Letters From
Our Customers
February 4, 2008
The SW Sun and Phoenix drum arrived this weekend.
S/he is lovely! I have smudged with white sage, cedar and juniper...
The drum came in just in time for a workshop on Bear Spirit I hope to attend in
April. Hir voice is so resonate. I am looking forward to a long journey with a
new ally in healing.
Thank you so much!
Many blessings~
Namaste,
Marina
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3/20/05
Here is my drum story. You may use my whole name. I have nothing to hide. It’s the name given to me by Spirit in a quest, and made legal the same year. It is my own name and I will keep it for the rest of this life. Vena.
The Power of My Cedar Mountain Drum
The large drum I bought last year is a spiritual power. Spirit directed me to buy the drum, the size, the Eagle painted on top. It was to be used for healing, despite the fact it’s a pow wow size drum. Spirit was very definite about my getting the drum from Cedar Mountain Drums and nowhere else because of the high vibration of drums, drumsticks and everything I’ve bought from Cedar Mountain.
Turns out the drum heals body, mind and spirit. I never ask for any specific healing. Everything I do is in the context of “God’s will be done.” I don’t want to put my two cents worth in and get in God’s way.
Read the rest of Vena's beautiful story about using her drum for healing work.
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7/12/04
I wanted to let you know I made my drum on July 2, 2004. It was a truly magical, Divine experience.
I put the Elk hide and lacing in a kiddie pool to soak on July 1. The pool was outside under a tree. That night, the moon moved into fullness – it rose around 9 PM, shrouded in a peach/pink glow. I was happy the drum would be receiving the full moon’s energy. Later that night, a tremendous thunder and lightning storm moved through from the north. I woke up to the thunder at 2:30 AM. My heart stopped when I realized the drum was also receiving the enormous energy of the Weather Beings. I was very grateful.
The next morning I began making the drum. I set up outside next to a lake, under pine trees. I honored the four directions, earth and sky. I built a fire and consecrated it using the offerings of the Huchol tradition – tobacco, copal, chocolate and wood. Half way through making the drum a thunderstorm popped up out of the blue. It moved across the lake, and a downpour ensued. Again, I was amazed and grateful that the Weather Beings came to bless the drum.
Thank you for talking me through the drum-making process – it gave me the confidence to actually do it. The drum came out great, with a beautiful range of tones depending on the humidity. My wish is that every time the drum is struck, that the energy and blessings of the Elk, the Cedar, the full moon and the thunder and lightning are sent back out into the world.
Thank you, Patrick, for the work you do in providing drums, drum kits and other sacred objects. May the circle of blessings continue.
Love and blessings to you and yours,
Kateri, Massachusetts
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Dear Patrick and Family, I cannot find
the right words in the english language to express my gratitude. Just
seeing that the box had arrived was exciting and when I opened the box
and took out each object, I was so filled with joy I felt like my heart
would explode. Everything was wonderful. The turtle rattle so honors
my power animal. The Drum ... it is still overwhelming to try to
describe it....the tones are magnificent and exactly what I wanted...and
I am in awe of the workmanship. Thank you for inscribing it.
Blessings and light to you and your
family.
Joan
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December 2002
Dear Patrick,
I am writing to you
to let you know that Derek's order arrived safely at the shop on
Friday afternoon. We are both very impressed with both the speedy
delivery and the quality of the items we ordered. Thank you. The
hoops are wonderful and we are looking forward to making the drums.
It is also wonderful to have long lengths of thong ready cut .I am
sure we will be ordering from you again at some point in the future
and will have no hesitation in recommending your company. Thanking
you once again,
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August 10, 2002
Hello Patrick!
Meanwhile my drum is made. Together with the detailed information provided
it was a good experience to make my own drum. The quality of the material
is good and looks very well. One can feel the spirit of the material. The
rattle is right now a work in progress, but also here the rattle kit is a
good tool to make one on your own. I would recommend "Cedar Mountain
Drums" when I would be asked for drums.
