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Shamanic Retreat to the Mayan Rainforests of BelizeWe will be offering this trip again 2011. If you are interested in attending in 2011, please contact us.
Facilitated by: Adam Kane and Al Romao Date: April 10th, 2010 - April 17th, 2010 Cost: $1660 (plus airfare, any additional activities, & bar tab)
Our registration is closed for this trip. Pre-Registration
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50% Balance due by Jan 15th, 2010 Pre-register by Calling 732-229-1119
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RSVP via phone or email as soon as you can if you are interested in
going on this retreat. Our group will consist of 12 people in total.
Rooms may be shared with two people per room, single rooms will be
assigned if possible- couples will have their own rooms. Each room has
it's own bathroom and shower. In the case of room sharing, bed choices
will be on a first come first serve basis according to when we receive
deposits (as there are combinations of king, queen, futon, and single
beds). The Jungle Dome Lodge is reserving their facility for us- so we
will be the only guests there. We have tried to include as many details as possible, but do not hesitate to contact us with questions at 732-229-1119. For more details on the Jungle Dome Lodge visit their website at: http://www.belizejungledome.com/ Retreat Synopsis: This retreat came into being after Adam and Al visited Belize in 2005. It is now our third time offering this annual retreat. The power and beauty of the land of Belize is incredible and breath taking. The land and the people are deeply connected to shamanic work. Many people still work with shamans and "bush doctors" for healing today. The goal for this trip is to provide the opportunity for everyone to connect with the power, beauty, and healing of this land in a shamanic context while experiencing their own processes of transformational healing and awakening through group activities and workshops. During our past two retreats to Belize are participants expressed that the experience was both life changing and deeply healing. |
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The
Jungle Dome Lodge
The Country of Belize is Located in Central America |
Dates:
4/10/09 - 4/17/09
Cost: $1660 (this does not include airfare, additional
activites, or bar tabs) It does include lodging, all scheduled
activities, workshops, meals, and car service. Airfare: prices are currently $612 for round trip tickets from Newark, NJ through Continental Airlines. Registration: Please contact us asap to reserve your spot for our trip. Spaces are very limited. Deposit: We will need a nonrefundable deposit of 50% ($830) by Oct 1st, 2009. The remainder is to be paid no later than January 15th, 2010. Everyone is responsible for booking their own plane tickets but we will help coordinate seat selections so that we can travel as a group if you like. |
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Itinerary: Belize Zoo: Additional Activities: |
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Activity Descriptions |
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Horseback Riding in the Jungle
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Horseback
Riding Adventures from the Belize Jungle Dome take you through Jungle
Trails, Rivers, and Teak Tree Plantations on an Adventure you will never
forget. Miles of jungle and riverside trails await you. The largest herd
of horses in Belize (130 horses and counting) and 20 years plus
experience in running Equestrian Vacations make our venue the ideal
location. Horseback Riding Day Trips last about 2 1/2 hours. Our cowboys are also trained to deal with the complete novice. |
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Cave
Kayaking
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Barton Creek is in Amish territory deep in the hills and valleys of Belize. A great day trip for families, groups and individuals, this tour offers something for everyone. Equipped with Canoes and high-powered lights you will gently paddle into Xibalba (she-bal-ba), Maya for underworld. Stalactites and Stalagmites hang high overhead as you float past impressive calcite crystal formations. Knowledgeable guides discuss the relevance of the cave to the ancient Mayan people and the archaeological significance of this 7.5km limestone Cave system. |
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CheChem Ha
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Discovered
by a local farmer, this cave is most notable for its unique collection
of Mayan artwork and artifacts. Visitors with an interest in
archaeology will appreciate the cave’s entrance, which is decorated
with Mayan motifs and the extensive assortment of ancient storage jars,
called “ollas,” that line the walls of its chambers.
