Moccasin Tracks Tipi Retreat
admin May 20th, 2008
From time to time I run across a truly wonderful tipi living experience and this was the case when Cathy Smith let me know about her new tipi workshop. Upon hearing of her plans, I knew I had to share the good news with other tipi enthusiasts. If you’ve ever dreamed of spending a week immersed in the tipi culture of the Plains Indians, experiencing the Native American tipi in one of the most beautiful locations in South-Central Montana, visiting the Buffalo Bill Historic Center and Plains Indian Museum, learning how to do Plains Indian beadwork, learning about the sacred nature of the pipe, and learning about the other ceremonies sacred to the Plains Indian and their tipi or lodge, then Cathy’s workshop is a must. Cathy’s next workshop is scheduled for 25-31 August, 2008.
I first met Cathy when I was working on the set of Dream Keepers (Or maybe it was Into The West). Cathy was an adviser for the wardrobe (Cathy, correct me if I’m wrong on this) and she had a break in the typical hectic schedule and stopped by the tipi village we were setting up for the movie. Cathy jumped right in and started helping us set the tipis up. Her exception knowledge of both the Indian tipi and of the Native American culture and history was like a breath of fresh air and make her exceptionally qualified to host such a retreat.
You can read more about Cathy Smith on her website at www.cathyasmith.com
And you can read more about the Tipi Retreat at www.tipilifestyles.com
The tipi pictured on the home page of Tipi Lifestyles was taken by Cathy Smith on the movie set for “Comanche Moon”. All the tipis used in “Comanche Moon”were made by Reese Tipis of Colorado Springs, CO.