July 25-August 1, 2009
VISION: The Dance of Nature, Soul & Spirit

• A New Earth Vision Quest •

Open to the public & a Core Module of the Dancing Freedom Facilitator Training.

Bend Hotsprings, an exquisite Ancient Indigenous Healing Grounds
nestled at the foot of Mount Shasta in Northern California

With Samantha Sweetwater and Jay Ma

The Quest is a universal expression of the human longing to come face to face with the Self, and to align with the true potential of the soul. Expressed in ancient wisdom traditions around the globe, people have been returning, alone, to the land for eons to received soul reflection, clarity, direction and vision.

The universe is an animate intelligence, a dance of soul and spirit. Every aspect of Nature is soul, has soul, is an expression and a reflection of soul. When we journey alone into a space of communion with nature and open to the total interconnectivity and intersubjectivity of the universe, we receive true reflections of our own highest gifts and knowing.
In receiving such Vision, we are empowered to return to the
world to give the one gift only we can give.

This is the invitation we offer you.

ASK, LISTEN, SURRENDER, RECEIVE, INTUIT, KNOW.
YOUR SOUL AND THE WORLD ARE ONE.

VISION is open to the general public. It is also one of three core modules of the Dancing Freedom Facilitator Training Series. Applicants must be ready for a true dive into emptiness and for immersion wilderness experience. We will spend two days together, laying a fertile ground for consciousness through community ritual, dance, fire circle and body purification. Then, each participant will spend four days and three nights solo fasting, praying and listening in the wilderness. On the sixth day, we regather to harvest and reflect the wisdom each of our journeys has gifted.

Note: this is not a "Native American" Vision Quest. It is a "New Earth" Vision Quest held in the intelligence of universal pattern and the light of Source. I claim to no particular lineage in the calling to facilitate this experience. Rather, I share from what I have facilitated and experienced in myself as I have listened to my soul's call to return to the wilderness. Additionally, this offering is influenced and inspired by Lakota, Ojibway and Huna lineages, and the work ofBill Plotkin.

Space is limited to 12 participants. This retreat is already near capacity. If you do not get in, let us know if you would like to be listed for our next VISION retreat in the South West in April.

Investment in self: $444-888 sliding scale

REGISTER HERE (A $200 non-refundable deposit reserves your space.)

About my co-facilitator: JAY MA is a permaculture designer, facilitator, and community organizer committed to cultural healing through Peacemaker Principles. He received his first permaculture design certification through Naropa University in 2001, a B.A. through New College of California in Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Community with a concentration in Eco-Dwelling/Natural Building, and is a graduate of the pioneering two-year training intensive in Regenerative Design & Nature Awareness. Jay has developed educational programs, retreats, workshops, and events as well as community land development projects with organizations including the Regenerative Design Institute, the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Earth Circle, Gaia University and others. He is currently an associate with Gaia University in Organized Learning for Eco-Social Regeneration, working on organizing educational courses in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Jay is also a certified Permaculture Teacher, a Fire Walk Instructor through Sundoor International, and is passionate about renewing Rites of Passage experiential programs for people of all ages. 

October 2-5, 2009
ONE Spirit Weekend

SEDONA @ The Exquisite Mago Retreat Center

Where We All Come Together As Awakening Leaders

An inspiring weekend that will nourish, educate and expand all aspects of your spirit.
Join leading authorities in the fields of:
Spirituality, Vibrant Health, Self-Empowerment
Global Community, Sustainable Living, Yoga & Meditation, Sacred Practices,
Soulful Celebrations, Live Inspirational Music, Healing Services

Information and Registration
Hotel Rooms will Go Fast! Camping is also available.

October 14-22, 2009
EMBODIMENT:
Freedom With Self, Other, Community and Planet
A Core Module of the Dancing Freedom Facilitator Training

December 18-20, 2009
DARKNESS/DAWN:
The Hero/Heroine in the Underworld

February 14-21, 2010
MASTERY
Somewhere in the Sacred Southwest, Details TBA

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Please make any check payable to:	Samantha Beers
mail payments to:	PO Box 56 Patagonia, Arizona  85624
Questions? For more info email or phone:	email Samantha Sweetwater
	415.205.8704