The Healing Stone Crusade began as one artist's quiet rebellion.

Kristen Winn had been drawing intricate designs on stones for nearly a decade as a way to grieve, to ground, and find stillness in a loud world. When the 2024 election further fractured an already divided country, she asked herself not just what she could do, but what WE could do.

She could make art. We could connect across the miles.

This was the origin of The Healing Stone Crusade. A bold, simple act of faith in human connection. The crusade was (still is!) open to everyone. Every age, race, gender, and nationality. The only requirement was a belief in connection and desire for empowerment. The goal was to place a hand-made Healing Stone in the hands of 1,000 people around the world by the end of 2025. No algorithm. No ad spend. Just art, intention, and snail mail. On the first full moon of 2026, the 1,000th stone was gifted in Osa, Costa Rica, completing a constellation of connection across 39 states and 26 countries.

The Healing Stone recipients span cultures, generations, languages, faiths, identities, and economic backgrounds. This diversity is carried intentionally into our celebration, welcoming the full spectrum of human experience.

Now it's time to celebrate.

The 1,000 Connections Celebration will bring Healing Stone crusaders and connectors (that's you!) together for a guided meditation anchored by personal healing stones, a sound bath/drumming experience, and labyrinth dance party. A moment of joy that says, "We found each other."

Our meditation guide, Dr. Ash Goddard - sound healer, Faustine Hudson - and DJ - KEXP's Darek Mazzone, have all said yes! But this celebration only happens with your support*. Say yes.

Thanks to a generous private donor, we were able to reach our first milestone: $2,750 to lock in the venue and date (Sept. 27!). But we still have a significant way to go.

Why support the 1000 Connections Celebration: because you're part of the story. You're helping harness the collective energy of 1000 stones into a gathering that will ripple out tenfold. Dollars raised will cover items such as the remaining venue rental fee, sound equipment, marketing, and keeping ticket pricing low (valued at $145, our goal is $35). Your contribution is what transforms our milestones into moments. In times of turmoil, coming together and creating joy has real impact. We did a thing. Let's celebrate.

National Nordic Museum, Seattle
Sunday, Sept. 27
6:00 - 9:00p
Tickets on sale June 21 (presale available to mailing list community)

*$55 donations and above will receive an original Kristen the Red art card.

Interested in contributing on a larger scale? Please reach out directly to kristenthered@gmail.com for Sponsorship and In-Kind opportunities at the $555 level and beyond.

The Healing Stone Crusade: 1,000 Connections Celebration

We reached across the world. Now let's come together.