Eastern Training: Garrison, NY

 

Congratulations on your interest in becoming a Facilitator of theAwakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium. The entire processof becoming a Facilitator is a rich, focused, challenging and,hopefully, deeply rewarding journey and learning experience. Weheartily invite you to jump in and sign on for the next training.

The Facilitator Training begins with a preparation period, followedby a three-day residential training, and a final non-residentialtwo-day “practicum,” usually on a weekend. Below are some of thespecific aspects of the training program that you may want to knowabout as you consider becoming a Facilitator.

Preparation Period

The Preparation Period begins as soon as you register for theTraining, and immerses you in some of the information and concepts thatform the heart of the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium. During thistime, you will read some of the materials that inspired the Symposium,do some research and investigation, and re-examine your own Daily Practices—among otheractivities.

Your registration, and your Preparation Period, can begin wheneveryou are ready, as long as there is enough time remaining to completethe assignments before the initial training session. Given thatpeople prepare and read at different speeds, the trainees so far havedevoted very different amounts of time to preparing themselves.

Initial Training Session

The initial session of the Facilitator Training consists of athree-day residential training weekend. This Fall’s Eastern Trainingbegins with dinner at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 23rd and completes atabout 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 26th. The weekend training will takeplace at Garrison Institute, in Garrison, New York.

Directions to Garrison Institute: http://www.garrisoninstitute.org/contact.php

Regional Practicums

The final portion of the Facilitator Training will be a two-day,non-residential "practicum," which involves putting on a completeSymposium along with your fellow trainees. The practicum will be heldin smaller, local regional groups; you may participate in the locationthat is closest to your home or most convenient for you—you need toattend only one to complete the training. The specific locations anddates of the various practicums will be decided during the initial training session.

Cost

Tuition for the Training is $250, including all materials, coveringboth the initial training session and the regional Practicum. The priceof room and board is between $225 and $315, depending on room choice.

Scholarship applications are available upon request for individuals who need financial assistance to help cover the costs of Facilitator Trainings. Please email requests for scholarship applications to Reena Shah at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

To Register

To register for the Training, please click here. Upon receipt of the tuition, you will be automatically emailedthe link for the Facilitator Training Materials Page. The materialsinclude a Background Information Sheet, the complete Preparation Assignment, the Reading  Materials, and the Symposium Manual.

Please be sure to send your Background Information Sheet to Reena Shah at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Reena Shah at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you are unable to register online, please contact Reena directly at 415-561-4522 x 116 to arrange payment and the mailing ofmaterials. If you choose to register by mail, please mail your checkand Background Information Sheet to:

The Pachamama Alliance
Attention: Reena Shah
P.O. Box 29191
San Francisco, CA 94129

To assist with planning for the trainings, please register as earlyas possible. Full payment for the training is refundable up to two weeks before thefirst weekend. Due to venue regulations, costs for Room and Board may not be refundable after this time.

If bringing this message out into the world calls to you, we inviteyou to become an Awakening the Dreamer Facilitator—now! If this is notfor you, or if the timing isn’t right, you have our support and wishesfor your success in whatever you are doing to bring forth anenvironmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially justhuman presence on this planet.

In Partnership,

Reena Shah, for the Facilitator Training Team and The Pachamama Alliance