drawing
by Lewis Kagenveama of Star Kachina looking out
for the world and below a Hopi kiva with ladder
symolic of reaching up and sending out blessings
to the universe |
Preliminary
Outline
of Itinerary
Thursday, Dec. 18--Sedona
8 am - 2 pm
Nature, soul and vision journey and mystical nature connection
(particular focus on making a strong connection to an animal
helper spirit and working with/observing energies of
nature) seminar amid red rock landscape temples.
on own in afternoon:
practice nature communion on a red rock trail, creative writing
and drawing experience to enhance and deepen observation
skills
option to get a massage or visit some
of Sedona's many art galleries and New Age shops or a
trading post with a wide selection of Native craft supplies.6 - 9 pm
Group drum healing and personal sharing session with special
guest Roanna Kagenveama from Hopi. Roanna (she
is the one on the right in photo below taken at once our
Canyon de Chelly Retreats) will offer hands-on energy work to
each in the circle as well as sharing songs and cultural
wisdom.
Friday, Dec. 19, Sedona
9 am- 2:30 pm
Celebrate/Activate our Animal Helpers energy/medicine in
our lives with special interactive workshop with Uqualla
who will guide us into making a mask, ceremonial theatre,
dancing and expressing our helper spirit. Uqualla will also
share some of his gifts of storytelling, an ancient art of
indigenous peoples. Shamanic journey to deepen animal wisdom,
fire ceremony and speakers of the animal clans circle. Roanna
will assist in drawing us out into this joyful circle. Both
will offer songs. We will all join in with our own sounds
as well. Roanna will make us a home-made Hopi tortilla and
beans luncheon. You can even help her shape tortillas if
you like.
 f
ree time in the afternoon and
evening with options:
to do private sessions with Roanna or Uqualla,
and/or
to help us load our vehicles for the Hopi gift delivery
the next day
Saturday, Dec. 20, Hopi Holiday
delivery and party day (if you choose to participate)
7 am
Leave for day of making food and gift deliveries and sharing
in 3 gatherings of Hopis--songs, fun spirit of the season.
overnight at Hopi Cultural Center
Sunday, Dec. 21--Hopi Tour and Solstice
Circle
9 am
Hopi
blue corn pancake breakfast in a home
10 am -3 or 4 pm
visit villages and homes on all 3 mesas including villages
dating back to 1100 and 1300, have a traditional food meal
in a home, Winter Solstice Blessing Circle
Return to Sedona by 7 pm
This
retreat is facilitated by Sandra Cosentino,
M.S., natural resources. Sandra, founder of Crossing Worlds,
has been leading personal growth, earth-spirit connection
and cultural seminars for more than 20 years. She is
a former teacher and land manager and has worked professionally
for tribes in Arizona and Alaska. A native of Arizona,
she has spent decades exploring nature, spirit and the
power of the circle and sharing respect and friendship
with Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau. She brings
you into this circle in a natural way that would take
you years to accomplish on your own. Your Hopi hosts
are all living on their homelands and are actively involved
in the traditional ceremonials, speak their Native language
and truly extend a welcome to us.
Operating
under permit from the Hopi Tribe
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Comments
from guests:
"Your
journey was the highlight of our vacation, and surely
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, I 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
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
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Registration
Details:
Final
itinerary will be customized to group, season,
weather and special opportunities for cultural
activities.
Cost:
3 day retreat
= $700 with 5 or more people for full retreat
(with 4 people for full retreat
= $840 each; 3 people = $950 each)
Go with us
on Dec. 20 to deliver Hopi Holiday Gifts, donation
to project of at least $100 (tax deductible
and paid to Crossing Worlds Program) plus bring
food to share at our parties with families
(please see details for project and tax deductible
status here)
Option to select day(s) and do
partial retreat:
Dec. 18, Nature, Soul and Vision + evening drum
healing session only
3 or more people = $290 each
(2 people = $375 each )
Dec. 19,
Medicine Animal Empowerment-Ceremonial Theatre-Hopi
lunch
5 or more people = $180 each
(4 people = $250 each, 3 people
= $300 each)
Dec. 21,
Winter Solstice Hopi Journey
$280 each with minimum of 4 people (will
still do the journey with 3, price is $350
each)
includes: hotel (double occupancy, single supplement
= $40), 2 meals, transportation, program,
reference packet
To
reserve your space:Please send
a $300 deposit (50%
refundable with 60 days notice) to
reserve your space to the address below, balance
is due by Nov. 18 (non-refundable). We
recommend that you purchase trip cancellation
insurance in the event that you have to unexpectedly
cancel.Not
included: airfare, airport shuttle, Sedona
lodging, luggage porterage, tips,
meals not listed, Registration packet will
include details of what to bring, Native American
lands protocols, how to get to Sedona from
Phoenix airport. If
the trip is cancelled by the tour operator,
you will receive a full refund.
operating
under permit to:
The Hopi Tribe
Coconino National Forest |
