QOLLASUYU SEPTEMBER GATHERING 2025

 JOIN US FOR THE QOLLASUYU 

ANNUAL SEPTEMBER GATHERING

September  5-7, 2025

at 

THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT AND LEARNING CENTER

Highlands, North Carolina

In these times of continual stress when everything seems to converge in more mayhem and mischief, we are called to be in community. We are called to deepen our connections within the natural and unseen worlds by immersing in the encantos that sing us back to Life! 

Stand on Meditation Rock to experience the sunrise or sunset. At night if the sky is clear, you can see the Milky Way.  Sit within the flow of the constant universal living energy pulsing through the ancient oaks, retained in the moss covered rocks, and soaring with the hawk in the distance.  This is a place of restoration and connection.

 

Each September we gather together to enter sacred place and time. 

We come to remember and practice the practices.  

What we do alone at our mesas is amplified 

when we and our mesas come together in community.

    

"THE MEDICINE OF THE DIRECTIONS"

This year we will travel the sacred spiral to focus on the essences of the five directions. Our primary artes anchor these directions. We will work with the five secondary artes: using them to offer healing to self and others. This will may be new to some and a refresher for others.

    “We must focus on being the manifestation of the Great Work by journeying to that place, that moment of co-creation in community with the combined energy, gifts, and presence of all who attend to transform a dimension of chaotic reality to the incredible heart based  reality that can and will be. This will be a moment of convergence, a vortex of energies spinning with combined energies emitting the light of vision, the strength of munay and the power of heart centered practice in service to Pachamama.”          David Jordan

The weekend is led by Qollasuyu Council Members: Sanctioned teachers David Jordan and Joella Walker, Elders of the Tradition Janet Harvey, Jenny Felder, Bonnie Knezo and Mesa Practitioners Marie Henderson and Julie O'Connell.

The weekend begins with dinner at 6:00 PM on Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday. Rooms are ready by 4:00 PM. You are welcome to come earlier in the day, add a night on Thursday and/or Sunday to get oriented, enjoy the trails at The Mountain or have time to visit nearby waterfalls and the town of Highlands.

~ REGISTRATION ~

     Pre-requisites:   

1. Each person is expected to be present for the full weekend barring medical or family emergencies. The energy builds as we move and weave through each event of the weekend.

2. Each person must have a basic understanding of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition and have created 

a basic mesa. We can provide links to resources or personal study with a mesa carrier.

 

Register with the Qollasuyu Council 

by August 20th       

You will receive information about “What to Bring” after we receive your registration form, fee, and confirmation of room reservation from The Mountain.

1. FIRST: Fill out the following Registration Form (Required)

                 Registration Form     

(Click to open.  If there are problems, request form from chacaruna@earthlink.net. I will mail you the form)

2. SECOND:  Pay Program Fee

Program Fee: $65.00  by check to Qollasuyu: Southeast Council, Inc.

                        $68.00 by PayPal to Qollasuyu: Southeast Council, Inc.

                        PAYMENT LINK

                      

         

Please contact Julie O'Connell at Jstxvi@gmail.com for her address or alternate payment methods.   Checks must be made out to: Qollasuyu: Southeast Council, Inc.

Then

Register for Lodging and Meals at The Mountain Retreat And Learning Center

Includes lodging with linens and towels, six meals beginning with dinner on Friday night and ending with lunch on Sunday. Double occupancy: $260. Single occupancy: $400 (limited singles available) plus 6.75% NC Sales tax and 3.5% additional if using credit card.. 

Please register directly with The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center https://www.themountainrlc.org/  

Click on “Registration”

To get started, if you're new click Create New Account , or if you've attended an event at The Mountain since May 2012, LOGIN to an existing account (use buttons if you have forgotten username/password).

Please register early to get your room preference. No later than August 18.

Call Guest Services at The Mountain if you have any difficulties or wish to add additional nights. 828-526-5838.

COME JOIN US!