Experience physical and emotional purification in the “womb of Mother Earth.” You will be guided through four rounds of prayer and song, working with the elements of fire and water as steam rises from heated stones. Inside the lodge, you’ll be invited to release what no longer serves you and be grounded in the present.

Face your fears through the ancient practice of fire walking. This guided ceremony is a direct way to step up to the challenge of showing up, trusting the process, and recognizing your own strength as you take each step.

 Craft your own Medicine Wheel using willow and natural materials. As you work, we will revisit the meaning of the medicine wheel—using it as a mirror to better understand where you are physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This is a personal process, where you can create a symbol of your life’s journey and attach elements to the wheel that will guide you throughout the remainder of your life.

Work with cold water in a guided, supported setting. You’ll focus on your breath and staying present through the experience. This practice helps build resilience, regulate your nervous system, and stay grounded in the present moment.

Spend time on the land through guided hikes and intentional stillness. You’ll take time to sit alone and observe—paying attention to the land, the animals, and what’s around you in the stillness. You’ll learn how to gather mountain sage and create your own bundle to take home. This is a chance to slow down, ground with the earth, and connect to the frequency of the earth and what’s present around you.

Harness your breath through guided breathwork that brings awareness to your body and mind. This practice helps you slow down, stay present, and recognize how your breath connects to your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual state. Breathwork is a tool you can return to—something you can use to stay steady and continue feeding your fire.

Create your own hand drum using deer or elk hide. This process is hands-on and personal—building something you’ll continue to use beyond the retreat. We’ll show you how the drum can support you in connecting your rhythm to the heartbeat of the earth, staying grounded, and raising your frequency to align with the natural world.

We will begin each day with the rising sun. Through song and the offering of sacred tobacco, we take time to acknowledge the day ahead and reconnect with the rhythm of the Earth. You’ll also learn the role of tobacco and smudging within these practices.