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New Year’s Retreat

5-Day Retreat with Brant Secunda

Searching for a meaningful way to welcome the New Year? Join world renowned shaman Brant Secunda to celebrate the birth of a new cycle and reawaken your inner light to help guide you on your path for the year ahead.

Tap into the power of Mother Earth and help empower her spirit through spiritual practice and sacred ceremony. Set your intentions and learn ancient techniques to imbue your everyday life with the life force of nature and sustainable vision for the future. Don’t miss this special chance to explore ancient wisdom for the modern world.

Registration Info

Dec. 28, 2013 – Jan. 2, 2014
General Registration Fee: $875^*
+ lodging options

5-Day Shamanic Retreat taught by Brant Secunda

Call us or register online.

(888) 455-3337

*Family, senior, and student discounts available.
*Price does not include lodging options

Geographic Information

The retreat is located near the Wasserkuppe (950.2 m), which is the tallest mountain in Hesse. This sacred mountain has been honored for its famous springs that feed into the Fulda River. The surrounding rolling hills and mountains are the remnants of ancient volcanoes. Today, this area is covered in lush forests, fed by countless springs.

Be One with Nature

Shamanism seeks to tap into the life force inherent to nature. Take this time to reconnect with the beauty, power and healing energy Mother Earth has to offer. Find peace of mind and tranquility of spirit through ritual, ceremony and daily practice.

Experience the Beauty of Shamanism

This 5-day retreat provides an experience of authentic indigenous wisdom and simple, yet profound teachings to help integrate shamanism into your life.

“Change starts with You.” – Brant Secunda

Deepen your connection with the elemental powers: earth, air, fire, water. Sing traditional chants to honor all of creation and to bring about positive change. Experience the power of prayer and dance the sacred Dance of the Deer.

Hone your spiritual senses to better understand the language of Nature and through this process open your heart to the beauty of life. Through all of these practices, rituals, ceremonies and pilgrimages you can gain a deeper sense of trust in life and in your self.

Walk away from this retreat with a renewed sense of gratitude and direction. Use the tools you gain to forge a strong path for the year to come and help uplift the greater human conciseness.

Spiritual Practices
Purge yourself of negativity and learn to absorb positive energy from the natural world around you.
Connect with Nature
The natural surroundings at this retreat offer countless opportunities to strengthen your connection with nature.
All-Night Ceremony
Bring in the New Year with an all-night Dance of the Deer Ceremony to celebrate the light of a new day, a new year and a new chance to live a more fulfilling life.
Words of Wisdom
Listen to creation myths that have been passed down for thousands of years. The Huichol cosmology is ripe with wisdom to feed both mind and soul.
Art & Culture
Take in the beauty of authentic Huichol artwork, history and dance. Listen to stories of indigenous cosmology, passed down through generations.

Pilgrimage & Ritual

Learn how to approach sacred places of power in the traditional Huichol way. Receive the blessings and power of the Wasserkuppe through Brant’s transmission and find the answers to your prayers.

Pilgrimage is an opportunity for you to ask for something, to create positive affirmations for your life and the lives of your loved ones.

The ancient practice of pilgrimage allows us to deepen our connection with nature and tap into the energy of the land.

Sacred Community

Join in community with like-minded people. This retreat is not only a chance to experience something unforgettable, but also to share that experience with a community of like-minded individuals.

The shamanic circle is full of diverse people, young and old. Families return year after year to celebrate the life together in nature.

Spiritual practices in nature and ceremonial celebrations bring the community together, unifying the circle with all of creation.

Clear the Mind

Clear the mind, heal the body and empower the soul. These are intrinsic aspects of shamanism and part of what you will learn to develop throughout the retreat.

Specific practices focus on different areas of the spiritual self, allowing for the creation of a more holistic being and presence.

Details & Logistics

The Experience

The Sacred Circle

Sit in the sacred circle and learn from the teachings of Brant Secunda and the Huichol People.

Natural Beauty All Around

Connect with the land. You will be taught practices of awareness and clarity.

Pilgrimage to the Wasserkuppe

Brant will teach you how to approach places of power and to connect with the spirit of the land. We will leave offerings at the Wasserkuppe, the sacred mountain in the region.

A Spiritual Community

People from all walks of life participate in this annual retreat; teachers, engineers, therapists, doctors and students. Join us and add more to the community.

Daily Application

Participating in a group allows you to gain a sense of community, which you can apply in your everyday life.

A Retreat for Everyone in the Family

Children and parents are a large part of all of our retreats. Everyone has something to learn, big and small

Start a New Beginning

This New Year awaken your soul and walk a powerful path forward in your life. Learn from shaman and healer, Brant Secunda and participate in sacred ceremonies.

Accommodations & Dinning

The retreat center is situated near a number of nature reserves. The cooks prepare fresh, primarily vegetarian meals for us. Highlighting the menu is traditional German breads and flavorful cheeses. The menu is full of balanced and healthy nutritional options.

The Meeting House

The large meeting room has plenty of room for this large gathering. Windows line the walls, offering a view onto the neighboring hillsides and forests.

Sleeping in Comfort

Numerous room types are available. Private and shared rooms are available. Please register online to call to find out about room availability.

Dining Options

A variety of local and contemporary dishes will be offered. Tea and coffee will also accompany each meal. The dining rooms have beautiful views, creating an atmosphere in which you can have great conversation while remaining connected to the great outdoors.

Travel Information

Location of the Retreat

The retreat will be held near Fulda, Germany. Detailed directions will be provided upon registration.

Flight Arrangements

If you plan on flying, the nearest airport is in Frankfurt International Airport, about a 2-hour drive from the retreat.

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

Airport Transportation

We DO NOT provide transportation to and from the retreat. We recommend renting a car if you are flying in to a nearby airport.

Pricing

Standard (camping)	$800
Indoor Accommodation	$875–$1250
Student/Senior	$787.50
Children (4-18 years)	$437.50
Children (3 and under)	Free

* All registration and pricing options include instruction, material, accommodation options, including camping or various indoor options.

* Limited private rooms available.

Join us to celebrate the New Year

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Rhön

New Year’s Retreat

5-Day Retreat with Brant Secunda

Registration Info

(888) 455-3337

Geographic Information

Be One with Nature

Experience the Beauty of Shamanism

Spiritual Practices

Connect with Nature

All-Night Ceremony

Words of Wisdom

Art & Culture