Events at the Healing Tree Centre
Summer Solstice Shamanic Drum Circle June 14th 2pm
Come and join us on our monthly shamanic drum and journey circle on Saturday 10th May 2025, We'll celebrate this powerful time of the approaching Beltane Full Moon and time of magnificent bounty. Exploring shamanic drumming and ceremony. We'll hopefully be outside around the fire in the medicine circle, so come suitably dressed (or if wet in the Rowan workshop, so numbers will have to be limited). There may be a maypole! Open to experienced and novices alike. Some spare drums are available Hope to see you there. £11.11 and ticket only, Follow the ticket link. There will be cake!
Come and celebrate.
n.b. the small stuff. Full refunds only available with 3 days notice prior to event.
Shamanic Tribe Camp IV 2025
8th - 10th August 2025
The Healing Tree team invite you to their fourth annual shamanic camp. First started as the Earth Fayre, our small camp, in 2017, was such a beautiful gathering of friends, that we vowed to continue this each year. We, along with so many, too a break in 2020 – 23 and now feel the time is right to resurrect the Shamanic Tribe Camp with fresh energies. We join together on our 3 day shamanic camp retreat with ceremony, sacred celebration, dance, trance, workshops, social time, central fire, drumming, healings and teachings.
First places are open to those who’ve completed (or undergoing) the Shamans Quest Practitioner training. (and +1’s) . It will then be opened up if space allows. The ethos of this camp is to be as low impact and environmentally responsible as possible.
More details Here
The Shaman's Quest
Year 1 (2026) Certificate
2026 -2027
Starts April 2026
Go to the Shamans Quest Shamanic Practitioners page..........
The Shaman's Quest
Year 2 (2024) Advanced Diploma
Starts Oct 11th 2024
Click here to download the details and application form
This is the second year, Advanced Diploma level, shamanic practitioner training that, naturally, follows on from the Shamans Quest Certificate and takes the work to a deeper understanding.
This year is also open to others that have not studied with me, Derek Gane, but have achieved a level of shamanic training that covers a full and complete range of the teachings of shamanism, that can be evidenced i.e. an equivalent years training to the Shamans Quest certificate.
If called, then email for further details and click on the form link
Wild Hearth Retreat
Dates by arrangement
Wild Earth - ReWild your connection to the Earth and Nature
Wild Heart - ReWild your heart, so embracing your true self.
Wild Hearth - Rewild the fire in your centre and step into a new way of being.
Come, let go and immerse yourself deep into the wild and magical nature of Talisman Woods. It is time to find your own true nature and step up in this pivotal time.
4 day immersive retreat at The Healing Tree Centre. North Cornwall. You will be expertly guided by Derek Gane, through the first day and then spend the next two days in a solo Quest of inner adventure, stepping back fully from any external stimuli, social media, books etc.
Accommodation will be in the Wild Hearth off-grid cabin and / or under a canvas tarp. All meals self catered with private fridge and gas hob provided on site
This is arranged and tailored specifically to you on a 1:1 basis so dates may be flexible to suit you.
Gateway to the Shamanic Pathway - an Introduction
Nov 8th 2025
November 8th 2025
A 1 day introduction to shamanism and the shamanic pathway.
Led by Derek Gane, we shall step out to explore the basics of shamanic journeying and the various techniques used on the journey. We will discover how to connect and work with our allies and totem animals and start to understand the role of the healer in the shamanic world.
We will explore the use of the drum and rattle as shamanic tools. Some of this work will be deepening our connection with the elements of nature so please wear suitable clothes.
This day can be used as a gateway to the Shamans Quest Practitioner training that starts in April 2026 and follows the wheel of the year, though this 1 day is also stand alone, as an introduction, and open to all.
£65 for the day.
Gateway to the Shamanic Pathway - an Introduction
Feb 22nd 2026
February 22nd 2026
A 1 day introduction to shamanism and the shamanic pathway.
Led by Derek Gane, we shall step out to explore the basics of shamanic journeying and the various techniques used on the journey. We will discover how to connect and work with our allies and totem animals and start to understand the role of the healer in the shamanic world.
We will explore the use of the drum and rattle as shamanic tools. Some of this work will be deepening our connection with the elements of nature so please wear suitable clothes.
This day can be used as a gateway to the Shamans Quest Practitioner training that starts in April 2026 and follows the wheel of the year, though this 1 day is also stand alone, as an introduction, and open to all.
£65 for the day.
Circle of Esoteric Wisdom - Fortnightly in person alternating online - closed Development circle
Starting in Autumn 2025
Evenings 7.00 - 9
-More than a development circle but an exploration of developing your psychic skills and a place to explore into the Great Mystery on a broad range of topics. Led by Derek , but its the energies of the whole group that drive the direction of what we explore and where we go. Originally a follow on from the 2 day Esoteric Circle weekend, if you feel drawn to joining us and can make a firm commitment to attend the twice monthly circles then please enquire. This is a closed circle with a private social media group for in between sessions. An opportunity to go forward with your learning in a development circle, a physical circle, on one evening a month alternating with an online zoom session. from 7pm to 9pm. £8 each session payable monthly
Cancellation Policy
All events comply with current health regulations and we are accredited with the Visit England "Good To Go" scheme.
All payments to be made in full before the event unless with prior agreement. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date, may receive a 100% refund on request. Cancellations made 4 days or more in advance of the event date, may receive a 50% refund on request. Cancellations made within 0 - 3 days will be non-refundable.
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