Reconnect with Nature’s Rhythm

Life has separated us from the wild heart of nature, that steady pulse which keeps us rooted and whole. As we succumb to the lure of artificial light, technology, and other accelerating changes that distract us, we lose our own circadian rhythms and the seasonal timekeepers that allow us to hear the still voice deep within that longs for reconnection, restoration, and renewal.

We invite you to walk with us and be transformed by traditions and rituals spun from the wheel of the year. We will unearth our spiritual wisdom, listening to the voice of the divine that dwells in the quiet depths of each of us. We will honor sacred selfishness as we pause and practice the ways cultures have celebrated the dance of the seasons. We will mingle our present circumstances with life sustaining, nurturing patterns that are ready to support us. While we will look at the entire calendar, our focus for this retreat will be wintering.

We will enjoy the views painted by Georgia O’Keeffe, in a sacred valley with a rich, ancient, complex history. As the wheel of the year turns to winter, we will embrace the hush and fertile mystery of the season’s darkness. While the modern world rushes from the roar of the holidays into the clamor of new year resolutions, we will explore choices we can make to follow the path of our ancestors and mirror the plants and animals in winter—resting, dreaming, and gathering strength. We will explore these topics through mindful activities and discussions, connecting with the elements and our senses, engaging in creative arts such as poetry and music, practicing rituals, and examining scientific truths that tie back to ancestral wisdom. The knowledge we gain with the integration of rituals and tools will ground us moving forward.