The Sevenfold Path Residential Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship Dates:
August 11 – 20, 2023
&
August 11 – 30, 2023
Experience one of the most comprehensive eco-spiritual vegan Permaculture lifestyles in Canada. Each year we welcome six enthusiastic individuals to this program.
As systems that we have counted on for decades continue to crumble it opens space for new ways of living to emerge that will support the integrity of all life. This Apprenticeship program offers time-tested skills, knowledge, and perspectives from ancient and modern roots that open the way to a more regenerative future for yourself and the Earth.
This hands-on experience unlocks skills and potential, passions and insights
applicable in regenerating your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life.
A Sevenfold Path Peace-Walker is a potent catalyst for change and has a deep desire to be part of the global transition we are in the midst of. The world needs people who choose to embrace the invitation to be emissaries of conscious evolution. Pioneering souls who can ‘live the solution’ in all areas of their lives.
Supported by a progressive educational model and a group of kindred spirits who are committed to living life on the same level as you are, we combine skills in Permaculture, organic forest gardening and natural building, living nutrition, wild plant foraging, and identification, with the practices and philosophies of Deep Ecology and Shamanu: Earth Wisdom Teachings.
“This is a time in history where it’s not enough to know. This is a time to know-how. ~ Dr. Joe Dispenza
Philosophies to support this shift in our relationship with our beautiful living Planet include the teachings of Joanna Macy, The Work that Reconnects; Brian Swimme, Charles Eisenstein, Steven Harold Buhner, Ayurveda and Permaculture. You will learn the knowledge, information, and philosophies – and then apply them. Go from mind to body to soul, from knowledge to experience to wisdom, from thinking to doing to being.
We invite you to think out of the ordinary, challenge beliefs and choose values that align with your innermost knowing. Fully embracing the interconnectedness of all life, you begin the process of creating a lifestyle filled with passion, purpose, and awe.
What is the Sevenfold Path?
The Sevenfold Path finds its roots in the ancient teachings of the Essenes. It offers a powerful blueprint for developing practical wisdom, integrity, inner vision and skills to live vital, harmonious lives in the seven aspects of life: Inner Peace, Earth as Living Organism, Planetary Stewardship, Right Livelihood, Sacredness of All Life, Ego Transcendence and Oneness.
During your apprenticeship, you are walked through each of the Sevenfold Path to give you the skills to meet life as an adventure, face challenges straight on, and have the tools for creative regeneration.
Established upon Earth-centered values, the Sevenfold Peace supports individuals to realize their ‘sacred work’ as builders of a planetary community focused on peace and respect for the sacredness of all life.
Live Your Passion and Purpose
We welcome you to immerse yourself in a transformational, spiritually inspiring adventure of personal growth, healing and awakening. Expect to leave transformed, empowered and revitalized!
What You Will Experience:
As a Sevenfold Path Apprentice, you will participate in a Permaculture lifestyle that attunes you to the rhythms and wonders of nature. Teachings include:
- Daily Shamanu: Earth Wisdom teachings and practices
- Classroom time
- Organic Forest Gardening
- Ayurvedic Vegan Living Nutrition
- Wild-crafting, plant identification and the energetics of plants
- Natural Building Projects
- Cultivating interpersonal skills and community building
- Spiritual Ecology leadership skills
- Deep Nature connection practices that draw on the wisdom of plants, herbs, air, fire, water, earth & ether
- Books and articles
- In the 10-day program, half of the day will be spent in class time on the philosophies and ‘how tos’ of living a connected life. There will be one day off for rest and contemplation.
- The 20-day program includes all of the above with more time spent in the hands-on experience. There will be 2.5 days for rest and contemplation.
- Incorporated in your experience is time for study.
Your Guides 
Shantree & Lorenna Kacera, owners and directors of The Living Centre (est 1983)
The Forest Gardens
The Living Centre strives to support the elevation of consciousness through our Permaculture garden practices. A diversity of Forest Gardens enhances the beautiful landscape.
Organic Vegan Live-Food Cuisine is pesticide, herbicide-free, with all nutrients intact, warmed to a temperature no higher than 118 degrees, sun-ripened, nutritious and delicious. It is a harmonious diet with a minimum ecological footprint.
Who Fits
We are looking for enthusiastic pioneers dedicated to their personal growth and desire to be of service to the world. Your responsibilities as part of the Apprenticeship Program are to attend all classes; participate whole-heartedly in the daily schedule, which includes: daily practices, classes and workshops; hands-on learning in the gardens, kitchen and general care of the Centre, be in line with the program dharma, be on time and committed to be here and have a positive, caring attitude. That’s it!
