The Aromatic Alchemy Training
Pranic Intelligence, Contemplative Aromatherapy & Experiential Ayurveda
With David Crow, L.Ac., and Special Guests
September 14th-19th, 2010, Nevada City, CA

Created and taught by visionary herbalist David Crow, this is a one of a kind aromatherapy training like no other.

Because of the intimate connection between olfaction and consciousness, when essential oils are used with meditation practice their effects become very powerful. Likewise, deep contemplation of the oils reveals the inner dimensions of plant consciousness responsible for creating the aromatic and therapeutic compounds. When these experiences and insights are translated into the holistic language of Ayurveda, the cosmological principles of this ancient medical system come to life within our senses.

The Aromatic Alchemy Immersion will train you in the deeper levels of aromatic botanical medicine through the direct sensory experience of botanical pranic intelligence found within the essential oils.

This unique course will first increase our knowledge of plant-based medicines and their uses, and then transform that knowledge into deeper spiritual and ecological wisdom.

Course Tuition and Pricing

The course fee includes meals and on-site lodging.

Course Tuition: $1,250.00

MedicineCrow Special: Only $800 ($750 if paid in full)
*Ends on August 16th!

  Tuition Includes:

• Lodging at the Shady Creek Conference Center
  
• All Meals (organic, primarily vegetarian, most food from local farms)

   Special Bonus for all attendees:

1 Year Subscription to MedicineCrow.com (Value of $108.00)

A 25% deposit is required to secure the retreat special price.

Time, Location and Food

Time and Date:

Dinner will be served at 6pm on Tuesday, September 14th and the course begins at 7pm that evening. The course ends at 12pm on Sunday, September 19th (lunch will be served before departure). Breakfast will be served at 8am each morning and classes will begin at 9am sharp.
There is optional early morning yoga at 7am.
The classes and/or events will go late into the evening each day (typically around 10pm).

Location:
The beautiful Shady Creek Conference Center.just outside of Nevada City, CA

Meals:
All meals are included in the course tuition. The food at Shady Creek is exquisite. The vast majority of food there is organic and provided by small local farms.

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served each day in a buffet style including an organic salad bar. (Dinner will be served on Tuesday evening, September 14th, and lunch will be served on Sunday, September 19th before departure)
  
• The food is organic, healthy and primarily vegetarian. There are vegan options. If you have other dietary needs you will need to make those arrangements for yourself.

Accommodations

There are 3 primary sleeping options for course attendees. On-Site accommodations are included in the registration fee. If you prefer to stay off-site, you are responsible for your own accommodations.

1. On-Site Cabins
2. On-Site Camping
3. Off-Site Accommodations

On-Site Cabins
The on-site cabins are basic, clean and comfortable. They are shared cabins, typically with four people to a room. You will need to bring all of your bedding and toiletries with you (we will provide you with a list of what to bring upon registration completions). If you prefer to stay in a cabin, choose this option in the registration process.

On-Site Camping
There is a limited amount of on-site camping available. You will need to bring your own tent, bedding and toiletries. If you prefer to camp in a tent, choose this option in the registration process.

When determining your accommodation preference, it is important to note that the retreat will begin early in the morning (8am) and end late in the evening (10pm or later). There will be down time for hiking, socializing and relaxing, but you should know that this is a true immersion and the majority of the the time will be spent with classes and course activities.