CONNECT
WITH YOUR TRUE NATURE

Shamanic Retreat • April 8–10, 2016

Begin Your Shamanic Journey

Mount Madonna Center • Watsonville, CA

Registration Info

April 8-10, 2016

$373-$623

Call for more info (888) 455-3337

Brant Secunda

Brant Secunda is a world renowned shaman, healer, ceremonial leader, and award-winning author. He completed a 12-year apprenticeship in Mexico with the Huichol Indian shaman Don José Matsuwa. As the Director of the Dance of the Deer Foundation – Center for Shamanic Studies, Brant has lead seminars and retreats worldwide for over 30 years. He is co-founder of the Peace University in Berlin with Jimmy Carter and Desmond Tutu, and is co-founder of the American Herbalist Guild. His work has been documented on television, radio and in articles and books throughout the U.S., Europe, Japan, South America and New Zealand. He is the co-author of Fit Soul – Fit Body.

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Connect with Your True Nature

Explore ancient indigenous wisdom and practices employed for millennia to bring greater harmony to your life and the world. This retreat will focus on the shamanic traditions of the HUICHOL (Wixáritari), one of the last tribes in North America to maintain their Pre-Columbian traditions.

• Tap into the life-force of Mother Earth through daily rituals and chanting.

• Discover the art of pilgrimage to honor and internalize the power of Nature.

• Learn to journey into the Nerika, the mystical doorway of the heart that connects each of us with all of creation.

• Experience a balance of lectures, experiential learning, and guided group practices.

• Enjoy this unique opportunity to absorb the beauty of Mount Madonna and celebrate the blossoming of springtime through shamanic ceremonies, including the Dance of the Deer.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that can help inspire you. Walk on the path of shamanism and discover your true nature as a sacred being connected to all of creation.

More About Our Programs

Spiritual Cleansing
Purge yourself of negativity and learn to absorb positive energy from the natural world around you.
Visionary Journeying
Utilize ancient techniques of spiritual journeying to tap into the hidden universe that surrounds us. Learn to guide yourself, to maintain mindful balance and increase your spiritual integrity.
Sacred Pilgrimage
Learn the traditional form of Huichol pilgrimage; of approaching places of power (kaku-yari).
Wisdom Teachings
Listen to creation myths of the Huichol cosmology. Feed both mind and soul through this age-old wisdom and gain greater clarity on your path.
Authentic Art
Take in the beauty of authentic Huichol artwork and learn to create your own visionary work of art, which carry meaning and blessings.

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Pricing

Cost Per Person (including tuition, meals, lodging, and facilities use)

Housing Type	Cost
Commuting (Day use, meals & facilities)	$373
Own Van	$403
Own Tent	$403
Dormitory (4-7 to a room)	$461
Triple (3 to a room)	$483
Double (2 to a room or cabin)	$505
Double with Bath (2 to a room)	$531
Single (1 to a room or cabin)	$571
Single with Bath (1 to a room)	$623

Travel Information

Retreat Location

The retreat is held at the Mount Madonna Center in Watsonville, CA overlooking the Monterey Bay.

Directions

Flight Arrangements

If you plan on flying, the nearest airports are Monterey Regional Airport (60-min drive), San Jose International Airport (60-min drive) or San Francisco International Airport (approx. 1.5 hour drive).

For assistance with air travel, please contact Peter Silberschatz at Travel Works – toll free (800) 874-7207 or international (415) 897-4535

Airport Transportation

For shuttle or sedan service, please contact Early Bird Airport Shuttle at (831) 462-3933.

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Shamanic Retreat • April 8–10, 2016

Begin Your Shamanic Journey

Registration Info

April 8-10, 2016

Call for more info (888) 455-3337

Brant Secunda

Connect with Your True Nature

Spiritual Cleansing

Visionary Journeying

Sacred Pilgrimage

Wisdom Teachings

Authentic Art

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CONNECT WITH YOUR TRUE NATURE

Shamanic Retreat • April 8–10, 2016

Begin Your Shamanic Journey

April 8-10, 2016

Call for more info (888) 455-3337

Connect with Your True Nature

Details & Logistics

Reawaken Your Soul

Get in Touch

Upcoming Events

Newsletter Signup

CONNECT
WITH YOUR TRUE NATURE