When the Earth is sick, the animals will begin to disappear,
when that happens, The Warriors of the Rainbow will come to save them.
- Chief Sealth (Seattle), Suquamish
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A prayer of mine was answered recently, and this fall I am honored to be able to bring people and wild animals together for a unique collaborative weekend of dialogue and ceremony. Together we can rebuild the bridge and strengthen the connections between people, animals and the natural world.
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: ANSWERING THE CALL OF THE WILD
Landmark event brings native wildlife and people together in dialogue and ceremony
to co-create a sustainable vision for the future
Join me, Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing, for a three-day adventure at Earthfire Institute, a truly lovely and unique location.
Earthfire is located at the western foot of the Grand Tetons, set amidst sagebrush vistas with an uninterrupted view of the magnificent jagged snowcapped peaks of the Grand Tetons. It is a 40-acre wildlife sanctuary and loving home for animals that can never be released into the wild, and a refuge for reflecting—in their company—on how to create a truly sustainable world. (See their fantastic Energy Healing Wolf video for a look at the trust and relationship they foster with the animals in their care.)
The animals that make Earthfire Institute their home are representatives of the native wildlife that populate the Yellowstone to Yukon Wildlife Corridor, an uninterrupted pathway along which plants and animals still migrate, keeping their genes flowing and their species strong. It is the last best corridor of its kind in the world, and Earthfire and its location offers a truly unique opportunity for hosting this landmark event.
A WILD WAY TO HEAL
Our intention for being with the animals is threefold: to connect with them, to learn from them, and—as partners—to work together in ceremony.
Prior to the event I will dialogue with the animals about our intentions and theirs, and will journey for guidance. Once we are gathered as a group I will invoke sacred space in the Peruvian shamanic tradition for the duration of the weekend. Opening sacred space makes it possible for Spirit to manifest strongly both for and through the animals, establishing stronger connections with the animals present—and as they are ambassadors—with animals all over the world.
Throughout the weekend, with the support of spirit allies and in sacred space, we will weave together the energy from storytelling, education about wildlife, journeys, along with visits, interactions and guidance from the wild animals themselves. Throughout the weekend you will also experience personal healing and will learn energetic techniques that you can apply in your life and/or practice.
We will bring that energy and information to fire ceremony with the intention of creating healing and support for All Our Relations, thereby assisting in creating positive shifts in our awareness as well as for the planet. The ultimate vision is the creation of a world where we all live in harmony.
THINK OUTSIDE THE CAGE
Meeting a wild animal, face-to-face, in an environment where they feel safe and relaxed, gives us the opportunity to discover the warmth, depth, mischief, and compassion that they are capable of showing toward their world and us, their human relatives. It’s a rare opportunity and a powerful experience.
Earthfire’s vision is to create a bridge connecting humans with the natural world through the voices of rescued native wildlife under its care. During the course of the weekend we will have the opportunity to meet most of its inhabitants.
Its 40-acre sanctuary houses over 60 animals, including wolves, grizzly and black bears, bison, lynx, mountain lions, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, badgers and other wild creatures. Depending on circumstances and the particular animal’s needs, we will either visit with them at their enclosures or be invited to commune with them in the Wildlife Garden where they are free to roam, play or interact with us as they choose.
SPECIAL ANIMAL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
On Sunday from 2:30-4:00 p.m., after the workshop concludes, you have the opportunity to sign up for an incredible photo opportunity with the animals. Our host, wildlife naturalist, trainer and photographer Jean Simpson, will introduce participants to wolves and other animals as available. You will have the opportunity to take as many photos as you like during the 1.5 hour session, and may use them for commercial purposes if desired. The photo shoot with Jean and the animals is $150 per person (100% of this fee goes toward the care of the animals at Earthfire Institute).
Animal Photo Guidelines
The Wildlife Garden is the only area where photos of the resident animals are allowed. You may bring simple cameras or cell phone cameras into the Wildlife Garden, however both Earthfire Institute and I request that you take as few photos as possible so that you may keep attention focused on your communication and interaction with the animals themselves. Any photos taken may not be offered for commercial sale, they are only for your personal use. I have obtained special permission from Earthfire to take a few photos to be used to illustrate my articles, and will be requesting that participants sign a release form.
Workshop Food and Lodging
The weekend is focused and customized. Space is limited to a total of 15 people. We will be living, learning and working as a community, spending time with the animals, in outdoor ceremony or indoor classes held in the Institute’s 30’ heated yurt. As this is the country, portable toilets are available for our use while at the Institute.
The fee for the three-day weekend includes cost of training plus buffet-style gourmet lunches and dinners prepared by a local culinary artist and shared accommodations Friday and Saturday night at a nearby B&B. We will do our best to honor rooming requests. Any dietary restrictions can be noted at time of registration in Comments.
Please note that should you opt to stay or eat elsewhere we cannot offer any deductions. Workshop fee does not include any travel expenses incurred.
