The Southwest Sanctuary

Mysteries of Change: Living from Within Outward

Change encompasses everything – from what occurs one moment to the next to what seems permanent – like a mountain.

We do not usually consider change itself, but only where we are now and where we are the next moment. Change occurs between those moments, but change itself seems ineffable, unknowable.

We have entered a significant time of world change, and we acutely experience everything changing more rapidly than ever before. What then is change and how do we befriend it?

Civilization unfolds by pulling us into what our conditioned mind sees as fixed. We are in a time of an expansion of the tools of artificial intelligence which separates us even further from bodily presence and change occurring with the rhythms of our body. Change is now moving to an even more abstract level and is becoming the substance of automation.

Now is a perfect time to enter the questions and concerns around change, for we are acutely aware of 2025 as a year of change, portending even greater and more significant changing.

In this gathering, we will enter change more consciously to explore its spiritual nature, perhaps the way the invisible worlds are always engaged with the earth-world. We will engage in practices that will help us become aware of change itself.

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Our practices will be blended with community music making / sound healing, labyrinth walks, and Qigong, as well as sacred walking with earth herself.

Unmatched Surroundings for Healing and Peace

With comfortable, communal accommodations; delicious organic buffet-style meals (made with love); and the Lotus Kiva cradled within the earth; SWS provides a curated container for going deep into transformative practices and spiritual ceremony — while discovering the spaciousness within and the sense of community all around.

Facilities

Unmatched Surroundings for Healing and Peace

Shared-access to the magical and historic lands including the meditative Koi Pond and deck, water-features, hiking trails, ancient cottonwood trees, petroglyphs, walking trails, and more.

Terrain

Unmatched Surroundings for Healing and Peace

Location & Contact

The campus lies on 150 acres of somewhat hilly terrain. There is a gravel road as well as groomed walking trails between the rooms and the main lodge where meals are served. The road is lit at night for safe passage. It is approximately a 5-minute walk to and from most of the guest rooms and the main lodge.

Location & Contact

Transportation to/from Airports

Location & Contact

40 Camino Vista Clara,

Galisteo, NM 87540

Email tai@southwestsanctuary.org;

Call or text 505-470-1620

For Gathering questions contact Mary Jane Hooper-Sardello or Jennifer Mitchell of the School of Spiritual Psychology

Transportation to/from Airports

Transportation to The SouthWest Sanctuary is not included. There are no shuttles, Lyft is generally available, and they can provide recommendations for car services from ABQ airport (approx 84 miles) & the Santa Fe airport (approx 24 miles). Mary Jane will coordinate ride sharing if needed.

Guest Rooms

Transportation to/from Airports

You can choose from double occupancy (same gender match ups) or single occupancy rooms, depending upon availability. Each room is unique, and all rooms (except premiums) share comfortable bathrooms with between 1 and 3 other guests.

More about the Center

Our hope is that this weekend will bring about a renewal of the sacredness and divinity of all of creation. We believe you will feel deep peacefulness within the container of the Center which has consciously emerged into a living Sanctuary. While it is not necessary, feel free to peruse the Sanctuary Website for Groups Here to get a sense of the special nature of our gathering location. We have planned for 20 participants. We hope you can be one of them. Our room block is in the Pueblo, The Main Lodge, and the Ranch House.

More on our Gathering and the Sanctuary

ARRIVAL TIME: Between 3PM - 5PM, JUNE 26, 2025 - Welcome Dinner will be served approx 6pm

3 NIGHTS LODGING INCLUDED: JUNE 26-29, 2025

CHECK OUT: JUNE 29, 2025 by 11AM - Brunch included

MEALS SERVED: Dinner June 26th through brunch June 29th.

SELF-SERVE: Tea, coffee and snacks available 24/7

BATHROOMS: Many rooms have shared bathrooms so please bring a robe, slippers, and an easy bag to carry your toiletries from your room to the bath.

SPECIAL NEEDS: We will do our best to accommodate persons with mobility and special dietary needs

DIETARY OPTIONS: Options are 1) Standard organic meals, well balanced and include animal protein; 2) Organic Vegan; 3) Organic Gluten Free.

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: Yoga mats, back jacks, chairs, meditation cushions, all towels, bedding, sheets, blankets are included. Guest laundry facilities are available, too.

DEADLINES: To hold your room, a 1/3 deposit is due the School of Spiritual Psychology by March 28th. All registrations after this deadline will have deposit due one week after placement. See Registration Page for more information.

CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will be given only if we are able to fill your spot. If you are forced to cancel please contact Mary Jane Hooper-Sardello directly.

The School
of Spiritual
Psychology

Join Robert Sardello as he invites you into practices of heart awareness.