Mt. Shasta

36th Annual Shamanic Retreat

A World Away from Your Everyday

Leave behind the normality of your everyday life and journey to a place of healing and discovery. Since 1982, our annual retreat at Mt. Shasta has provided a getaway for individuals and families.

Join us for another life-changing event with Brant Secunda at this natural wonder, honored for millennia. Learn to connect with the spirit of the mountain and recognize the power of this place. This is an annual event for many people, who return year after year to experience the wonder of Mt. Shasta with a warm community of individuals from all walks of life. Now is the time to create transformation for your future.

Registration Info

July 19-23, 2017
Registration:

$825

(888) 455-3337

*Family, senior, and student discounts available.

Volunteer

Learning & Living Shamanism

During this 5-day retreat, you will learn ancient shamanic practices of personal and planetary healing. You will experience the tranquility of nature and the power of Mt. Shasta.

Through various daily practices, you will cleanse both body and mind, gaining clarity and peace of mind in all that you do. Whether you are taking your first step on the shamanic path or continuing your journey, this retreat enables you to “live what you ask for” – to create a template for everyday life, which can enable you to sustain your practice and achieve your goals.

By joining in community, each of us shares the retreat experience, thus learning not only from our own participation but from the experiences of each person in the circle.

Brant Secunda has been returning to this sacred place of power year after year for over three decades. There is always something more to learn, something deeper to grasp and something new to experience.

Spiritual Practices
Purge yourself of negativity and learn to absorb positive energy from the natural world around you.
View Nature in a Whole New Light
Learn to not just be in nature, but to connect with nature in a way that will allow you to be more aware and conscious of life.
Ancient Traditions
Walk paths and experience ceremonies that have remained true for thousands of years.
Shamanic Wisdom
Gain ancient wisdom teachings that have been passed on for thousands of years.
Art & Culture
Take in the beauty of authentic Huichol artwork, history and dance. Listen to stories of indigenous cosmology, passed down through generations.

Sacred Community

Join in community with like-minded people. This retreat is not only a chance to experience something unforgettable but also to share that experience with a community of like-minded individuals.

The shamanic circle at Mt. Shasta is full of diverse people, young and old. Families return year after year to celebrate the summer season together in nature.

Spiritual practices in nature and ceremonial celebrations bring the community together, unifying the circle with all of creation.

Pilgrimage & Ritual

Learn how to approach sacred places of power in the traditional Huichol way. Receive the blessings and power of Mt. Shasta through Brant’s transmission and find the answers to your prayers.

Pilgrimage is an opportunity for you to ask for something, to create positive affirmations for your life and the lives of your loved ones.

The ancient practice of pilgrimage allows us to deepen our connection with nature and tap into the energy of the land.

Cleanse the Mind

Heal your body, heart, and spirit in the abundant waters that flow freely from the summer ice melts of Mount Shasta’s glaciers.

By bathing in lakes, rivers, and waterfalls, we purify our conscious and unite with the flow of nature.

In this way, we can harmonize ourselves with the world around us.

Healing & Empowerment

This retreat is an opportunity to receive shamanic healing from Brant Secunda and from the Healing Mountain, Mt. Shasta.

During the retreat, you will receive blessings simply from taking part in the daily shamanic rituals and special pilgrimage.

Additionally, it is possible to arrange for individual healing treatments.

Geographic Information

Mount Shasta is part of the Cascade Range and rises to 14,162 feet (4,317 m). The mountain has been revered as one of the most sacred places of power by numerous native tribes for thousands of years.

We are very fortunate to gather in the exact meadow where the Shasta Indians spent their summers. This sacred place has been used for ceremonies for countless generations. Today, we continue to honor the spirit of the mountain through ceremony, pilgrimage, and sacred practices.

Peace & Tranqulity

Mount Shasta has been revered for thousands of years as a healing and sacred mountain. Native tribes from far and wide have honored this place and recognized it as a region of peace.

Feel the tranquility for yourself and bring this sense of peace and harmony back into your everyday life.

The Light of Summer

Embrace the light of the summer season during this 5-day retreat. There is no better place to be than nature in order to reconnect with the elemental powers.

Learn to tap into the power emanating from the light of the sun and love of Mother Earth. Breathe in the breath of life and reinvigorate your spirit.

Details & Logistics

The Experience

Experience the Wonder of the Simple Things

Do you find yourself getting caught up in the rapid pace of your daily life? Take this time to slow down and remind yourself of the importance of life’s simple miracles.

Connect with the spirit of the mountain

After lunch, sit in the shade of pine trees or soak in the river and let go of your mindful chatter. Join in the circle again to listen to Brant’s teachings and explore ancient spiritual practices to connect with the land and Mt. Shasta.

