How did these tours come about? Richard Wolfmoon is a former Sedona, AZ. vortex tour guide where he took visitors to the seven major vortices in the area as defined by Author, Channel and Psychic, Page Bryant. Page was then guided to Western North Carolina to live and channel her guide Albion.
This led to the discovery of over 30 vortices in and around the Asheville, NC area. Richard read her book, THE SPIRITUAL REAWAKENING OF THE GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS and used it as his guide in developing The RavenWolf Vortex Journey.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PACKAGES. The more activities chosen the more the savings on packages and the more valuable the JOURNEY experiences to the area. Packages require two to five days depending on what is chosen and whether GATHERINGS & READINGS take place during the days or in the evenings.
What is a Couple? A’ couple’ is defined as two persons who simultaneously book THE APPALACHIAN INTENSIVE at the same time in one payment. There are couple rates ONLY on the week-long excursion.
The SMOKY RIDGE fee does not include any purchases of goods nor services on that excursion.
Be in good Shape! Clients must be in good health and not have problems with high altitudes or walking distances. Make sure that you get good rest the day and night before you begin your journeys.
What to bring and how to prepare!
This led to the discovery of over 30 vortices in and around the Asheville, NC area. Richard read her book, THE SPIRITUAL REAWAKENING OF THE GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS and used it as his guide in developing The RavenWolf Vortex Journey.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PACKAGES. The more activities chosen the more the savings on packages and the more valuable the JOURNEY experiences to the area. Packages require two to five days depending on what is chosen and whether GATHERINGS & READINGS take place during the days or in the evenings.
What is a Couple? A’ couple’ is defined as two persons who simultaneously book THE APPALACHIAN INTENSIVE at the same time in one payment. There are couple rates ONLY on the week-long excursion.
The SMOKY RIDGE fee does not include any purchases of goods nor services on that excursion.
Be in good Shape! Clients must be in good health and not have problems with high altitudes or walking distances. Make sure that you get good rest the day and night before you begin your journeys.
What to bring and how to prepare!
- Sturdy walking shoes. No open shoes or sandals. Guides will not accept riders with improper shoes or boots.
- Walking sticks or a staff if you use them.
- Layers of clothing – temperatures can vary daily and with higher or lower altitudes. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.
- Portable rain gear – the mountains make mist. That’s why they are called “the Smokys” and clouds often form and drip.
- A backpack – nothing works better for hiking in the wilderness than a backpack.
- Any medications you will require.
- Water! Or health drinks. You will want to stay hydrated.
- Snacks. You need to keep up your energy.
- A box or packed Lunch for day trips.
- Here is a Jimmy Johns: Address: 5 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Phone: (828) 505-8020. They have single sandwiches as well as a nice boxed lunch with fruit. You can order whole wheat bread.
- For certain journeys, the company may arrange for lunches for an extra fee.
- PLEASE! No alcohol, drugs or smoking on the journeys. There may be spots along the way where smoking is appropriate, however, but please, no smoking in the van or close to other journey guests.
- Availability – Please check our calendar or give us a call at 612-741-8008.
- Booking and Making Reservations – We recommend you book well in advance of your journey.
- May I book with you when we arrive? We provide bookings only online or by telephone. It is recommended you pre-book your service to avoid disappointment as many of the journeys and services book quickly . If you wish to wait and book from us at the destination, you may call us at that time, but some services will not be available.
- Brochures -- Can you send me a brochure? We consider our website to be our brochure. If there are other details you would like to know that are not specified anywhere on these pages, please call 612-741-8008.
- Cancellation Policy -- What are the cancellation rules for reservations? There are no refunds. Please check all of your options before you make your booking.
- Children ‘ - What are the ages for children? The journeys are not appropriate for little people. We suggest that teenagers fourteen and above may attend. If you have a family and you want everyone to experience the journeys, give us a call and we will arrange something very special for you.
- What days does the journeys operate? We conduct the journeys mainly during the week, Monday – Friday, June – November 2015. Other arrangements can be made for weekends. See the calendar for details or give us a call at 612-741-8008
- Dates of Operation on Holidays – Do the journeys and activities operate on Christmas and Public Holidays? We do not conduct business New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day. We do not provide vortex journeys outside December, January , February. We do however provide readings and gatherings plus the Smoky Blue Experience year round.
- Departures Point -- From what location does the service depart? Our services depart from specific meeting points, your lodgings, central downtown areas. We arrange this by individual needs.
- What are the departure times? Day Journeys begin at 9:30 am and return at 5:30 pm. Half day journeys and gatherings are either mornings, afternoons or sometimes evenings. We give special attention to all arrangements for you.
- Description -- What EXACTLY are these Journeys and where do they go? Basically you will visit spiritual vortex locations within Western North Carolina. There are many mountains, caves, waterfalls, special spiritual places that you will visit.
- Return to Asheville- Can I get dropped off after my tour at my hotel or at another location? This depends on your guide and the other folks on the journey with you. We do our best to accomodate special requests.
- Duration -- How long are the excursions and activities? Please see the descriptions of the various choices.
- Group Arrangements We consider a group six to seven people. We will provide discounts by special arrangements. Contact us for details Please note that if you book packages, they are already discounted and the savings are larger the more activities you choose.
