The Sanctuary in Callicoon
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Callicoon, Sullivan County, New York, US
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Site: http://www.thesanctuaryheal.com/
- Monday:9AM–6PM
- Tuesday:9AM–6PM
- Wednesday:9AM–6PM
- Thursday:9AM–6PM
- Friday:9AM–6PM
- Saturday:9AM–6PM
- Sunday:9AM–6PM
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I recently participated in Angell Deers Breathwork Ceremony. What an incredible inner journey in the comfort of my own livingroom via zoom.Angell Deer is a genius at creating an experience using breath, music, hisown voice,visualizations,and community. During the ceremony, I was lost in my own deep breathing, yet fully aware of the feeling of body tingling, along with other body sensations of releasing trapped emotions.Since then, the beautiful, joy filled, alive, energy that I havent felt in two years has returned. Im so very grateful! Thank You!
I participated in a shamanic breathwork class for the first time, and it was led by Angell. I had a profound physical experience as a result of the session, and was especially impressed with the powerful presence and sincerity that Angell brought to his work. He has a kind and thoughtful energy, and his knowledge and wisdom was felt throughout the event. Im glad he was the person leading my first introduction into this work. Thank you, Angell!
5 Stars, If I could give 10 stars I would. Angell is remarkably compassionate, understanding, spiritually knowledgeable, and will shed light and hope on any burden that weighs upon you. If you have not yet visited, please do so. It will alter your life. Many blessings to this man and his calling.
What a retreat! What an experience! It is not easy to find words that can do justice to it, what I went through, what I felt and how much I learned from it… For once, I left my rational mind behind, letting go of my thoughts, allowing myself to be carried away by each and every moment, and letting my heart to open and feel courageously. It was often intense and at times not easy to handle, but I received lots of insights, deep understanding and healing. The retreat and work with the plants involved diving deep into my inner world, very curious as to what I might discover; diving into darkness to later find light. It also involved reconnecting with my inner child and embracing my inner adult in conjunction with each other. I was confused at times, but later found clarity. Easy, it was not, but as I confronted fears, insecurities, limiting beliefs and unhealed childhood traumas and more recent emotional wounds, I managed to connect and rise up with my own self with more confidence, trust and self-love.I can not think of better facilitators for this retreat. The program was wisely and skilfully put together by Angell and Miriam, our great masters of ceremony, who guided, supported and encouraged us throughout the retreat with their honesty, authenticity, expertise and humbleness. Muchas gracias, de corazón. In some ceremonies, we were also guided by other beautiful souls (Letizia, Miguel, Daya, Valerio and Tamara), who shared their knowledge, genuineness, dedication and love for their work. It was beautiful to share the whole experience with a group of new friends, sisters and brothers, holding space together and expressing and showing our vulnerability. This was very empowering too. And not to forget the powerful and reinvigorating energy of the Sacred Valley with the Apus and all its magnificent nature. Impossible not to feel a deep connection with Pachamama. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to everyone, it is a once in a lifetime experience, and particularly to those of you who are going through a process of self(re)discovery and transformation. Namaste.Irantzu - Peru Retreat - May 2022
I wasnt sure what to expect going into my half-day healing session at The Sanctuary Heal. I can honestly say it was a really great experience. Angell has a beautiful, peaceful place for healing, reflection and growth. I am lucky to live close enough that I could visit in person. The session was filled with deep discussion and him sharing his insights and guidance. He made me feel welcome and comfortable (even sharing a spoonful of his delicious honey with me). I am grateful for my session with him and feel it has really led me further down my path of healing and self re-discovery. I look forward to continuing my work with The Sanctuary through their various offerings.Aug 2021 addition - I just spent the weekend at The Sanctuary participating in the Shamanic Camp. It was a wonderful 2 days immersed in nature and working on improving myself mentally, physically and spiritually. Im so grateful I was able to share the weekend with a group of beautiful people sharing the same mind space as me. Feeling that connection is a fantastic change from the day to day life where that is often missing. Special thanks to Timmie for doing the behind the scenes work to help ensure the weekend ran so smoothly and allowing Angell to focus on doing what he does best. No doubt, I will be back to The Sanctuary soon.May 2022 addition - I just recently returned from the Peru retreat with Angell and Miriam. I want to be as