Event on 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Dates: July 28th - August 5th, 2012
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Registration & Information : www.danceofthedeer.com/retreats/alaska
Join shaman and healer Brant Secunda for this special event. During this 8-day retreat, you will have the opportunity to learn about Huichol Indian Shamanism, participate in ceremonies celebrating the light of the summer season and to bring about real positive change in your life.This annual event is meant for those looking to gain a deeper connection to nature and offers an enjoyable experience for all, including children and families.
About the Retreat
We will meet at Juneau's only retreat center, a natural setting unrivaled by any in the world, near the Medenhall Glacier and Tongas Mountains. our cabins and spectacular meeting lodge look out over Lynn Canal and Benjamin Island, one of the largest sea lion rookeries in southeast Alaska. The waters are teeming with whales, porpoise, seals, river otters and spawning salmon. The surrounding forest is home to bear, caribou, moose, deer, and bald eagles.
Take this rare opportunity to live in community, listening to the ancient stories of creation and the living spirits of this pristine land. Learn practices of shamanic health and healing, drumming and singing.
Brant Secunda will teach us how to recognize and approach places of power in nature, and help us bring that power into our lives. He will show us how to listen more closely to our dreams so we may use them to bring a sense of purpose and balance into our lives.
The Huichols believe every human being can learn to walk the shamanic path. As you participate in this age-old tradition, you too will begin to remember the sacred- ness of your life and understand our shared responsibility as human beings living on the earth. In this way we can inhabit the earth with gentleness and respect.
Accommodations
Most participants choose to camp and enjoy the feeling of oneness with the natural surroundings. Magnificent indoor suites and beauitiful shared rooms are also available (limited availability, so register soon). Cabins along the river offer an alternate option for those looking for indoor comfort with that connection to nature.
Meals & Food
Our chefs prepare a variety of flavorful dishes ranging in cuisines, each making for a healthy, balanced and delightful meal. Most meals are vegetarian, though salmon will be served at this retreat due to it's sacredness in the region.
Registration & Information : www.danceofthedeer.com/retreats/alaska
at Juneau
Juneau, United States
Glacier National Park Instructional Photo Tour
Event on 2012-08-19 12:00:00
Where: St. Mary, Montana
Tuition: 95.00, Returning Workshop Clients: 50.00
Group Size: 8
The remaining balance will be due 60 days before the start date. We will send you an eBill payable by Credit Card, Paypal Account or Check.
Glacier National Park known as the Crown of the Continent where the towering and glacially sculpted peaks of the Rocky Mountains meet the turquoise waters of lakes such as St. Mary, Two Medicine and Swiftcurrent. Beside shooting pristine mountains reflected at dawn, well explore the alpine hanging gardens of Logan Pass, waterfalls under Reynolds Mountains, photograph Mountain Goats and Big Horn Sheep at Hidden Lake Pass and shoot well known and of the beaten path waterfalls and wild overlooks. As always, there will be ample field instruction, critiques and tons of inspiration to go around.
Basic Itinerary: We meet at noon on Sunday August 19th for a meet and greet followed by lunch in the town of Saint Mary. After that we will spend the remainder of the day in the field until after sunset. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, we will plan to meet each morning well before sunrise to be on location for first light. Expect to shoot between 4 to 5 hours each morning. In the afternoon, we will allow for a three hour break to catch up on sleep, eating and digital processing and back-up. Each later afternoon we will be back in the field until after sunset. On Thursday, the workshop will end after a sunrise and morning shoot at around 10am.
In addition, we will try to be as flexible as possible in order to have the best photo opportunities during the 10 days.
Fitness Level
While most shooting locations can be reached by road, we will do some hiking during this workshop. The longest hike is to Hidden Lake Overlook, 3 miles round trip with an elevation gain of around 600 feet. This the Rocky mountains, so even short walks can be steep and rocky.
Curriculum
Joe will teach and demonstrate a variety of techniques that will allow you to advance both your technical skills and artistic vision. We focus on a number of professional field techniques to help you create dramatic and powerful nature images, working with dramatic light, including sunrise and sunset; the fundamentals of powerful compositions; and abstract techniques for creating artistic photographs. In addition, we'll explore a number of artistic philosophies that will help you find your own personal vision.
Personal, one-on-one image critique sessions with Richard and Joe.
Getting There
Participants are responsible for getting to Saint Mary, Montana. The closest airport to the park is in Kalispell, Montana, which is located 25 miles southwest of the park's west entrance. There are also airports located in Great Falls, MT, and in Calgary, Alberta in Canada.
Rental cars are available in Kalispell, Great Falls, East Glacier and West Glacier. Dollar Rent-a-Car has partnered with St Mary Lodge & Resort. The have pick-up and drop-off locations in Kalispell, Whitefish, East Glacier and Columbia Falls.
For reservations, please call 1-800-892-4343.
Recommended Equipment
- Wide angle to normal zoom lenses (in the range of 17mm to 200mm) for landscapes and waterfalls.
- Longer telephoto zoom for wildlife and puffins(100-400mm).
- Electronic shutter release
- Sturdy tripod
- Sunscreen
- Rain gear
- Waterproof boots
- Pack to carry photo and personal gear while hiking
- Water bottle
- Clothing for both warm and cold weather
Weather:
Average highs in the low to mid 80's and average lows in the mid to upper 40's.
Lodging:
To be announced
Spaces are very limited for this workshop and it fills up every year.
Email me or call 443-942-2717 for more information or any questions on this great event!
at East Glacier National Park
Saint Mary, United States
Vanabode Camp, Travel And Live Forever On A Day
Shows How To Travel All Over The United States And Have All Your Needs Met For A Day Including Food, Lodging, Transportation And Entertainment. Includes Resources For Earning Money While Camping So You Can Quit Your Day Job And Travel Forever Also.
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