Sacred Journeys and Retreats
One of the great longings in all of us is to reconnect with the natural world and its inner equivalents, that joyful, expressive part of the child in us who was simply and organically connected to all things, including the magic and mystery of life and all its inhabitants.
Within this longing are echoes of our indigenous ancestors, whatever our cultural background, of spiritual life intimately bound to the earth, its creatures and its power to heal and transform.
These Sacred Journeys are an offering to this longing and Daniel's favourite form of work.
Wherever possible these journeys are done in conjunction with the traditional owners or with senior elders.
Kimberley Camel Trek
A Spiritual Safari
14 - 24 June 2012
A spiritual journey with Daniel Sowelu, Lorraine Lee and Harry Watson of the Nyikina/Mangala people of the West Kimberley
A Spiritual Safari
14 - 24 June 2012
A spiritual journey with Daniel Sowelu, Lorraine Lee and Harry Watson of the Nyikina/Mangala people of the West Kimberley
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic, mystery and healing potency of the West Kimberley, led by traditional owner Harry Watson, members of his family and a team of experienced healers and teacher/therapists.
Opening ourselves to the healing power of nature and the purity and spiritual potency of The Kimberley wilderness has a profound impact on all involved, emotionally and spiritually. The facilitators have extensive professional experience in the healing and therapeutic journey and in journeying the Kimberley environment.
Harry Watson is a senior lawman of the Mangala/Nyikina people, a foundation member of the Kimberley Land Council, tracker, bushman, cameleer and a wonderful man dedicated to the resurgence of traditional culture. With his brother John he established the model community of Jarlmadanga in their traditional country and it is this country that the trek passes through.
This is a walking trek with the camels where we have the privilege of travelling through Harry’s traditional country, along the Fitzroy River and its catchment, Mt. Anderson, the Grant Ranges and the spinifex desert south of the Fitzroy.
There will also be many opportunities to enjoy ourselves, to allow the inner child out to play, to dream, fish, track, hunt, sing, dance and marvel at the beauty of such a glorious part of the world.
Harry, Lorraine and Daniel have working together on these treks yearly for the last decade.
Opening ourselves to the healing power of nature and the purity and spiritual potency of The Kimberley wilderness has a profound impact on all involved, emotionally and spiritually. The facilitators have extensive professional experience in the healing and therapeutic journey and in journeying the Kimberley environment.
Harry Watson is a senior lawman of the Mangala/Nyikina people, a foundation member of the Kimberley Land Council, tracker, bushman, cameleer and a wonderful man dedicated to the resurgence of traditional culture. With his brother John he established the model community of Jarlmadanga in their traditional country and it is this country that the trek passes through.
This is a walking trek with the camels where we have the privilege of travelling through Harry’s traditional country, along the Fitzroy River and its catchment, Mt. Anderson, the Grant Ranges and the spinifex desert south of the Fitzroy.
There will also be many opportunities to enjoy ourselves, to allow the inner child out to play, to dream, fish, track, hunt, sing, dance and marvel at the beauty of such a glorious part of the world.
Harry, Lorraine and Daniel have working together on these treks yearly for the last decade.
"This year’s tour has a special significance as we will leave Broome in the energetic afterglow of a lunar eclipse on 4 June and the Transit of Venus on 6 June, culminating in the first exact square between Uranus and Pluto, the most powerful transit of 2012/2013, on the last day of the trek!" ~ Daniel
Typical Program:
Subject to changes due to weather conditions and ceremonial obligations.
Night before departure, pre-trek orientation and meal in Broome.
Day 1: Bus from Broome to Jarlmadangah Aboriginal community for opening rituals and overnight stay.
Days 2-4: Slow walking and riding with camels along the mighty Fitzroy River, camping with swags.
Days 5-7: Stationary camp for rest and reflexion, a day of silence and day trips for exploration.
Days 8-10: Return trek through the Grant Ranges to final night at Jarlmadangah. Evening celebrations.
Day 11: Final circle, goodbyes and return bus to Broome. Evening post-trek meal and celebration in Broome.
