Group Programs
Outdoor and hybrid programs merge the transformative power of group dynamics with the healing rhythms of the natural world. These experiences invite you to step outside and join others on a collective journey of discovery, growth, and connection.
Radiant Earth, Radiant Being
Summer 2025 - Women’s Rite of Passage Retreat and Support Group
A sanctuary for female-identifying folks moving through life transitions and/or seeking deeper connection with themselves.
About:
In the midst of life's journey, we often reach points where we feel stuck, standing at a crossroads and questioning our next steps. Do we cling to the familiar or embrace change? Sink into our current reality or boldly move forward? These moments of uncertainty are crucial for personal growth, yet in our fast-paced world, they can easily be lost in the shuffle.
This is a sanctuary for female-identifying folks moving through life transitions and/or seeking deeper connection with themselves. Unfurl into greater clarity and aliveness.
The impending summer solstice, a time of light and abundance, serves as a natural backdrop for this journey. The sun stands still, inviting us to pause and reflect on our own lives: What does my soul need to fullly live my truth? How can I align my life with my deepest values? Drawing from ancient rites of passage we move through three transformative phases:
Preparation
Ceremony
Integration
Begin the journey by connecting with a supportive community, sharing intentions, and preparing mentally and emotionally for the transformative path ahead.
The heart of the experience is a 48-hour wilderness solo sit. Embrace simplicity and self-reflection through fasting* and solitude. As you bask under the vibrant sun and starlit nights, this period becomes a sacred space for insight. Removed from daily distractions, listen intently to your inner voice and the whispers of the wild. We will come together as a group before and after the solo time, process together in council circle, cleanse in a sauna, move, reflect, and be witnessed.
Culminate the journey by sharing insights and experiences from your time in the wilderness as they weave into your everyday life. Move forward with renewed purpose and wisdom.
*We honor the ancient tradition of fasting for 2 days, a practice used in many indigenous cultures to sharpen awareness, clear the mind, and open the heart, connecting us to the wisdom of those who have walked this path before. This mindful fasting involves abstaining from food, not water, to ensure a safe and enriching experience. Your well-being is our priority. If you have any medical or personal reasons that make fasting unsuitable for you, we honor you. Alternatives are available to ensure your participation is comfortable and meaningful.
Who:
This will be a small group (maximum 8 female-identifying folks), ages 18+, facilitated by Simone Isadora Levine and Magnolia Rode. We welcome folks from all walks of life who are ready for a deep dive with themselves, willing and open to share in community, and with courage and curiosity for what mother nature has to reveal. This could be for you if you've recently or are about to experience:
-A change in career or retirement
-The loss of a loved one
-The ending or beginning of a relationship
-A significant shift in personal identity or spiritual beliefs
-Becoming a parent or experiencing an "empty nest"
-Major health changes or diagnosis
-A newfound sense of purpose
... or any other significant life event, this group is designed to hold space for your journey, ensuring you're not alone in this transformative period.
Where:
This is a hybrid program, consisting of 3 virtual sessions, and one 4 day/4 night nature retreat in the beautiful forest of Dancing Tree Sanctuary in Corbett, Oregon (about a 30 minute drive form Portland), set in the Columbia Gorge.
When:
Virtual Sessions: Dates for 2025 to be announced soon
In Person Retreat: Dates for 2025 to be announced soon
What's Included:
-Guided group sessions by trained professionals
-Camping for 4 nights/4 days
-Group sauna sessions
-Delicious & nourishing food during in-person retreat (except for 48 hours when out on solo sit) *Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice.
-A variety of nature connection & mindfulness activities
-Sacred land to explore, wander, and be
-Opportunities for personal growth and reconnection to community and mother nature.
-Individual support as needed
***You will need to provide your own camping gear (if this is prohibitory, please reach out and we'll find a way to get you gear). If you are opting out of fasting, you'll need to provide your own meals on Friday & Saturday of the retreat.
Cost:
$1100 total. The fee covers all components of the program as described above. Payment plans and scholarships are available. If funds are a barrier to participation, please contact us to discuss possible ways to support you, as we are committed to inclusivity and collective growth. To learn more, please read our commitment here.
Simone Levine brings a rich tapestry of skills as a therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, experiential educator, and wilderness rite of passage guide, imbued with expertise in somatics and eco-psychology. Magnolia Rode offers specialized training in Council Facilitation and Voice Dialogue parts work. With two years of immersive experience in a Buddhist monastery and ongoing study in the Diamond Approach inquiry method, Magnolia adds a depth of spiritual and psychological insight to the group. They collectively offer a balanced blend of therapeutic, spiritual, and somatic experiences designed to support you as you journey within.
To register or inquire please email simone@wildopenbeing.com.
To view the PDF flyer for our 2024 program, click here:
How previous participants have described their experiences:
"I went into this opportunity with a vague sense of what I was after and a hopefulness that I could get what I needed. I only had to trust the process and participate in my personal work, as I was skillfully guided and encouraged in community toward ripening and harvesting the insights I was seeking. This has been a watershed experience at this phase of my living that I feel certain will stay with me and continue to influence my choices as I launch off into my next chapter. A very worthwhile adventure indeed, with generous facilitation and empowering female energy."
"Wow!! Better than I expected. A very meaningful part of my transitional space and such a gift to share with others and have beautiful facilitation to accompany and expedite my healing."
"Moving, powerful, inspirational, profound."
"Deep and meaningful."