HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE EXPERIENCE
MEDITATION WALK, PURIFICATION SWEAT AND COLD PLUNGE
For groups up to 14 (4 minimum)
4.5 Hours
Are you looking for something unique and completely different? Amazingly, Cornville also sits within the vortex energy or “electro-magnetic anomalies” measured by the U.S. Geological Society (USGS), which Sedona is famous for. The Hummingbird House is where Daniel and his wife, Valerie, live. It’s a short, 25-minute drive from Sedona, is set 75 feet above Oak Creek and in the beautiful, serene countryside of Cornville. Valerie, Daniel, and Sita (dog), and Moonie (cat), moved there in October 2022.
On this magical, 2-acre property is built a Native American-style medicine wheel and Purification (sweat) Lodge. The feeling here is much more expansive, peaceful, and good for the heart and soul. Animals such as deer, bobcat, rabbit, squirrels, chipmunk, mice, hawk, eagle, heron, lizard, and roadrunner all love being on the property.
This “medicine wheel” was originally conceived by Dana Ross, who created it with his own unique style. When Daniel and Valerie obtained it from Dana, Daniel and Dana loaded it, stone by stone and buckets of gravel, into his truck. Then, it was all unloaded, at their previous home in Uptown Sedona, stone by stone and…well, you get it. It was all reassembled and blessed by local shaman and medicine men/women. After an unexpected manifestation, Valerie and Daniel found themselves as the new caretakers of a dream property for them. When they moved to Cornville, that process was done all over again! It was definitely a journey not only moving all of their possessions, but also the Grandfathers and Grandmothers (stones). In the morning, participants will start by “walking” the Medicine Wheel, at the front of the Hummingbird House, and use it as a way to connect and meditate on the different aspects of their life (30 min). Each direction (South, West, North, East) relates to a different season or aspect of our life.
You will continue with a walking meditation down the steep path on your way to the Purification Lodge below (30 min). There are 108, steps, hand-built by Artie Lookinghawk, over a 7+ year span, leading 75 feet down to Oak Creek flowing by. Before you start, take in the beautiful scenery in front of you…the valley, Oak Creek, cottonwood trees, soaring birds of prey, llamas and horses across the creek, and sacred Sugarloaf Mountain to your left (protected indigenous ruins).
During your exploration of the property, see how many statues of gnomes, fairies, meditating lions, and unicorns you can discover. The steps are tall, but sturdy…you’ll need a strong heart to navigate yourself down and eventually back up. Go slow and use this time to be completely present and conscious in the moment.
Unless you’ve got serious hip, knee or heart issues, you’ll be fine.
After your 4th or 5th time, it’s a piece of cake!
You’ll gather together, get grounded again and there you’ll be invited to share what came up during the meditations (Medicine Wheel and 108 Steps). This is a unique and fantastic opportunity to dive deeper within yourself to get more clarity on questions you may have been asking (“What is my purpose?”, “Why am I here?”, “Why do I feel ___________?”).
Combined with information you share about what has been going on in your life (emotional, relationship, physical-chronic), Daniel will offer his wisdom, knowledge, spiritual insights and intuition for each participant.
Whether you are on the path of recovery, healing, or spiritual ascension, you’ll find more profound clarity and a shift in perspective that gives you an opportunity for expansion in consciousness (1hr).
Afterwards, if you haven’t already, you will change into clothes more appropriate for ceremonial sweat and purification (normally, shorts for men, conservative skirt or dress for women). The stones (Grandfathers and Grandmothers) have been purifying themselves in the sacred fire for hours. One by one, each will be invited into the ceremony and be blessed with sage, chapparal, and rosemary. Water will be poured to release energy (steam) and bless all participants and their prayers. experience a light, ceremonial, purification/sweat.
Make your way down about 20 feet to a refreshing, cold plunge into Oak Creek. Approximate time: 1.5 hours.
Start your slow, 108-step ascent and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the four patios (North, South, East, West), enjoying four separate, amazing views. (1hr).
Time required: 4.5 hours
Number of participants pricing:
Special Instructions
Please bring WATER. You must book ONE WEEK ahead online or call to reserve your spot.
Sturdy walking shoes recommended and physical health is required in order to navigate the 108 steep steps leading down to the Purification Lodge.
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