Inside Che Chem Ha, there are many ladders, each leading to chambers high within the cave, places where many ollas still contain maize and other staples of the ancient Maya diet. Because these antiquities are so distinctly representative of Mayan life, the cave is carefully monitored to prevent looting and visitors are only allowed to enter when escorted by an experienced resident guide. Ancient altars, ceremonial rooms and artefacts undisturbed for the last 2000 years can be seen left behind by the Mayas that once occupied these sacred places. |
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Tubing
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Tubing along underground waterways, cave walls glistening, showing off their crystal formations. The Mayans used these caves a thousand years ago and fascinating artifacts remain. Beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, and the very immensity of the cave itself will take your breath away. You will be guided by experienced Local Belizean Caving Tour Guides, informing you of the history of the Caves and the traditions of the ancient Mayan people who used these Cave systems |
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Lamanai
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Lamanai means "submerged crocodile," in the Maya language and it's also the name of the third largest, and possibly most interesting, archeological site in Belize. Lamanai was occupied continuously for over 3,000 years and it's remoteness contributed to it's continuous occupation, well beyond most other Maya sites, until at least 1,650 AD. Set in tropical forest and providing spectacular views from several
of its large temples, Lamanai provides a unique experience into the
culture of Lamanai features the second largest Pre-Classic structure in the Maya world and unlike other ruins, much of Lamanai was built in layers where successive populations built upon the temples of their ancestors, instead of destroying them. Although hundreds of ruins are said to remain unexcavated in the nearby jungle, three of the most impressive temples have been renovated: the Jaguar Temple, named for its boxy jaguar decoration; the Mask Temple, adorned by a 13-foot stone mask of an ancient Maya king; and the High Temple, offering visitors a panoramic view from its summit. What remains of two 16th century Catholic missions are also nearby. Maya natives rebelled and burned the churches to the ground as part of a regional uprising. A make-shift Maya stelae standing in front of what remains of one church, is widely interpreted as renouncing all allegiance to Christianity. The sites protected status provides for an abundance of wildlife inside the park. There are a growing number off howler monkeys that make Lamanai their home and you will most likely see them peering down through the branches as you wander the trails. In addition, the marshlands around the lagoon supports many species of water birds and wildlife, including crocodiles. The on-site museum houses an amazing collection of impressive artifacts depicting Maya gods and animals. |
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Xunantunich
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Xunantunich means "stone woman" in Mayan. Xunantunich was a thriving city near the end of the Classic Period (300-900 A.D.) with large plazas ringed with pyramids. The tallest is the 130 foot "El Castillo," which is large by Mayan standards and is only exceeded by the Caana pyramid at Caracol The center of Xunantunich occupies an area less than a square mile. The center is composed of six major plazas surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces. The large pyramid, El Castillo, is well known for the frieze or band of stucco decoration which at one time extended around the entire temple.
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Cahal
Pech
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Cahal Pech is located on the southern outskirts of San Ignacio Town in the upper Belize Valley region of the Cayo District, Belize. The site center sits on the crest of a steep hill on the west bank of the Macal River. The central acropolis, approximately 900 feet above sea level, provides a commanding view of the Maya Mountains to the south and the fertile valleys of the Belize River to the northeast Cahal Pech is a site with an unpropitious Maya name meaning "Place of the Ticks." This ceremonial center includes pyramid temples, palaces, and a ball court. Five stelae and an altar (plain) show presence of the stela cult. Some major buildings were roofed with the Maya vault, some apparently not. There was a gradual architectural growth, the occupation probably running through the entire Classic Period. |
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Jungle
Night Walk
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This optional excursion can be done any evening after dinner when there is time and some extra energy for it. A member of the Jungle Dome staff takes as for a short car ride to a local lagoon. From there we set off for a hike through the jungle along the lagoon. Our guide will point out different nocturnal wildlife. We also spend several times standing still with our flashlights off to experience the songs of the night time jungle. During our last trip we even had the opportunity to snack on some termites! |
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Belize Zoo
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The
Belize Zoo is settled upon 29 acres of tropical savanna and exhibits
over 125 animals all native to Belize. The zoo keeps animals, which were
either orphaned, born at the zoo, rehabilitated animals, or sent to The
Belize Zoo as gifts from other zoological institutions. The Belize Zoo believes that by bringing the people of Belize closer to the animals which are their natural heritage, they will feel proud of these special resources, and want to protect them for future generations You will have the opportunity to see Crocodiles, Black Jaguars, Ocelot, Puma, Otters, Kinkajou, Peccary, Deer, Howler Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Harpy Eagle, Jabiru Stork, Scarlet Macaw and many many more of Belize's Local inhabitants. |
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Workshops
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Workshop
days will be conducted at the Jungle Dome. We will have two to four
hours of workshops on these days focusing on Mayan shamanic techniques.
These days will also leave free time for personal work on the land
and/or relaxing in the hammocks, pool, and gardens of the Jungle Dome.
On our April 15th Workshop day Al and Adam will also make themselves available for Shamanic Healing or Mayan Divination sessions for all participants. This is free of charge.
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About the Facilitators |
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About Adam Kane
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Adam's closeness to the spirit world has been a life-long relationship. He has worked as a professional spiritual intuitive since 1987 and has practiced shamanism since 1992. Every session's primary goal is to empower the client so that they can heal their life and become more whole within themselves. |
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About Al Romao
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Al is a self taught percussionist that has been playing and performing percussion for 20 years. He has a very strong spiritual connection to the beat and spirit of the drum while playing and performing. Al has been studying Shamanism for four years and has completed the Two Week Shamanic Healing Intensive with the foundation for Shamanic Studies. |
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