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These experiences are different every time, as each unique place and combination of people will come together to set the tone and direction for our journey together. We will explore the ancient/future ways of the ancestors with ceremonial reverence, remembering where we have come from in order to see more clearly where it is that we must go. We will unite ourselves in a deep connection with the elements of Nature, activating and awakening the wild divine within. Each of these experiences are available as both a group or individual immersion. Please contact me for details.

EMBRACE THE WILD EARTH. BUILD SKILLS. ENGAGE REAL EXPERIENCE.

Rites of Fire

Humanity is intrinsically linked to the element of fire. Every facet of our world is energized and enlivened by this vital force. Not so long ago, our entire species had the ability to gather fire from the landscape: turning that which was cold, hard and lifeless into a life-giving light, warmth and beauty. To remember this ancient skill is one of the most powerful and empowering initiations available to us as human beings. We will awaken this ancient relationship within you by moving across the landscape together, building your bundle of knowledge and skill as we practice one of the oldest techniques of fire-by-friction.

Way of the Bow

The way of the bow is the practice of instinctive archery. Before we allowed technology to do our thinking and choosing for us, we had to rely solely upon our innate ability to move and flow gracefully within life’s many currents. As hunter-gatherer people, this was essential. It came naturally. But what was natural to us then is now something we must actively practice in order to cultivate. The way of the bow requires a discipline of presence, focus, and intuitive feeling. We will activate this relationship by beginning with the basics, seeking joy in the simplicity of every shot. From there we will move out across the land in search of diverse opportunities to train this skill.

Wild Crafting

In seeking a sense of resilient belonging to place, the plant path is an important direction to begin. Within almost every single ecosystem upon this planet, the plants generously offer us an abundance of food, medicine and utility. These gifts are also uniquely suited to help us adapt to the environment within which they were given. This is because the plants that gave them are often the oldest native inhabitants in any one biome, and have actually helped to create that biome themselves. In order to truly live in harmony upon this earth, we must learn to live in harmony with the ones that make it livable. Through the practice of wildcrafting, we will begin to shift our consciousness into alignment with this way of being. While also cultivating a valuable skill set along the way.

Pathways of Awareness

The quality of our presence and awareness will ultimately determine the quality of our life. When we practice existing as our hunter-gatherer ancestors once did– tracking and trailing the movement of nature with complete attention– some of our most innate human abilities will begin to naturally come online. This includes the capacity for a profound experience of connection with ourselves, the earth, and all who call it home. We will use a number of wilderness awareness techniques to access this experience, and begin to surrender into the mystical state of a fully-embodied human being.

Wheel of Life

So much is possible when we move in harmony with the seasons and cycles of nature. By designing our lives in tune with this movement, there is a vitality that naturally arises within ourselves and within our relationship to life. Ancient cultures throughout the world have mapped out these natural patterns in what many call the Wheel of Life, or Medicine Wheel. The wisdom and power built into this multi-dimensional map is truly vast. By creating our own wheel upon the earth together, and walking along its many spiralic layers, we will begin to reveal the profound teachings that it holds. In this way, you will learn how to align any aspect of your life with the divine timing and flow of the Universe. Educational programs, business projects, leadership models, organizational structures, culture and community building, etc. can all benefit immensely from this knowledge. These teachings are a key to finding fulfillment and understanding within the ever-changing currents of creation.

Circles Of Power

Since time immemorial we have gathered together with our people– out on the land, in geometries of power– in order to bless, feed, and uplift the spirit of life. Perhaps it was for the healing of a loved one, or to help bring harmony to the elements in Nature. Whatever the case, the formula is simple, and effective. We will create sacred space within and without, bringing our minds and hearts into a unified focus. From this space we will weave our prayers into being.