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22nd Annual Snow Goose Global Thanksgiving – Hosted by the Villaseñor family – November 24th

September 13, 2011 By 53 Comments

Pot Luck Picnic CELEBRATION!

Everyone is Invited – Tell Everyone

Let’s all Join in a Spirit of Love,  Celebrate our Differences, and Create 5,000 Years of
Peace on Earth!!!!

Sunday, November 18, 2012
Activities being at 12:00 p.m.
Potluck 1:00 p.m. until sundown

 

Rancho Villaseñor
1302 Stewart Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
(click here for map & directions)

Admission is an appetizer, a main dish, a salad, or a dessert to share with 12 others, for every 5 people in your group – made with warm, loving hands!

Updates!

First time prayer circle led by Victor’s sister, Sita Paloma! Circle will begin at 12:05pm. Please join us!

House tours begin at 12:15. $10, 20 minutes, proceeds support the Snow Goose festival. English and Spanish tours. If you are interested or have any inquiries please email garygernandt@live.com

Children’s activities begin at 12:05. They will be in a parade around the property up to the stage.

This year, volunteers will be there to collect your food at the front gate as you arrive. And yes, it will be blessed!

For more updates, please “Like” us on Facebook!


 Directions: I-5 to Oceanside
From I-5 N Exit Vista Way West. Right at Stewart.
From I-5 S Exit Cassidy St. West to Stewart. Right.
From I-78, 78 turns to Vista Way. Right at Stewart.
Rancho Villaseñor is at the North end of Stewart Street.

Please bring a candle . . . a picnic blanket, lawn chair and jacket and utensils, plates and water.
This is a non-alcoholic event.

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  • Marylcastaneda49

    Thank You for having us @ ur 2oth annual Snow Goose picnic on Nov, 20. It was such awesome experience for my familia. 9 of us met @ the rancho comming from Lancaster , Long Beach and San Diego. We are 3rd n 4th generation Americans n most in our group are very distant from our roots. ( I have tried but they just have no interest). I thought that they would find a reason to leave. But from the moment we got there the greeters n helpers made us all feel instantly welcome. They all said EVERYONE here is so nice, we just want to be nice right back. My daughter,Melissa loved Victor’s ,Crazy Loco brash personality n his words of choice!! n I was surprised my daughter,daughter-in law n granddaughters joined w/me in the circle of energy dancing. They were (I was surprised )very excited about the lighting of the candle ceremony.I thought, through out they were not listening but as we left, Marisa, the one I least most expected said the rain is here because the energy of people as a whole has dispersed. All of us American Mexicans have our ante pasados stories and I am grateful to Victor that for me n my familia ur writings have given me hope that at the very least my kids n grandkids will find a spark of interest to get hungry to find out where their abuelita came from and WHY n how she struggled to get here so we could all have a better life. Thank You, Victor … See you in Spain
    Mary L Castaneda

    • Anonymous

      Aay, Mary, your familia’s experience is, well, just beautiful! Thank you all, y abrazos fuerte. Yes, see you in Spain.

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  • Esther Gamboa

    Aaaw… Today was the first time I goggled Victor Villasenor … Was looking for inforsmation on his book and I find out about the celebration on the exact day its being hosted. :c next year God willing I will defently join you and bring my famous pumpkin roll … Hope everything turned out great.

    • Anonymous

      Sounds like a great plan!

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  • http://www.delgadobrothers.com Joey Delgado

    Thank you for the honor of performing at Snow Goose. We really enjoyed being there.
    Bobby & Joey Delgado

  • http://www.delgadobrothers.com Joey Delgado

    Thank you the honor of performing at Snow Goose. We really enjoyed being there. Bobby & Joey Delgado

    • Anonymous

      Our thanks to you!

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  • Amyb

    Linda (& Victor, & everyone)… I’ll be sending a thank you in the mail, but I had to post a note here, “fresh” from the gathering. So blessed! The candle ceremony, the people…everything was amazing and as I/everyone was leaving, and the rain was just starting (what timing!) I ducked into the Tipi for a time I will never forget. I even have a small piece of the wood sitting next to me now, still deeply warm to the touch from so long in the fire — just as my heart is deeply warm from the prayer and circle of “global” family. Thank you so much for letting me know about Snow Goose (met you and Victor just last week at dinner.) Today…an experience and a blessing. May your home be blessed as well for all you do. In God’s hands, -amy bartlett

    • Anonymous

      Thank you for the kind words, brings tears to my eyes. Blessings to you and yours too.

