Qollasuyu September Gathering

THE QOLLASUYU COUNCIL INVITES YOU 
TO OUR ANNUAL SEPTEMBER GATHERING
with Mateo Magee
Author of Peruvian Shamanism: The Pachakuti Mesa, 
ceremonialist, speaker, retreat leader.



Divination and Healing: The Ancient Practice of Qatipay and Its Role In Shamanic Healing 

Life, when seen through spiritual eyes, is a performing orchestra of divinatory phenomena.  This weekend retreat is an invitation to dive into the heart of the divinatory process, to unlock its language, and to explore its role in shamanic healing and ceremony.  Participants will be exposed to several forms of divinatory practice from Peru including leaves, shells, and charcoal divination. These techniques will be presented in a way that unlocks and demystifies the symbolic language of divination, making other forms of divinatory practice more accessible/universal.  We will also learn how this ancient spiritual language can be utilized in conjunction with various forms of shamanic healing and ritual to deepen your practice, discern the best course of action within the organic structure of ceremony, and to gain insight and clarity while navigating your personal life/spiritual path.  

We invite you to join us for this very special program and opportunity to be with Mateo. Mateo has traveled extensively in Peru, worked with many curanderos and native peoples. He brings insights as well as practices to his programs and retreats.

This is an opportunity for mesa carriers and others who practice earth honoring traditions to gather in community on an ancient mountain for a weekend and to engage with the spirit of these time honored traditions, the spirit of place and the hearts of one another.

If you have any questions about the content of the program please contact Mateo directly at mateo.magee@gmail.com.  If you have questions about registration, logistics, payment, other questions, please contact Janet Harvey at chacaruna@earthlink.net.

SCHEDULE:
    FRIDAY  
           7:00 PM   Dinner
           8:30 -10:30 PM Opening Ceremony
                   "Living the Ceremony" with Mateo

     SATURDAY
            8:00 AM Breakfast
            9:00 AM Divination & Healing 1
            12:30  Lunch
            2:00 PM Divination & Healing 2
            Time to be 
            6:00 Dinner
            8:00 Fire Ceremony

     SUNDAY
            8:00 AM Breakfast
            9:00 AM Divination & Healing 3
            12:00  Closing followed by lunch and departure.
  

WHAT TO BRING: 
Mesa carriers are encouraged to bring a small mesa, with their most meaningful pieces (not required for the program).  For those without medicine bundles, pease just bring a handful of items that are personally meaningful, and have a rich history for you.  Anything of significance will do.  Please also bring at lease 7 Bay, Laurel, Eucalyptus (or similar) leaves of various shapes and sizes (preferable ones that will lay relatively flat on the ground and show contrast/differences in color from top to bottom).  All other materials will be provided in the workshop.  

SHAMAN STORE: You are welcome to bring items to sell in our store on the lower level of the Tree house where we will be meeting.

REGISTRATION PROCESS: Follow this two part process to complete your registration.
Part One is to register by completing your payment and submitting the registration form.
Part Two is to register for meals and lodging at The Mountain. The directions for The Mountain meals and lodging are below the registration form. Make sure to check your email for registration confirmation and further information from the Qollasuyu Council and The Mountain.
PART ONE ~ Program Registration Fee:
Early Hummingbird Registration (Extended to Sept 5!): $375
Later Amaru Registration (September 6-8): $425
Select your preferred payment option from the drop-down menu & click 'Buy Now'.

PAYPAL PAYMENT
Early/Regular Fee

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM ON THE FORM BELOW. 

REGISTRATION FORM:    Please fill out form below. Press "Submit". Registration is complete when we have received your registration, payment and also confirmation from The Mountain for completed registration for lodging and meals (see below the form).
PART TWO
LODGING AND MEALS
The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center 
in Highlands, North Carolina

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE WITH THE MOUNTAIN by September 1 to secure your lodging and meals.   The event is listed as "Qollasuyu Gathering." Cancellations will follow the policy of The Mountain.    
- Lodging at The Mountain is $198 ($211.37 with tax)  for a shared cabin or Lodge double room. For a single room there is an additional fee and subject to availability.
- The Mountain offers a full range of food options to accommodate most dietary needs. Please make any special dietary requests when you register at The Mountain.

 Register at https://themountainrlc.org/


Addition information about The Mountain can be found and downloaded under the Forms section.

 We look forward to being with you at the Gathering!