Fall 2009

Spirit Keepers Series. Bringing indigenous Wisdom Keepers for Saturday evening talks with Sunday afternoon circles so they can introduce you to the cosmology, ceremonies and ways of their people — a truly unique opportunity. The Chakaruna’s Offering will be held Saturday evenings 7-8:30 PM at the Smoki Museum. The Spirit Keeper’s Circle will take place Sunday afternoons 1-6 PM at the Center for Spiritual Living. Discounts are available for advanced tickets to all events and for full-time students and seniors. These events will be held in Prescott, Arizona. This series is in collaboration with Ringing Rocks Foundation.

Sept. 5 and 6: Alonso Mendez, Tzeltal Maya archeo-astronomer from Palenque, Mexico, offering the Maya way of life and ancient sacred geometry for today's use.

Oct. 10 and 11: Anank Nunink Nunkai, from the Shuar Tribe in the Equadorian Amazon, introduces the wisdom of his ancestors and how to live in harmony through nature.

Nov. 14 and 15: Walking Thunder, a Diné Medicine Woman from New Mexico, will share what it means to be a healer and demonstrate medicinal practices.

For more information, go to the Spirit Keepers Series page or download a brochure (PDF, 1.1 MB). To order advanced tickets online, go to the Store page.

2010
January 5-16

Entering the Maya Mysteries with Carla Woody, Alonso Mendez and Carol Karasik. Spiritual travel to Mexico and Guatemala visiting hidden sacred places and engaging in nearly extinct ancient ceremonies with Don Antonio Martinez, the last Spirit Keeper of the Lacandón Maya. Group size limited. A Spirit Keepers Journey co-sponsored by Kenosis and Kenosis Spirit Keepers. Limited number partial young adult sponsorships available. Early registration until October 1: $2695. After October 1: $2795. Registration costs include automatic donation (tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers) of $695 toward Kenosis Spirit Keepers programs. For more information email info@kenosisspiritkeepers.org or call 928-778-1058.
Young adult sponsorship applications due by November 2, 2009.

May 1

Kenosis Spirit Keepers Benefit Concert and Wine Tasting. (Download PDF flyer, 1.2 MB) Proceeds support young adults and Hopi Spirit Keepers going to Mexico and Peru to share in wisdom traditions, projects preserving the sacred ways of the Lacandón Maya and others. An eclectic music festival featuring: Synaptic Soul, AZ Rhythm Connection Drum Circle with Frank Thompson, RIO Flamenco, guitarist Rita Cantu, Native American flute with Sunny Heartley. Plus an Indigenous wisdom slide show with Carla Woody and Hopi elder Harold Joseph, silent auction of fair trade items from Bali, Peru, Mexico and more. Hopi tacos available for purchase. Advance tickets $25 at Adventure Travel on 130 Grove, 771-0144, or available online. $35 at the door with limited availability. You can also donate here. Held 5:30-8:30 PM at the Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture, Pueblo Room, 147 N. Arizona St., Prescott, AZ. For more information, call 928-778-1058 or email info@kenosisspiritkeepers.org.

Jul 19-Aug 2

Heart of the Andes. Spiritual travel to Peru working with internationally renowned mystic Don Américo Yábar, Gayle Yábar, Carla Woody, as well as Q'ero shamans and other healers. Specially Arranged Trip: A Spirit Keepers Journey co-sponsored by Kenosis and Kenosis Spirit Keepers bringing together Hopi and Quechua Spirit Keepers. Limited young adult partial sponsorships available. For more information, contact Kenosis Spirit Keepers at 928-778-1058 or info@kenosisspiritkeepers.org. Very limited group size. This is an adventure of the spirit!
Young adult sponsorship application must be received no later than March 7, 2010.