Spiritual Travel to Hopi: Sacred Guardians of the World
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Itinerary
| Thursday, March 14 |
Arrive Tuba City. Meet Carla Woody at our lodging for our opening circle at 5 p.m. to frame the intent of our journey. Settle into accommodations in Tuba City. | |
| Friday, March 15 |
Early morning departure to visit dinosaur tracks and Newspaper Rock with petroglyphs dating back 2000 years. We return in time to peruse the Tuba City flea market where Hopi and Navajo vendors alike offer pottery, herbal remedies and other treasures. In the afternoon we take in the breathtaking formations of Coal Mine Canyon, hoodoos and pay respects to the spirits said to live there. Lunch provided. Overnight Tuba City. | |
| Saturday, March 16 |
Morning brings us to Old Oraibi, the oldest consistently inhabited site in the US. We continue the day with demonstrations and hands-on opportunities of such traditional Hopi lifeways as spinning, piki making and parched corn preparation. We are invited into the Moenkopi home of Charlene and Harold Joseph. Charlene honors us with a visit to her ancestral home in the old village of Moenkopi where she shares a poignant, little-told story that has its beginnings many generations ago still having affect today. We begin to understand the true meaning of place connected to spiritual identity. Traditional dinner provided. Overnight Tuba City. | |
| Sunday, March 17 |
We venture into hidden Tawaa Park, a well-preserved site with extensive petroglyphs, where we learn the rich meaning they play in Hopi cosmology, history and present-day traditions shared through storytelling with Charlene and Harold Joseph and immersion practices offered by Carla Woody. Traditional dinner provided. Overnight Second Mesa. | |
| Monday, March 18 |
We explore the ancient village of Walpi, with visits to Hopi artists, learning of the symbolism used in traditional art and wares. Free afternoon time to shop. Overnight Second Mesa. | |
| Tuesday, March 19 |
In the morning we have our closing circle, returning to Tuba City for the further journey homeward. | |
| Notes: | Sky Harbor International Airport is the closest major airport to Hopi. Allow 3.75 hours from Phoenix to Tuba City.
We build flexibility into the schedule. Activities may be adjusted to accommodate the weather or for other reasons beneficial to the group, if required. |