community Programs
We believe that people of every age deserve opportunities to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect—with themselves, others, and the natural world. Our community programs are designed to create those opportunities.
See below for a preview of upcoming offerings, and stay tuned for details & registration information:
Fall grief retreat
Facilitated by: Siena Tenisci & Jordan Lyon
Dates: Fall TBD
In many traditional cultures, grief rituals are considered the “glue” of connection that holds the community together. They offer us one of the most powerful means for reweaving our connection and belonging to ourselves, each other, and all our relations.
Join us as we honor the sacredness of our grief and gratitude through talking circles, singing, poetry, movement, practice in sacred listening, ceremony, sharing food, and some quiet time in nature. The heart of our time together will include a sacred ritual inspired by the work of Sobonfu Some and Malidoma Some.
the art of accompaniment
Facilitated by: Junemee Kim
Dates: First Thursdays October —December (Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3), 7:00-8:30pm
Parenting is its own rite of passage. As our children grow and change, we're invited to grow alongside them. This workshop series is designed for parents and caregivers of young people navigating the thresholds of adolescence, offering space to reflect, connect, and explore how to support your child with greater intention, presence, and trust. Together, we'll engage timeless questions about identity, belonging, resilience, and letting go—discovering practical tools and meaningful rituals that help the whole family move through life's transitions with courage and heart.
Autumn Alchemy hiking series
Facilitated by: Katie Bullock-Gawf & ROPJ Guides
Dates: Sat. October 3 & Wed. November 11
As the seasons shift, so do we. Autumn Alchemy is a series of three guided autumnal hikes that invite you to slow down, connect with nature, and reflect on the wisdom of the changing season.
Together, we'll journey through hikes where we Gather, Remember, and Release, celebrating the harvest, honoring where we've come from, and embracing the quiet invitation to let go as winter approaches. While tje hikes are designed to be experienced as a series, each one can also be enjoyed as a standalone experience, allowing you to join the journey wherever you feel called.
Open to all ages, these gentle, family-friendly hikes welcome anyone looking to experience the beauty of autumn through connection, reflection, and time spent in nature.
Demystifying rites of passage — discussion Session
Facilitated by: Drew Souders & Jas Maionet
Dates: Thursday, October 8, 6:00-7:30pm
What would it take to bring the transformative power of rites of passage to more people?
Join fellow rites of passage guides, past participants, parents, and community builders for an engaging conversation about expanding access to this important work. We’ll explore how to give people a taste of the magic, find language that resonates with wider audiences, and build meaningful connections with communities serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other historically underrepresented folks.
The conversation will be facilitated by Drew Souders and Jas Maisonet, co-founders of Walk Your Path, an accessible, nature-based mentorship program for young adults in Seattle. They’ll come not as experts with all the answers, but as facilitators inviting the collective wisdom of the room.
Come share what you’ve learned, spark new ideas, and help us imagine how we can bring rites of passage to many more people.
walk your path — intro session
Facilitated by: Drew Souders & Jas Maionet
Dates: Saturday, November 7th, 10am-12:30pm
Walk Your Path is a nature-based community gathering designed to foster connection and offer folks an accessible taste of the magic of rites of passage. We’ll begin with a 1.5-hour forest therapy walk, led by certified forest therapy guide and Tender Terra founder Jas Maisonet, creating space to reset our nervous systems, slow down, and connect more deeply with the more-than-human world.
From there, we’ll gather in community for another 1.5 hours to reflect on what Mother Nature has offered us that day and explore whatever themes emerge from the group. At the heart of the experience is an invitation to connect with our own internal compass and discover what it means to walk our own unique path in life.