open and honest as possible because the prior retreat voyagers testimonials helped me greatly in saying yes to this experience. This trip was the biggest challenge of my life on multiple levels. I had never traveled internationally (or very much nationally) and was very much a beginner in the plant medicine space. My mind kept throwing up road blocks and obstacles to keep me safe and prevent me from going. As the trip date neared and more of those obstacles were cleared or fell away, I was left with no more excuses. As Angell said when I first asked his advice, the only thing left was to trust the medicine. Im so grateful I did. Ive summarized this retreat as the most challenging, difficult, emotional, rewarding and beautiful thing Ive ever done. Thats not hyperbole. I cant thank Angell and Miriam enough for making that possible. They had the retreat planned out and organized in a way that we could gain as much as possible from it. All you have to do is make your way down there and everything else is taken care of. You can just focus on doing the deep inner work. Angell and Miriam make sure you are supported and cared for every step of the way. The way they compliment each other and work as a team is what really makes this retreat special. You get to spend a week sharing, crying, and laughing with amazing, like-minded individuals. All trying to bring better versions of themselves to the world. The medicine people they brought in to hold the plant medicine ceremonies. Leti, Miguel, and Tamara were all amazing, wise and beautiful souls. I feel truly blessed to have been able to work with them. Daya helped add another level of care and love to the retreat. The retreat center we stayed at was amazing and the food was sooo good. I miss it there already! Maybe my path will lead me back there on a future retreat someday (I do feel like theres unfinished business), or maybe it will lead me elsewhere. One thing I know for sure, my life now has a clear line of delineation between before and after this Peru retreat. It was that meaningful for me. Many blessings.
This is a true sanctuary with such peaceful, calming, safe, loving energy.. the second you step out of your car and walk down the hill you disconnect from the world. These will be your next best steps towards your healing and discovering beauty within you..Emotionally life changing and empowering. This was truly amazing, one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself!I am truly thankful for having such great souls, Guillaume & Samantha, to help me understand my journey, I am FOREVER grateful 💛🙏This was love!
Wow, such incredible sacred witnessing my group of sisters and I experienced with Angell Deer. The shamanic Breathwork ceremony via zoom was just as powerful as it would have been in person. We will book again for the next retreat, and we thank you for holding such a strong, safe and healthy divine masculine energy for our group Angell
How can I explain the unexplainable? I had one of the most profound experiences at the Plant Medicine Retreat in Peru. Very powerful and healing. Angell is a great host and organizer; every stage of the retreat was perfect and timely scheduled. Every teacher we encountered was a blessing to my journey, I am very grateful and I recommend this retreat to anyone looking to improve and expand. I had great support and container, I felt super safe to be part of this retreat. THANKS Angell and the Sanctuary, much love ❤️ 🙏
My introduction to Angells Sanctuary was online during the COVID shutdown when I needed it most. To feel community and peace with Angells shamanic journey meditation helped me greatly at that time. Since then I have been regularly checking in person events at the Sanctuary and finally got to spend the day on September 11th co-creating medicine drums with like minded souls led by beautiful Mia Luz, drum doula. I look forward to spending more time at The Sanctuary and getting to know Angell better for future online and in person events. Thank you Angell, your healing energy, its greatly needed for Mother Earth right now.
The Sanctuary is such a magical place. I love the land and spending time in nature. After my first visit, I knew this was an experience I wanted to share with my daughter. We took a trip down one weekend and she can’t wait to visit again. The Sanctuary is clean, safe, warm, and welcoming. Taking a visit to The Sanctuary I knew each time has brought me peace and gives me a brighter outlook on life. I would recommend a visit if you are looking for a positive bonding experience with your child!
The Sanctuary is an oasis of wonder. I’ve had several opportunities to bring my children (ages 1 and 3) to The Sanctuary over the last year and have left feeling happier and lighter each time just by feeling how much better my children are on the land. The land is paved with nature with many beautiful walkways that are easy for children to manage. There are herbs and flowers everywhere, all marked as well which provide a wonderful learning opportunity for curious minds. The land is such a safe container that even a mom of two wildlings keeps on returning for more. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking an experience of a lifetime!
