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Vision
Quests
A
Vision Quest is an ancient rite of passage, which finds its expression
in many cultures throughout the world. It has been practiced by
the native peoples of the Americas for thousands of years and today
is practiced by modern seekers of many different spiritual traditions.
This
is a time for a person seeking direction in his or her life to withdraw
from the routines and pressures of modern living into the solitude
and silence of the Wilderness. It is also a symbolic journey into
the wilderness of the mind and spirit. Direction usually comes in
the form of visions, powerful synchronicities, lucid dreams, spontaneous
revelations, and/or magical experiences with the Natural World.
For
more than three decades Peter Calhoun has led hundreds of seekers
on Vision Quests and other sacred wilderness journeys. In his opinion,
it is the single most transformative experience a person can have
and he has witnessed numerous lives, including his own, changed
as a result. In contrast to workshop "highs" that all
too often wear off with the passage of time, the Vision Quest always
seems to effect permanent changes in a person's life.
As a right of passage,
this ancient practice involves three stages:
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An initial period of instruction, preparation, and purification
through sweat lodges and other sacred ceremonies;
- A
solo period in which one goes to a personal power spot and there
remains in meditative silence for several days; and
- A
time in which the group comes back together for sharing and interpreting
our experiences.
Peter's
Vision Quests are not courses in physical survival, nor do they
involve
rugged physical demands. Rather, they teach one not only to survive
emotionally, mentally,
and spiritually in a chaotic world, but also to thrive there.
Peter
has held Vision Quests in various natural settings including Canyonlands
National Park in Utah and just outside of the Great Smoky Mountain
National Park in Tennessee. Both of these locations are places of
great spiritual power and are ideal locations for any spiritual
quest.
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Upcoming
Vision Quest
Spring
2009 Vision Quest - Canyonlands National Park, Utah
May 23 (Sat.) - May 31 (Sun.), 2009
A
Vision Quest is perfect for those
- going
through life changes
- seeking new direction
- seeking impetus on their spiritual path
- healing from illness or grief
Canyonlands
is one of the major vortices on our continent, and it has been a
very popular place for both ancient and contemporary vision questers
alike. Canyonlands is the site of many of the magical experiences
described by Peter in his lectures, seminars and in Soul
on Fire.
Vision Quest - $790.00
A non-refundable pre-registration
fee of $390.00 is due by April 1.
Balance due May 1st.
Send
checks payable to: PETER
CALHOUN
120 White Oak Lane
Townsend, TN 37882.
Register
here.
After you’ve
registered, you’ll receive confirmation and instructions
about the Quest, including travel plans, and a suggested packing
list will follow.
Questions: Please
call Peter at
(865) 414-2091or
send an e-mail to info
@ petercalhoun.com.
We look forward to questing with you!
Spring
Shamanic Retreat and Advanced Studies
April
22-27
(2:00
P.M., Wed. 22nd - 10:00 A.M., Monday 27th)
Cost
$950.00
Pre-registration
of $475.00 (non-refundable) is due by March
1 with balance paid by April 1.
This
is an opportunity to spend five days with Peter and Astrid
in a rustic lodge and cabins on a mountaintop in the heart
of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The
retreat will be divided between instruction, hands-on work,
periods of silence and visits to nearby natural power spots.
Enjoy the Smoky Mountains at one of the most beautiful times
of the year. A spiritual retreat in a beautiful, natural setting
has become increasingly popular in the last two decades as
a "vacation alternative."
Register
here
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