Sacred Partnership with the World

Presented by Blue Deer Center, this program welcomes people from around the world to step away from the pressures of daily life and enter a sacred setting for rest, reconnection, and balance. Here, participants are invited to restore their spirits and renew a deeper sense of connection with nature and inner knowing.

Nature

The natural world thrives through balanced relationships, and it can also support balance, healing, and sustainability in human life.

Randy Whitlock

Randy Whitlock was initiated as a Mara'akame in the Huichol tradition. He is also a self-taught sculptor who works primarily in soapstone.

Sacred Partnership with the World

Living with Totem

Through time in nature and guidance from a teacher, you will develop a profound spiritual partnership while discovering, identifying, and cultivating your personal animal totem.

What if the natural world already knew you well? What if it had been waiting for your unique gifts before you were born? What if it had prepared what you need in order to bring those gifts forward?

And what if the animals were part of that wisdom? What if they were aware, and willing to help? Could Snake be ready to bring more fluidity to your movement? Might Owl help you see what is hidden in the dark? Could Jaguar strengthen your fierceness when you need it most?

Program

In this class, you will identify and cultivate your animal totems and build partnerships meant to last for the rest of your life, while discovering a deeply nourishing source of well-being along the way. This residential Totem Class offers the space to fully unplug for 3 full days and 4 nights in nature.

Experiences during this retreat:

• 1 on 1 counsel with the teacher
• Learn to form partnerships to last you a lifetime
• Explore a source of health, relationship, work and self-knowledge
• Support by staff
• Teaching Fire

Give yourself this opportunity to learn, remember, and restore this important relationship with your totem.

WHEN: To be determined

WHERE: Blue Deer Center, Margaretville, New York

TUITION: To be determined

This program is offered to a small group of 9 participants.

The program concludes by mid-morning on the final day.

* All program costs are significantly subsidized by donor support

Lodging and Meals

Guests stay in rustic, charming farmhouses, with both private and shared accommodations available. Photos can be viewed on the Visit page.

Meals are exquisite, local, and farm-to-table, with dairy-free and gluten-free options, as well as vegetarian choices.

Arrival and Departure

Please plan to arrive at Blue Deer Center between 4 and 6 pm on the first day.

Travel information is available through the link in your registration confirmation or on the Visit page. We also invite you to review the Participants Guide and How to Get Here as you make your plans.

Cancellation Policy

Please review the specific cancellation policy for this program when you register.