WILD
A Rites of Passage Experience for High School Girls
August 9-16th, 2025, Vashon Island, WA
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Who is This Program For?
WILD is designed for high school girls who feel drawn to this experience of growth and transformation. This program centers on the experiences of those who are transitioning into adulthood and want to expand their relationship to womanhood. Particularly in relation to cycles, body awareness, and emotional development.
Our goal is not to define womanhood for anyone but to offer a structured, supportive space where participants can explore their own relationship to self, body, and community. This program is intended to honor the expansiveness of womanhood and each individual's unique relationship with what it means to be a woman.
We recognize that language around gender and identity is complex, and we are continually learning how to create spaces that are clear in their purpose while also inclusive and respectful. Our goal is to be upfront about the scope of this program while also recognizing that different people may have different relationships to these experiences. We are happy to have conversations with prospective participants who are wondering if WILD is the right fit for them.
Facilitator positionality statement
The facilitators of this program are women-identifying individuals who were assigned female at birth. We acknowledge that this positionality shapes the experiences and tools we bring into this space. We are committed to creating a thoughtful and affirming environment while also recognizing that lived experience matters in how we facilitate rites of passage. As facilitators, we lead from a place of mentorship, not authority.
Dates TBD
Space is available
With a staff member
Program Overview
WILD is an eight-day, nature-based Rites of Passage experience for high school girls seeking a space to honor their transitions into young womanhood. This experience is designed for those who want to explore personal cycles, emotional growth, body knowledge, and community building in a setting that values shared experience, intergenerational learning, and deep connection with nature.
This is a mentorship-driven program, meaning that participants are supported by facilitators who have walked similar paths and offer guidance rooted in their lived experiences. While many aspects of this journey—learning from nature, storytelling, movement, and self-reflection—are universal, this particular program centers on the experiences of high schoolers who are exploring what it means to transition into womanhood.
WILD Participants Will Experience:
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Building a deeper relationship with self through movement, somatic awareness, and creative expression.
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Strengthening community connections through circles, group games, and shared storytelling.
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Understanding body cycles and well-being through natural wellness, cycle tracking, and journaling.
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Exploring personal and seasonal rhythms to develop deeper self-trust and awareness.
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Learning intergenerational wisdom through mentorship and council with elders.
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Practicing grounding techniques to support emotional resilience and self-regulation.
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Engaging in intensive transformation through a guided solo overnight experience.
Program Structure & Daily Flow
Each day follows a rhythm rooted in seasonal cycles, guiding participants through self-reflection, movement, deep listening, and mentorship.
🌿 Morning Circle: Intention-setting, grounding practices, and sharing.
🍽️ Breakfast & Community Nourishment: Connecting with food as a form of care.
🌀 Movement & Somatics: Yoga, dance, and embodiment practices.
🌍 Thematic Workshops & Lessons: Exploring cycles, body knowledge, and emotional intelligence.
🔥 Council & Storytelling: Learning from elders and sharing reflections in a supportive space.
🌙 Evening Integration: Rituals, journaling, and ceremony to close each day with intention.
Meet Your Mentors
Maya
Djuna
Justine
FAQ
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