About Us

Many people are looking for answers to questions in their lives and are trying to find themselves and
their path. WinterHawk gives valuable insight through Native American customs to help us find who we
really are and where are we at this time in our lives, as our Creator meant for us to live.
The Native American respected nature and learned how to fit into all that God made. They worked
within nature to find their true path while on this earth. Their practice is one we can benefit from as
we walk our journey here on earth.
The retreat is focused on the Lakota ways and drumming. Check the schedule below which will give
you some idea on how a weekend from Friday evening till Sunday morning would be structured but
always open to new teachings and the spirit of those who attend. If your Group, Bed & Breakfast,
Hotel or Organization would like more information on a weekend or one day retreat please email
WinterHawk at winterhawk40@gmail.com.

FRIDAY EVENING

7:00-8:00pm MEET and GREET
Meet over hot drinks and light refreshments.

8:00pm

The Native American Way
Participate and enjoy AN INTRODUCTION into the Native American way and how to find who we
are, where we are and our path. Our life consists of a constant healing of ourselves and others,
find that path as a healer for the Great Spirit. ALso the Symbolic Feather will be given to all as your
first step on your Journey. (If time the beginning of Lakota drumming).

SATURDAY

8:00am Enjoy a Breakfast

10:00am
PRAYER TIE AND PERSONAL VISION QUEST PREPARATION
The Prayer Tie ceremony is simple but very powerful preparation of our Inner Journey. We will
prepare for our Vision Quest and talk about our Journey in life.

11:00am
PRAYER TIE RELEASE
At the location of the release WinterHawk will give us more insight into releasing self-defeating
concerns and how to connect to our Creator and fly in our spirit. Talk about "Warriors of the Light"
Tribe and the certificates that are issued.
We will release our prayer ties and send them to Our Creator. We will then drum in our spirit.

2:00pm
BREAK TIME
Break for a bite to eat/rest/ and time to explore the area. On free time through out the weekend
WinterHawk will be available for a personal talk as a guide and about "Warriors of the Light" and
certification.

7:00pm
LAKOTA DRUMMING
Practicing the beats, reading and writing drum music, following head drummer, being the head
drummer, drumming to chants and practicing wedding, funeral, war, festival and other beats.
Participants will practice the Warriors dance, Shaw dance, Sun dance, and others. A discussion will
center on who we are and what is our real name. A talk and use of the Sweat Lodge, Sacred Pipe,
Talking Stick, Fire Circle, Stories and much more. Also, a "Warriors of the Light" certification for
drumming may be requested after this day. An extra fee will be charged for this.
Buffalo Drums will be available for playing and purchase. Prices range from 14' drum $50 and a
16' for $60.

SUNDAY

8:30am
Breakfast

11:00am
Parting ceremony, check out and say good bye to new and old friends.