21 DECEMBER 2012 LOVE IS IN THE EARTH HAWAII RETREAT

SACRED EARTH RETREATS© For the love of the Earth and building a new future THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI’I 21 DECEMBER 2012 LOVE IS IN THE EARTH SOLSTICE RETREAT 15-22 DECEMBER 2012 Tarot- THE EMPRESS CELEBRATING THE LIFE GIVING WONDER OF WATER on 21 DECEMBER 2012- CELEBRATING THE GREAT ANCIENT MOTHER - MAUNA KEA! In Hawai’i there is an amazing mountain, called MAUNA KEA. She often has snow at her summit and is named “White Mountain”. MAUNA KEA is the highest mountain in the world, because of her height of 4 205 m above sea level and also her astonishing height of 9 kilometres above the ocean floor. But actually MAUNA KEA is a precious key to our future survival with water! “When the rain comes in and the clouds come in, it’s Mauna Kea who catches them. And so we have water. We have water for our plants that grow down below. We always have water because of Mauna Kea. Large civilizations have gone dead because they don’t have water. We will never have that fear as long as Mauna Kea is here. If Mauna Kea is not here, we’re not here. If it lives, we live. And it’s as simple as that. So we have a lot of things to be grateful for as we live on this island in the shadow of Mauna Kea. It has saved us for many, many generations.” Pualani Kanahele -kumu hulu (hula master) and educator The waters of Mauna Kea are so profound, that all the deities or “kupua” of Mauna Kea are symbolised as water forms. And so MAUNA KEA has three deities: Poli’ahu, the deity of the snow. Lilinoe, the deity of mist and Waiau, the deity of the lake. The whole mountain is spiritually dedicated to water! “Like the pure water captured in the piko of a taro leaf before it can reach the ground, the waters of Mauna Kea, suspended high above in the realm of the sky father, Wakea, is considered pure and life giving. It is so pristine, it is the perfect water. It was the water that was able to bring back life, to resurrect someone who had already passed. That is how sacred the water from Mauna Kea is considered in Hawai’i. It is not just water in liquid form, but water as ice, water as snow and also water from Lake Waiau. These are all considered sacred waters, and any water that is harvested directly from the sky. So sometimes people harvest, as the snow is falling. They collect it. Because that really hasn’t touched anything.” -Kealoha Pisciotta INVITATION FOR SOLSTICE Come and join us in Hawaii on the very auspicious date of 21 December 2012 - to celebrate the end of the Mayan Calendar, connect with one of our most ancient Mothers, Mauna Kea and honour during Solstice the life giving wonder of water. THE FORMAT OF THE RETREAT During this retreat we will bring sacred blessings to Hawai’i for the completion of a huge cycle of evolution ending in 2012. On 21 December and SOLSTICE, we visit snow capped Mauna Kea to pay our respects to Mother Earth and with our sacred intention bless the element of water to bring in the dawning of a totally new world based on Love. We will visit the earth temples of Pu’uhonna o Honaunau and Volcanoes National Parks on Big Island and swim with wild dolphins – a species that still hold so many pure connections to Love. We will also have the opportunity to watch the night sky from the world largest astronomical observatory site on Mauna Kea to connect with shooting stars, planets and the wider Cosmos out there… Come and experience the life giving power of Hawai’i. E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe (May blessings ever be with you) Elizabeth SACRED EARTH RETREATS www.arthurianschool.com info@arthurianschool.com PRICE: R9 696 / £808 / $1212 INCLUDES: 7 nights accommodation (double occupancy) including taxes and resort fees all breakfasts entrances and visits to two national parks (Pu’uhonna o Honaunau and Volcanoes National Parks) boat trip and swim with wild dolphins entrance and visit to Mauna Kea and star gazing island transportation for all itinerary group events all teachings, facilitation and channelling/transmissions EXCLUDES: Airfares Personal transportation to and from airport Lunches & dinners Drinks, personal items Optional night swim with mantas (with enormous wingspans from 6’ to 17’! - cost $75) NOTE: You also have the option to stay on with some remaining members of the group for some extra days after the retreat to rest and explore Big Island and the other islands of Hawaii on your own (accommodation will be organised at approx $60 per night per person). You may also decide to come a few days before the retreat to Hawai'i for general sightseeing. ITINERARY (please note that some of the final details may still change). 