THE HEART OF THE WOUNDED HEALER
Curanderismo As a Way of Life—The Psychology of Susto [Soul Loss]
and the Sacramental
Return to Health and New Life
A five-day educational residential training intensive
with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Réyes
Dates: October 13 - 18th 2026
Tuition: $2275 (Does not include lodging or meals)
In this training, enter via second world, into a deepening of your understandings of your life's myth and pathways, your farback people's susto, your own, and that of others — that goes beyond the usual publicized healing methods.
In The Heart of the Wounded Healer, participants will embark on a journey to explore the “anatomy of the fragmented soul.” In curanderismo, this is called Susto (soul loss) — an occurrence of shock that can occur in many ways.
We will enjoin the remedios for susto via platicas (heart-to-heart communication between the cast of characters in one's life including events and persons — and one's own Child Spirit), via the rite of Limpias which means to clean, and is done since time out of mind as a ritual with an organic form — in this case, an actual egg used for clearing, knowing what was not known before, and cleaning literally the body, mind and spirit, soul and heart...
And using La voz, A certain kind of Voice for the calling back of the soul into full union with body after a long sickness or recent trauma or long slog in a wasteland, or other especially sudden 'shocks' to a person.
Prerequisites: One previous training (Storytelling and Art as A Sacred Act exempted) and a possible 10-minute interview.
As always, this training is not psychotherapy, not post-trauma therapy, nor a substitute for these.
Sunrise Ranch is a simple, peaceful retreat, event center, and spiritual community. The atmosphere is welcoming and unassuming, the staff friendly and helpful. Most people feel at home right away, even first timers.
The Ranch is located about 75 minutes from Boulder and 90 minutes from Denver. The nearest town is Loveland, minutes away, and the nearest small city is Ft. Collins, 35 minutes away. Rocky Mountain National Park is 35 miles from Loveland.
Sunrise Ranch is a real ranch, and as such, serves three nourishing healthy meals per day of mostly home grown food. Chef Barrett can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free choices.
Mobile phones generally do not work at Sunrise Ranch. There are no phones in the rooms, but there is access to public phones in the administration building. Wireless high-speed internet is available.
Sunrise Ranch
housing
Once you register for the training, register for a room or as a commuter with Sunrise Ranch. Your fee will include three meals and one snack per day.
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The rooms at the Ranch are modest, small, comfortable, and clean. Some rooms have windows to the outside or to the hallways. Bathrooms are shared. The housing hallways and meeting space are air-conditioned, but the individual sleeping rooms are not. Singles, doubles, triples, dorms and designated camping areas are available, first come first served.
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A block of rooms are being held at La Quinta Inn and Suites in Loveland, 15 minutes by car from the Ranch. Learners who wish to stay at La Quinta should contact the hotel directly to make their reservation, and will also need to register with Sunrise Ranch as a "Commuter." There will be a shuttle to take those who do not rent a car back and forth to the ranch and hotel. The shuttle costs $99 and can be reserved through our registration portal.
A schedule and details will be sent to all those staying at the hotel well before the training start date.
To reserve a room at La Quinta online at a special rate, click HERE or call (970) 622-8600. Inform them you are registering for the block of rooms reserved under "Dr. Estés”
ALSO - Register with Sunrise Ranch as a Commuter HERE
La Quinta will hold this room block until three weeks before the event start date. If you attempt to reserve a room with them after this date, you will be charged their standard rates, and they will not guarantee a room will be available.
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All learners that organize their own housing at a rental or with friends must pay the commuter fee to cover meals and facility fees.
Register as a Commuter HERE
Getting here
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The nearest airport is Denver International Airport. It’s best to schedule your travel to arrive at the Ranch for registration between 2pm-5pm MST. The shared ride shuttle will take about 90 minutes to the Ranch from the airport. The training ends at noon on October 18th, then lunch is served. With security check you will need to schedule your return flight no earlier than 4:30pm to give yourself enough time at the airport. There is the option to arrive a day early and stay over another day at the Ranch.
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2025 Genesis Executive Transportation and DIA/Sunrise Shuttles*
Single rider/one way shuttle - $75 all inclusive of gratuity & fees.
Private ride Sedan one way - $210 all inclusive of gratuity and fees.
Private ride SUV one way - $235 all inclusive of gratuity and fees.
This is the link to book and payment link for single rider shuttles only: https://www.genesis-executive.com/sunrise-ranch-shuttle
For a private ride, call, text, or whatsapp 1-970-599-9519
* All rides must be booked within 10 days of the event.
**Final confirmations will go out seven days before pick up date.
**Shuttle times are dependent on the number of attendees booking transportation.
***Shuttles will run between the hours of 8am and 7pm.
Email: genesisreservations@gmail.com
Call/text: 970.599.9519
ONLINE: www.genesis-executive.com
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If you are driving to the Sunrise Ranch, you can find detailed directions on the Sunrise Ranch website, or Google Maps.
Contacts
All our communication is by email. Most correspondence will come from Erin Roberts, the Event Administrator for the trainings. Please be sure her email is in your address folder, register@mavenproductions.com. If her email goes to your spam folder, you may miss important information. If you change your email address, please login to your account and change the address there, so we have the correct email address for you always.