The Sanctuary is a special gem of a land tended to with genuine love and devotion, open to seekers who are looking to inquire an a deep personal level about how their personal path can effectively contribute to a way forward resting on principles of alignment earth values and collective togetherness. Angell Deer his founder is an incredible teacher and multidisciplinary practitioner who supports his community online and offline with a cohesive and vast array of courses and events rooted in a shamanic perspective yet with a practical grounding into the challenges of modern time, while being himself sincerely committed to a path of transformation encompassing of all the facets of the human experience. I have been attending courses and events regularly with The Sanctuary since September 2019 and they have supported me greatly in my own personal journey, from expanding my views and acquiring skills all the way to gaining further clarity on my personal destination in life.
I’ve known Angell Deer for many years now and to say that he is a gift sent to us by the creator would be an understatement. The amount of love and compassion that he offers the world is truly one of a kind so when he decided to create The Sanctuary I was thrilled because I knew it would be a place filled with immense love, gratitude, and healing power. My wife and I had our first child Lucas and we asked Angell and his team if they could do a baby blessing on their land and they happily accepted and wow, what an experience we had. They made us feel so welcomed on the land especially our son Lucas. They performed such a beautiful ceremony for Lucas and we truly feel that Lucas has been blessed ever since. We now have our baby girl Emily who we will be bringing to the Sanctuary to receive her blessing ceremony. If you’re a parent and you’re thinking of bringing your children to The Sanctuary trust me it’s really an amazing place to visit. I can’t wait for us to go back there soon ❤️
Amazing digital resource for their online work!So far I have attended the Saturday breathwork ceremony. I highly value this community and this regular deep healing opportunity.I recommend it often.Ill be attending more offerings by The Sanctuary.Amazing content comes from this organization, shared by amazing guides.I hope to visit The Sanctuary and experience the grandeur in person. ♡
I am so beyond grateful that I came across The Sanctuary. Angell is one of the most kind hearted, wisdom filled people I know, his willingness to serving the community and world has inspired me in so many ways. Not to mention the amount of immense healing I have received from joining this community and having Angell as a teacher, mentor and guide.Thank you Sanctuary for all you bring to the world!!
The Santuary is truly that, a sanctuary - for the heart, soul, mind, body, and spirit. Ive known Angell for a few years now and the space he holds and the work he facilitates is life-changing. Ive done his body dearmouring work, as well as his breathwork circles, and Ive found incredible transformation from his teachings and healings. In the last breathwork circle I went with him, I had an emotional release come through that was buried under years of subconscious trauma. I had no idea it was even there, and being held in a space of such compassion, strength, and love helped me release the energies - it completely changed my life. Im so grateful to Angell and his beautiful land! Whether you do his sessions online or you see him in person, youre guaranteed to make great shifts in your journey. So much love to you, Angell! Thank you from the depths of my heart.
I did an online shamanic breathwork session with Angell online and I was blown away by the experience. Angell is a beautiful and gentle soul and very quickly was able to make me feel safe and connected. He goes into great detail about what to expect from the experience and how it works. And then all you need to do is follow his instructions. I was surprised at how much came up, stuck trauma and repressed emotions. It was a beautiful, albeit challenging experience that I am so grateful to have experienced. Breathwork is such a powerful tool for your healing journey and Angell is the perfect guide to take you through a transformational experience. You will be so glad you did!
I did a private Breathwork session with Angell and had a really great experience. The way how Angell guided me through the session very gentle and calm made me feel very safe and helped me to release some tension and pain I was holding in my body. I would definitely do a session with Angell again and recommend him and his work to anyone whos feels called to do Shamanic healing work!
This shamanic breathwork was wonderful. Space held was respected and felt very respected as the sacred feminine and words used were potent to get me deeper into my experience. The guidance from the beginning was well thought out and encouraging that whatever experience was had was personal to each individual and that it was safe to move into the feelings with our breath.
This was one of the most unexpectedly freeing experiences Ive ever went through. I came into it with an opened mind and willingness to go deep. In my experience, forgiveness and acceptance led me to incredible freedom. I followed the instructions and trusted my body to do its things..WOW did it ever. However to get there i had to breathe through tense physical discomfort as well as overcome my minds judgment of how i may Ive been viewed by other participants (it got pretty intense). I highly recommend this practice.
The Sanctuary is amazing! My husband and I attended a breathwork retreat at The Sanctuary and it was absolutely beautiful. Angell Deer (Guillaume) and Samantha led and held such beautiful space for deep healing and connection within. And I felt so connected to both the land and the beautiful souls in attendance as well. It was all an incredible experience and truly holds a special place in my heart. I look forward to attending many more events there. I definitely feel blessed to have been a part of such a transformative weekend, and truly grateful for the work that Angell Deer and Samantha are bringing to the world.
