Journeys of Discovery: Shamanic Life Lessons

With Alberto Villoldo Ph.D and Robert A.F. Thurman

August 29 - 31, 2025

Address: 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

  • Deluxe King – $1,342.00
  • Deluxe Queen – $1,100.00
  • Deluxe Double (Shared Room) – $958.00
  • Standard Single - Shared Bath – $1,004.00
  • Standard Double Full - Shared bath (Shared Room) – $896.00
  • Standard Double Twin - Shared bath (Shared Room) – $854.00
  • Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath – $936.00
  • Economy Single - Shared Bath – $828.00
  • Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $808.00
  • Economy Quad - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $758.00
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In this intimate program two wise old sages share their secrets … with shamanic wisdom from South American and Tibetan traditions, personal practices, ceremonies, deep dialogues, forest bathing, dreaming, waking, and meditating – longtime friends Alberto Villoldo and Robert Thurman will invite participants to explore the mind and body in bold new ways that step beyond the boxes of all belief systems.

Together, we’ll make our way back to the real “Garden of Eden” that we never left, tapping into the healing power of nature, and developing new ways of understanding ourselves. You will leave with practices to discover your truer self and newfound tools to enrich your life.

Schedule

Friday, August 29th

  • 3 – 6 pm Check-in
  • 6 – 7 pm Dinner
  • 7:30 – 9 pm Shamanic Traditions of South America and Tibet (Alberto & Bob)

Saturday, August 30

  • 8 – 9 am Breakfast
  • 10 am – 12 pm Shamanic Practices (Power Animal Journey or anything you feel called to guide)
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
  • 1:30 – 4 pm Free Time – Spa, Relaxation, Trail Hiking
  • 4 – 6 pm Bob’s Session
  • 6 – 7 pm Dinner
  • 7:30 – 9 pm Shamanic Journey

Sunday, August 31st

  • 8 – 9 am Breakfast
  • 9 am – 12 pm Fire Ceremony
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
  • 2 – 3 pm Forest Bathing
  • 3 – 4 pm Free Time – Spa, Relaxation, Trail Hiking
  • 4 – 5 pm Shamanic Bath  (John Minks and Billy)
  • 5 pm Departure *Extra night available for guests upon request.

*Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

About the Leaders

Alberto Villoldo Ph.D

Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, psychologist and shaman, who studied the spiritual practices of the Amazon and the Andes for more than 30 years. While at San Francisco State University, he founded the Biological Self-Regulation Laboratory to study how the mind creates psychosomatic health and disease.  Founder of The Four Winds Society, he […]

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Robert A.F. Thurman

Robert Thurman is Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University as well as co-founder and President of Tibet House US and it's Menla Retreat & Spa. A world-wide lecturer on Tibetan Buddhism, activist for the plight of the Tibetan people, translator of Buddhist texts, and writer of popular Buddhist books. He recently has been awarded […]

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