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Testimonials

Thank you for touching my life!

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 … Continue reading "Thank you for touching my life!"

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 … Continue reading ""

Vena

Quick Delivery

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 … Continue reading "Quick Delivery"

Good nurturing vibes

a Wild person, he did decide to look for a drum, a special drum to bring good nurturing 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 … Continue reading "Good nurturing vibes"

I love my drum!

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 you enough for all of your guidance in making me comfortable as a new drum owner. I’m still a little … Continue reading "I love my drum!"

Filled with joy

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 … Continue reading "Filled with joy"

Joan

Birthing my Drum

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. … Continue reading "Birthing my Drum"

Excellence of Products and Dependability

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 … Continue reading "Excellence of Products and Dependability"

E. Barrie Kavasch

Fine, Strong and Beautiful

I’ll tell you something metaphorical about the Drum: When a man wants to go in a journey, he will choose a fine and strong horse. I think mine is very fine and strong, besides beautiful. I’m very, very, happy and satisfied with all the things that came from you. Besides the Drum, the flute, the … Continue reading "Fine, Strong and Beautiful"

Marco

Sheela-Na-Gig

I was named after this Celtic Goddess and found her through Sandra Ingerman’s site where Cedar Drums was recommended…. Then I found my Sheela Drum made of deer. BTW, I’ve studied over 20 years with Brant Secunda, Huichol Shaman, Dance of the Deer… So I knew this was my drum. It waited 20 years for … Continue reading "Sheela-Na-Gig"

Sheila Sporkin Edel

So Friendly and Kind

Thanks! for being so friendly & kind when I ordered my drum today. Mary, Oregon

Feel Transformed

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 … Continue reading "Feel Transformed"

Perfect Medicine

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

Great Voice

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

Second Time I’ve Ordered

Hey Patrick – This is the second time I’ve ordered drums from you and I can tell you I’ll be ordering many more. Folks in Michigan LOVE them and the fact that your company considers drums to be sacred and not just a business… My friend feels very strongly in the wood descriptions you give … Continue reading "Second Time I’ve Ordered"

My Drum is Perfect

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 something 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 … Continue reading "My Drum is Perfect"

Such a beautiful space

I did end up stopping at your store Sunday to pick up a kit for a drum with Horse. I am glad I did because 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 … Continue reading "Such a beautiful space"

Jen

Thanks for your Donation

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” … Continue reading "Thanks for your Donation"

Much Gratitude

Today my heart is filled with much gratitude and blessing for the crossing of our paths at this time in the journey. These past few weeks have been challenging as I seek discernment not only with regards to the drum but in my life at this time. During our conversations I mentioned that I had … Continue reading "Much Gratitude"

Katie

Thank you

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 … Continue reading "Thank you"

Ursula

Thanks for Sharing

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, … Continue reading "Thanks for Sharing"

Drum Kit

I bought a drum building kit from Cedar Mountain for my first personal drum, and it has been incredible! The hide and hoop along with the rest of the parts came feeling very energetically clear and strong. I had no problems in making the drum–it turned out beautifully and is very powerful. I must express … Continue reading "Drum Kit"

Luke Sayben

A Wonderful Experience

Patrick, I wanted to write back and let you know that our drum-making workshop was a wonderful experience and everyone who participated was deeply touched by the beauty of the skins (buffalo, elk and moose) and the frame drums we ordered from you. We had 15 participants and still have some moose and elk left … Continue reading "A Wonderful Experience"

Becky

Bringing Healing to Prisons

Dear Patrick, I’ve been teaching qigong at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, the women’s prison in Wilsonville, for 3+ years now. I used to come to the drumming circles at Cedar Mountain a couple of years ago and have a drumming circle here in Sherwood periodically. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been blending the … Continue reading "Bringing Healing to Prisons"

A Sweet Undercurrent of Love

Patrick, Thank you so very much for the amazing drum. I’m still marveling at it but wanted you to know how much I appreciate your work. There is both an awesome power and a sweet undercurrent of Love in its tone. It will take much time to understand the lessons it has in it, but … Continue reading "A Sweet Undercurrent of Love"

Monty

A Wonderful Drum!

