Spirit of Nature Retreat | Cañones, New Mexico
Thursday September 14th -Sunday September 17th 2023
Journey with us to the sacred and wild land of our New Mexico retreat space. Enjoy the beauty of this valley carved by lava flows and natural springs, as you steep yourself in the elements of water, fire, earth, and air. Sit with the plants, the trees, stones, and animal wisdom, as you are guided into deeper and direction connection with nature. You will be invited to lean into a safe, supported, and dynamic spirit-led experience.
Each morning will begin with an opening circle followed by a brief teaching and experiential learning before going out onto the land. You will spend time on the land in contemplation, curiosity, and whatever else may unfold. This time is intended to nurture your remembrance and to support your personal communication with the elements and nature spirits. After lunch we will gather for another experiential session and sitting out with the land. Ample time for rest, exploration, or healing sessions (must be pre-arranged) is built into each day. Evenings are reserved for ritual and evening circle.
We know that this type of retreat invites vulnerability and emotions to come up. Space will be held for you to navigate and experience any comfort, discomfort, joy, sorrow, healing, dis-ease, creation, destruction, frustration, peace, or anything else that may arise. However, this retreat is meant to help you know and trust your own healing process & spiritual guidance. Facilitators will not interfere or engage in healing work with you unless pre-arranged.
Logistics
The retreat is located in the beautiful & remote location of Cañones, New Mexico (6 hours south of Denver, CO and approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes north of Santa Fe, NM). This wild land borders Santa Fe National Forest, which is home to bear, elk, deer, skunk, and mountain lions. We are near Lake Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch. The drive from the main road is a mix of paved and dirt roads. Gorgeous scenery, hiking trails, and Indigenous ruins are all near by. A few small restaurants, local shops, and one local small convenience store are available approximately 20-45 minutes away. Participants will need to be prepared to fully unplug for the duration of their time here. There is limited cellphone coverage and no wifi will be available. We do have a landline for emergencies, but you are encouraged to let yourself be fully disconnected from the outside world.
Arriving & Departing: Opening circle starts Thursday evening at 6pm. Participants are welcome to arrive anytime after 3pm. The retreat will close on Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
Facilitators include: Rebekah Adams of Blackbird Abbey, Marti Steger of Pathways to Journey, and Kristin Schuch of Apothecary Tinctura. Guest facilitators may also be present.
Investment for the retreat: $833 ($733 if you register by June 30th) which includes the retreat, lodging in shared room & linens in the main house or casita, creative supplies, light breakfast, snacks, herbal tea. A $175 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. Discounts for camping are available. Scholarship for BIPOC individuals available, and may be available for financial hardship. Please email Kristin@apothearytinctura.com with any questions and use subject, “Spirit of Nature Retreat”.
Healing Sessions: opportunities for private healing sessions will be available but are limited and must be pre-arranged.
Additional Details
Breakfast items, tea, and snacks will be available for participants. Lunch & Dinner are not provided. Pantry and refrigerator space is available for food storage, and there is a full shared kitchen for food preparation. We invite and encourage collaboration and community meal sharing as desired, but is not necessary. We apologize but we are unable to accommodate severe food allergies.
Participants are welcome to stay residential at the property, or commute in at your preference. Single beds in shared rooms are available. Limited camping spaces are available for a deeper connection with nature, (small discount available and must be requested at registration. Bathrooms are shared and we promote water conservation and ecologic responsibility.
Supply Lists and additional location details are provided with registration.
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