WASHINGTON CAMP 2026:

Camp is scheduled for July 28 - Aug 4, 2026. We are excited to return to the lovely grassy, wooded Brooks Memorial Retreat Center near Goldendale, WA, and the Columbia River Gorge. See the link here for more info. Lots of places to play among grass and trees, some hiking trails, lodge and cabins, RV and tent areas.

The retreat center has a fully outfitted industrial kitchen! We plan to have kitchen staff. Check out the retreat center website for all the details about campground rules and other awesome amenities.

We will continue to offer a community-sourced program where both staff and campers contribute to creating a schedule of activities and sessions to support the community in living and learning NVC. Come join us in a supportive, fun, immersive experience for you and your family, whatever “family” means to you!

Honey of the Heart Live at Snapdragon – Vashon Island, August 7th

Get ready, Vashon Island! The beloved duo Honey of the Heart is bringing their heart-opening, soul-infused sound to Snapdragon on Thursday, August 7th, for a special evening of live music, community, and connection from 6–9 PM.

Known for their rich vocal harmonies, genre-blending rhythms, and deep lyrical messages, Honey of the Heart combines folk, soul, Americana, and Latin influences into a unique alchemy that stirs both spirit and body. Featuring the magnetic energy of Maren Metke and Justin Ancheta, this performance promises to be an intimate yet expansive journey through story and song.

Join us in the cozy and artistic atmosphere of Snapdragon, one of Vashon’s most cherished venues, for a summer evening filled with joy, dance, reflection, and beauty. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the Honey of the Heart experience, this night is not to be missed.

Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 7, 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 Location: Snapdragon, Vashon Island, WA 🎟️ Tickets: $20+ donation (pre-sales encouraged to make sure you get in. Door price is $25 suggested donation) NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LESS! $15 okay too.

Come early for food, drinks, and to find your perfect seat. Let’s gather in celebration, song, and soulful connection.

Follow Honey of the Heart and get tickets at: 👉 www.honeyoftheheart.com/shows

Orcas Center Presents on The Village Green Stage: Saltydog, Honey of the Heart and Pamwe Marimba Sunday, August 9, 5 p.m. Tiered ticket prices: Free, by donation!

Saltydog, Honey of the Heart and Pamwe Marimba Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky.

All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages. Saltydog headlines, with Honey of the Heart and Pamwe Marimba also performing on Sunday, Aug. 9. Saltydog is a funk-jam improvisational exploration that takes the audience and band on a journey through playfully crafted, folk-driven tunes inspired by everyone from The Talking Heads and The Band to classic country and jam-band staples. The band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice-covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy revue features Calvin Lund, Lefty Johnson, Gavin St. Clair, and Sam Deters. Their second album Pepper dropped in spring 2024, and the band is set to release their third album in winter 2026. Also performing is Honey of the Heart, a Northern California-based band and community collective fronted by singer-songwriters Maren Metke (vocals, guitar, ukulele) and Justin Ancheta (vocals, guitar, multi-instrumentalist). Formed in 2014, their genre-blending sound incorporates folk, soul, jazz, and world-flamenco into rich harmonies, focusing on matters of the heart and aiming to inspire and uplift listeners. Rounding out the evening is Pamwe Marimba, an eight-piece ensemble of passionate advocates of Zimbabwean marimba music, with roots in New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Their repertoire ranges from traditional Shona music to original compositions, each piece a celebration of the marimba’s versatility.

Honey of the Heart Ecstatic Dance at Mount Shasta City Park August 13, 2026 Doors 6:30 PM | Dance Journey 6:30–9:00 PM

For the fifth time, we’re returning to Mount Shasta — but this time we get to support our dear friend Morgan Nilsen (Mayvn) DJ'ing while we do the sound healing end of the show.

Come dance with us!

August 21-23 2026 Weekend

🌿 Deep Listening 🌬️👂 An Immersive Weekend of Connection, Creativity & Community 📅 August 21-23, 2026 📍 The Hearth • Grass Valley, CA

Join us for Deep Listening — a powerful and nourishing weekend retreat dedicated to attuning to ourselves, each other, and the land. Set at The Hearth, a homestead sanctuary in the Sierra foothills, this event brings together empathy practices, music improv and flow workshops, natural building, and embodied listening — all held in the arms of community and nature.

Whether you’re called to pick up a tool and shape something from the Earth, deepen your skills in emotional & communication fluency and authentic connection, or drop into the flow of improvised music and song, this gathering invites you to come as you are and listen deeply — to your inner voice, to each other, and to the land beneath your feet.

Here’s the fully integrated version with special guest performances and a clear highlight for Honey of the Heart:

🌿 Deep Listening at The Hearth August 21–23, 2026 | The Hearth Village • Grass Valley, CA

What becomes possible when we truly listen— to ourselves, to each other, and to the subtle intelligence of the land?

Deep Listening is a weekend immersion in connection, creativity, and community— a living village where presence, expression, and relationship take center stage.

This is a space to slow down… soften… and remember how to be in real connection.

🎟️ Tickets & Accommodations Weekend Retreat Pass: 💲 $650 – $1250 sliding scale Includes all workshops, meals, activities, and camping on-site for the weekend.

Lodging Options 🏕️ Included: Tent camping on-site 🚐 Limited RV/Camper Spots: No fee, no hookups (power available only in designated spots) 🛏️ Room Rentals: Limited indoor accommodations available for $100+/night

Spaces are very limited and this retreat is designed to be intimate. Please register early to reserve your spot.