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.
The weekend begins with dinner at 6:00 PM on Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday. You are welcome to add a night on Thursday and/or Sunday to get oriented, enjoy the trails at The Mountainor have time to visit nearby waterfalls and the town of Highlands.
~ REGISTRATION ~
NOTE: This section is being updated
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
1. FIRST: Fill out the following Registration Form (Required)
You will receive information about “What to Bring” after we receive your and confirmation of room reservation from The Mountain.
2. SECOND: Program Fee: $65.00
Please send To Julie O'Connell via mail or
Check must be made out to: Qollasuyu: Southeast Council, Inc.
Register for Lodging and Meals at The Mountain:
Includes lodging with linens and towels, six meals beginning with dinner on Friday night and ending with lunch on Sunday. Double occupancy: $250. Single occupancy: $390 (limited singles available) .
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. 828-526-5838.
COME JOIN US!
Additional information will be added tomorrow.
