{"id":641,"date":"2017-07-25T11:31:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T17:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earthwalks.org\/?p=641"},"modified":"2017-08-09T17:50:59","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T23:50:59","slug":"earth-walks-to-canyon-de-chelly-october-19-22-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earthwalks.org\/?p=641","title":{"rendered":"Register for Earth Walks to Canyon de Chelly October 19-22, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spider Rock Canyon de Chelly<\/p><\/div>\n

Includes:<\/p>\n

Guided walk on trails into the spectacular red sandstone canyon (equipment brought by truck; transportation option for those who choose)
\nTwo nights camping (final night motel\/optional camping)
\nTraditional sweat \u201cbath\u201d (lodge)
\nDay of solitude at Spider Rock
\nDay of service on a weaver\u2019s family farm in the Canyon
\nCost: \u00a0$615 \u00a0 Does not include: transportation to and from Chinle, AZ, last night in motel (free camping option available), meals outside the canyon, gratuities to guides<\/p>\n

To register:<\/strong> \u00a0Deposit to save a space for you on this journey is $200 (trip is limited to 14 participants). \u00a0Remainder is due September 19, 2017. \u00a0Make checks payable to: \u00a0Earth Walks\/PO Box 8534\/Santa Fe, NM 87504. \u00a0(A limited number of partial work exchange scholarships may possibly be available.)<\/p>\n

Information:<\/strong> \u00a0Contact info@earthwalks.org<\/p>\n

Itinerary:
\nThursday, October 19\u00a0 travel by carpool from Santa Fe, past Shiprock, NM<\/p>\n

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From there cross the Chuska mountains to the town of Chinle. \u00a0 Dine (Navajo) friend Daniel Staley and his family will guide us into the spectacular red sandstone canyon to his family land where we will be camping. \u00a0Those who wish will hike to the site; others can ride vehicles which will be carrying our camping gear. \u00a0The first evening we will participate in sweat lodge, a powerful way to begin our stay in this land which has been sacred to local people for so many generations. (Those who wish can stay outside the sweat and assist with the fire and prayers.) Meals in the canyon will be a group activity (preparation and clean up.)<\/p>\n

Friday, October 20\u00a0we travel by truck to the Spider Rock for contemplation and time exploring the spectacular area around Spider Rock\u00a0in the quiet of the canyon.<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 21\u00a0 we visit Kathryn Pemala who has been a long time weaver on her family farm in the canyon. \u00a0An important element of every Earth Walks is \u201cservice learning\u201d\u2013learning about traditional cultures while we offer service and \u201creturn the gift\u201d of living in this great land. \u00a0We may be clearing weeds from farm land and orchards, helping with the animals, doing repairs or a variety of other activities. \u00a0Kathryn will share her method and meaning of weaving with us and we will share lunch together as well.<\/p>\n

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Kathryn Paymella, Dine (Navajo) Weaver<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Our final evening, participants have the option of staying at the Sacred Canyon Lodge near the entrance of the canyon. \u00a0There is free camping available adjacent to the Lodge. We depart on Sunday, October 22.<\/p>\n

Contact Earth Walks for registration details and information: <\/strong>info@earthwalks.org<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk in Beauty! \u00a0 \u00a0 Doug Conwell\/Earth Walks<\/p>\n

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Earth Walks Director Doug Conwell<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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