Best regards from Switzerland,
Stephan
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Thank you so
much for your continuing excellence of products & dependability!
I've enjoyed using
your kits to teach drumming @ our American Indian Museum (the IAIS)
in Washington, CT (for years now!), & @ Happy Rainbows Tea &
Apothecary Shop in Sherman, CT. I plan to give a workshop in Mystic
& the Herbary in early October ~ to include your fine products. Keep
up the great work!
Barrie
E. Barrie Kavasch, Reiki Master,
Shamanic Counselor & Master Herbalist
324 Main Street South
Bridgewater, CT 06752
860-354-3128
http://EBARRIEKAVASCH.hypetmart.net
My new book: THE MEDICINE WHEEL GARDEN
is available (Bantam, 7/2002)
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July 2001
Thank you for giving the drum such
attention. It means a great deal to me,
hard to put into words at times. I use
the drum at drummings but also to go
to a sacred place (now invaded by
tourists) and with a very small group
we drum with prayers to the ancient
ones that lived here and to Creator.
There has been a sad history here
and we try to keep the flame alive.
So that is why I made a fuss about
the drum, it will be calling out in
healing to wounds that
have never healed.
Ursula
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June 2001
I just wanted to tell you how much I love and enjoy my drum! I thank the Spirits each day for leading me to your website and
to Tina's horse drum. I also can't thank Michelle enough for
all of her guidance in making me comfortable as a new drum owner.
I'm still a little on the scared side of doing something wrong,
but I know the drum and I will be okay together.
Mary-Anne,
June 2001
Lincoln, Nebraska
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July 2001
I did end up stopping at your store Sunday to pick up a kit for a drum with Horse.
I am glad I did becasue I got to see your beautiful space and hear about the things
you are doing in/for the community. Wow! If I was in Portland, you would see me
around for sure. I am finally coming to terms with the fact that I practice both
Wicca and Shamanic Journey work --trying to find all the bridges in between,
watching the gaps dissolve...
Jen
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August 2000
I was really blessed last night at the drumming circle.
I feel transformed into a beautiful spirit when I come to your place...
I did not believe that I would ever need to just sit or lay on the
floor and let the musical magic and beat touch my soul as it did.
I thought I would always be playing a drum, listening to my own rhythm.
But, as I found out, I can actually experience the magic there laying
down and really getting in touch with my soul in a different way,
which was very beautiful.
Many Magical Moments to You,
Renee, Oregon
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Tony
May, 2001
Thanks for creating such a wonderful drum!
I received a gift of one of your drums a couple years ago
and I wanted to let you know what an incredible instrument it
is. After many hours of drumming it has become a part of my music
to a degree that I never would have anticipated. The warmth of the
sound has influenced and inspired many of the recordings that I
am releasing in the next year.
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NICE WORK! I really enjoy
my drum; the workmanship is great.
Really a work of art!
THANKS!
Scott
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Patrick,
11/25/05I received my buffalo drum last week in good shape.
Just wanted to let you know it is a beautiful hide and has a deep resonant
sound. I am very pleased with the drum and plan to use it in my
healing sessions where it's sacredness will be honored. Much Healing
on the path of life, Ron
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March, 2001
It's my pleasure to acknowlege your generous contribution and
participation with Portland Community College's Second Annual
Native American Winter Pow-wow at the Sylvania Campus. We truly
appreciate your commitment to the growth of this important program.
Heightened cultural understanding strengthens our entire community.
PCC's programs expose students from all backgrounds to learning
experiences which increase awareness of and appreciation for Native
American history, culture and educational opportunities which go far
beyond those found in traditional college curricula.
On behalf of all those who benefit from your generosity, thank you
for partnering with aPCC and giving such valuable contributions to this event.
Alice Jacobson, Executive Dean
Sylvania Campus, Oregon
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That was quick, I received the elk drum yesterday and it is beautiful and has
a great voice. I am sure my friend will enjoy it when he gets it!
Thanks Again,
Pat
California
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The drum I ordered arrived yesterday -- Thank You!
