Wildness of the Soul
with Michael Regan
Green River, Utah
September 8-15, 2024
&
September 16-23, 2024
7 days in a remote canyon setting, primeval silence, 45 miles o flat water paddling, secluded sandbars, evening fires, delicious food, lively conversation, dreamwork, 15 participants max.
Guides: Michael Regan, & Lauren Bond,
Pricing: $2895
The deposit and cost of The River’s Path Canoe Adventures are non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance through our partner Outward Travel to protect your investment.
“The canyons have become such a regular part of my life, it is hard to imagine not coming out here each year.”
— Claudia Erzinger
Executive Director
The Center For Creative Exploration
At the river’s edge, we adopt a reverential attitude towards the place, and use use the principle of “necessary communication only” to explore what is a defense against the unknown, and what really needs to be said, or be heard.
As we sink into the natural rhythm of the place, Michael weaves together insights from pioneering work on dialogue with the wisdom of dreams, so that we can come into alignment with what is moving within, beneath the self.
Most mornings start off slow to commune with the silence and beauty of the landscape, followed by paddling on the river, hiking in a side canyon, or taking a refreshing swim, without a predetermined plan for how each day unfolds.
This year, Michael is teaming up with The River’s Path to share his unique connective way of moving in the canyons with a wider audience, and to support a group of people who want to explore a vision of awakening to the origin of all that exists.
Please note that Michael does not operate from the expectations of a workshop leader. He may mingle with the group like one cell in a larger organism, or he may get in his boat without a word and let the current carry his boat to a new sandbar. And that becomes an invitation for everyone else to move from a natural rhythm.
When the trip through Labyrinth Canyon reaches 12-15 participants, we will take reservations for a second trip through Stillwater Canyon, and a few slots will be set aside for people who want to spend sixteen days under an open sky.
Michael’s work should not be confused with the talking school of nonduality, an emotional processing group, or even a traditional meditation group. It has its own origin, and logos, that does resemble a few other speakers from the Celtic world.
To gauge how well Michael’s work resonates with you, participants are encouraged to schedule a private consultation in advance. The first twenty minutes are free of charge.
Meet Michael Regan
Consultant,catalyst & guide
Michael has launched a series dialogues on awakening without a master in small informal groups in Santa Fe, Taos, Dallas, Austin, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York, Cape Cod, Camden, Boston,. Denver, Aspen, Calgary, and Asheville, among other locales.
He also works with people in a more intensive way, taking small groups of practitioners and guides into the canyons of southeastern Utah, where they got to engage in inquiry around the campfire at night, and to experiment with how to move together during the day as unique expressions of the One.
For the next twenty years, Michael held workshops with a small, vibrant group at a cabin on the upper Rio Grande and at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, where his work with silence, deep listening, inquiry and dream work was complemented by gifts that participants bring, including painting, music, writing and more.
In 2022, Michael returned to the Boston-area neighborhood where he was born and raised to be close to family, and to explore what the next phase of the work would look like. That creative process includes conducting private consultations and talks, and putting the finishing touches on a book about where leadership and innovation meets the deepest potential of love.
What to Expect – Overnight Canoe Trip on the Green River
While the exact itinerary will change based on the theme of the trip, some things are common for all trips down through Labyrinth Canyon:
We’ll canoe a total of 45 miles down the Green River through the steep canyon walls of Labyrinth Canyon in Utah. The trip begins at Ruby Ranch (located just south of I-70) to Mineral Bottom (located near Canyonlands National Park). Four to five days of paddling will be interspersed with layovers at wilderness campsites along the canyon. Paddle days are usually 7-15 miles each or about 3-5 hours of gentle paddling. The river has no rapids and hardly any current. It is muddy and shallow (except for high water in May and June)
While in camp, in addition to our theme program activity, we may swim, take short hikes or explore side canyons. After we all pitch in during camp setup, we’ll have plenty of free time to relax, enjoy our surroundings and have the opportunity to get to know each other as we experience the beauty around us. Then we’ll come together each evening around the campfire.
The River’s Path guided overnight canoe trips involve staying deep in the wilderness with no electricity or cellular reception, and in case of an emergency, evacuation will be done via rescue boat or helicopter. If you need to have medically necessary equipment that uses electricity or need to stay in contact with someone at home, the guides will have a texting device available. Please contact Lauren Bond at 303-859-7174 or lauren@theriverspath.org to discuss.
Temperature changes quickly and can be unexpected, so it is important to bring items from the packing list in case of any drastic changes. Rain and thunderstorms can pop up at any point. Temperatures for each month can range from the high 60s and low 30s for March to the high 100s and lows in the 70s for August. Please see the NOAA graph for Labyrinth Canyon monthly weather averages.
The section of the Green River we will be on is considered a Class I river with no rapids. This is essentially a flat water trip.
Each canoe accommodates two people and they include two Crazy Creek camp chairs with backrests. Canoes will carry all of the personal gear and camp supplies.
The River’s Path will supply 2 dry bags, one large and one small, for your personal gear.
Group gear provided includes: canoes, paddles, life jackets, canoe seat backs, camp chairs, full kitchen setup. Supplies provided include: all food, shade canopy and river toilet with a privacy shelter.
Your personal camp gear that you are responsible for includes: tent, tarps, sleeping bag, and anything else you need that is not provided. That being said, we highly recommend you approach this with a minimalist mentality. Everything you bring, along with your canoe partner, must fit on your canoe. We will supply you with a complete packing list.
While many adventurists kayak the Green River, the amount of gear, supplies, and coolers of fresh food on our journey requires canoes.
The River’s Path will provide food and drinks for all meals and snacks. We can accommodate most diets including vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The water is too muddy for most portable water filtration devices, so we will pack all drinking water.
If you have other needs or concerns, contact the trip guide, Lauren Bond at 303-859-7174 or lauren@theriverspath.org
It’s important to note that this is a collaborative experience. To form a strong community and have an even more powerful, life changing, memorable experience, each individual in the group will participate and share in camp responsibilities. Everyone helps with setting up and taking down camp, unloading and loading canoes, cooking meals and cleaning up. Each individual must bring their own tent, sleeping bag and pad, as well as other items on the packing list. Those using a hammock must provide an appropriate setup for that.
During your trip through the Labyrinth Canyon you’ll find a slow meandering river with steep colorful canyon walls, amazing side canyons (and maybe evidence of ancient civilizations), incredible stars, unforgettable sunsets, and a hushed serenity you’ll find no place else. No matter where you look you’ll see the unforgettable and awe inspiring colors and sounds of nature.
You might consider long sleeved shirts and pants, bug lotion and head netting if you are extremely sensitive to bug bites. Birds like golden eagles, peregrine falcons, canyon wrens, screech owls, and more can be seen along with small animals like beavers and larger ones like desert bighorn sheep and deer.