COYOTE SPIRIT

Journey to Vancouver Island, BC, Canada


This years adventure is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will be running the Coyote Spirit Journey every 2 years, starting from next year, 2009.

 

Adventure to the heart of Vancouver Island. Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery. Explore practises and understanding of traditional indigenous cultures. Embark on an exploration of Wolf River and Rainbow Lake in open canoes. Experience the culmination of this adventure with your Vision Quest in the Canadian wilderness.

Our intention: To provide the conditions, orientation and guided activities on a journey of self discovery and self exploration.


Week 1:

Our journey starts in the heart of Vancouver Island in the Comox Valley. In the first week we emmerse ourselves in 'The Magic of Mentoring' with Wes Gietz, naturalist, mentor, teacher and founder of 'Windwalker'.

This week includes teachings of the Natural Learning Cycle and the techniques of Coyote Mentoring. Based on traditional indigenous practices and understanding from cultures around the world, these teachings have been brought together by Wilderness Awareness School in Washington State.

'The Magic of Mentoring' looks at the human journey and applies various techniques and tools to increase and expand our ability to use our senses and become acutely aware of the world around us. Wes has studied with Tom Brown,Jr., well known tracker and naturalist from America.

We will be staying on a beautiful 10 acre plot of land in comfortable, simple guesthouse accommodation. Nearby, the Puntledge River offers delightful swimming and early morning dips within 15 minutes walk.


Week 2:

This week is an exciting activity-led adventure. Mount Beecher is a day hike there and back again with breathtaking views of Strathcona Provincial Park and the coastal mountains of British Columbia's mainland seen in the distance across Georgia Strait.

We will embark on a 3 day, 2 night canoe trip in the Buttle Lake area of Strathcona Provincial Park. Guided by an experienced local canoe guide, we will experience a 26km exploration of Wolf River, Titus and Rainbow Lakes in 2-3 man Canadian canoes. We will camp on the shoreline under the stars. Instruction and full safety briefing will be given before we leave shore.


Week 3:

The last week is the Vision Quest. This is the culmination of our experiences so far with 'Coyote Spirit'

The Vision Quest is one of the oldest tools used by tribal people to seek direction for life. If you feel that you are at a crossroads in your life or if you have questions about the intent and purpose for your life, then you may benefit from a Vision Quest. What is my life purpose? What is my gift? How can I manifest my special talents? What are my special talents? What am I supposed to be bringing to the world to make it better?

Since the beginning of this cycle of time, humanity has returned to nature to connect with spirit and to seek answers.

Under the guidance of a Medicine Person, the seeker is sent to a remote location to fast and pray for 3-4 days. There is something about being alone in the wilderness that brings us closer, makes us more aware of our connection to a creational source. It is a period of solitude in which we seek an inner revelation - a vision - which grants profound meaning and direction to our life. The result of this activity is a fuller understanding of your place or pathway in the world.

Our Vision Quest will be under the guidance of Ernie 'Deer Heart' MacAulay. Deer Heart was an apprentice of the well respected Chippewa Spiritual Medicine Elder, Sun Bear, as well as the M'ik maq Medicine Man, Noel "Spirit Talker" Knockwood.

Deer Heart also rounded out his Vision Quest teachings at the School of Lost Borders, which is devoted to teaching how to be a Vision Quest Guide in today's society. This School was founded by Stephen Foster and Meredith Little, who co-authored "The Book of the Vision Quest".

We will come together at the end to re-integrate our experiences and celebrate!

Price: £1,395.00


£500 deposit when you book (non refundable)
Balance to be paid by July 1st 2007

Cost includes:
All teaching, mentoring, guiding, instruction & equipment hire for guided open canoe trip, accommodation, food, and travel for local guided excursions.

Cost does not include:
Air fare, airport taxes, personal expenditure, any additional nights you book, additional tips and gratuities, any additional meals and drinks, travel insurance.

Travel:
Please feel free to check out flights for good deals, but do not book your flight until you have received confirmation of your place on the course.

How to book:
Click on the CONTACT US page of the website to download and print
off a Booking Form and a copy of Terms and Conditions, to be signed and returned to us along with the booking form. Or phone / email us to send you a Booking Form by post.

Send completed forms with a cheque for £500 to address below.
Make cheques payable to Phil Howard & send to:

Sacred Earth Adventures,
Winton House, Marle Green,
East Sussex TN21 9HN


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This years adventure is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will be running the Coyote Spirit Journey every 2 years, starting from next year, 2009.