Spend a week with Hank Wesselman in Hawaii...

VISIONSEEKER 1:

Shamanism and the Modern Mystical Movement

April 21-27, 2002

tree The rediscovery of shamanism has emerged as a major thrust of the current spiritual reawakening sweeping the Western world. Traditional shaman's time-tested techniques for accessing the realms of the sacred are providing non-tribal Westerners with an extraordinarily effective method for connecting with the inner sources of power and wisdom that reside there. During this week-long retreat, to be held right on the Island of Hawaii, we will rediscover our own indigenous heart, reestablish connections with our spirit helpers, teachers, ancestors, and possibly descendants, engage in visionary fieldwork and examine the nature of health, illness, and healing from the perspective of spirit medicine. The workshop will provide a powerful introduction for those less familiar with the shaman's path and enhance the practice of more experienced inner travelers. Unique material on the soul cluster as well as the nature of reality from the Hawaiian kahuna perspective will be presented. Shamanic journeying will form the centerpiece of our work, and the program will conclude with a powerful healing ritual.

NOTE: Bring drums and rattles if you have them, a notebook or sketchpad, a small set of oil or chalk pastels, a bandanna or eyeshade, as well as a small, personal offering for Pele.

head shot hank Anthropologist Hank Wesselman has worked for more that 30 years with an international team of scientists investigating the mystery of human origins in East Africa's Great Rift Valley. He has spent much of his life with indigenous people, and in the 1970s, while doing fieldwork in southern Ethiopia, he began to have spontaneous visionary experiences strikingly like those of traditional shamans. His experiences are documented in his autobiographical trilogy: Spiritwalker: Messages from the Future ( Bantam, 1995), Medicinemaker: Mystic Encounters on the Shaman's Path (Bantam, 1998), and Visionseeker: Shared Wisdom from the Place of Refuge (Hay House, 2001).

ENROLLMENT

This intimate, educational retreat will be held in the comfort and privacy of The Jacaranda Inn, a beautiful retreat facility located in the town of Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii.

Tuition of $1695 includes:

round-trip airport transfers from Kona
ground transportation
six nights shared accommodations*
all meals
tour Pu'ukohola, King Kamehameha's temple
tour Puako Petroglyphs
tour Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (City of Refuge)
an afternoon at Hapuna Beach
daily lecture and discussion

*Accommodations are on-site, double-occupancy with shared bathrooms as well as off-site at The Kamuela Inn Private rooms with private baths can be arranged for a supplement of $375 for the week.

TO REQUEST A BROCHURE or MAKE A RESERVATION

Email your name and address to nmi@aloha.net Reservations required with a deposit of $695. Remaining balance due March 15, 2002 These programs do sell-out so please be sure to register early to avoid disappointment.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

We begin at 5:30 in the afternoon on Sunday, April 21, and end with a ritual and farewell celebration on Friday night, April 26. Departure is by 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. Lecture time is scheduled each morning from 9:00 - noon and during some of the afternoons and evenings. Other afternoons are free for sightseeing, relaxation and massage.

TRAVEL AGENCY

We do have a travel agency with whom we work: Air Tours Vacations. They can be reached at 1-800-240-2221. The agent we work with is Mimi Bellows. Be sure to let her or, if she is not available, one of her associates know that you are calling with regards to the New Millennium Institute program. They handle all flights and can find you excellent specials. Mimi can also be reached by email at: mbello@airtoursvacations.com

AIR TRANSPORTATION

You will need to arrive at the Kona airport on the Big Island. There are two ways to fly into the Big Island. One is to take a direct flight from the West Coast to Kona. The other is to fly to Honolulu or Maui and then take an inter-island flight on Aloha (1-800-367-5250) or Hawaiian Airlines (1-800-367-5320) to Kona.

Aloha Airlines now offers direct, non-stop flights from Oakland, CA to Kona. They fly from Oakland to Kona on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Return from Kona to Oakland is on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can reach them at 1-800-367-5250. They do offer a triple AAA discount of 10%. Fares have been ranging from $500-$600. TWA offers direct, non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Kona, return. 1-800-221-2000. United Airlines offers direct, non-stop flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Kona. 1-800-241-6522.

DISCOUNTED TRAVEL TO HAWAII

If you want to search for bargains on your own, the following are discount travel companies that offer packages to Hawaii: Budget Holidays 1-800-498-5995, Bargain Tickets 1-800-742-8777, Vacations Hawaii 1-800-253-4422, Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays 1-800-654-4386

TRANSPORTATION

We will pick you up at the airport in Kona on Sunday, April 21, and return you there on Saturday, April 27. It is not necessary for you to have a car during your stay, unless you prefer to do so.

