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 Spring's Haven, LLC
The center was born out of a lot of requests and suggestions from close friends, associates and students. For 10 years Rev. Carey has worked to maintain an online education center for those on a metaphysical and esoteric path. Through that effort she has provided support, inspiration and guidance to thousands, literally around the globe. The popularity of the site continues to increase and so do the requests to physically attend classes offered by Rev. Carey.
 
In late 2007 the planning for Spring's Haven, LLC began. The legal filings were submitted to Federal and State organizations in March, 2008. The company was registered as a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) on March 21, 2008 in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 
As our home page states, Spring's Haven is focused on understanding spirituality to bring about tolerance and peace. Our goal is to facilitate holistic spiritual awareness, enlightenment, wellness and self empowerment through education and celebration.
 
The Center is a non-member organization. Individuals participate because they want to share in hope, community and friendship with other spiritual beings.
 
We offer worship services, adult education classes in spiritual philosophy and practice, healthy living, Reiki healing, leadership training and a thriving spiritual community. The Center also offers services in spiritual healing, divination and spiritual direction and counseling.
 
 Rev. Vickie Carey, M.Msc.- (aka - Lady SpringWolf)
The owner and President of Spring's Haven, LLC. Rev. Carey has been studying spiritual and metaphysical principles for almost 30 years. From informal and formal study, she has acquired various certificates, certifications, degrees and licenses from her spiritual path, through esoteric schools, holistic training programs and formal collegiate institutions. She has received two ministerial ordinations, the most recent from the 50 year old organization, the International Metaphysical Ministry. She holds a Masters of Metaphysical Science from the University of Sedona and is currently working on her Doctorate of Divinity in Metaphysical Science.
 
In 1982 she began her spiritual path studying Native American and Celtic Shamanism. She completed the three areas of study defined by the Deborean Clan of Celtic Shamanism (Faith, Divination, Holistic Healing) and earned her the first ministerial ordination as Clan Sage and the title 'Lady' SpringWolf. The next 5 years were spent in a mandatory apprenticeship program ministering to the Clan. Upon completion she was honored with a nomination for the 4th degree initiation and in 1991 became an initiated Shaman of her chosen path.
 
In 1989, she was initiated as a Reiki I Channel, by Rev. Beth Gray, Reiki Grand Master. Later that same year in the fall she was initiated as a Reiki II Channel, again by Rev. Gray. At this time, Rev. Carey began offering healing services to family and friends.
 
In 1992 she began formal courses at a local metaphysical chapel in Reston Virginia, the Community Chapel of Wholistic Healing (CCWH) headed by Rev. Michelle Lusson, DD. This training opened a great many doors to new perspectives and insights into Metaphysical study. It was also an opportunity to expand her training in Ministerial Counseling and spiritual therapy. Along with her Clan training, this metaphysical training gave Rev. Carey a deeper understanding of spirituality and how to incorporate age old beliefs into the busy stressful life of modern seekers.
 
CCWH also provided an opportunity to take her Reiki practices to the next stage. In April of 1996 she completed the final level of Reiki training and was initiated by Reiki Master, Rev. Wilma Donald, one of the ministers at CCWH. This completed Rev. Carey's training and she received her Reiki Masters certification.
 
Around this same time in 1996, Rev. Carey began writing spiritual articles on the internet, providing her insight and answering questions on various message boards. Her work was so well received, she began development of her own free online education site known as the SpringIce Spiritual Network housed on AOL. That site grew in popularity and size very quickly and was expanded to it's own online presence. For over 10 years, Rev. Carey has been providing online education to seekers of spirituality. Along with personal one on one guidance, counseling and class training programs. She has been quoted in many magazine articles, and has contributed articles to various publications around the world.
 
In late 2007 she decided to take the advice and requests of many online associates to take this internet education to the next level. Bringing her years of knowledge and experience into the 'real world' through a physical education center. The planning for Spring's Haven, LLC began in earnest in December 2007 and the legal filings were drawn up in late January 2008. Culminating in the acquisition of funding for the legal side of the center Spring's Haven, LLC was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia on Ostara March 2008.
 
Rev. Carey holds a Masters of Metaphysical Science from the University of Sedona and acquired a second ordination in the International Metaphysical Ministry in March 2008. The IMM is an organization that has been working around the world for over 50 years. She is working to continue a long standing goal and dream to work toward a Doctorate of Divinity of Metaphysical Science and hopes to complete these studies in late 2008.
We have been asked to include a link to Rev. Carey's Masters Thesis and Doctorate Dissertation. We have included a link to these files in PDF format for those interested in reading them.
  • Masters Thesis (PDF) - The History of Metaphysics | The History of Herbs and Incense
  • Doctoral Dissertation - TBD
 
 Some Notes About The University of Sedona
In the US, there is something called Separation Of Church and State. US state education systems can not get involved with accreditation of purely religious institutions. They have no jurisdiction over, and can not legislate when it comes to religion.
 
That means that if a religious institution teaches only it's religious philosophy, and not the secular subjects such as Calculus and English Literature, there is no way the state can pass judgment on the curriculum. The most a state can do is say that the institution is not listed as accredited by any accreditation agencies recognized by the state and the institution is listed as having “No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor”.
 
Some of the most prestigious religious institutions of higher learning in the world are not recognized as accredited by any US state government because they teach religious philosophy and not secular subjects. The University of Sedona and the University of Metaphysics are two examples of this category of higher learning religious institutions.
 
But keep in mind that accreditation is seen by many to serve one purpose. To acquire and qualify for Federal and or State funding of the school, University or College. The University of Sedona is sponsored by students, former graduates and generous donations from the public. As such, they do not seek to acquire Federal or State Funding.
 
There have been many prestigious graduates from the University. In 2008 Rev. Dr. Della Reese-Lett, who received her doctoral degree from the University of Metaphysics, received the International Metaphysical Ministry’s Lifetime Achievement Award for the work she has done and the inspiration she has given to others around the world.