Rituals for Reconciliation
All of you is welcome here
this is why we gather
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Remember
Deep within our human genes is a longing to commune with elements like the fire and water, stone and leaf, so that we may be led home to our true human nature, soothing our anxious minds and reminding us of something transcendent to ourselves. The rituals you will experience over this long weekend are for living in rhythm and reciprocity with the Earth by restoring our immeasurable relations to ourselves.
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Reconcile
We live in a culture of separation and compartmentalization. We have been separated from the natural world. We have been separated from our food. We have been separated from each other in community & we have been separated from our feelings and emotions. We often forget why we are here and what our deepest passions are. It is time to come back to ourselves through the process of reconciliation.
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Reconnect
So much of our life is spent with technology, and we call it being connected. However, the more time with technology we have the deeper a sense of disconnection we feel. Within our busy lives, we all long for a return to simplicity and a profound connection to Life. To bask in stillness, to build community through sharing intimate heart space and be surrounded by beautiful humans who truly see us, understand us and accept us for who we are, scars and all.
“Ritual is able to hold the long-discarded shards of our stories and make them whole again. It has the strength and elasticity to contain what we cannot contain on our own, what we cannot face in solitude.”
Francis Weller
September 1-5, 2022
Lotus Ranch, Wimberley, TX
Tucked in with the Juniper, Live Oak and other native plants of the Oak Savana of the Hill Country, we gather as a community for 4 nights and 5 days of deep inward turning and self-discovery. Lotus Ranch is powerful in its simplicity, a sanctuary that allows for potent transformations and contemplation.
The Facilitators
Ra James
Ra James is the creator of futureElders, an organization that assists in keeping global wisdom traditions alive and integrating them within the context of the modern world. He has traveled to over 50 countries learning from indigenous cultures, sitting in ceremonies and implementing regenerative frameworks and biomimetic strategies with governments and organizations worldwide via his consulting company Pueo. He is also a poet, children’s book author, musician and guide for leaders who are looking to use wisdom as a catalyst for true transformational change and reconnection to transcendent purpose.
Alex Crow
Lead facilitator and shamanic practitioner, Alex Crow is a creator and sustainer of sacred spaces, tending to the roots of the ancient healing modalities and traditions she is a humble student of while also maintaining generous space for the Mystery that Life is to meet her within each present moment. Prioritizing simplicity in practice and embodying kindness for all beings, Alex offers a grounded presence that will support your sense of safety as you stretch into new spaces and release what layers of conditioning that are ready to be cleared from your path. She carries a BA in Dance from Loyola Marymount University, a Yoga Therapy certification from the government of India, a certification in the shamanic arts through the Earth’s Amulet Shamanic School, and years of devoted practice and apprenticeship within many ancient wisdom streams. Alex believes in the innate goodness of each human soul, and is here to generously support those ready and willing to see and know what magic is possible when we live in accordance with the harmonies of the Earth.
Marisa Franco
Our incredible private chef and rage ritual facilitator for Rituals for Reconciliation, Marisa Franco is a private chef, forager, and herbalist in training. Her relationship to food is intuitive and through the senses of touch, taste ,sight, and the felt sense. She bases all her cooking classes and recipes around the individual receiving the medicine of food. At a young age, she developed a spontaneous gift of listening to an individual's body and offering what it is needing. This is another form of communication that we all carry! Her style focuses on the plants, seasons, locality, and body constitutions. Marisa believes that each individual carries the wisdom of what they need inside their bodies, like a map directing them to foods that support their highest expression of life. She also teaches food (re)connection, a coaching and cooking class that invites you into examining your relationship to life itself through the relationship with food. In her company, you will feel welcomed in, excited to learn, and connect with that which sustains us in an entirely new light.
The Flow
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Day 1 : Admission
Opening Ceremony
Creating our Communal Altar
Fire Ritual
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Day 2 : Illumination
Shaking Ritual
Rage Practice
Communal Land Work
Inipi (Traditional Lakota Sweat Lodge)
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Day 3: Revelation
Tea Ceremony
Unlocking the 5 Gates of Grief
Grief, Forgiveness & Gratitude Ritual
Song & Story under the starlight
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Day 4: Celebration
Ecstatic Dance
Earthen Creativity Workshop
Honoring Ceremony
Wine, Cheese & Fireside Celebrations
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Day 5: Reconciliation
Celebratory Brunch
Impermanence Ritual
Closing Ceremony
“This is it.”
~ Rachel Berman, Rituals for Reconciliation participant, movement facilitator and artist
On-site Childcare/Nature School
To accommodate those of you with children who would like to join the gathering, we are collaborating with Mark and Ashley of Lotus Ranch to provide your kids with daily nature school activities!
Mark and Ashley have been hosting their own homeschool/nature school on their land for many years and we are excited and honored to be working along side them! We are thrilled to be able to accommodate families and host a multi-generational event such as this.
If you have any specific questions about childcare/nature school, please reach out to us via email : alexcrow@groundedcrown.com
Payment Options
Option One : Double Room
$1888
Includes accommodations for one person in a shared double room, 3 meals per day + snacks & a gift package.
Option Two : Double Room
payment plan
$888 deposit + $1000 payment
Includes accommodations for one person in a shared double room, 3 meals per day + snacks & a gift package. The non-refundable deposit of $888 will be due upon registration, and the remaining $1000 will be due by August 18th.
Option Three : Single Room
$2100 payment
Includes accommodations for one person in a private single room, 3 meals per day + snacks & a gift package.
Option Four : Single Room
payment plan
$888 deposit + $1212 payment
Includes accommodations for one person in a private single room, 3 meals per day + snacks & a gift package. The non-refundable deposit of $888 will be due upon registration, and the remaining $1212 will be due by August 18th.
Option Five : Kids Accommodations + Childcare/Nature School
$400
This is a payment option for those who are seeking to bring their children with them on retreat. This option is appropriate for those kids ages 5 and up. This option includes accommodations for one child, 3 meals a day + snacks & childcare for a few hours during each day.
Many of the rituals will be open for the kids to partake in alongside their parents, but there are a few rituals that will be best for the parents to focus within, which is when Mark and Ashley will be inviting them into nature school activities!
PLEASE NOTE…
All payments made after August 18th are non-refundable.
Payments do not include airfare or rides to/from the airport
The closest airports are Austin and San Antonio. You will be responsible for finding your own ride to and from the airport. We can help connect you with fellow participants to carpool if needed/desired.
Arrivals : Thursday, September 1st from 2-4pm
Departures: Monday, September 5th at noon
