Namaste Asheville Festival Raffle Winner

Devi recently appeared at a consciousness-forward event, the Sacred Music & Yoga Festival near Asheville. As the first festival of its type in the country, we were very happy with the attendance (about 300) and how it was managed (Namaste Sacred Events). It will definitely be back next year.

Devi Jewels brought its prayer malas and other sacred jewelry. The collection was very well received by the enthusiastic crowd of yoga practitioners, with the focus not surprisingly on the blue sapphire neck mala (Ascent 45) we were raffling away. It seems everyone wanted to win it. The $5 raffle entry fees went to a non-profit which the entrants voted on.

The winner of the mala was Sarah Gorges from Colorado Springs, CO.

As for the donations winner, with three choices festivalgoers voted for permaculturist Bill Whipple of Bountiful Cities Project. Working here in Asheville, Bill creates edible gardens that feature fruit and nut trees, perennials, companion herbs, rainwater cachement, and other elements of sustainable design. His specialty is edible landscaping for schools, where he teaches kids how to propagate new trees from seeds and cuttings.

Consider attending next year's festival. Sign up on Namaste's site to receive advance information. {http://www.namasteasheville.com/ or other, emailed Sean}