- Sacred Journeys
- SEDONA & The GRAND CANYON
A Sacred Journey to the Sacred Places of Sedona, a Visit to the White Buffalo, and The Magnificent Grand Canyon
October 20 -24, 2004
Past Tour
Tour Leaders: Reiki Master and Spiritual Counselor Andrea Mikana-Pinkham and Author & Spiritual Teacher Mark Amaru Pinkham
Travel back in time to a place of profound historical and mystical significance… to a storybook land that comes to life as you are instantly transported back thousands of years. Since the dawn of time, travelers have ventured to these parts of the Southwest.
Whether they came in search of adventure or spiritual fulfillment,
they experienced a common phenomenon: This land changed their lives forever.
Your Sacred Journey excursion will take you to the spiritual mecca of Sedona and its mystical power spots. Sedona is nicknamed the "Land of Awes and Spirituality" because of its awesome Red Rock formations and its magical and mystical energies! Prepare yourself for a powerful time, as the power spots here are really "charged!"
As we continue north through the high country, we will visit the White Buffalo Family that live near Flagstaff, heralds of the indigenous peoples' prophecy that peace is returning to our world.
Our last highlight of the tour will be our visit to the world-famous Grand Canyon, considered by the ancient Hopi people of the area to be the great womb of Mother Earth. It is truly the ultimate in silent grandeur and beauty!
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About Your Tour Leaders
MARK AMARU PINKHAM is a popular spiritual teacher, author, and Director of The Mysteries of the Goddess Wisdom School and The Seven Rays of Healing School. In conjunction with Body Mind Spirit Journeys, Mark leads Sacred Journeys tours to England/Scotland, Egypt, Mexico, Peru, India, and Sedona. During these tours he shares information about the sacred esoteric history of the Earth, the teachings of spiritual masters from around the world, and the Goddess tradition. Mark has been a Yoga & Meditation instructor for over 20 years, is also an Acupuncturist.
ANDREA MIKANA-PINKHAM, Andrea Mikana-Pinkham has been organizing and leading spirit-centered tours to sacred sites throughout the world since 1993. Andrea has received extensive shamanic training from indigenous Elders in North America and various shamen in Peru (including Jorge Luis), and is adept at leading rituals to connect with the Mother Earth, as well as one's inner Spirit.
She has been a Reiki practitioner since 1988 and a teaching Reiki Master Teacher since 1991, as well as a spiritual counselor since the 1980s.
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Tour Summary
Day 1 Canada/Phoenix/Sedona
Day 2 Red Rock Crossing/Bell Rock
Day 3 Marionette show/Flagstaff
Day 4 White Buffalo/Grand Canyon
Day 5 Flagstaff/Phoenix/Canada
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Friday, February 13: Canada/Phoenix/Sedona - Airport Vortex
Fly from your home city to Phoenix. Arrival in Phoenix and transfer to Sedona via our shuttle. NOTE: We will depart the airport at 2:30PM, so please make your flight arrangements so that you can meet us before that time.
Arrive Sedona, the land long considered important by many cultures for its spiritual powers and stunning Red Rock Canyons. This area was home to the ancient Sinagua people, and is rich with their cliff dwellings and ancient petroglyphs. Arrive mid-afternoon and check into your accommodations. Free time before we begin our magical experience, as we depart for a special ritual with Mark and Andrea and a time for meditation at scenic Airport Vortex. The magical energies of the Red Rocks bless us with their ancient presence. Return to the hotel for our "Welcome to Sedona" Dinner.
Overnight: Sedona (3 nights) (D)
Day 2 Saturday, February 14: Red Rock Crossing & Bell Rock
Valentine's Day - a Day of the Heart! We begin our day at one of Sedona's most beautiful places...Red Rock Crossing for a peaceful walk along serene Oak Creek and awesome views of Cathedral Rock. Mark and Andrea will facilitate a special heart-centered healing ceremony to celebrate our "Day of the Heart." Followed by a picnic lunch and later return to our hotel. The afternoon is free for rest and individual exploration in Sedona. The hotel is centrally located to the downtown area and many shops, art galleries, restaurants, and coffe/tea shops.
