoulder injury ended his competitive career, but he later found success in marathon swimming and lifeguard work, including serving with the Hollywood, Florida Beach Patrol .
Cultural and Spiritual Leadership
Following the emotional reunion with his birth mother—and the loss of his adoptive mother—Snellgrove embarked on what he calls his “Red Road journey”—a healing path rooted in forgiveness, spirituality, and reconnection with his heritage .
He now teaches Indigenous spirituality, leads ceremonies (such as inipi sweat lodges), and works with Native inmates in Florida prisons in partnership with medicine man Tony Stonehawk .
Authorship & Creative Work
Snellgrove is an accomplished author and artist. His best-selling book, Daily Medicine, offers 366 meditations inspired by Indigenous healing and spirituality—quickly rising to prominence as a leading new release in Native American religion on Amazon .
His Goodreads profile lists seven published books, including titles such as Whispers from the Hollow Bone, Leçons tirées des cendres, and Rumors of Beauty and New Beginnings—each weaving spiritual reflections with Indigenous teachings .
More recently, Rumors of Beauty and New Beginnings (to be published in mid-2025) continues this tradition, offering meditations that guide readers toward peace, ancestral wisdom, and deep connection with community and nature .
Barbara Meister Vitale (Blue Star Woman), or just Grandma Barbara, is Celtic and Cherokee. Her grandmother trained her in ancient beliefs, and she has walked many paths. In 1980, the Lakota people made her a relative and she now walks the traditional Lakota way. Since then, she has been trained in several traditional cultures and ceremonies.
Grandmother Blue Star is a writer and spiritual teacher who shares ancient wisdom to inspire spiritual growth, healing, and harmony with nature. Her teachings emphasize the interconnectedness of all life, the importance of honoring and respecting the Earth, and the role of spirituality in personal and collective transformation. Individuals seeking spiritual guidance, connection with indigenous wisdom, and clearing generational trauma have found inspiration in Grandmother Blue Star's teachings and insights.
Her website is: https://bluestarwisdom.com
Drumming Baba Jubal Harris
Is a percussionist, drum maker, storyteller and teaching artist. My goal is to engage students and teachers in an artistic process that integrates the traditional arts with the core academic curriculum. During a recent Ohio Arts Council (OAC) Arts Learning residency at the Ohio School for the Blind, band and choir students in grades K-12 learned to play and sing African polyrhythms. History, geography, science, math and culinary arts were also integrated into their classroom curriculum. During another OAC residency at the Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center, fifth-grade students made drums and learned to perform as an ensemble that included, piano, Orff xylophone, vocals and percussion. I am a pioneer of African Centered Arts integration in American schools and my methodology allows collaboration to develop experiences that meet the Ohio Fine Arts Academic Content Standards for music grades K-12.This multiple intelligence approach is holistic and supports student creativity and achievement. Above all, my love of life and joy of sharing my many creative talents inspires students to learn.
I am a socially responsible artist rooted in the realization that life is a precious gift to be enjoyed and shared with reverence and respect. I strive to reflect the beauty and simplicity of nature in my art and music. My approach is harmonic and holistic. I dramatize African folktales because they are entertaining and, most importantly, they impart wisdom. My musical style employs the instruments of the full African orchestra, the song of the lead singer and chorus, hand clapping and dance that recreates a dramatic and mystical ritual saga. I make drums that are traditional and contemporary in style and construction technique. They are functional works of art. I currently perform with internationally acclaimed Kora player Alhaji Papa Susso from The Gambia, West Africa. I also perform with my ensemble "One World Rhythm" which includes musicians from West Africa, the Caribbean and the United States.
Meet Leslie Mora-Oropeza-(Black Elk) a Oglala/Sincangu Lakota.
Spiritual name Thunder Woman – One Who Helps Many (Wakinyan Winyan Wawokiyasa) She is the granddaughter of Wallace Black Elk, daughter of Jennifer Black Elk, and sister to Kari Black Elk...all of whom are descendants of the iconic spiritual elder Nicholas Black Elk authored in Black Elk Speaks.
A dedicated and passionate individual who has devoted her life to advocating for justice, cultural awareness, and spiritual well being.
Born and raised in the Lakota traditional ways. Leslie quickly emerged as a prominent youth leader within the Urban Native American community and actively collaborated with the Chicano Natives in the area.
Leslie's journey started as a young activist began with her involvement with A.I.M. (American Indian Movement) Committed to addressing societal issues, she played a pivotal role in protests advocating for improved security measures, ensuring the safety of marginalized communities as an active member of her brother’s warrior society.