It is even better than I had hoped. The person that is
going to receive it for Christmas will be very pleased.
Because she will be its steward, I can't try it until she
has had a chance to smudge it and make her own offering
to the spirits. Thank you for the obvious care and respect
you give the drums.
Eric
December , 2000
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When I first entered your Cedar Mountain Drums web site, I was
moved by the competition statements on the opening page. Very
true my friend very true. I'm a rock drummer in Illinois.
Drummers around here just want to be the best! ... I've come
from a music oriented family and feel that I am just a Natural, ...
but I was in a music store last week and noticed a girl that could
not have been older than 10 years old. She for some reason made
such an impression on me tapping on a snare...I just know someday
she will be so much better than I have ever been. This world
keeps turning!
Bob
Illinois
October, 2000
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March, 2001
I am writing you this letter
on behalf of the Native American Circle here at Columbia River
Correctional Institution. We all want to express our deepest and
most sincere gratitude for the Sage that you donated to our Circle!
I am part of a treatment
program for Drugs & Alcohol that is called "Turning Point"
but we also share our Medicines with the General Population here at CRCI,
so this letter comes from all of us!
Not only do we thank you, and the Cedar Mountain Drums -- we keep you in
our Prayers that are offered up with the Medicine you have so freely
shared with us!
It really means a lot to all of us, and I
had a card drawn up for you & Cedar Mountain Drums, so we hope that
you like it (It is signed by all who are part of "Turning Point"
and our Circle in the D & A program). May the Grandfather bless
and watch over you and yours!
Once again, I thank you personally, and so
does everyone in our Circle -- We hope that this letter reaches you in the
Best of Health & in the Highest of Spirits!
Much Respect, Joe, Oregon
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October , 2000
Thank you for the wonderful way you repaired my mother drum with such respect and
loving care. I look forward to her arrival and pray her heartbeat will draw many
to sit around her for healing -- personal and for Mother Earth.
I also look forward to doing business with you in the future.
With a grateful heart,
Flo
Maine
In a later letter (November, 2000), Flo writes:
Thank you for the great job you did in repairing my
mother drum. I tried her out and she sounds awesome.
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October, 2000
I'm the guy that came in yesterday and bought the Quenna
and the Benton flute. I just thought I'd take the time to
thank you for having such a wonderful store. My collection
is about 50 flutes strong now and these last two fit quite nicely.
The Benton flute is proving to be quite the challenge because
of the pinkie hole and the Quenna plays better than the one
I bought with the bone insert.
I'll be in again soon to pick up that big Bass Flute and an
Apache Spirit flute. One of those has been on my list for a while
now. I just want to thank you again, it certainly looks like your
shop is exactly what I needed when I needed it.
Tracy, Oregon
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On my 42nd birthday, after sacred ritual, my drum came to me.
The skin had been soaking for 2 days in sacred water. When
I picked up the skin, there was a part of me that was revulsed...
it was exactly like skin from a cadaver. It pulled much from me
to handle this skin. After a few moments, the realization set
in that this was a REAL animal, a REAL spirit, a REAL person
who was now becoming part of MY creation, my life. After
laboring for several hours, I birthed by drum. I gave it great
respect and deep love, and in return it loved me back, guided me,
sang to me, helped me pray in sadness, in gratitude, from my heart
and soul. It was my partner during my earth dance and my vision
quest and in each minute of every day. It is my MOST precious possession.
I think my drum is dying. . .The songs are still beautiful, but it
sounds like the voice of an elder. It is weary. I am struggling
with the decision of retiring the drum or stretching it one more
time. It seems almost cruel to ask more from this cherished
partner on my path.
JD ~O~, Texas August, 2000
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Patrick:
Thank you very much for speaking at our church. I'm sure everyone
learned a great deal. I know that I did.
It was interesting to hear your story and how much your spirituality
has helped you. It was generous of you to share with us.
The drumming and the flute were a special ending.
