Belejeb B’atz Women’s Weekend

Weekend Schedule

Friday, November 14th (9 B’atz)

  • Arrive between 2 - 4 PM

  • 5 PM: Orientation & welcoming circle

  • 5:30 PM: Potluck dinner (please bring a dish to share)

  • 7 PM: Wood fire with offerings, cacao & atol shared with the Earth & each other to honor the sacred day of Belejeb B’atz, led by the Nanas.

Saturday, November 15th (10 E)

  • 7 am: Breakfast, then travel to ceremonial grounds

  • Lodge preparations + women’s lodge ceremony

  • Snacks provided; return to Bear Paw Meadow for meal and gratitude circle after the lodge

Sunday, November 16th (11 Aj)

  • Sunrise Ceremony at Bear Paw Meadow: Pipe ceremony + sacred fire, closing circle

  • Bring spring or sacred water from your home to offer to the creek here on the land that is part of the headwaters of the Klamath River

  • Brunch at the cabin

  • Departure around mid day

B’atz is the Mayan Daylord that carries the energies of birthing, the umbilical cord, the threads of life, ancestral wisdom encoded in our genetics, artistic expression, and the feminine force of creation in all things. When paired with Belejeb (9), the sacred vibration of birthing, Bejeleb B’atz becomes a powerful time to honor women as the birthers and caretakers of life.

This ceremonial day arrives 40 days after Waqxaqui (8) B’atz, the cycle of spiritual renewal led by the men, reminding us of the sacred balance between the masculine and feminine. Together, these days weave a rhythm of renewal, creation, and continuity in the Mayan calendar.

Just five days later comes Jun (1) Ajmak, the day of blessing for the children. On this day, communities gather to offer prayers for the wholeness and well-being of all children—both those living among us and the inner child within each of us. We give thanks for the gift of life, blessing with flowering staffs and offerings to the Mayan Fire.

Logistics

Camping & Meals
We will camp at Bear Paw Meadow and prepare meals together (all meals provided except Friday’s potluck).

Offerings for the Mayan Fire
This unique fire uses no wood. Please bring offerings such as dried herbs & flowers, sugar, chocolate, honey, and candles in the four directional colors. Contact us for details.

Contribution Levels (Sliding Scale)

Our sliding scale honors both individual capacity and collective reciprocity, ensuring the gathering is sustained through many forms of giving.

Accessible Path – $260 (Supported Participation)
Helps lower financial barriers, supported by the generosity of others. We recognize this may still be a stretch and honor the commitment it represents.

Steward Path – $375 (Balanced Contribution)
Reflects an estimated average cost, covering food, land stewardship, materials, and coordination. Choosing this path helps sustain balance.

Guardian Path – $555 (Abundant Giving)
Extends beyond personal participation—uplifting elders, supporting ceremonies, sustaining Sanctuary Projects and Mother Earth Wellness Initiatives, and offering sponsorships for others.

Every contribution is received with gratitude. All paths are honored equally, and it is your presence and spirit that complete the circle.

Registration

Secure your spot with a $100 deposit and complete the registration form so we can prepare to welcome you.

For questions, please contact Heddi@earthpeoplesunited.org