Later afternoon departure to Bell Rock, the great sentinel and beacon of Sedona's principal vortexes, for another meditative experience of the heart. Return to the hotel. Dinner on your own. (B/L)
Day 3 Sunday, February 15: Cathedral Rock/Sedona Closing Ceremony
After breakfast, you have free time this morning to explore the local shops and galleries on your own. Or, maybe you'd like to book an optional appointment for a massage or energy balancing session. There are many excellent body/energy workers in Sedona! Mark and Andrea will be available for recommendations. Lunch on your own.
In the mid-afternoon we depart to Cathedral Rock, the "Castle Vortex" of Sedona. After a time to walk around the area and enjoy the stunning vistas before us, we gather at a local medicine wheel, where Mark and Andrea will facilitate our Spiritual Sedona Farewell Ceremony. We meditate and give thanks for the transcendental gifts of healing and wellness we have received during our relaxing and rejuvenating stay in magical Sedona. Return to our hotel. Dinner on your own. (B)
Day 4 Monday, February 16: Visit the White Buffalo & The Grand Canyon
We get an early start as we depart Sedona in our private motor coach and travel north through Oak Creek Canyon, one of the most beautiful scenic roads in America, to Flagstaff, ski mecca of northern Arizona. As we turn northwest and drive out of the city, we are greeted by the San Francisco Peaks, the holy mountains where the Hopi Kachinas are said to dwell for part of the year. Continuing on through stands of aspen and Ponderosa Pine, we stop at the home of the White Buffalo Family, where we will visit with Miracle Moon, Rainbow Spirit, Peace Pilgrim, Arizona Spirit and the others in the herd. The White Buffalo is known as the healer, bringing brings peace and harmony to all living things. They are here to remind us of our connection to all animals, other humans, Mother Earth and Father Sky. It was foretold by the native people that the return of the White Buffalo to our world would be a message that the time has come for ALL relations to come together in Peace, Harmony & Balance to bring healing to our world.
We continue on to the Grand Canyon, considered by the ancient Hopi people of the area to be the great womb of Mother Earth. Designated a National Monument in 1908, a National Park in 1919 and a World Heritage Site in 1979, it is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world, and is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers. We will have time to walk in the beauty and peace, with time for individual meditation and reflection. During our time here we will have a short ceremony to give thanks for the blessings received from Great Spirit at this sacred place. Who knows?? Maybe we will be blessed by a visit from one of the giant Condors that swoop over the canyon rim! After lunch on your own you have time to walk along the breathtaking canyon rims and view the breathtaking views. Late afternoon/early evening return to Flagstaff. Check into our accommodations. Free time and dinner on your own.
Overnight: Flagstaff (1 night) (B)
Day 5 Tuesday, February 17: Flagstaff/Phoenix/Return to home city
After breakfast, depart for Phoenix via our shuttle to connect with your flight home. (B)
(B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner)
NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
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Tour Includes:
" Roundtrip shuttle from Phoenix airport to Sedona hotel
" First Class Hotel Accommodations
" Meals as per itinerary
" All site entrance fees
" All tour-related transportation by private air-conditioned buses
Added Features
" Visits to the most important vortex sites in Sedona with Mark and Andrea Pinkham
" Spend time with the White Buffalo family
" Visit the spectacular Grand Canyon
Tour does not include:
" Airfare to/from Phoenix, departure taxes
" Cancellation & Medical insurance
" Visa fees (if applicable)
" Meals/drinks not specified in the itinerary
" Gratuities to drivers/guides ($50 prepaid)
" Items of a personal nature or any items not specified as being included
- Tour Price
Tour Price Per Person (Land Only) US $899.00
- Single Supplement US $295.00
- Prepaid Gratuities US$ $50.00
Please call us for a quote on airfare from your home city
NOTE: To avoid surcharges due to the volatility of the Canadian dollar, all tour prices listed are in US dollars. Payments may be made in either US dollars or the equivalent in CDN dollars.
Sacred Earth Journeys, Ste 220 - 133 E. 8th Ave. Vancouver,
B.C. V5T 1R8 Canada
Tel: (604) 874-7922, Toll Free 1-877-874-7922
www.sacredearthjourneys.ca