Kindred Spirits Gathering2025
Spirit in the Desert, Carefree, Arizona
This year the Kindred Spirits Gathering will directly follow the Storm Eagle Training. New Graduates will be able to meet their Kindred Spirits Community. The Initiation process will begin in the late afternoon on Sunday,October 19, 2025 with the Initiation Ceremony starting in the evening.
We would love you to welcomeour new graduates into Kindred Spirits and let them feel the love, community and power of this sacred community.
The Kindred Spirits Gathering Zoom Calls to collaborate on this year's eventwill begin shortly.
This is our opportunity to make this Kindred Spirits Gathering representative of our collective voices.
We want to provide you with the following information so you can better prepare yourself for the wonderful experience awaiting you!
Location:
Spirit in the Desert
7415 E. Elbow Bend Rd
Carefree AZ 85327
Event Fee, Lodging & Meals
SINGLE ROOMS LIMITED - 0 rooms Available
- Single Room:3nights lodging, Event Fee and Meal Package is $1328(One personin a room)
Single Rooms Payment Plan
- Payments begin when you registerand end on8/6/25. Depending on when you register, the monthly payment will be divided by the number of remaining months left before8/6/25.
- Please note: KSP Level 2 receives a $100 discount of the event fee.
- Please email lapregistrar@gmail.com if you would like a single room. If one becomes available we will let you know.
DOUBLE ROOMS COSTS ARE PER PERSON
- Double Room:3nights lodging, Event Fee and Meal Packageis $1209.50 per person. (Two people in a room)
DoubleRoomsPayment Plan - Per Person
- Payments begin when you registerand end on8/6/25. Depending on when you register, the monthly payment will be divided by the number of remaining months left before8/6/25.
- Please note:KSP Level 2 receives a $100 discount on the event fee.
Ratesinclude, Event Fee, Lodging, andthe following Meal Package:
Includes Dinner on Sunday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Monday and Tuesday, and Breakfast and Lunch onWednesday.
On your registration form, you will be able to request your meal preference and whether you have any food allergies.
Registration Details
- Please register for theKindred Spirits Gathering event right awayespecially if you want a single room.
- Once you register you will be directed to a payment page.
- Payment Plans-Payments begin when you registerand end on8/6/25.Depending on when you register, the monthly payment will be divided by the number of remaining months left before8/6/25.
Click here to Register
Travel Information:
Transportation Options to theSpirit in the Desert
Spirit in the Desert is located on over 7 scenic acres in Carefree, Arizona, USA, nestled in the foothills of the High Sonoran Desert. The retreat center is approximately 45 minutes north of Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix and 30 minutes north of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Transportation options to/from Spirit in the Desert to Sky Harbor Phoenix Airport – or – Gateway Mesa Airport Spirit in the Desert does not have a transportation system.
- If you are flying in and not renting a car, we have some selections for transport to/from the airports that our guests have used. Always remember to confirm any online reservation by phone and email!
- Blue Van Shuttle 1-833-425-8382 www.newbluevan.com Offers safe and reliable airport transportation and shuttle service. Please book 24 hours in advance and online for best rate. $47.25 1 person rate to airport.
- Roadrunner Limousine 480-310-7773 www.roadrunnerlimousine.com Rates start at $50 plus tax, discounts for additional riders. They also have stretch limos for larger groups. Must be made several days in advance for this service. Booking online is easy. Takes all credit cards. As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
- UBER LYFT https://get.uber.com https://www.lyft.com/cities/phoenix-az You will need to register online and then follow through. Allow about 15 minutes at the airport for it to arrive for last-minute calls. Our experience so far with reservations is on time--always confirm if you do this in advance. Fees do range, but they are usually much less than a cab. As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
- Arizona Corporate Coach 602-639-9312 www.arizonacorporatecoach.com Arizona Corporate Coach specializes in providing comfortable, convenient transportation to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, We also specialize in charter buses and tour bus rentals in Phoenix Arizona. Call for rates or book online easily. Takes all credit cards. As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
- Uptown Car Service 480-427-0985 www.uptowncarservice.com Call for rates or book online easily. Takes all credit cards. $75.00 ride to airport — 1 to 4 people. As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
- RENTAL CARS: Phoenix Sky Harbor airport has every rental car company available.
- At Gateway-Mesa Airport, the current companies available are: National, Alamo, and Enterprise. This airport is 1-1/2 hours from our center and that is on a good day with little traffic. Make sure to reserve early Nov – April is very busy and economy cars go very quickly. If you want to rent a car for a day or two in Carefree, Enterprise has a local office. Call their local number which is (480) 575-6527.
