Early Registration discount
if paid by February 10, 2009
$500.00 for SAMS Members
$575.00 for non-members
Registration after that date is:
$550 For SAMS Members
$625 for non-members
Repeat cost information is below. . SAMS Membership Registration Information, plus there are a limited number of Sliding Scale fees available. Contact Daniel for details
This gathering features Shamanic Astrology Classes with Daniel and Cayelin covering most or all of these topics:
Where: At Gael Chilson's Home near Tucson, Arizona
When: Highly recommended but not required is to plan to arrive a day early and stay an extra day after the event to enjoy and integrate your Shamanic Astrology experience.
Note: For SAMS members who have already previously attended this event cost is $250.00 if paid by March 1 or $285 if paid after.
Our intent is to celebrate and ceremonially experience the Night Sky within the context of Shamanic Astrology and living ceremony.
Registration:
There are two ways to register. You can mail a check or go through PayPal. (PayPal info below)
Paying by Check:
Send check made payable to Daniel Giamario and send to :
Daniel Giamario
c/o
SAMS
PO Box 16331
Tucson, AZ 85732
Phone: 520-722-9464
Paying by PayPal:
The PayPal option of payment includes a $16.00 processing fee that PayPal charges us for the service. Please do indicate what event you are registering for and include name, address, phone number, email address, and birth data (date time and place) for the person registering. Please use the PayPal donation button on the Home Page. Note: the course fee is non-refundable but can be transferred to another event minus a $25 processing fee. Space is limited so be sure to register early.
Be sure to also include your birth information: Date, Time and Place. For more information contact Cayelin Castell at 520-744-6923 or Daniel Giamario at 520-722-7282.
Note: the course fee is non-refundable but can be transferred to another event with Daniel and Cayelin minus a $50 processing fee.
Additional information:
Plan to arrive in time to gather at 7 pm for our opening circle. The course will end by 1 pm on the last day. Be sure to allow enough time for a leisurely departure. The Tucson airport is about 30 minutes away and the Phoenix airport is about 2 ½ hours if there are no traffic delays.
The classes are being held at Gael Chilson's home. She lives outside of town on a rustic Old Mining Property that her family took over in the early 40's. This area has been mined for silver, and copper, etc. It is interesting to note that the silver used to craft the chalices for the San Xavier mission (very near by) came from these local mines. San Xavier Mission is an Old Spanish Style mission worth a visit.
The property is quiet and peaceful. There are hills and places for roaming around during breaks. For those you are interested be sure you have sturdy shoes as there are cactus and other spiny plants. Gael says there is plenty of wildlife including Javelina, Deer, and Hawks. There also have been very rare sightings of Bobcat, Coata Mundi (an indigenous ringed tail cat) and Mountain Lion, though it has been many years since they have been observed. There is also a small stone circle Gael has created with Solstice and Equinox alignments on a hill behind her house.
Accommodations: Gael has room for people to stay or camp at her house. There are two bedrooms for rent for $30 a night. There is also a heated basement dormitory situation for those who do not want to commute from Tucson or Green Valley. There are cots and beds available if you bring your sleeping bag and all she is asking is $15 a night to help cover the costs of water etc. Due to the remote location of her land Gael has to have her water hauled in. There is probably room for three or four people in the basement. Another option is to bring your tent and camp in the yard for $15 a night. Other options are to stay at a local motel or bed and breakfast.
Plus...there is a spa available. Really great to gaze at stars from. $10 covers use during the time of the event. Clothing optional.
Local Motels 20 to 30 minutes from Gael's home.
Holiday Inn Express 520-625-0900
Best Western 520-625-2250
Baymont Inn 520-399-3736
Amado Territory Inn (a B&B about 40 minutes from Gael's house) 520-398-8684
B&B off the Beaten Path owned by Joyce Sierra (a personal friend of Gael's) near landmark Elephant Head and about 30 to 40 minutes from Gael's house 520-398-3970
Meals: There is a kitchen available for those who plan to stay at Gael's place with refrigerator and stove. Green Valley is about 20 minutes away with several grocery stores, restaurants, fast food, Mexican, Chinese etc. available. South Tucson is about 30 minutes away. If you'd like to have your meals prepared for you Gael is offering to provide meals for a cost of $30 a day. That covers breakfast, lunch and dinner plus snacks. If you are interested in this option please let Gael know ASAP. If you are bringing your own food it is important to keep it simple.
Water: There is a Solid Carbon filtered drinking water system or you can bring your own water to drink. Please be mindful that Gael has to haul her water so conservation is appreciated.
Weather: April in Tucson is warm though the nights can be very cool for night sky work. The weather ranges anywhere from the 60's to mid 80's during the day and is usually in the 40's to 50's at night. Rain is possible, though not probable, and always welcome in the desert.
Transportation: Tucson is the closest major airport with most carriers servicing Tucson. Airline flights by all major carriers are available into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport about 2½ hours away. Car rentals are available at both Tucson and Phoenix Airports. There is no Shuttle transport available to Gael's house from either airport. However, you can take a taxi from the Tucson airport for about $60 one way, or Gael has offered to pick up people from the Tucson Airport for $30 for up to three people to cover her gas and time.
Directions to Gael's house from I-19: From I-10 get onto I-19 going to Green Valley. There is only one direction from I-10. From I-19 take the Valencia exit. Turn right and stay on Valencia until you get to Mission road. Turn left on Mission. Gael's house is exactly 12.5 miles south of Valencia, between mile post 10 and 9. There is a sign that says “That Healing Touch Plus.”
Stay on Mission road and watch the speed limit signs. Gael's house is on the right or west side of the road. It is the first driveway about a mile and a half after the second cattle guard (the first cattle guard is about 10 miles before on Mission road) with a blue and purple mailbox and a driveway that rises steeply up the hill to a pink and grey two story house.
Alternate directions. Stay on I-10 to Sahuarita Road exit. Turn right and follow until the road T's into Mission Road. Turn right and go about 1.8 miles and look for Gael's driveway on the left.
If you have housing questions Gael can be reached at 520-625-5762.
Cayelin can be reached at 520-834-8956 or email for questions or to register.