Rites of passage in the wilderness were once a nearly universal cultural phenomenon, representing a deeply human inclination to cultivate sacred space and consciously experience life’s significant transitional moments – such as coming of age.
It can be difficult integrate life’s changes, or even to mature, develop and grow in an era/culture where our connection to the land has been severed, and rites of passage are largely absent. Fortunately the wild is a spacious and peaceful place to recover some of what has been lost – and with intention, time, and guidance, one can step gracefully across thresholds of transition.
Wildtender Rites of Passage are immersive wilderness experiences which build earth-based skills, foster connection with the wild, cultivate meaning, and offer guidance and space for self-reflection. These are highly intentional journeys through outer and inner landscapes where we may encounter wilderness directly as a healing and beneficial force for the human spirit.