As her life unfolded, recognizing the importance of nurturing the next generation, it is evident she instills wisdom in her own children and others. Simultaneously, her commitment to community service led her to a decade-long career in hospice care. providing compassionate support to individuals in the delicate process of dying, offering comfort and solace during their final moments.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Leslie remains a beacon of inspiration committed to uplifting those around her. With a deep sense of spirituality, Leslie furthered her impact by assuming a leadership role as a spiritual advisor/sundance leader. Her unique blend of cultural understanding, activism, and spiritual insight has made her a respected figure in the community, leaving a great impression of molding a legacy in her own rite.
Charles "Ohitika Obmani" is a father, grandfather, pipe carrier, Sun Dancer, indigenous Lakota elder, Heyoka & advocate for sobriety/recovery. Chuck’s story began in Valentine, Nebraska near Rosebud Reservation before his family relocated to the small town of Gering, Nebraska. Chuck has a historically rich ancestral bloodline on both his mom & dad’s side of the family. The common denominator of both sides have ties back to French fur traders & Native Americans.
Chuck’s father’s ancestry traces back to James Bordeaux the infamous French fur trader who went on to marry Huntkalutawin/Red Cormorant Woman, sister of Swift Bear and the daughter of Lone Dog of the Red Lodge band of Brule Lakota her english name she was given was Marie. Marie’s father was the winter counter Lone Dog, he was a storyteller who kept track of the events of the previous year through pictographs on buffalo hides spiraling counter clockwise. Chuck’s mother’s maiden name was Richards which has ties back to French-American fur traders as well as native ancestors including Black Elk, Crazy Horse, & Red Cloud. Another current relative, Victor Douville is known for his support of preserving the star knowledge of the Oceti Sakowin/Seven Council Fires and how they pertain to our everyday life. As Above, So Below, the astrological/astronomical cycles continue. Chuck’s rich ancestry played a key role in reuniting with his native culture later in life, walking the red road & being initiated as a Heyoka sun dancer.
Jen Kruse or Zhebaakamigook, (Celebration of the New Day Light that is Already Here) is an enrolled tribal member of Minnesota's Red Lake Band of Chippewa. She's a Reiki Master Teacher, Advanced Higher Brain Living Facilitator & Retreat Specialist, Reflexologist, and specializes in several holistic modalities. She incorporates the "Bones of Native Medicine" into her practice, as instructed by her beloved elder, Gichi'Ma'iingan. Jen is a missing person psychic medium and remote viewer. She speaks across the country at various events sharing Star Knowledge, sacred Ojibwe teachings, as well as her personal experiences with the Great Mysteries. Jen is team leader and founder of She-Squatchers. She brought women together in 2015 to begin their "all female bigfoot experiment" as Minnesota's first all-female cryptid research team. She-Squatchers aren't just women in the woods, they are psychic women, utilizing their extra senses while looking for bigfoot. Together with team co-founder, Jena Grover, they've been traveling the world exploring many great mysteries. They are trackers as well as adventurous woodswomen! They have had some amazing, sometimes scary experiences, collecting evidence along the way. The team have travelled from coast to coast across America, and recently in Europe, searching for bigfoot & creatures of lore, while sharing what they've found. She-Squatchers have been featured in eleven documentaries, with more being released in 2025 & 2026. The documentaries are available on Tubi, Amazon Prime and Fawesome streaming platforms.
A seeker through sound, Andrew Evans is an ever evolving musician, inspired by the natural cycles of our shared experience. He toured nationally and internationally with his band Like Machines, releasing multiple albums, with their single “Kaiser” reaching over one million streams on Spotify. After his work with the band, he released two solo albums, and was asked to speak at the Desert Sage Healing Center in Arizona- an experience that integrally changed his view and approach to life. Now yearning for a stronger relationship with the ancestors and elders, he is using his voice to connect with the Spirit. His new single “Whistle” is a gritty anthem that touches the deeper part of ourselves that directly relates to the wholeness of the World.
Carla Poluha is the founder of Soul to Sole Integrative Healing. She has followed a healing path for most of her life, studying a variety of holistic therapies and philosophies. Her personal journey lead her to be completely immersed in the study of various yoga traditions, shamanic cultures and indigenous wisdom, including Star Knowledge.
Through her diagnosis of Celiac disease, she learned to empower herself through the healing power of natural foods. Carla is a certified practitioner of Donna Edens body of work: Energy Medicine . She is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Reflexologist, Private Yoga Instructor, also certified in Fascia Release and a recipient as well as a facilitator of the Munay-Ki rites, one of many, in this growing group of visionaries in the Pittsburgh area and connecting around the world. She is also certified in the healing art of Acupressure. For the past 8 years she has held women’s healing circles as a certified Red Tent Facilitator. Carla is also a Public Speaker who speaks on a variety of topics such as health and wellness, meditation and of course the importance of accessing ancient wisdom from our ancestors. Carla uses that knowledge to facilitate The Wisdom Circle, a gathering of her own creation that helps people infuse ancient wisdom to navigate the modern world.