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  • bdismael

    I was running late but we noticed it started raining.. we ended up not going cause we thought it was canceled. Did it still keep going?

    • Anonymous

      Snow Goose was a success – rain did not begin until was over! Mark your calendar for next year – also Victor is planning a trip to Spain for next year. Will have info on web in a couple of months.

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  • Dann-sshopping

    Will the event still take place although rain is predicted?

    • Anonymous

      Yes, we’re still on for the potluck! Hope to see you.

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  • Stella Cruz

    Does this events still take place if it rains?

    • Anonymous

      Yes, we’re still having the potluck! I’m taking an umbrella.

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  • Tim Betzala

    Can’t wait for today’s festival. Will there be a way to warm the food we are bringing to share?

    • Anonymous

      We look forward to meeting you too. You need to bring food at temperature to serve – we cannot warm it.

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  • Monica Wettengel

    This will be my first time attending this harmous event, I’m so excited and look forward to spending a day of fellowship filled with love & peace. I am bringing along a group of my dearest friends to share this soon to be memory. Thanks Gary for handing the phone over while driving to Mr. Villasenor…safety first And thanks to Mr. Villasenor for kindly giving me directions to the Rancho, it caught me by surpise…I felt like I was talking to an old friend…See you Sunday!

    • Anonymous

      We look forward to meeting you all!!

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  • Mary Ellen Reese

    I can’t resist a party that celebrates differences because I have a lot of them! Neighbor Mary Ellen Reese, St. Malo Village

    • Anonymous

      I love it!!

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  • Poetjude

    Hi Linda, We are coming this year after wanting it for many years. My son turns 40 and is coming from Colorado to join us. He is on crutches from a painful operation on his knee. Will that be a problem for him to get from parking to the event? Thanks so much for your work for love and peace.

    • Anonymous

      You can drop him off at the gates, then find parking on the street. From the gates to seating isn’t far. Look forward to seeing you!

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  • magdalena bolanos

    Que maravilla< estoy tan impresionada como Linda contesta todos los comentarios. Que familia tan humana, por supuesto que estare con ustedes el nov 20. Gracias

    • Anonymous

      Muchas gracias. Nos vemos Nov 20, con el favor de dios!

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  • Linda

    Wow great I was wondering if you would be there I am so happy. Last year you blessed my 2 year clean and sober AA token and this year it is three..great thank you I have had a blessed year..Linda Pagan

    • Anonymous

      Fabulous on so many levels. See you soon!

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  • Tchaiko Kwayana

    I was afraid I had missed this year’s event. I’ll be there.
    Tchaiko Kwayana
    National Board
    Certified Teacher
    1995-2005

    http://tinyurl.com/kog7ww
    or
    http://web.mac.com/tchaikokwayana/Journey_with_Tchaiko_Kwayana/Welcome.html

    Blog: http://wearewinnersplhs.blogspot.com/
    Poetry:
    http://www.langstonhughespoetrycircle.com

    “One of the greatest crimes you can commit is to teach a people that their history begins with invasion, colonization and enslavement.”

    –Runoko Rashidi‎”

    • Anonymous

      Tchaiko, it’s so great to hear from you! We so look forward to seeing you!

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  • Goodmedcn

    As with last year, I will be setting up my Tipi at Snowgoose again this year, and hosting short, intimate prayer services inside the tipi throughout the day. Bring a prayer request if you have one. Robert Hayward, Ho-Chunk Winnebago..

    • Anonymous

      Bob, thank you for once again bring your Tipi. It was the biggest hit last year! Also please bring some of your book, The Thirteenth Step. I know people will want to purchase.

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      • http://www.facebook.com/goodmedcn Bob Hayward

        I will be honored to bring copies of my book.

    • Eufemialm

      Hello, I just wanted to let you know how much my family and I enjoyed the prayer services last year. My son spent most of the day in the Tipi sitting next to you. For about a week, he said a prayer for you every night. Even though we won’t be there this year, the Snowgoose Thanksgiving will always be in our hearts…

      • Anonymous

        We’ll include your family in our Tipi prayers. Please take time on the 20th to join us in a little prayer wherever you are. Our energies and your energies will combine and go out reaching other like-hearted souls.

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  • Jussta

    Looking forward to this, going to be great fun and wonderful energy!

    • Anonymous

      Thanks – we look forward to meeting you!