Share the Experience

Find interesting and meaningful conversation at the dinner table and enjoy a plentiful meal. Listen to the ancient chants, as Brant leads the evening ceremony. Finally, go to sleep at night with a sense of wholeness, knowing that you have done something good for yourself, your friends and family and the world. Become aware of the energy flowing through nature.

Celebrate in Ceremony

As the sun passes behind the mountain, celebrate in ceremonies led by Brant and take the time to watch the warm colors of sunset burst forth. Quiet your mind and become aware of the beauty all around.

Accommodations & Dinning

The retreat is held at a beautiful campground on the lower slopes of the mountain. Well-manicured lawns and trees create a relaxing setting and at night, the star-filled sky makes for good dreams. Our cooks prepare fresh vegetarian meals for us. Many dishes are prepared on wood-burning stoves, bringing alive the various flavors of each recipe.

Camping

Most participants choose to camp in this beautiful location. For campers, there is a room in which to keep luggage and other personal items.

Back to nature in comfort

Men’s and Women’s bath houses offer hot showers and a laundry room, complete with washers and dryers.

The Cabins

There are 2 cabins available in the campground, which offer an alternative to camping for those who would rather sleep indoors.

The Pond Cabin

The Pond Cabin offers a little sanctuary along the pond, which the neighboring ospreys fish in.

The Meadow Cabin

On the porch of the Meadow Cabin, Mt Shasta rises up from the hills in the foreground.

Hotel & Inn

There are a number of nearby hotels and Inns available within 10 minutes of the campground. We can help arrange reservations upon registration.

Tasty Menu Example

Sautéed mixed vegetables with tempeh and mixed greens with an assortment of sauces and sides.

Travel Information

Location of the Retreat

The Retreat is held on the lower slopes of the mountain, about a 6-hour drive from San Francisco, CA. Detailed directions will be provided upon registration.

Flight Arrangements

If you plan on flying, the nearest airport is in Redding, CA, about a 2-hour drive from the retreat. San Francisco and San Jose airports are other options as well. Is is approximately a 5-6 drive from the San Francisco area.

For assistance with air travel, please contact Peter Silberschatz at Travel Works – toll-free (800) 874-7207 or international (415) 897-4535

Airport Transportation

We DO NOT provide transportation to and from the retreat. We recommend renting a car if you are flying into a nearby airport.

If you would prefer to arrange for a roundtrip shuttle, here are a couple of resources.

• Shasta Shuttle – (530) 859-3266

• First Class Shuttle – (530) 605-0137

Pricing

“The summer gathering in Mt. Shasta is an incredible experience! I could feel the excitement and anticipation in the air as the other attendees arrived, checked in and claimed their spot to set up their tent. The open fire stove made the food even more delicious, and the large group felt powerful with a great purpose and meaning for gathering. The newcomers were intrigued by Huichol Shamanism, and even the kids enjoyed all of the ceremonies and traditional teachings. Mt. Shasta felt like home for those few days and I can’t wait to return next year!”

Sarah C.

“Each Summer, our group heads to the beautiful mountain ranges of Mt. Shasta, in California. As I drive toward the place where we will meet, I always catch a glimpse of this sacred mountain as we go around the bend in the road. A smile instantly forms within my heart and upon my face as I remember all the blessings I have received at this special place… I have been truly blessed to have Brant in my life as well as this special, sacred, tradition. It has changed my life in ways that I never thought were possible. I am truly grateful for all the blessings I have received.”

Ellendeer B.

“Mt. Shasta is a majestic mountain and each year that I return my heart is filled with joy and the beauty of nature. I am so thankful for Brant’s teachings and the amazing opportunity he facilitates to connect to the power of nature at Mt. Shasta. The ceremonies in the sacred meadow are awe-inspiring and transforming. My son has been going to Mt. Shasta since he was born and it is so beautiful to see his spirit charged with the power of the mountain. The blessings from our time at Mt. Shasta stay in my heart all year long and I always look forward to returning.”

Amy R.

“’Thank you’ seems an incomplete way to say just how grateful I am for the privilege of sitting at your fire, receiving many blessings, climbing the healer’s mountain and doing it under the powerful and love-filled container you both [Brant and Nico] provide. Brant’s abilities are transcendent. The way [he says] “good” is resonant. Nico’s smile is a gift of Grandfather sun.”

Tricia A.

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Mt. Shasta

36th Annual Shamanic Retreat

A World Away from Your Everyday

Registration Info

(888) 455-3337

Learning & Living Shamanism

Spiritual Practices

View Nature in a Whole New Light

Ancient Traditions

Shamanic Wisdom

Art & Culture

Sacred Community

Pilgrimage & Ritual

Cleanse the Mind

Healing & Empowerment

Geographic Information

Peace & Tranqulity

The Light of Summer

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