Tom Blue Wolf and his wife Debbie begin the blessing ceremony by lighting a small bowl of sage.

Each person in the circle inhaled the aroma of the sage as it was offered by Debbie.

Tom Blue Wolf commends the group on their commitment to caring for the land, and encourages them to maintain it for the next generation.

The group lifts their hands and eyes to the sky during a portion of the ceremony that acknowledged ancestors who originally inhabited the land.

Serenbe founder Steve Nygren and Chattahoochee Hill Country president Stacy Patton speak with Tom Blue Wolf following the conclusion of the ceremony.

The guests gathered at Steve and Marie Nygren’s home for a lunch following the blessing ceremony.