Everyday Medicine Woman

Medicine Circle Events

Awakening the Moon Goddess Within
A Journey to Maya Tulum, Mexico

September 29- October 4, 2007

To download the trip brochure, click here.

To learn more about the resort, click here: www.mayatulum.com

Additional Information:

1. Travel to Mexico:

• Passport. A valid U.S. Passport is now required for travel to Mexico. If you do not have a passport, go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/
for details. Current processing time is 10 weeks, but you can also pay for expedited service, which takes approximately two weeks.

• Money. The currency in Mexico is the peso; however, American dollars are often accepted, especially at the resort itself. Please note that even if you pay with U.S. currency, your change will be returned in pesos.

• Food/Water Safety. Although the most common concern about travel to Mexico is the safety of the food and water, this should not be a problem at Maya Tulum. The resort is known for its delicious and healthy food, and takes every precaution to keep it safe. Food is washed in purified water; ice cubes and beverages are made with purified water.

• Insurance. Because the trip fee is nonrefundable, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance so you can receive reimbursement if for some reason you are not able to attend. Although you will need to research which insurance best meets your needs, one that our trip coordinator has used in the past is MEDEX Assist at www.medexassist.com.

2. Packing List: Please check back after July 1, 2007.

3. Additional Expenses:

Your trip fee covers five nights and six days at Maya Tulum, all meals, the workshop itself as well as all ceremonies and activities associated with it. Also included is transport between the resort and Cancun International Airport— provided your flights are scheduled within a particular window of time (your registration confirmation letter will give you these details).

Not included in your trip fee:

• Airfare
• A side trip to the local ruins (approximately $45)
• Massages and treatments available at the resort’s spa (credit cards accepted)
• Tips for resort staff

4. Special Considerations:

• Alcohol. Even though alcoholic beverages are available at the resort, workshop participants must agree not to consume alcohol for the duration of the workshop.

• Dietary requirements: It is our understanding that Maya Tulum’s buffet meals are delicious, nutritious and offer a wide variety of choices, including many options for vegetarians. However, if you have very specific dietary requirements, please understand that there is no opportunity to order special meals.

• Shared Space: Although the resort is secluded—bordered by the ocean on one side and the jungle on the other—we will be sharing it with another group. This means that we will not have complete environmental control over things like noise levels, perfume use, and potential allergens like bug spray.

• Adding on Extra Days: If you should wish to arrive early or stay for a few extra days, contact the resort directly to arrange. Contact Melanie,the resort’s representative in the U.S., at 888-515-4580.

Goddess Gathering Facilitator
Susan A. Lipshutz, LCSW will be our primary facilitator. Her work is dedicated to supporting the reawakening and integration of the divine feminine energy into contemporary culture. She has been in active private practice for over 23 years and has advanced training in hypnosis, cross cultural shamanic traditions, and nature based spiritual practice.

Deeply devoted to building strong communities that reawaken and integrate the divine feminine into daily life, Susan founded Everyday Medicine Woman which offers medicine circles, seminars and annual gatherings.