The Sanctuary is a wild and holy place that I will visit frequently. My weekend spent here with Guillaume, Samantha and many other like-minded, beautiful souls was life-affirming and life-changing. I look forward to visiting this place to heal myself and learn how to engage in healing my relationships and community. All is connected and it’s easy to feel this truth at the Sanctuary.
Guillaume has envisioned and brought into reality a sacred healing space in a pristine natural environment that is profoundly peaceful, loving, and nourishing to the soul. Our training group just finished the Shamanic Reiki Training Course on the grounds of the Sanctuary. It was an unforgettable experience of healing practices in the heart of Mother Nature, with tall trees surrounding us on all sides. Guillaume is a powerful teacher with a deep personal practice....he walks the talk. The Sanctuary calls me back again and again. It is a place of retreat and renewal as well as deep spiritual work!
The name says it all. Beautiful land and incredible space where healing and self discovery come with ease. Highly recommend any of Guillaume and Samantha’s retreats for those of you who want to take a deeper dive into your spirituality and learn more about innermost parts of yourself. ❤️
I love this place so much! It is a true sanctuary for healing and transformation. I was very blessed to have met the steward, Angell Deer, during the summer of 2020 when I had to fly from Australia to the US for my fathers funeral. Due to CoVid I was in the US for 3 months and amongst the huge loss of my father and caring for my grieving mother- knowing I was warmly welcomed at the Sanctuary by the loving community was a sheer god-send! I would go up every 3 weeks to sit on the land, unfurl, be held by the excellent facilitators, and literally fill my cup full- so that I could return to my mothers in NJ and be a pillar of love and support for her.For anyone needing respite from the chaos of the world, who wants to dive deep into their own healing and transformation, be part of a wonderful community, be immersed in the peace and surrounds while engaging with ancient earth wisdom or cultivating a deeper understanding of shamanic practices while working in right relationship with the land- THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU.
G is an amazing soul, I will never forget his heart centered teachings, my experiences and wish I could learn more from him, he’s full of knowledge and wisdom for those embarking on the spiritual path. I highly recommend him and extremely grateful for his time, energy and love
Total reviews rating 5
51 Reviews for The Sanctuary 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-17Going to the Sanctuary was the most fulfilling and soul-nourishing thing I have ever done in my life. I walked in with a lot of burdens, anxiety, anger and chronic pain and I walked out with a detoxified body and soul and a new family and friends. I was able to find peace with my past and to connect in the present moment with an incredible community that provides a safe and a judgment free zone. I made friends with amazing likeminded people that shared wisdom and open-hearts and love. Angell, Timmy, their teachings and their guidance have changed my life and I’m utterly grateful for the experience and for the beautiful ancestral land, nature and the beautiful shamanism practices that were able to open a lot of doors for me. I am sceptic turned believer and I cannot wait to go back and join my family at The Sanctuary, my new home and church ♥️
Review №2
2022-04-05A few years ago, as I searched for someone to guide me through my spiritual journey, Angell Deer’s feed started popping up on my Instagram. Intrigued by his posts which strongly resonated with me, I started following his feed.Shortly thereafter, he offered a spiritual weekend retreat at The Sanctuary, and never having attended one before, yet, feeling a need for such getaway, I jumped at the opportunity.That weekend ended up being a life changing experience. Shamanic Healing practices that took place consisted of meaningfully planned and structured ceremonies, Reiki, and breathwork, ever so gently and lovingly guided by Angell, allowed me to look deep within and to see my shadows that needed acceptance, love, and healing. I went home a newborn. And that was only the beginning.Soon after, the pandemic locked down the whole world, and I was so grateful to have Angell’s monthly virtual communions as a guide through these historical, unprecedented, difficult times filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Feeling a sense of belonging in the community and the space Angell created was a blessing during the isolation many were feeling at the time.In summer 2021, as soon as the pandemic restrictions began loosening, Angell offered another spiritual retreat. Reconnecting with the nature, foraging, herbalism, sound healing, fire and water ceremonies, sweat lodge, breathwork, drum birthing are only some of the shamanic healing practices that one can experience within a wonderful community of likeminded travelers on the magical and soothing Sanctuary land.Angell’s online community, blog, YouTube channel, and social media platforms are invaluable sources of trusting and unbiased information, knowledge, wisdom, and healing. Eternally grateful for your love and light, Angell. 🐺♥️🦌
Review №3
2022-04-28I recently spent a half-day in a session with Angell. I really didn’t know what to expect and I could never have predicted how impactful those three hours would be. The space itself is beautiful and serene. Angell listened deeply to what I had going on and very thoughtfully, with tremendous care and presence, guided me through what was one of the deepest experiences I’ve ever had. His work and the offerings at The Sanctuary are truly special and feel genuinely sacred. I am so grateful for the experience.
