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Connect With Your Soul at Upstate New York Shamanic Retreat

Jul 01, 2026 02:50PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

Shaman Janet StraightArrow will lead Soul Shamanism: Embody the Truth of Your Soul from August 28 to 30 at Art Farm, in Accord, New York. Designed for spiritual seekers, healers, teachers, therapists, yogis and coaches, the three-day retreat offers participants an opportunity to deepen their connection with their inner wisdom through experiential shamanic teachings and practices.

Participants will explore self-awareness, purpose and personal transformation while learning tools intended to support greater confidence, trust and authenticity in daily life. The retreat takes place on a scenic Catskills property, providing a peaceful setting for reflection, spiritual growth and community connection.

StraightArrow has guided students in Soul Shamanism for more than two decades, helping individuals develop a direct relationship with their own inner guidance and spiritual path.

Cost: $755, including tuition and lodging. Location: 31 Fawn Ln., Accord, NY. For details or to preregister, call 973-647-2500, email [email protected] or visit BeTheMedicine.com. See ad, page 4.
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