Welcome to the apprenticeship!

You have been called to the healer's path and by saying "yes" to this apprenticeship, you have declared that you've heard and have responded to the call. Your inner kid (along with your soul of course) is likely overjoyed! Congratulations and welcome!
You may find that such a declaration begins an inner (or outer) transformation process even before the apprenticeship begins. Please be gentle with yourself and seek support as needed, even as you delight in the path before you!!
You may find that such a declaration begins an inner (or outer) transformation process even before the apprenticeship begins. Please be gentle with yourself and seek support as needed, even as you delight in the path before you!!
What's Next?
Final Completion of Registration
Once we process your registration forms, we'll send you an invoice for the registration fee ($325.00) which is equal to and stands for your first monthly payment for the program. Should you decide not to participate in the program, please know that this fee is non-refundable. Once you pay the registration fee/first monthly payment, your place in the program is assured and you can make travel plans!
Once we process your registration forms, we'll send you an invoice for the registration fee ($325.00) which is equal to and stands for your first monthly payment for the program. Should you decide not to participate in the program, please know that this fee is non-refundable. Once you pay the registration fee/first monthly payment, your place in the program is assured and you can make travel plans!

Travel Plans for the First Retreat
The first retreat formally launches the apprenticeship. Below is some basic information which will allow you to make travel arrangements. You'll receive more detailed information a few weeks prior to the retreat.
Retreat Dates/Times
Check in:
Thursday, 3/30/23 at 3:00 pm Pacific Time
Check out:
Tuesday, 4/4/23 at 11:00 am Pacific Time
Retreat Officially Begins 9:00 am Friday
and goes through 8:00 pm Monday
Location
Belknap Hot Springs
59296 Belknap Hot Springs Rd, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
The first retreat formally launches the apprenticeship. Below is some basic information which will allow you to make travel arrangements. You'll receive more detailed information a few weeks prior to the retreat.
Retreat Dates/Times
Check in:
Thursday, 3/30/23 at 3:00 pm Pacific Time
Check out:
Tuesday, 4/4/23 at 11:00 am Pacific Time
Retreat Officially Begins 9:00 am Friday
and goes through 8:00 pm Monday
Location
Belknap Hot Springs
59296 Belknap Hot Springs Rd, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Getting There
For those flying in, the Eugene, Oregon, USA Airport (EUG) is the airport to choose when making your reservations. For people flying in, we recommend purchasing your plane ticket sooner rather than later, as airfares tend to increase as the dates get closer. The airport is about 1 hour, 20 minutes away from Belknap, so you'll need to find a ride to get there. You may consider sharing a car rental with other apprentices. Local apprentices are usually willing to provide rides to people whenever possible.
For those flying in, the Eugene, Oregon, USA Airport (EUG) is the airport to choose when making your reservations. For people flying in, we recommend purchasing your plane ticket sooner rather than later, as airfares tend to increase as the dates get closer. The airport is about 1 hour, 20 minutes away from Belknap, so you'll need to find a ride to get there. You may consider sharing a car rental with other apprentices. Local apprentices are usually willing to provide rides to people whenever possible.

Between Registration and the First Retreat
Your first retreat, which marks the official beginning of your apprenticeship program may be some time off. We know that you may be looking forward to getting started in the apprenticeship, so you may wish to:
Begin Reading Books
Begin Shamanic Healing Sessions
(if desired and if space is available)
Listen to Nature
For Books, you can begin reading (links are below):
The Hollow Bone and Seeing in the Dark, both by Colleen Deatsman
The Emergence of the Psychic by Sri Aurobindo, compiled by A.S. Dalal
Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone.
For Shamanic Healing Sessions, contact the Institute at info@shamanic-training.com.
These sessions are considered Additional Sessions outside the ordinary parameters of the program and the cost is $160.00 per session. If you'd like to wait until the formal beginning of the apprenticeship before starting shamanic healing sessions, you may do so.
For Listening to Nature, you can simply let yourself be guided to a place in nature, become comfortable, then act as if you're listening for a response. Listening causes silence inside, a peaceful waiting. See what arises within you. This practice is wondrous in engendering a sense of connection and love with the Earth.
Your first retreat, which marks the official beginning of your apprenticeship program may be some time off. We know that you may be looking forward to getting started in the apprenticeship, so you may wish to:
Begin Reading Books
Begin Shamanic Healing Sessions
(if desired and if space is available)
Listen to Nature
For Books, you can begin reading (links are below):
The Hollow Bone and Seeing in the Dark, both by Colleen Deatsman
The Emergence of the Psychic by Sri Aurobindo, compiled by A.S. Dalal
Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone.
For Shamanic Healing Sessions, contact the Institute at info@shamanic-training.com.
These sessions are considered Additional Sessions outside the ordinary parameters of the program and the cost is $160.00 per session. If you'd like to wait until the formal beginning of the apprenticeship before starting shamanic healing sessions, you may do so.
For Listening to Nature, you can simply let yourself be guided to a place in nature, become comfortable, then act as if you're listening for a response. Listening causes silence inside, a peaceful waiting. See what arises within you. This practice is wondrous in engendering a sense of connection and love with the Earth.

A Few Weeks Before the First Retreat
A few weeks before the first retreat, you'll be sent:
A Welcome by Your Apprenticeship Leader
Contains much welcoming warmth and specific information about the Retreat.
An Invitation to Join Teams
Teams is our online platform for classes and sessions. It allows many channels for information and resources to support you in your process, a place to post photos, and more. You'll be able to meet and greet your fellow apprentices as you join this blossoming community of practitioners.
An Invoice for Retreat Costs
You'll be sent an invoice for all costs related to your first retreat. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice in order to hold your place.
A few weeks before the first retreat, you'll be sent:
A Welcome by Your Apprenticeship Leader
Contains much welcoming warmth and specific information about the Retreat.
An Invitation to Join Teams
Teams is our online platform for classes and sessions. It allows many channels for information and resources to support you in your process, a place to post photos, and more. You'll be able to meet and greet your fellow apprentices as you join this blossoming community of practitioners.
An Invoice for Retreat Costs
You'll be sent an invoice for all costs related to your first retreat. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice in order to hold your place.
In the Meantime, Enjoy Your Delight and Excitement!
The kids' faces in the above photos can help us remember what it is like to truly experience joy. Let yourself enjoy the delight and excitement in your path as it is right now and again, congratulations!
The kids' faces in the above photos can help us remember what it is like to truly experience joy. Let yourself enjoy the delight and excitement in your path as it is right now and again, congratulations!