As we will be operating largely under Aboriginal time the program will be open to change accordingly, once we are on our trek. The pace will slow and cruisy, around 10-15 kms a day and camels will be available for riding. All participants will be asked to contribute to the day to day running of the camp, which allows things to operate smoothly and adds to our sense of community.
Subject to changes due to weather conditions and ceremonial obligations.
Night before departure, pre-trek orientation and meal in Broome.
Day 1: Bus from Broome to Jarlmadangah Aboriginal community for opening rituals and overnight stay.
Days 2-4: Slow walking and riding with camels along the mighty Fitzroy River, camping with swags.
Days 5-7: Stationary camp for rest and reflexion, a day of silence and day trips for exploration.
Days 8-10: Return trek through the Grant Ranges to final night at Jarlmadangah. Evening celebrations.
Day 11: Final circle, goodbyes and return bus to Broome. Evening post-trek meal and celebration in Broome.
As we will be operating largely under Aboriginal time the program will be open to change accordingly, once we are on our trek. The pace will slow and cruisy, around 10-15 kms a day and camels will be available for riding. All participants will be asked to contribute to the day to day running of the camp, which allows things to operate smoothly and adds to our sense of community.
Group Leaders & Guides:
Harry Watson and his family are of the Nyikina Mangala people and are traditional owners of part of the West Kimberley. He is a senior lawman, a teacher of aboriginal culture, spirituality and history, of traditional survival skills and leads camel tours of the Fitzroy River, Mt Anderson and Grant Ranges areas. We are greatly honoured to have Harry and his family as guides on this trek, and to be able to walk their traditional country.
Lorraine Lee is a multi-skilled healer, whose home has been the Kimberley for the past 35 years. Lorraine’s spiritual path has taken her on journeys all over the world, including India and Uzbekistan. She has participated in meditation camps and retreats in nature and deep silence with the Sufi Order International in Switzerland.
Daniel Sowelu (B.Sc, Dip. Ed) Daniel’s love for the land comes from early childhood, giving him an acute sensitivity to sacred places, enhanced by 20 years of meditational practices and numerous journeys through Australia and India. His leadership is supported by 22 years of private practice as a counsellor, Primal therapist, group leader and therapeutic astrologer. He has been running bush retreats, often in conjunction with aboriginal elders, since 1992.
Harry Watson and his family are of the Nyikina Mangala people and are traditional owners of part of the West Kimberley. He is a senior lawman, a teacher of aboriginal culture, spirituality and history, of traditional survival skills and leads camel tours of the Fitzroy River, Mt Anderson and Grant Ranges areas. We are greatly honoured to have Harry and his family as guides on this trek, and to be able to walk their traditional country.
Lorraine Lee is a multi-skilled healer, whose home has been the Kimberley for the past 35 years. Lorraine’s spiritual path has taken her on journeys all over the world, including India and Uzbekistan. She has participated in meditation camps and retreats in nature and deep silence with the Sufi Order International in Switzerland.
Daniel Sowelu (B.Sc, Dip. Ed) Daniel’s love for the land comes from early childhood, giving him an acute sensitivity to sacred places, enhanced by 20 years of meditational practices and numerous journeys through Australia and India. His leadership is supported by 22 years of private practice as a counsellor, Primal therapist, group leader and therapeutic astrologer. He has been running bush retreats, often in conjunction with aboriginal elders, since 1992.
Cost:
$2900 ex Broome, includes all transport (excluding airfares) accommodation, food (predominantly vegetarian with fish and bush tucker when available), camels and cameleers, swag and mosquito dome. Limited to only 14 individuals so pay your deposit now to ensure you reserve your spot on this very special trek. A $600 deposit is to be paid with your registration, unless alternative arrangements are made, with the balance due 15 May 2012. Please note - deposit is non-refundable within six weeks of the event, less a $50 administration fee for cancellations before that. There is a full refund should the event be cancelled. If you withdraw from the tour for any reason, once that tour has commenced, no part of the tour fee shall be refunded, unless otherwise negotiated. |  2012 Camel Trek Deposit A$ 600.00 |
Read about previous sacred journeys:Get an insight into what could be in store for you for on a sacred journey through the accounts of these previous safaris:
Reprinted with kind permission of NOVA magazine. |
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By calling Daniel on 04488 70022 or complete the online form below:
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