- Lodgings- Can you suggest a place to stay? We direct folks to www.exploreahseville.com, flipkey, airbnb.
- Languages – What languages spoken on the excursions? Services are available in English only
- Meals -- Does the company include a meal? No but we do suggest that you bring a lunch. If you are taking your journey with a group, we can arrange for box lunches for an extra fee.
- Payment -- How can I pay for my reservations?All journeys need to be prepaid by credit card. We accept Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. We also have paypal. You may reserve and pay online with confidence as we use secure servers.
- Pick-Ups from Airport -- Do you pick up from the airport or from airport hotels? Lodgings, food, airfares, transfers are not included with any service or journey. You must make your own arrangements to get to Asheville, NC
- Price Quotes -- All of the rates are on the (journeys) page.
- Reservations -- How do I make reservations? Can I reserve over the telephone? You may call us at 612-741-8008.
- Tickets & Confirmation – This is a ticketless system. We identify you and your tour by name when you meet us .
- Handicapped and Wheelchairs or Walker Access -- Can you accommodate passengers mobility issues?
Yes, we can. Contact us ahead of time and we can arrange for special places for your journey where you can participate easily. Our vehicles are not wheelchair handy but if you have your own vehicle, we can work with that. - Booking Multiple Tours -- Can I book more than one tour at a destination?
You may book any number of journeys via the CART on our website. Visit the journeys page. - Booking Online -- How do I make reservations online? Visit the journeys page and book with a credit card.
- Credit Card – What if I Don’t Have One -- I don’t have or own a credit card, how do I book? Give us a call and we will arrange for you to pay by check.
- Credit Card Declined -- I keep getting a credit card error while trying to book, what do I do? Try another card or another navigation system. If you still have trouble, give us a call.
- Directions and Maps -- Can you give me directions or maps from one place to another?
We are able to assist you with any questions and we do recommend that you use mapquest as well. - Discounts -- Are there discounts for booking more than one tour?
Yes, and we encourage multiple activities to enhance your visit. See our journeys page. We have a package that includes the entire services that we offer. - Travel Insurance -- Do you offer travel insurance?
Travel insurance is available from Travel Guard at: http://www.travelguard.com/alcatrazmedia/bdoc.aspx - or by calling Travel Guard at (866) 385-4839.
- Travel Services Booking -- Can I book airlines, hotels, or car rentals through you? Sorry, no. But we can make recommendations.
- Confirmation: We request that you send a conforming email, text or phone call 48 hours before your tour. Reconfirming 48 hours in advance is mandatory with all tours and activities.
- Documents Needed -- What do I need for the journey? You will need a valid, current ID
- Parking -- Is there any parking near the departure point? We cannot guarantee that parking will be available but in most cases there is available parking. We will give you information and assist you with this.
- Photo ID -- Do I need any sort of photo identification? Yes, the travel provider who is providing the service requires valid photo ID such as a passport or driver’s license displaying a current photo of the lead traveler in the booking. This is required to protect your purchase.
- Photo ID’s Not Available -- Do all of the passengers need a photo ID? Only the main passenger in the booking will require a photo ID as identification.
- Photo ID Names do not match Reservation Names -- Our names on the booking are different from those on our Photo ID’s- what do we do? This will not be a problem as long as you have some sort of valid secondary ID that is the same as the name you have booked your travel service under. If this is not the case, please contact Customer Service to amend your details.
- Telephone Number -- Is there a contact number at the destination for me to call? Our main number: 612-741-8008.
- Cancellation -- How can I cancel my reservations? Please note that most activities have no refunds.
- Cancellation Policy and Fees -- On most reservations there is no refund at any time. If your journey is cancelled for a weather issue or act of the universe, a full refund will be made.
- Change of Date -- I would like to change the date of my tour / ticket, what do I do? Simply email us with your specific request. As per our Terms, there is a $20.00 charge for changes.
- Change of Name -- I need to change the passenger names in my booking, what do I do? Simply email us with your specific request. As per our Terms, there is a $20.00 charge for changes.
- Changes to Reservation -- Can I change / amend my booking? It may be possible to amend your booking, however, contact us immediately when you know you need to change. As per our Terms, there is a $20.00 charge for changes.
- Late for Tour -- What do I do if I am delayed for my tour? Call us immediately when you know you will be late. Please allow sufficient time, whenever possible, to reach the departure point in time for your tour / activity. If you are late for a tour / activity, you should assume that you have missed the tour / activity and will not get a refund
- No Show -- What happens if I cancel or do not show up? If you do not show up for your tour / activity, there is no refund for no shows.
- Refund -- How can I get a refund for my booking? All credit requests or refund requests must be in writing. Please 612-741-8008.. There are usually no refunds.
- Tour Canceled by Tour Operator -- What happens if when I get there, the tour is not running due to unforeseen circumstances? In the case where a travel service provider cancels a journey, please contact us for a refumd.
- Weather Problems -- What happens if it rains, snows, or if the travel service provider cancels on the day of the tour / activity? Unless the weather directly affects the safety of the travel service you have booked, all travel services will operate as scheduled. Weather does not usually cause a tour / activity to be canceled unless it is very inclimate. In the case where a travel service where we cancel a tour, a full refund with no penalties will be paid. Indoor activities take place regardless of weather.