Retreat Details
Summer is a time to surround yourself with Mother Earth’s gifts. It’s an opportunity to connect with our beautiful world … and to embrace our own innate wisdom, so that we may heal ourselves, the community and our planet.
Take a break from the hectic pattern of your everyday life and join world-renowned shaman and teacher Brant Secunda for an unforgettable 5-day shamanic retreat.
Learn ancient shamanic knowledge and spiritual practices to help you live a more harmonious existence. Empower your life, connect with the spirit of summer, celebrate in sacred ceremony, dance your prayers into Mother Earth and create a more balanced world.
All are welcome!
Brant Secunda is an internationally acclaimed and recognized shaman, healer, ceremonial leader and teacher in the indigenous Huichol tradition of Mexico.
After completing an intensive 12-year apprenticeship, Brant founded the Dance of the Deer Foundation Center for Shamanic Studies in 1979. His work has been documented on television, radio, and in articles and books throughout the world.
Summersville Lake Retreat – Mount Nebo, West Virginia
West Virginia’s largest lake offers over 2,700 surface acres of water and over 60 miles of pristine shoreline, ranging from quiet coves to vertical cliffs.
Thanks to its unique geography and spectacular terrain, Summersville Lake is quickly gaining an international reputation as one of the best outdoor adventure areas on the East Coast.
Skin Diver magazine named Summersville Lake “The Little Bahamas of the East Coast” for scuba diving and snorkeling afficianados. As the cleanest and clearest freshwater lake east of the Mississippi, you’re sure to see huge bass, walleye, catfish and other marine life as you swim through overhangs, boulders and rock gardens.
In today’s modern world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from Mother Earth. During this retreat, you will create a more positive outlook on life by reconnecting to the spirit of nature.
Join us and experience a cleansing of your body, heart, and spirit on the shores of Summerville Lake.
Join together with new friends from all walks of life. No matter what your background or experience, this retreat will teach you ancient wisdom and practices to help you harmoniously connect with yourself and all those around you.
All are welcome!
Shamanism promotes a balanced lifestyle where we are both centered in ourselves and connected to everything around us. During the retreat, Brant will teach you practices to harmonize your soul and expand your spirit. Through internal balance, you can deal with life’s challenges with greater confidence, ease and a feeling of self-empowerment.
In today’s modern world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from Mother Earth. During this retreat, you will create a more positive outlook on life by reconnecting to the spirit of nature.
Join us and experience a cleansing of your body, heart, and spirit on the shores of Summerville Lake.
Join together with new friends from all walks of life. No matter what your background or experience, this retreat will teach you ancient wisdom and practices to help you harmoniously connect with yourself and all those around you.
All are welcome!
Shamanism promotes a balanced lifestyle where we are both centered in ourselves and connected to everything around us. During the retreat, Brant will teach you practices to harmonize your soul and expand your spirit. Through internal balance, you can deal with life’s challenges with greater confidence, ease and a feeling of self-empowerment.
Meditate on the healing sound of Mother Earth and let her natural sounds wash away negativity and make space for all things positive. Connect with your inner wisdom and bring healing to your soul. Explore ancient Huichol traditions that can help purify your body, heart and spirit.
Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center
Our all-inclusive retreat packages include lodging and three daily vegetarian meals … deliciously prepared with local ingredients.
The retreat is held in the campgrounds alongside the beautiful Summerville Lake. Well-manicured lawns and trees create a relaxing setting for the day’s activities, while the star-filled skies make for a night of deep sleep and good dreams.