Carlos "Roa" possesses an extraordinary story that profoundly shapes his artistry. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, and adopted at the age of five, he was raised in the U.S, where he proudly embraced his indigenous roots and drew inspiration from a rich tapestry of cultures. Over the past decade, Roa has masterfully honed his craft, uncovering his identity and past through a distinctive artistic style. His work boldly fuses vibrant colors, intricate designs, and dreamlike influences, powerfully conveying deep beliefs, emotions, and cultural heritage, while uniting audiences with his striking and original creations that honor the spirit of indigenous peoples around the globe.
Leza Vivio is widely known as an inspirational speaker, a Practical Mystic, and a trusted guide in the realms of healing, transformation, and personal growth. She is the founder of Sacred Center You and co-founder of Sacred Soul School of Self, where she blends grounded psychological insight with intuitive wisdom to support others in their journey toward wholeness. Leza Vivio is an intuitive sound healer whose work with the crystal bowls and gong create a truly immersive and transformative experience. Tapping into the energy of the moment to guide others into deep states of healing and transcendence. Her sound healing mediations have been experienced in salt caves, sacred sites, and healing spaces across the country. As she becomes one with the bowls, listeners are carried into higher states of consciousness… a portal to deep restoration, presence, and transcendence. With over two decades of work in the healing arts field, Leza has dedicated her life to helping individuals find their unique path to wellness through greater awareness, emotional insight, and adaptability to change. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, Certified Gestalt Couples Counselor, and a Certified Sound Healer. In addition to degrees in Philosophy and Counseling Psychology, she holds doctorates in both Divinity and Sacred Music. Leza is also specially trained in Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, Yoga and Meditation, Integrative Medicine, Tai Chi and Qigong, Trauma-Informed Care, and is a Reiki Master. With a deep passion for both science and spirit, she skillfully builds bridges between the practical and the mystical—making them accessible and meaningful for seekers at every stage of the journey.
Fire Dance Description
Tadashi is native of Japan and a Certified Evans Method Dance Instructor. He studied Japanese Butoh Dance with Yoshito Ohno and various other Butoh masters, Sword Dance with Kensei Namiki, American Modern Dance with Angela Dennis and Bill Evans, Middle-Eastern Dance with Narah Bint Darr, and Hawaiian Hula Kahiko Dance with Aunty Lani. He was a Resident Artist at Center for Remembering and Sharing (Manhattan, 2016), at Cave (Brooklyn, 2016), and at Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (Bronx, 2012), and was a commissioned choreographer for Lower Manhattan Asian Dance Festival (2012) and at Pittsburgh First Night (2009-2024). Joined by Aurelia who has an established career as a fire dancer, a night of fire-dance will begin with a moment of silence where each audience member is invited to burn a card with hand-written prayers in a fire-pit. Tadashi-Aurelia-team will then light their fire-props with the flames from this fire-pit in order to carry their wishes throughout the performance. Please enjoy an evening of wonder, beauty, and prayers.
Linda Ivarie has been a Star Knowledge Conference coordinator for Carefree AZ in 2012, MtShasta for the Venus Transit, Iowa and Palm Springs, 2013, and lots of smaller gatherings. Linda is a Dancer, Artist, Mother & Wife She lives by the Star Knowledge.
Incan Luis Capcha from Peru,
Singer Songwriter Chris Davis
The Lanny Case Band
Lanny and His wife Shellie Powell also donate their time and equipment to give us good Sound Vibrations.
vendor Paul Remole Mayan Treasures
Food Vendor Taco Tapatio
The Alvarez family.
We have been in the food business for 25 years. We are originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, the second biggest city in the country. Guadalajara is known for its mariachi music, tequila, the most famous Mexican food, and beautiful women. We are trying to make the most authentic Mexican food using local ingredients, expecting our customers to know and enjoy it. Thanks for the opportunity to present our food.
Street Tacos
Chicken 3.00
Steak 3.50
Carnitas 3.00
Ground beef 3.00
Quesadillas
Grilled Chicken 11.00
Ground beef 10.00
steak 12.00
Other Dishes
Taco Salad
10.00
Chicken and Rice
11.00
Chori Pollo
13.00
Pollo Fundido 12.00
Quesabirrias 4.00
Quesabirrias Combo
14.00
Steak Taco Combo
14.00
Taco combo
13.00
Burritos shredded chicken
10.00
Grilled Chicken
11.00
Ground beef
10.00
Carnitas
11.00
Steak
12.00
Street Corn
4.50
Can drinks 1.50
Mexican drinks 3.00
½ Litter Mex Coke
Debit and
credit Card-1.00 extra