The Venue
Spirit in the Desert
7415 E. Elbow Bend Rd
Carefree AZ 85327
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center welcomes all people to experience the pure beauty of God’s creation in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. The sunsets are breathtaking and the sunrises are announced by the calls of the Cactus Wren and Gambel’s Quail. The gardens around the facilities on the nine-acre campus are filled with natural plants, trees, and many species of Sonoran Desert cacti. At an altitude of 2,580 feet the campus is somewhat cooler than the Phoenix metro area, especially in the glorious evening and early morning hours.
When you arrive, you will be warmly greeted by a people-centered staff who will orient you to your surroundings. All bedrooms have private bathrooms, a patio or balcony, most with spectacular mountain views. Experienced chefs serve homemade, healthy meals. A heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi are available for guests’ enjoyment and relaxation. Meeting rooms with WiFi and AV support are provided for a successful meeting or retreat.
Kindred Spirits GatheringBasic Schedule
Basic Schedule - Subject to change
Staff and InitiationMinister Mentorswill meet after lunchto prepare for the Initiation Ceremony.
October 19, 2025, Sunday (Afternoon-Evening)
Check in starts at 3:00 PM,
Pick up your room keys,EventPacket & name badge at the “Lower Estrem” building.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM -Manifestation Wheel Presentation.
6:00PM Dinner is served at the Dining Hall on site.
7:15 PM -9:30 PMOpening Session - Initiation Ceremony.
October 20, 2025, Monday (All Day)
8:00AM - Breakfast is served attheDining Hall.
9:30 - 11:45 AM -Opening Prayer:Morning Session
12:00 PMLunch is served at theDining Hall.
1:30PM -Afternoon Session
3:45 PM Break
4:00 pm -Afternoon session continues
6:00 PM - Dinner is served attheDining Hall.
7:30 - 8:30 PMEvening Session
8:30 - 9:30pm Ceremony
9:30 pm - Closing Prayer
October 21, 2025, Tuesday (All Day)
8:00 AM - Breakfast is served attheDining Hall.
9:30 - 11:45 AM -Morning Session
12:00 PMLunch is served at the Dining Hall.
1:30PM -Afternoon Session
3:45 PMBreak
4:00 pm -Afternoon session continues
6:00 PM- Dinner is served atthe Dining Hall.
7:30 - 8:30 PMEvening Session
8:30 - 9:30pm Ceremony
9:30 pm - Closing Prayer
October 22, 2025, WednesdayEnds after lunch
8:00AM - Breakfast is served attheDining Hall.
9:00 AM - Checkout - bring luggage and keys to Noble Hall.
9:30 - 11:45Blessing the task, Ceremony, Closing Prayer
12:00 PMLunch is served at theDining Hall.
Pack up room after Lunch.
Safe Travels, Everyone Namaste!
EVENT INFORMATION
What To Bring
We will be working on the land. We suggest you bring the following items:
- Your personal pipe, tobacco and matches or lighter(remember it can be windy) Not Mandatory.
- Altar items for your lodge altar(all items will go home with you)
- Sacred Vision Oracle Cards
- Drum and/or rattle
- A talking stick (Each Lodge should have one)
- Items for creating a sacred craft project: To be determined. Acrylic paints and brushes, fabric glue, markers, other beads,little charms or trinkets that you may want to add to a box-based project.
- Large Red cotton clothto wrap your finished project
- Notebook and writing tools
We will be in the desertin October so it will be cold, dry and sunny! Historically, it is in the mid 60’s to mid 60's during the day, and in the mid 40’s at night. Please dress accordingly.
You should also bring:
- Sunscreen, and Lip Protector;
- Flashlight; A Compass; Water bottle.
- Hat, small carrying pack, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Layered clothing as described above; Enclosed walking shoes and socks
- A dress or skirt and a shawl with fringe for ceremony, any color; appropriate clothing for men for ceremony.
Please note: If there are additional items you need to bring, we will let you know by e-mail or through your Lodge Chief as we get closer to the event.
What Not To Bring
Please leave valuables at home. No pets are allowed. Please honor Lynn’s wishes not to tape record or photograph any of the sessions or ceremonies of the event. You may take personal photographs outside of the sessions, of course. Fires are not allowed on site without a permit. Smoking is not permitted in any of the rooms. Please refrain from lighting candles or incense in your room; battery powered tea lights are a nice substitute.You will have to pay air-cleaning of the room if you light materials in your room.
If you are in Level 2 of the Kindred Spirits program: Please check with your Lodge Chief to see if you need anything specific for your Lodge work and altars.