Don, Oregon
Feb, 2001
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From Bob,
November 15, 1999
The Drum which I ordered from your store
has arrived. I have to tell you that I was
very hesitant to place an order for some-
thing as personal and important as a drum
without the benefit of seeing and holding
it. However, I have been a part of a Drum
Circle here in Lynchburg for the past
several months and NEEDED one of my
own.
The Drum is perfect. It has the Heartbeat of
Mother Earth and fills me with its Spirit.
Wednesday is the first drum circle since
it arrived and I am eager to use it.
I will not hesitate to recommend
you to others. Thank you!
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March 22, 1999
I am so happy to have met you at Baltimore's
Whole Life Expo. Thank you for touching
my life! I had great fun listening to you play
and talking with you. We flute folks are
very special, huh!
Thank you, thank you for bringing those
flutes to the show. Each flute I played had
a message. But of course that "B" Loomis
has the special message of, "let's partner
up for awhile". I am enjoying her immensely,
and she is teaching me many new things.
Jan, Maryland
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December 1999
Thanks so much to you
and your staff for prompt
and courteous service.
I look forward to doing
business with you again
soon. Our drums are
beautiful -- It took us
2 1/2 hours to do drums
& beaters both.
Warmly,
Lamara
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June, 1999
Thank you for making and selling
me your beautiful buffalo drum.
I knew instantly when I saw it &
heard it that it was a medicine
to move me in my North Direction.
When I brought it home and
played it, the tone was
wonderful. It sings! I love it!
With much Aloha,
Claudia, Hawaii
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a Wild person, he did decide to look for a drum,
a special drum to bring good nuturing vibes to his story-
telling evenings. After many vain attempts where he wandered
the dusty plains of Centralia, searching the Ancient Song Lines
for inspiration and guidance he did happen upon a Internet Cafe
and there did discover One Patrick and One Michelle and Cedar
Mountain Drums--OUT THERE--where no man has ever trod and no
woman did plod and the soddden earth hath no footprint...
This very morning it being the twelfth day of the second Month I
did drive to the Quarantine sheds close to the bay. Whereupon I
did declare my identity and did offer the Frontier Leather Company
certificate "13 step program" a la hide tanning process
for their perusal.
The Quarantine vet was called. He did read and mumble, and mumble
and read and deliberate. And his mumble was a gathering of many
voices of the Animal Kingdom. And with expressionless face he did
say "She's right"-- which is Ozzie for "I declare this
drum worthy of importation."
Both myself and my Yellow Beetle did float 6 inches above ground as
we ventured back to Adelaide. Back in my place of work I did open
the box. For the first time I did set my eye upon The Drum, The Elk Skin drum.
Then I did beat. Then I was transported and energised by promised deep
rumble, and strange to say people got up from office desks and did dance
and make gestures most inappropriate for modern western culture. This
drum I thought IS a living being, does transport folk to the edge and
breathe fire into their impoverished soul state.
And so the saga ends. I thought you should know. And I say thank you to
Cedar Mountain Drums for your help along the way.
Dennis, Australia
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Thanks! for being so friendly & kind when I ordered my drum today.
Mary,
March, 2001
Oregon
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Just a quick note to thank you for the ceremonial drum that I recently
purchased. I appreciate that you got it out to me as quickly as you did.
I received it about two hours before the first session of my shamanic
workshop... I am glad we went with the elk skin. The sound is great!
Marge
10/14/99
Illinois
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I have been involved in a coed drumming
circle which meets every other week or so
here in South Florida. I recently made my
own drum, but the week before that, about
halfway through a session of the circle, I
felt compelled to put down the borrowed drum
I'd been using and just listen to the other
20+ drummers. I was sitting facing south,
if that is important. I don't know a lot about
the specifics; just that I love drumming.
Anyway within 3 or 4 minutes I could
literally feel my own heartbeat -- beating
in the center of my chest, and in exact
rhythm with the drumming group. It was
an exhilarating experience. The leader
said later that he knew of that phenomena,
he may even have named it (I forgot), but that
it had yet to happen to him. I am clueless
as to the meaning of this. I just know I want
that experience again!
Brenda,
Florida
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