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Nona Gandelman, Event Producer:
Office: 303-443-5858
Fax: 303-223-2844
Mobile: 720-635-3777
Email: nona@mavenproductions.com
Website: www.mavenproductions.com
Address:
3878 Broadway #4, Boulder CO 80304
Maven Productions
Erin Roberts, Event Administrator
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Manager of Rooming Services
Toll-Free: 877-786-0078
Direct: 970-679-4200
Fax: 970-679-4247
Email: reservations@sunriseranch.org
Website: www.sunriseranch.org
Address:
100 Sunrise Ranch Road
Loveland, CO 80538
Cancellation & Refund Policy
You will receive a due date for your tuition balance when you register, and balances are indicated on each training home page. We will send out one reminder before the balance is due. If the balance is not received by this deadline you will forfeit your deposit and registration.
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Your balance for Heart of the Wounded Healer, is due by July 13, 2026
We will send out one reminder before the balance is due. Please plan to pay by the due date, or we will assume you are not coming.
To pay your balance, please CLICK HERE
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$500 deposit is required to register. The deposit is refundable less $100 cancellation fee up to 4 weeks after you register. After that the deposit is non refundable.
The final tuition balance ($1775) will be due July 13th, 2026
50% of the balance ($937.50) is refundable if cancelled before July 13th, 2026.
No refunds if cancelled after August 10th, 2026
No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the final cancellation deadline, or if you fail to show up to registration.
Please note: We will only process cancellations for tuition. Service fee is non refundable. You are responsible for canceling your own accommodations and travel.
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Our registration software provider offers purchase protection to offer a reimbursement if you are unable to travel due to health reasons. Please note that this program is offered by a third party and Maven Productions does not manage or administer claims.
What is Regpack Purchase Protection?
Purchase Protection is a service that can reimburse you if you need to cancel unexpectedly due to health reasons.
Who qualifies for Regpack Purchase Protection?
Anyone is eligible if this service is offered. Physical products and/or merchandise are not covered by this service, but if you're attending a conference, event, camp, or training course you can be reimbursed if can't attend because you, or a member of your family, gets sick or unexpectedly passes away.
What does reimbursement include?
As noted above, it doesn't cover physical products or merchandise, and it doesn't include cost of separate travel, but it does include the cost of attending the event, camp, conference, or program and travel if it is included in the cost of the program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
https://help.regpack.com/hc/en-us/articles/5834361647131-Registrant-FAQ
Please read through the following additional information to help you prepare for the training.
Additional Info
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Colorado receives about 300 days of sunshine a year. We are dry and mountainous, and the temperature and conditions can vary widely. Expect as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit at night and 30 - 60 degrees during the day. We suggest you bring layers and be sure to include a sweater, warm jacket, and short sleeve and long sleeve shirts or blouses. The meeting space is air-conditioned/heated. Everything is casual, so be comfortable. There are hiking trails and lovely, quiet dirt roads to explore, so bring sturdy shoes if you like to walk. You are a mile above sea level here and the sun is very strong. Sunglasses and sunscreen are a must if you plan to hike and walk often during the day.
You will need to drink a lot of water, so a water bottle would be handy. Campers, be sure to bring a good ground cloth and a tent rain fly, just in case. We can get quick changes in the weather here in mountain/desert/plains country. Tenting will put you on a bumpy lawn very close to the facilities. Bring a good, thick sleeping pad and flashlight.
You are invited to bring a small handheld mirror to this training, no more than about 3”x4”.
Please bring a scarf or shawl for ceremony .
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You will not be near a food store. The Ranch will provide a snack during the day as well as meals. If you have special food needs please contact the Ranch to make arrangements. Community refrigerators are available for medications and your own snacks. They sell chocolate in the office, thankfully.
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All phones, computers, iPads, and devices must be turned off completely --no exceptions-- while in the meeting space. We prefer you do not bring these into the meeting room.
You are welcome to bring pillows and water bottles. We will provide cushions and floor seats with backrest for those who prefer to sit on the floor, but floor space will be limited. Please do not sit on the floor in front of the first row of seats. If you need to stand up to rest your back, please stand near a wall. Do not stretch or do exercises in the meeting space.
There will be no tables, so if you wish to take notes consider bringing a notebook, clipboard, or something to write on.
Do not wear fragrances of any kind while at the training or use products with fragrances. Many people have allergic reactions to strong perfumes, including essential oils and homeopathic oils.
Please plan to attend every meeting with Dr. Estés Réyes from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM every day, and the first and last meetings October 13th and 18th. If travel arrangements prevent you from attending the entire training, please let us know. Our policy is for everyone who wishes to attend to be present for all meetings.
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Dr. Estés Réyes will not be able to consult with participants personally. Please do not bring books or manuscripts to this event for her. If in your culture gifts to the teacher show gratitude, bring only something she can use for ceremony.
There may be a book signing if time allows. If we do this we will collect one item for signing per person, and then return the item the last full day. We'll make an announcement about this.
Please do not take photos of Dr. Estés Réyes at any time. We ask you to respect Dr. Estés Réyes’ time and space in all ways as she will be resting between teaching sessions. Please do not approach her on breaks, so she may have a break also.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.