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. … Continue reading "A Wonderful Drum!"

My flute

Hi Patrick, hope you are doing well today. My flute I ordered came Tuesday evening and I am really enjoying it. I brought it to work yesterday and played for one of my patients and have it with me again today and I have a patient I know will enjoy it and have lots of … Continue reading "My flute"

Rev. Lowell

Greetings from Prison

Patrick, Greetings, my name is He Talks With Big Heart and I am the Spokesperson for the Warriors of Faith Native Community here at the State Prison at Camp Hill, PA. On behalf of the Native Community here I would like to say thank you for the time spent by you and Cedar Mountain Drums … Continue reading "Greetings from Prison"

He Talks with a Big Heart

A Magical Experience

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 … Continue reading "A Magical Experience"

Kateri

My first drumming circle

Last Night, I attended my first drumming circle, and it was one for men only. Our host, Patrick, a Native American healer, spiritual guide, and long-time drum craftsman, opened sacred space and invited in the sacred masculine by speaking from the heart. When the talking stick came to me, I introduced myself and shared: “It’s … Continue reading "My first drumming circle"

Christophe

Appreciate Your Commitment

It’s my pleasure to acknowledge 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 … Continue reading "Appreciate Your Commitment"

Better than Expected

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 … Continue reading "Better than Expected"

Grateful and Overjoyed

My very dear Patrick, To say I am grateful and overjoyed with my drum and rattle does not begin to cover it. First, the rattle as it was the first thing I saw. I was thinking you’d be sending plain skin or gourd rattle with some kind of bear insignia. When I saw this amazing Bear … Continue reading "Grateful and Overjoyed"

Lora

So Happy with Kits

Dear Patrick, I made my first order from you in 2008, when we did a drum making for 18 youth in Skidegate. We were so happy with the kits that we had Hesquiaht Place of Learning order 20 from you, which we were invited to help the kids assemble. Those hides were very nice. Thanks very … Continue reading "So Happy with Kits"

Layla

Very Impressed

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 … Continue reading "Very Impressed"

Elizabeth

Beautiful Drums

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

Flute enjoyment

I bought a flute from you maybe 10 yrs ago when you were at the Sandpoint arts and crafts show. I still enjoy and get solice while playing the flute outside. It helped me get thru some tough times by going outside and playing for a while, just took away all stress. Thank you for … Continue reading "Flute enjoyment"

Dave Diehl

New Ally in Healing

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 … Continue reading "New Ally in Healing"

Marina

A Rich Experience

I received the drums yesterday, and they are wonderful! The variety of colors, shapes and sounds all make for a rich experience, thanks for your choices. Interesting to note their “birth” dates, and for the most part, I can see the significance in the dates except for July 20, 2010. Also note that 4 of … Continue reading "A Rich Experience"

Christi

This drum is amazing!

This drum is amazing! I’m talking about the horse hide/Alaskan yellow cedar frame drum with the roadrunner totem painted on it. Chiewa is the name. I already knew it was special, but I took it to a flute & drum gathering in Salem last weekend, where it really found its voice. Sublime is the best … Continue reading "This drum is amazing!"

One Year Anniversary

April 10, 2012 will mark the one year anniversary of the day I was gifted my Cedar Mountain Drum from a beautiful healer friend. I have SO loved playing my drum! It joins in song with 2 other Cedar Mountain Drums (along with others) in our women’s drumming circle, it has been played in meditations, … Continue reading "One Year Anniversary"

Amy

A Work of Art!