AIRPORT PICK-UPS AND RETURNS

We will be scheduling 2 airport pick-ups on Sunday, April 21, 2002. The first pick-up will be from noon - 1 pm. The second pick-up will be from 2-3 pm. (Departures times are 1 pm and 3 pm) Please schedule your travel so that you arrive as close to these times as possible.

The location of the shuttle is CURBSIDE AT THE ALOHA/UNITED BAGGAGE CLAIM AREA. If you are arriving on Hawaiian Airlines, please walk to the Aloha/United Terminal to meet us there. One of our staff members will be there to greet you. That person will be carrying a sign that reads "New Millennium Institute."

If you need to wait, there is a coffee shop at the airport, but please be present at curbside when the van is ready to load. The Kona airport is approximately 1.5 hours drive from the retreat facility. If you cannot make our shuttle schedule, the cost of transportation to the center is approximatley $95.00 which you will be required to pay.

Returns to the Kona airport on Saturday, April 27 will take place not earlier than 7:00 am and not later than 11:00 a.m. Please schedule your travel so that it coincides with the shuttle schedule.

PRE and POST STAYS

For those of you who would like to arrive early or extend your stay, we have a wonderful travel company with whom we work. Hawaiis Best Bed & Breakfasts can help you with car rental, hotels, bed & breakfasts, airfare and planning an itinerary. They can be reached at toll-free 1-800-262-9912 or bestbnb@aloha.net Hawaiis Best Bed and Breakfast offers minimum of 2 night stays, with rates starting at $125/night. Below are some suggestions for those who are looking for a one-night stay and/or budget accommodations. A lot of independent hotels and bnbs are listed on the internet as well. A search for "Hawaii Big Island Budget Accommodations" should produce some good leads.

KONA Kona Tiki Hotel (808) 329-1425 oceanfront in Kona, 15 room-inn, breakfasts included $59-70/night. Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel 1-800-329-1393, or (808) 961-5818 Starting at $76/night. King Kamehameha Hotel 1-800-367-2111 ($130/night) Right on the water in Kona. All of these are about 15 minutes from the Kona airport.

KAMUELA The Kamuela Inn, starting at $59 night. 1-800-555-8968 or (808) 885-4243 This is in Waimea and is a good central location if you have a car.

HILO Dolphin Bay Hotel, $89 night (808) 935-1466,Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel starting at $76/night (Same contact info.as in Kona above.)

VOLCANO Rainforest Retreat. (808) 985-9696 Email:volrain@bigisland.net

For more information on travel to The Big Island, contact The Big Island Visitors Bureau

HAWAII

The Big Island is famous for Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth and home to the Hawaiian Fire Goddess, Pele. In Vision Seeker 1 programs we pilgrimage to Volcanoes National Park. This "power spot" is filled with geological grandeur and is the source of many Hawaiian myths and legends.

WHAT TO WEAR

An amazing but true fact is that The Big Island has over 2/3rds of the world's climates. We expect it to be warm and mostly sunny during the day time, so summer time clothing is recommended. Temps. will be in the low 80s during the daytime and mid 60s -70s at night. However, it can get windy and rainy at any time and it is advisable to bring a light jacket and a sweater or sweatshirt which you will also need in the evenings. A good pair of walking shoes (closed toes) is also recommended.(It is also customary to remove your shoes while indoors and socks are a nice alternative.) We will head to the beach on one day so you should bring your bathing suits, sunscreen and a hat.

WHAT TO BRING

We will be doing shamanic journeying. For this, please bring a rattle or a drum if you have one. If you prefer to use a bandanna or eye shade to block out any light, you should also bring that. If you prefer to lay on the floor while journeying, please bring a yoga mat or somthing similar and a small pillow. We also recommend bringing a journal to record your experiences.

MEALS

Breakfast is served at the accommodations where you will be staying. Lunches and dinners will be served at the retreat facility where classes take place.

PHONE CALLS

In case you need to be contacted during your stay, messages can be left at New Millennium Institute at (808) 885-2181. Once you arrive at your respective accommodations, you will be given a direct phone number. Please bring a phone calling card with you in the event that you need to make long distance calls during your stay.

ROOMMATES AND SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS

If you are requesting a specific room mate, please detail your request. If you have requested single accommodations (and are paying a supplement for them) please detail your request.

A program similar to this has been conducted in the past at the New Millennium Institute in Hawaii. Click here for a review with photos.

Dr. Hank Wesselman, "The Mystical Nature of the Self"

SHARED WISDOM

To visit Dr. Wesselman's web site

The New Millennium Institute offers educational retreats on the Island of Hawaii. We combine the beauty of Hawaii with the powerful intellectual and spiritual stimulation of new paradigm thinkers. Emphasis is on Native wisdom and culture, sacred sites, ecology, star gazing, volcanoes, yoga and health.