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      • Jussta

        Did Gary give you and Victor the short Video on Firewalking I gave him at Victor’s last great talk at the Oceanside Library Community Room? I am eager to hear Victor’s and your reaction.

        • Anonymous

          He didn’t give it to me. Most likely he gave it to Victor. You can call Gary: 760-803-3523. He’ll return Monday from a little vacation.

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          • Jussta

            Linda, I missed meeting you in person, I believe I have met you before at one of Victor’s talks at the Oceanside Main Library. I had a most wonderful time yesterday! The energy was truly beautiful, loving, and peaceful. The food was delicious. The entertainment was outstanding – and, of course, Victor, was the most gracious host.

            I spoke with Gary and gave him a hug – and, yes, he gave Victor the Firewalking DVD – and explained he probably has not watched it since he is focusing on writing his next book and participating in the writing of the screenplay on one of his books.

            I enjoyed drumming on my Mountain Lion Native American Drum that I made and hand-painted while on tour for two years in Australia teaching Native American Drum Making, Firewalking, Vision Quests, and leading Sacred Sweat Lodges.

            Although chilly, Brother-Sister Rain held off. I left at 4:01 p.m. and, as I drove home the first rain cells came pouring down.

            I will definitely mark my calendar for next year. Mingsany blessings of love, gratitude, light and peace.

            I am including a photo of Victor and myself at his last talk in October at the Oceanside Library:)

            Jussta

          • Anonymous

            Yes, we did meet at the Oceanside Library. Thank you for supporting Snow Goose, and I’m glad you had such a good time, and thanks for your participation!

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  • http://www.memeshift.com/ Morgan Sully

    Looking forward to the event and helping out online!

    • Anonymous

      Great – thank you!

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  • Anne Van de merghel

    Cant wait to come!!! I am telling all my people about it :)

  • PATEE MARTINEZ

    I would LIKE 2 “THANK YOU” so MUCH 4 the INSPIRATION u have GIVEN me THROUGH the THICKNESS of the MIST…that i have CONQUERED ….FIGHTING a DIABLO of my BACK was the BEST i have EVER done in MY life…WHOEVER thought i WOULD have a SECOND chance at <3…2 have a ENCHANTED "CHARRO" coming 2 RESCUE me from the BARRIOS of the SAN FERNANDO VALLEY…it is YOU DON VICTOR que ME distes "GANAS" 2 L.I.V.E…when i HAD no 1 but my CHILDREN 2 look 2…RAIN of GOLD gave ME "INSPIRATION" 2 look FORWARD and never BACKWARDS….GRACIAS a TI…<3

  • Paul

    My family and I had such a wonderful time last year, we llok forward to attending again!

    • http://www.juicyclub.com/ linda

      Yea! We look forward to seeing you all.

  • Conor Gernandt

    We are starting a global movement encouraging global harmony through music and festivals with food and love. It is not just a potluck at the rancho. It can be where ever you are. You can put your mind there at sunset the Sunday before Thanksgiving along with all of us all over, or you can start your own festival in your home, park, or community center to expand the event to the people of your hometown. Please help us make this global not just a “potluck” at the rancho. This is for the people it is not just about Victor it is about spreading Global peace and harmony all at once together around the world at sunset. So where ever you are the Sunday before Thanksgiving either at home by yourself or with your family or with your fellow community members at your own festival join us at sunset in putting your mind to the peaceful and loving harmonious place we are all on our way to obtaining globally, but it starts with you so join us.
    Thank you all and have a wonderful day,
    Conor Gernandt Snowgoose’s Youth Representative

  • Juanita DeMers

    This book was given to me by a friend. I never read a book so related to my family life before. So sad it took this long for me to read this wonderful book. It lifted my spirits and took me back to where we started.

  • Angelica Chavez Clarke

    I can’t wait to share this wonderful day with you. Thank you for opening your arms and your home to us. A hug,
    Angelica

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  • Teresa Salgado

    Thank you for giving me and my family an inside view of how our parents and grandparents may have lived and the things they may have gone through. I am so looking forward to the Snow Goose Global Thanksgiving! Con el favor de Dios, nos vemos!

  • Jesus Juarez

    Hi Linda,
    I was wondering about the snowgoose thankgiving event. what time should we show up because as you mention the potluck is at 1 but the vents is at 11 so what time should my party and i show up

    • http://www.victorvillasenor.com/ linda

      Thanks for asking – kids crafts begin at 11 am. Potluck event begins at 1 pm. So if you don’t have kids, come early and act like one!