Travel Information
By Car: If driving from the Seattle area, travel time is approximately 14 hours
Nearest Airports:
• Jackson Hole, Wyoming, located approximately one hour away
• Idaho Falls, Idaho, approximately an hour and 15 minutes drive
Idaho Falls is an expensive connection, so you may opt to fly into Salt Lake City and either rent a car and drive (4.5 hours) or take a shuttle from Salt Lake Express which runs 20 daily shuttles between SLC and Rexburg (closest town to Teton Valley). Once you arrive in Rexburg, there is an Enterprise Rent-A-Car (208-356-8889). From there, the drive is a mere half hour through beautiful green rolling hills to Teton Valley. Note: If you are flying in car rental is required, there are no reliable forms of public transportation at your destination.
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REGISTRATION
A Walk on the Wild Side: Answering the Call of the Wild
Note: Adults only, no one under the age of 18, please
Where: Earthfire Institute, Driggs, Idaho
When: October 1-3, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. Oct. 1 until 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2010
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2010
Cost: $1100 (does not include travel to and from)
PREREQUISITES: No previous background required
REGISTRATION: Space is very limited. You will receive confirmation at time of payment. Within 48 hours you will also receive an invitation to join a private online Forum where everyone can get to know one another and receive the latest information, and perhaps arrange for car pooling or shared rooms. Questions? Call 206-933-7877 or send us an email.
Cancellation policy: we understand that sometimes things happen. Should you need to withdraw from the workshop a refund (less $75) is available with notice until September 1, after that no refunds can be given. Payment is non-transferable to any other class, product or offering by WRSH.
To register: Payment accepted through Visa, MC or PayPal.
A Walk on the Walk Side: Answering the Call of the Wild
October 1-3, 2010 at Earthfire Institute
Fee: $1100 (does not include travel to and from)
Special Photo Op with the Animals
Sunday, October 3, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. after workshop
Fee: $150 (100% of the proceeds goes to Earthfire for the animals)
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Who We Are
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Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC
Rose De Dan is a paq’o and mesa carrier in the Q'ero Peruvian Andean Medicine Tradition, considered to be one of the last unbroken shamanic lineages in the world today. She is also an animal communicator, Reiki Master Teacher, author and artist.
As a child growing up in South Jersey, when she didn’t have her nose stuck in a book, Rose could usually be found under the table with the dogs, outside communing with the willow tree, or curled up, sharing secrets with the cats. The animals, the stones, the trees were her friends and companions, and reading fairy tales made this all seem quite normal.
As she grew older a different picture began to emerge. One day as she was walking down a neighborhood street, trailed by a line of cats, a boy on a bike stopped in wonder at the parade and blurted out, “What are you, some kind of witch?” And Rose sadly realized that not everyone understood it was possible to communicate with animals and the natural world. She began to hide what she knew from others, and in putting her dreams away, she forgot about them.
In 1996, while living in Worcester, Mass., she had a life-changing experience during a Reiki class and was gifted with a vision of a healing practice for animals. In pursuing that vision, Rose began to remember her childhood dreams and passion to help animals. In the process of becoming an energy healer, animal shaman, and voice for the animals, Rose found her practice evolving into building bridges between people and domestic and wild animals, and has been bringing people and animals together in ceremony since 1998.
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Earthfire Institute
Susan B. Eirich, Ph.D., Executive Director, founded Earthfire Institute in 2000 to develop a new model of relating to nature; to give a voice to wildlife and help people find their own natural voice.
“When I was about five years old I remember asking my mother about why animals didn't have equal rights to humans. Studying for my PH.D in psychology, a scrawny kitten crawled on the farm where I was living and I experienced the deepest love of my life. I hadn't even had an affinity for cats. It was the beginning of growing into an awareness of the profound connection that is possible with animals that continues to expand and amaze me.”
Living with bears and wolves, cougars and coyotes, foxes, badgers, buffalo and more, Susan uses this unique opportunity to deepen and share her understandings of wild animals, with the goal of forging a richer relationship between these wonderful creatures and humans.
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A licensed psychologist, biologist and educator, she has taught at universities around the world, worked in maximum security prisons, developed a university counseling center, directed a Nature Conservancy Preserve, and lived in remote corners of Nepal, the Mid and Far East, the Northwest Territories and the Amazon rainforest. Her goal is always to see through other’s eyes as a way to enhance understanding between cultures, peoples and species.
Jean Simpson, Wildlife Expert
When Jean was five he drew a picture of himself walking in a park in France with animals following him. His mother said they always did.
Studying to be a vet in Paris, he realized that he wanted a deeper relationship with animals than that would allow. He moved to the Rocky Mountains and taught himself how to train wolves through living with and understanding them. This led to a career training wild animals for movies, where he developed techniques based on reward and an amazing grasp of each species and each individual of that species.
In 1989 he founded The Wild Bunch Ranch so that he could train based on his unique understanding of each species, and each individual of that species. He has trained and consulted on feature films, documentaries, commercials and still shoots, and worked with many of the most famous wildlife artists and photographers in the country. He is known in the industry for his humane training methods, his safety record, the beautiful condition of his animals, and his ability to get outstanding performances from them.
Jean brings his talents in understanding and handling wild animals to Earthfire, as well as serving as consultant on animal welfare, safety and animal home design. To see how he works with Humble Bumble, the learning-disabled grizzly bear, or Pinkerton the blind lynx, is an enlightenment. The knowledge and thought he gives to designing homes and playgrounds for the animals gives us delightful insight into their emotional and physical needs and pleasures.
