Arizona's
Hopi Indian lands, seminar, tours, retreats, culture. Inspiring
circles that welcome all peoples, arts, blessings, Kachina
Dolls, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mesas, Pueblo Ancestor prehistoric
sites, rock art; natural and human history, Colorado Plateau,
issues of today, balancing the modern and ancient worlds:
personalized, authentic: each journey unique to the season
and group.
Crossing
Worlds Journeys & Retreats
Inspiring,
Insightful, Personal Experiences of Sedona, Arizona,
the Ancient Southwest & your inner vision.
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Hopi
Mesas Journey
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An
in-depth immersion into this very traditional culture
who carry on ways given to them by Creator for maintaining
peace and balance for the whole earth.
Each journey is unique
to the time of year and guests interests.
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Enter
the ancient homeland of the Hopi people with a depth of
understanding from your guide who has been involved there
for 3 decades. Warmly welcomed by Hopi hosts, you absorb
on an experiential level. A one-of-a-kind journey/seminar,
we visit all 3 mesas including the oldest continuously
inhabited village in North America.
Sense
the essence of Hopi and Navajo culture with a life inspired
by these lands for millennia. You
will be steeped in stories of the ancestral Pueblo Peoples
and their migration over the Americas and arrival at this
their place of center. You will learn about the cycle of
their year, respectful visitor protocols, ways to return
on your own and establish meaningful contacts with these
warm-hearted peoples.
We
are welcomed into homes and interact with and absorb
from the People in a spontaneous and personal way and
enjoy a traditional food lunch. When
available, we attend festivals, seasonal activties and/or
ceremonials.
"I
hold the space for you to step into a circle of friendship
and respect, a coming together of peoples, each learning
from and inspiring the other. No two journeys are ever alike--the
participants, the seasonal activities and an unexplainable
magical synergy makes each one a unique experience."
Sandra Cosentino
Also
includes:
* Geology, plants, and animals of the Colorado Plateau.
* Sovereign nation status, environmental, economic, social
and political issues.
* Living in the 2 worlds of Western culture and traditional
Hopi.
You
will have a chance to buy crafts directly from the artists
and to see items of traditional culture at a unique on-reservation
trading post.
We
stop travel through a corner of the Navajo Nation--cultural
information is shared about Navajo peoples.
Details:
10
1/2 - 11 hours round trip from Sedona (Flagstaff pick
up can be arranged),
$250 plus tax, (minimum of 4 people)
lunch in Hopi home and reference booklet, entry fees included
Independent Traveler Option for 1 – 3 people:
1.5 hour seminar in Sedona with visual aides to provide a depth of insight so you have some
understanding of this complex culture and visitor protocols. This provides you a better basis for assimilating by direct experience at Hopi. Then I send you off with route map, reference packet, my collection of Hopi music CD to meet your Hopi guide either at Hopi or in Flagstaff for 5 or 6 hours time with them, but can be extended to overnight and include going to Canyon de Chelly for Navajo experience. Cost varies depending on amount of time with guide, if meal included, meeting place.
This is a 5.5 - 6 hour round trip from Sedona
on paved, but remote Indian reservation roads so it is a
full day of almost 11 hours. You have to be able to follow
map directions carefully and be very flexible to go on your
own.
Please email for more information if this is something that
might work for you.
Please see my video on Hopi : Ancient Ways in Today's World
updated April 4, 2012
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More
than a tour,
these
are seminars,
life-enhancing experiences.
Hopi hostess with her granddaughter in traditional dress escorting
2 visitors down a prehistoric mesa stariway
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Above painting
is by Lewis Kagenveama of Parrot and Eagle Katcinas in a battle.
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Hopi
youth, social dance |
"We
send our prayers from the heart of Mother Earth into infinity."
Hopi
religious leader, Second Mesa |
"What
they tell is the story of their Creation and their Emergences
from previous worlds, their migrations over this continent,
and the meaning of their ceremonies. It is a world-view
of life, deeply religious in nature, whose esoteric meaning
they have kept inviolate for generations uncounted. Their
existence always has been patterned upon the universal
plan of world creation and maintenance, and their progress
on the evolutionary Road of Life depends upon the unbroken
observance of its laws. In turn, the purpose of their
religious cermonialism is to help maintain the harmony
of the universe. It is a mytho-religious system of year-long
ceremonies, rituals, dances, songs, recitations, and
prayers as complex, abstract and esoteric as any in the
world."
Frank
Waters, Book of the Hopi |
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Cliffs
by Faron Suli from First Mesa
Across
I stand and see
Faces of mesa cliffs
Each face has their own song
They sing in turn
Loloma* they sing
Qua-qua* they sing
All is one.
*loloma
means good
*qua-qua is male way of saying thank you |
photo by by Teresa
Settles
For
more depth of experience,
please see:
2-3 day Hopi and/or Navajo Journeys
Past
Journeyer's comments:
"Your
journey was the highlight of our vacation, and surly
the most fulfilling and spiritual experience I have
ever encountered. The Hopis have touched my soul
and I will always have a piece of them in my heart.