15 DECEMBER (Saturday) Breakfast Arrivals on Big Island Connecting as a group with intention Overnight Big Island 16 DECEMBER (Sunday) Breakfast Visiting Pu’uhonna o Honaunau National Park Connecting with the earth of Hawaii Overnight Big Island 17 DECEMBER (Monday) Early breakfast Wild dolphin swim! Connecting with the dolphins and asking for their blessing for our visit to Hawai’i and also our Solstice celebrations Overnight Big Island 18 DECEMBER (Tuesday) Breakfast Visit to Volcanoes National Park Feeling our deep connection to the volcanic mountains of Hawai’i Overnight Big Island Optional: Night swim with Mantas- they are totally harmless and amazing sea creatures of the night 19 DECEMBER (Wednesday) Breakfast Group work- connecting with the wonder of water (every participant will be asked to bring water from a pure source near where they live and to contribute this to a blending of sacred waters that will be used on Solstice at Mauna Kea) Sacred Hawai’i Dance celebration (Hawai’ian people) Overnight Big Island 20 DECEMBER (Thursday) Breakfast Preparation for Solstice Meditation and rest All Night virgil – staying awake to bring in the dawning of 21 December 2012 with sacred intention Overnight Big Island 21 DECEMBER (Friday) SOLSTICE Early morning visit to MAUNA KEA Sacred Mountain Solstice ceremony with Sacred Water Soaking up the energies of Solstice Overnight Big Island 22 DECEMBER (Saturday) Breakfast Closing ceremony and saying thank you for all the blessings we have received from Hawai’i and its people. NOTE: You also have the option to stay on with some remaining members of the group for more days after the retreat to rest and explore Big Island and the other islands of Hawaii on your own (accommodation will be organised at approx $60 per night per sharing person). GENERAL INFORMATION: THE WILD DOPHIN SWIM: All snorkel gear, any flotation needed, water/sodas/juice, fresh fruit, muffins, variety of dry snacks are provided. You will also be able to get the necessary towels etc from the hotel where we stay. The Dolphin Swim is 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Check-in 7:30 a.m. There will b a Swim Guide(s) in the Ocean with you. NIGHT MANTA SNORKEL: Night Manta snorkel 5:00p.m.- 8:00p.m.(time changes during the year with sunset). Group Rate rate is $75 per person inc tax. All snorkel gear, short wetsuits, lights, and swim guide (s) in the Ocean with you. Water/sodas/juice, and a variety of light snacks. Once back on the boat enjoy a warm shower, hot chocolate/coffee or tea. It is an exhilarating experience to be in the water at night with the Mantas. They are completely harmless, with no teeth, stingers or barbs. They can have a wing span of 6' to 17'! WEATHER: The Big Island’s weather is pleasantly warm and tropical all year-round. The daily average temperatures range from mid-70’s to mid-80’s. In the higher elevations such as Waimea and Volcano, the temperatures can be a bit cooler, especially at night. It rains all year round. The months of April – September tend to have less rain than the months of October – March. The great thing about the weather in Hawaii is that even if a rain shower should interrupt your day, it rarely lasts more than a few minutes before the glorious sunshine breaks through again! BACKGROUND THE EARTH ASPECTS OF HAWAI’I Hawai’i is known for its splendour as a magnificent cluster of Islands in the azure blue crystalline waters of the Great Pacific Ocean. But - in fact - it is one huge mountain! The largest mountain on Earth situated on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean with its peaks protruding above the water to form islands. The strongest earth energy I have ever felt has been in Hawai’i: during an earth ceremony on another Hawai’an island called Kauai’i - also known as Flower Island because of the multitude of flowers growing there. HAWAI’I HERITAGE OF ANCIENT LEMURIA Hawai’i is also linked to Ancient Lemuria. Lemuria was said to be the first human civilization on Earth that lasted many thousands of years - a place of blissful harmony where the Love vibration was fully anchored. When it came to an end, its Polynesian descendants became the indigenous people of Hawai’i and they also moved to places such as Easter Island and New Zealand. MAUNA KEA, THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN THE WORLD: “In our story of creation, WAKEA is the broad expanse, the sky father, partner of PAPAHANAUMOKU, earth mother, who gave birth to the islands. Hawai’I Island is their HAIPO, or eldest child. And MAUNA KEA is that child’s PIKO, or navel. Because of its place in our genealogies, MAUNA KEA is a KUPUNA, an ancestor.” I don’t need to go up to Mauna Kea to understand what is the essence of that place. I’m a traditional hula practitioner. I have studied hula all my life. And I chant about it and I dance about it and I feel the essence of it just thinking about it. It’s a very, very powerful place. It’s a wahi kapu, a sacred site. It’s a wahi pana, a celebrated and legendary place. ~Kehaulani Kekua testimony at public meeting on Mauna Kea Science Reserve Master Plan May 1999 For more information please contact: ELIZABETH BARDIN www.arthurianschool.com info@arthurianschool.com telephone +27 - (0)28 273 8277 cell/mobile +27 - (0)78 371 6343