Testimonials
“My time at The Living Centre has transformed my way of being. I hold everlasting gratitude in my heart for this experience – for this healing land and deeply wise community. I recommend this opportunity to anyone who desires deeper self-understanding. This experience has presented me with such an understanding of self-honesty.” ~M
My gratitude for Lorenna and Shantree and the vision of peace they hold is infinite.” ~Terra
“Through the Apprenticeship program, I’ve learned how to live Truth. It has inspired me on many levels. I’m realizing the importance of living by example, walking my talk. This has truly been a life-altering experience. I’m coming away with a newfound confidence in my journey.” ~Kaitlin
“I’ve learned so many valuable lessons. Lorenna and Shantree are so wise. Such honourable teachers. This has been a milestone along my path. For that, I am so thankful.” ~Maya
“The Apprenticeship has been a most nourishing, interesting and transforming time for me! I was immersed in a wholistic lifestyle, could experience the delicious and transforming Living Foods diet, the Shamanu: Earth Wisdom practices and celebrations. There were also lots of opportunities for hands-on learning.” ~ Yvonne
“Taking this time to nurture and nourish myself in this crazy hectic world was the most loving thing I’ve ever done for myself. The Shamanu daily practices of movement, dance, breathwork, and meditation, combined with the Ayurvedic Living nutrition, deepening my connection with nature and the Elements have all brought a serious transformation. It has rippled out to create a more loving relationship with my partner, opened me up to more creative work opportunities and most of all, the pain in my body is nearly non-existent. I feel like I have
moved from the caterpillar in crisis to the beautiful butterfly I am today.” ~Jerry
“The lessons that I’ve learned here have provided me so much insight into how to make the Sevenfold Path sustainable in my life. This is such a gift and an opportunity.” ~L
“Lorenna’s and Shantree’s support, brilliance, love and special care provided a profound healing environment. Their sacred land also nurtured my being through my apprenticeship. I completely and lovingly recommend this program for a deep reconnection with yourself while living in a wonderful community. ” ~Terri-Lee
“I feel empowered to use my voice and hands to help serve in other areas of need.” ~Andrew
“The Apprenticeship program has truly been a robust and juicy experience filled with joy and peace. Not only have I learned about organic forest gardening, Ayurvedic live-food Cuisine and sprouting, I have also learned about myself. Living the Sevenfold Path every day has been an opportunity to grow and each moment is a jewel that I am grateful for. It was so wonderful that I am coming back next year.” ~ Katie
“I’ve spent the last three years working with people in crisis until finally, I found myself in physical, mental and emotional crisis myself. My physical body was consistently in pain, debilitating me from working and doing the things that gave me joy and purpose. I was emotionally distraught. I found the Apprenticeship Program at The Living Centre. Intuitively I knew this was it. The approach through the Sevenfold Path to Peace was simple. While there, I learned through lectures and experiences how to create a deeper peace with the foundational areas of my life – my body, mind, and emotions.” ~D
“Summarizing an experience like this is not an easy task,
as each passing day brings me a greater understanding of how my experience at the Living Centre has changed me. I’m so very thankful for a beautiful summer learning and working at the Centre. Living in such a conscious lifestyle I was able to grow and develop a healthier relationship with my spirituality, physical being, and my mind. Lorenna and Shantree’s marriage of knowledge and passion creates a very loving and safe space to explore and journey into your self.” ~Joelle
“Through the diversity of work at the Centre, I was able to experience so many different aspects of myself. I spent time in the gardens, preparing food, in movement and meditation classes, participating in workshops and various ceremonies.” ~Heline
“I cannot express in words the value of this type of education. It has given me a stronger connection to my environment, my 
community and myself. I see this as being an immensely important part of my evolution. It has inspired me, helped me to find direction and opened avenues to how I can contribute to the community and the environment around me.” ~William
“Thank you for all that you have given me and for the beautiful work you are doing! You are an Inspiration to All!” Much Love and Gratitude” ~Tara Peters
“Lorenna and Shantree truly care for people and our planet. They’re down to earth, kind, “real” people who are working towards an even more beautiful world for all to enjoy.” ~Kristie
“The combination of fresh air, sunlight, swimming in the pond, gardening, great food, and amazing people made this summer a very memorable, live changing experience.” ~Sandy
“The Apprenticeship has been a most nourishing, interesting and transforming time for me! I was immersed in a wholistic Lifestyle (Sevenfold Path), which could experience the delicious and transforming Living-Foods Diet, the Shamanu practices and celebrations. There were also lots of opportunities for hands-on learning in organic gardening and I could immensely benefit from Shantree’s and Lorenna’s great knowledge and expertise in the fields of Nutrition, Ayurveda, Herbal Healing, Deep Ecology and Living in harmony with nature. Also, just being on their beautiful, well cared for the land had a very healing, strengthening and rejuvenating effect on me!” ~Niomi
Register for the Sevenfold Path
Date:
Program 1 – August 11 to 20, 2023
Begins August 11 at 4 pm with registration & dinner. Ends August 20 after lunch
Tuition:
Program 1 – $2200 CAN plus tax
Program 2 – $3200 CAN plus tax
6 applicants will be accepted to this program
Partial Work-trade is available. Please inquire.
Includes all training, course materials & books, all scheduled workshops and trainings, cabin accommodations and organic vegan meals. Click here for information about accommodations
Does not include tax & travel to and from The Living Centre
To secure your spot send a $500 deposit. Tuition balance due May 1, 2021
Shantree Kacera, D.N., Ph.D.