I wish every person could have the opportunity to
delve into their world and culture, ÊI think
it would shed light on the ability for peacefulness
among mankind, and remind everyone that there is
more to life than what we can obtain materialistically,
The true completeness lies in the fulfillment of
the spirit.....at one with nature. remembering how
very small we are in this world."
Glenn,
New York,
August, 2001, 2-day Hopi
journey
"I just wanted to tell
you that our day in Hopi Land was one of the highlights
of our trip. Like you mentioned we went with an open
mind and open heart and were not disappointed. The
day spent was a real privilege. Isn't it amazing
that in this day and age, the Hopis continue to live
much in the same way as their ancestors. This was
the real deal! ...We are so fortunate to have been
allowed to enter their world for a few short hours.
You take care and continue in your work to help educate
all of us."
J. Morimoto from
California, April, 2008
"I
want to thank you for the great experience
you gave us on our trip in the Hopi reservation.
Our expectations were exceeded. Quickly all
of us realized we had hired a very legitimate,
experienced guide who knew the people well.
That was one of the most important, if not
the most important, considerations for us in
choosing a guide, and we were glad that you
were in fact an expert. It seemed the people
we met enjoyed giving us something to take
away beyond the basic exchange, and that was
wonderful. We had nice conversations and it
added significant depth to our experience of
Hopi; we were participating rather than just
looking in. And we saw much more than we could
have without a guide. I would highly recommend
Sandra as a Hopi guide to other groups. It
quickly became clear that Sandra has real personal
relationships with the Hopi people she knows.
She was able to guide us through the reservation,
and put together a program that was special
and unique. The people she introduced us to
were welcoming and opened up to us some things
you just can't read about in a book." Jered
Stoehr, Arnaud and Ann, California and Netherlands,
2007
"I
HIGHLY recommend Crossing Worlds to any traveler.
We feel EXTREMELY grateful to have found her!!!!
Sandra took care of every detail of our trip
from wheelchair rental to hotel accommodations.
Every thing was absolutely perfect during our
9 day adventure during which my 80 year old parents
and myself (I'm in my 40s) did everything you
can think of - from a 4 hour jeep tour of Canyon
De Chelly to playing Bingo on the Hopi rez until
11:30 at night! (The Bingo probably won't be
a common request - but it was ours and she made
it happen!)
We
met some lovely people through her and felt both excited
and relaxed during our trip. Being Native myself I can
tell you that traveling with Sandra will allow you to
meet real people from the area - who happen to be Indian
- and if you are not familiar with Indian culture(s)
you will have a real view into a different world from
the
"dominant" one most of us live our daily lives within. Words
can not convey all of our experiences - I wish the same positive
energy and force that all three of us gained for our lives
to all travelers who are fortunate enough to have found Sandra
and Crossing Worlds." Roberta A Duhaime,
DVM, Mohawk heritage
"I
chose Crossing Worlds Journeys because I sensed
that they really cared and wanted me to experience
the Native American cultures as well as to understand
their beliefs. Little did I know that they would
transport me into their world, help me honor people
who live by their beliefs, and rekindle an awe
of the magic found in nature.
The
persons we met accepted us without judgment, shared
with us their food and knowledge, and welcomed us into
their spirit at the level that each person chose to
be received. It makes one wonder what life on Earth
would be like if all of us were as unconditionally
loving as the guides involved with Crossing Worlds.
I am grateful that the persons we met and learned from
have chosen to be caretakers." Lisaminh
Woodruff, New York, fall, 2000.
"Thank
you for an unforgettable trip to the Hopi lands. The
whole day was special. As we drove away from the mesa
with the Indian music playing, I felt that I was leaving
a special world behind. I will treasure these memories.
Thank you for introducing me to your Hopi friends and
being a gracious guide."
C. P., Indianapolis, May, 2000
"Getting
to know the Hopi people was one of the highlights
of my trip. Interacting with the Hopi by eating with
them at their table, dancing with them and mingling
with the children was an experience that was very
unique with a tour. In fact. I felt as if iI was
part of their family and really connected with them
on every level. It was such a personal experience
that I didn't think of me being on a tour but on
vacation visiting family and friends". Carolyn
W., Washington, D.C.
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Articles:
Hopi
Cycle of the Year,
educational information and
photos.
Siberians
Come to Hopi & Navajo Lands
Hopi
Water and the Black Mesa Trust
Hopi
Poems and Essay
Special
Native American experiences
arranged
see
also:
Crossing Worlds Program,
our 501 3(c)
cross-cultural education and Native American service projects arm |
Crossing
Worlds Journeys and Retreats
P O Box 3288
Sedona, AZ 86340
1-800-350-2693
for initial info calls
Office: 928-282-0846
eMail: journeys@crossingworlds.com
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