Mother Earth Celebration
April 26th 2026
Join us for the 4th Annual Mother Earth Celebration, a heartfelt gathering created to honor the Earth, the elders who walked before us, and the children who will carry this world forward.
This special day brings generations together in a spirit of reverence for nature, community, and the sacredness of life. A community celebration hosted by Sacred Seed Foundation, in partnership with The Love School, the event will be held at a 70-acre nature sanctuary nestled in the heart of Topanga Canyon, featuring a waterfall, domes, multiple stages & cinematic views.
Rooted in love for the land and the desire to keep traditions of connection alive, the Mother Earth Celebration is a day of music, learning, ceremony, and joyful gathering. Families, elders, artists, and community members come together to share in an experience that reminds us of our relationship with the natural world and with one another.
Together, we will journey into a deeper understanding of the land itself—exploring its geological origins, the Indigenous histories that have long held relationship with this place, and the long lineage of Earth-honoring traditions that remind us that celebration itself can be a form of activism.
Throughout the day, we will hear from local voices—community members and environmental stewards who have lived in and cared for Topanga across generations—sharing wisdom about the land, its changes, and how we may continue to protect it.
This is a truly multi-generational and familial gathering, where all ages are welcome—not only to attend, but to participate, to lead, and to co-create the experience together. One of the most meaningful moments of the day will be our community butterfly release, held as a shared prayer for the Earth and future generations.
This gathering is offered as a gift to the community—an opportunity to come together in connection, celebration, and shared care for the Earth.
Come spend the day in nature with us, surrounded by music, beauty, and community as we honor Mother Earth together.
Artists & Performers
A dynamic percussion and vocal ensemble celebrating unity, rhythm, and the healing power of communal music.
Sacred Motion: Embodied Dance Collective, founded by Paige Nelson, is rooted in somatic movement, earth-based expression, and collaborative creation. Our work emerges from deep listening to the body, blending intuitive movement with choreographed form. We create dances that are alive, grounded, and deeply connected to the body, the earth, and community.
An enchanting sound healer whose music uplifts the spirit and invites deep relaxation and presence.
Heart Of The Earth Feat. Uyanga Bold and Bansara
Powerful vocalist and storyteller whose performances weave global traditions into transformative, uplifting soundscapes.
Mama Claudia is the Founder, Director, and Lead Teacher of The Love School, an early childhood forest school in Topanga Canyon, held by a strong, intergenerational community. With over 30 years of experience, she has developed The Love School Way—blending Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio-inspired practices.
At its heart, the program is rooted in a deep connection to nature, where the land serves as the primary teacher. Supported by a circle of educators, specialists, and mentors, children grow in a nurturing environment that honors their individuality, fosters belonging, and cultivates love, wonder, and connection.
A devotional musician and meditation guide in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda. Through sacred chant and prayerful song, she invites us into stillness, into devotion, and into a living remembrance of the divine presence within and all around us.
Through the program proposed by Yoga of Elements students learn how to increase their physical resilience, explore their creativity, apply conscious listening, acknowledge different world views, while understanding the importance of nature conservancy.
Including both indoor and outdoor activities our content can be adapted to existing school requirements and curriculum, fitness and health endeavors, home schooling initiatives, enrichment programs, as well as recreational activities.
Sewa Valencia centers her work on making healing accessible, creating spaces where women gather to share stories and heal collectively. A decades-long culture bearer and community builder, she shares ceremonies, teachings, and storytelling to support cultural continuity. For thirty years she has hosted women’s circles and is known locally as a medicine drum carrier and facilitator. Sewa has spoken at universities (University of San Diego, Cal State Fullerton, Claremont Colleges), was selected as a Cultural Practitioner for the State of California, and guides students in traditional practices, breathwork, meditation, art, Four Directions movement, and the Medicine Wheel.
Gabriel Logan Braun is a one-man-band world musician, loop artist, and sound healer blending global instrumentation with somatic healing arts. With over a decade of experience, he has shared immersive musical journeys at festivals, retreats, wellness centers, and healing spaces. His work weaves rhythm, sound, and embodiment into a deeply grounded and transformative experience.
Pandit Balmiki Sharma is a Vedic teacher and raga singer whose work is rooted in the ancient wisdom traditions of India. With a PhD in Indian classical music, he weaves together devotional sound, meditation, and sacred teachings to guide listeners into a space of inner stillness and connection.
Indigenous wisdom keepers from the Andes of Peru, carrying over 45 years of ancestral tradition through ceremonial music, sacred song, and the healing power of sound. Their music is prayer in motion.
A Los Angeles-based artist, poet, and musician beloved at The Love School as "Grandpa Ronen," where he teaches guitar to the little ones. He opens our day with song, setting the most perfect tone for a celebration rooted in love and community.
Activities
Butterfly Release
Join us in honoring Mother Earth with a symbolic butterfly release led by Jo & Mickey. These beautiful pollinators represent transformation, resilience, and our deep connection to nature.
This moment is not only a celebration, but a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and restore their habitats.
Together, we can support pollinators by planting native milkweed, avoiding harmful chemicals, and nurturing the ecosystems that sustain life.
Maypole
Celebrate unity, joy, and connection through the sacred Maypole Dance guided by Lakshmi Lambert. Rooted in the spirit of the Dances of Universal Peace, this experience weaves together movement, music, and intention to honor the Earth and our shared humanity.
As we circle the Maypole, we co-create a living prayer of harmony, weaving ribbons as a symbol of interconnectedness and collective beauty.
All are welcome to join in this heart-opening, joyful celebration of life.
Milkweed Planting
Help us give back to the Earth by planting milkweed—the essential plant that monarch butterflies rely on to survive. Milkweed is the only place monarchs lay their eggs and a vital food source for their caterpillars.
By planting milkweed, we create safe habitats for future generations of butterflies and support the health of our local ecosystems.
A small act of planting can make a lasting impact for pollinators and the planet.
Intuition Workshop
Join Marco Di Gianco for a guided exploration into the power of intuition. Through grounding practices and mindful awareness, this workshop invites you to reconnect with your inner voice and deepen your sense of clarity and trust.
In a supportive and nurturing space, you’ll be guided to quiet the noise, listen, and access the wisdom that already lives within you.
A gentle yet powerful experience to align, reflect, and reconnect.