Review №4
2022-03-29My husband and I visited Angell this year to participate in healing ceremonies. I am so happy I was put in contact with Angell as he is a very gifted and compassionate Medicine Man. I have learned so much about myself from sitting in his ceremonies. He is truly a gifted Shaman and teacher. His work is very inspiring and he is impeccable in regards to holding space and guiding others. I will definitely be back to visit and highly recommend his services to anyone in need of mind/body/spirit and shamanic healing.
Review №5
2021-11-25Angell and Miriam are truly compassionate and knowledgeable guides. The retreat they put together was an incredible experience and they were able to focus on our group as well as each of us individually to meet our needs. After spending 10 days with them, I left the trip feeling rejuvenated and enlightened. It was just what I needed! Very much looking forward to keeping in touch with the Sanctuary family and continuing my journey 🙏🏻❤️
Review №6
2021-12-15My partner and I went to the Sanctuary for a much needed healing session. We walked away feeling refreshed, calm, and so relaxed. This experience was beyond my expectations. I can’t wait to go back for another session and another and another. Angell is truly a beautiful human with such an incredible ability to connect and guide you through the session. I felt in my body and grounded the whole time. Thank you Angell for creating this space. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Review №7
2022-05-08I found The Sanctuary online (Instagram) at height of Covid in April 2020 in NYC. I was intrigued by the offering as I had breathed a handful of times (only in person), yet it had been awhile.None the less, It felt aligned to step in, especially when we were in a time when so much was going on—and as a collective being faced with the air element and how much it can impact us being out of harmony.I too, was just over a pneumonia of some sort, recovering, and knew it was the right thing for me to do as well.Since then, it has been quite a transformative journey for me, not only because each breath ceremony has been so impactful to support my overall well-being, but because the way the space is also held in sacredness.It also inspired me to deepen my own path as a healer, so I joined the year long breathwork training in August 2021 and it too, has been extremely supportive, inspiring and has given me the tools to have genuine and heart-felt conversations around anti-racism, anti-colonialism, gender identity to bring more awareness and action.So, whether you are seeking weekly breathwork ceremonies or desire a deeper dive, I can’t recommend Angell enough (and Hannah who co-facilitates the training).It has been a powerful couple years and I look forward to meeting the land this summer for the first time too ♥️🙏🏻
Review №8
2022-04-09Visiting The Sanctuary and having a healing session with Angell Deer was a life changing experience. When I left, I felt a sense of purity, peace and love filling my soul. I can not wait to visit again! If you are questioning if you should visit, don’t! I would recommend Angell Deer to absolutely anyone.Update: I have been struggling with several symptoms due to several autoimmune conditions for years. Two of my symptoms WERE elevated temperature and joint pain (especially when it rains), and since my visit my fever and joint pain are GONE! I can not express my gratitude enough! Life changing!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Review №9
2022-04-10This place is holy. The work that Angell does, the gifts he offers and uncovers, are holy. I have had the life-affirming and - altering learnings with him, both virtually during the pandemic and before and after live at The Sanctuary. Breathwork, meditation and more. He is a healer and teacher of uncommon wisdom, clarity and generosity. Sit with him if you can.
Review №10
2022-04-18The land, Sanctuary and community Angell has brought to life are magical. For about three years now, I’ve been blessed to experience the healing and transformation that takes place here from traditional shamanic practices (such as Rapéh ceremonies, plant dietas & sweat lodges) to breath-work, community gardening and fireside prayers with elders. As a special treat, I even attended a drum birthing ceremony here. u2028Angell provides all this with humility and kindness - definitely no traces of the all-too-common “nouveau Shaman” attitudes & vibes here. It’s a truly special place. Highly recommended.💖🙏🏻