NICE WORK! I really enjoy my drum; the workmanship is great. Really a work of art! THANKS! Scott

Choosing my Drum

HI, I AM SORRY THAT WHEN I WAS IN YOUR STORE YOU WERE ILL AND I WAS UNABLE TO MEET YOU IN PERSON. MY NAME IS DODIE AND I AM IN THE NEW MOON CIRCLE FROM TILLAMOOK. I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU THAT WHEN I CAME INTO THE STORE I WAS GREETED BY A … Continue reading "Choosing my Drum"

Dodie

Healing Process

Helping the healing process for the lost spirits of the past…present…and future… Here’s a pic of Cathy with her horse drum up on Shasta…beautiful day to share and make offerings…blessings. Willie

Willie

Inspired by your talk

Hi Patrick, Thank you so much for educating and leading us in the drum circle yesterday- everyone was so inspired by your talk and getting to interact with each other in a new and creative way. We have been a team since September and have done other team building / ice breaker activities, but I … Continue reading "Inspired by your talk"

Aireen

Your Amazing Drum

Dear Patrick, Akasha (your amazing drum) arrived on Tuesday. I am sorry I haven’t written sooner – we had a pretty good blizzard here Tues and Wed. Akasha is beautiful! I am looking forward to spending many hours with her. My husky Denali is very interested in her but for different reasons! When I “introduced … Continue reading "Your Amazing Drum"

Jenny

We received the drum

We received the drum and are struck by the beauty of its craftmanship – truly an inspired work of art. Thank you so much! I hope one day to be able to afford to order a much larger drum for myself, out of horse hide. Thank you again so much for what you do and … Continue reading "We received the drum"

Lorraine

I recommend these Kits

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 … Continue reading "I recommend these Kits"

Stephan

The drums have arrived

Hey Patrick, The drums have arrived and they’re perfect — rich, deep tones in each, I’m so grateful for your thoughtful selection. Thanks so much for being the source of such wondrous instruments of Spirit! Many Blessings,

Drums of Love

Dear Patrick….Found your website from the inscription in my new Cedar Mountain Drum, which I just received Sunday night. I want to Thank you… I am so blessed and grateful to have received one of those “Drums of Love”…Thank you for the time and love you put into creating it, like no other. It is an inspiring piece … Continue reading "Drums of Love"

Sandy

Wonderful Repair

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 … Continue reading "Wonderful Repair"

My beating heart

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 … Continue reading "My beating heart"

Thanks Patrick

Patrick Just a quick note to thank you for two great experiences. The drum circle was just what I needed and making The drum with you was magical. Being in your presence is transformative… Blessings brother, Wayne

You Can’t Go Wrong

Patrick and Mandi they are great people selling only quality flutes, have done business with them for years, can’t go wrong buying a flute or drum here, their customer service is outstanding as well, Thank you guys, Troy!!!!!!

Troy

Great Flutes

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 … Continue reading "Great Flutes"

Very true

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 … Continue reading "Very true"

Drum That Spoke to Me

I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful place you have. I came in on my birthday with my husband to chose my drum as a gift from my husband. Immediately, I was amazed by what a wonderful shop you have. Looking in from the outside, one would never guess all that is … Continue reading "Drum That Spoke to Me"

Tabitha

Making my Drum

I am a creative being who dabbles in many arts and crafts as well as making medicine objects, so I purchased a 10″ drum kit in order to experience making my own sacred medicine drum using materials from nature. The kit found its way into my closet and stayed there for a couple of months. … Continue reading "Making my Drum"

Jennifer Star

This is a follow-up just to say thank you

Hello Patrick: This is a follow-up just to say thank you for your wonderful drum kits which I ordered for my Make Your Own Ceremonial drum workshop. I was really pleased with the quality and presentation of your materials and will order again next year when I decide to have another workshop. All participants seemed … Continue reading "This is a follow-up just to say thank you"

Zan

Very Pleased

I 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 … Continue reading "Very Pleased"

Ron

So happy when my drum arrived

I want you to know I was so happy when my drum arrived. I took it out of the box and held it close to my heart and I knew I had made the right choice. The painting on it is absolutely gorgeous. I have welcomed my drum and am now using it for meditation. … Continue reading "So happy when my drum arrived"

Donna

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