CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WILDERNESS VISION QUEST
2011
A Vision Quest is one of the oldest forms of Native American Ceremony. Through this ceremony -- which includes purification, prayer, and transformation -- one seeks vision for oneself, the People and the Earth.
Vision Quest II: March 18-20 Weekend
Preparatory Class: February 18, 6PM
Vision Quest: April 15-17 Weekend
Preparatory Classes: April 7 & 14, 6PM
Vision Quest: October 14-16 Weekend
Preparatory Classes: October 6 & October 13, 6PM
Vision Quest: November 4-6 Weekend
Preparatory Classes: October 27 & November 3, 6PM
Fee for classes, quest, and follow-up: $275.
Readings: The Wind is My Mother by Bearheart
and/or Mother Earth Spirituality by Ed McGaa
Prerequisite for Quest: Participation in a Sweatlodge
Directions for Preparatory Classes: Call 337-228-7683 or 298-2368
Francine Guillory (Straight-Arrow) has studied with Native American Elders of the Lakota Sioux and has led Vision Quests and Sweatlodge Ceremonies for twenty-six years.
Check other portions of the Website: www.goodredroad.com for more information
or
Call Francine for more information or to register for Vision Quest.
NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE
2011
THE SWEAT LODGE CEREMONY IS A NATIVE AMERICAN PURIFICATION RITUAL. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN THIS CEREMONY, OUR MEDIUM OF PRAYER .
WHERE: Home of Caleb and Rachel Spencer: Take I-49N to 726E, turn right, then left onto
Frontage Rd., take right at Dons Specialty Meats. At stop sign take right onto Hwy 1252, proceed for 5.7 miles (till asphalt ends). Turn right on Cultivateur Rd., right at Simon Latour Rd. Their home is the last house on right before the cul de sac.
TIME: 6 PM except summer months June, July, Aug. when the time is 6:30 AM
BRING: 2 towels, drums/rattles and wear shorts/skirt and sleeveless top.
PREPARE: Eat last meal before 2 PM, drink plenty of fluids and eat foods with potassium.
PREPARE SPIRITUALLY!
DATES FOR 2011:
January 16 Moon of Hard Times July 17 Moon of Cherries
February 20 Moon of Popping Trees Aug. 14 Moon of Harvest
March 20 Moon of Snow Blindness Sept. 11 Moon of Brown Leaves
April 17 Moon of Fattening Oct. 09 Moon of Falling Leaves
May 15 Moon of Planting Nov. 13 Moon of Starting Winter
June 12 Moon of Good Berries Dec. 11 Moon of Shedding Horns
For further information, contact Francine Guillory at 337-228-7683 or check other portions of the website: www.goodredroad.com.
Caleb and Rachel graciously offer their land for these monthly sweats. We are grateful. Consequently, we ask that you refrain from entering their home except for necessity and that you remain abstinent from alcohol and drugs at least a week before sweat. We look forward to sharing this ritual with you.
Sweats are open to all.
INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUALITY
Upon request, a program can be scheduled for your area.
Call Francine for more information and to register.
JOURNEY OF THE SHAMAN
2011
Shamans Journey: Mayan Shamanism
Classes: January 22 Time: 5 8 pm
February 26
March 27 Place: 1038 Martha Hebert Rd.
April 30 Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
May 22
June 26 Fee: $30. per class
Reading: Secrets of the Talking Jaguar by Martin Prectel
Upon request, a weekend seminar on either of these topics can be presented to your area.
Call Francine for more information and to register.
LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Dates and locations are set upon request.