Women’s Lodge Weekend:
Join Nan Heddi and a circle of sisters for a transformative weekend of connection, healing, and celebration. Together, we will honor Mother Earth, the women’s lodge, the land, and Spirit through ceremony, prayer, and community.
Friday, August 22nd - Sunday August 24th
Deer Mountain Sanctuary, Montague, CA
Weekend Flow
Friday, August 22nd (3 Kiej): Arrival and Opening Circle
Arrive between 2–5 pm to set up camp and settle into the land.
Share a potluck dinner and gather for an opening circle to set intentions.
Saturday, August 23rd (4 Q’anil): Sacred Preparation and Women’s Lodge Ceremony
Together we will prepare the Grandmother’s Hearth and hold a powerful sweat lodge ceremony to purify, heal, and deepen our connection to Spirit and one another.
Come together to prepare a nourishing dinner, grounding and replenishing as a community.
Sunday, August 24th (5 Toj): Sunrise ceremony & River Offerings
Begin the day with a sunrise wood fire ceremony, offering prayers for our lives and the healing of Mother Earth.
Prepare and enjoy a nourishing brunch together, break down camp, and optional journey to the newly free-flowing Klamath River where we will make offerings, honoring the cycle of life and our place within it.
Return to Deer Mountain and depart by 3 pm.
Sacred Themes of the Mayan Calendar
3 Kiej: A day of balance between body, mind, and spirit with energy of Spiritual Connection and Sacred Service.
4 Q’anil: A day of the four colors of corn coming together, and planting the seeds that we want to harvest in the Four Directions.
5 Toj: A day of deep connection to Reciprocity: Giving offerings and fully Receiving the gifts that come to us.
This 13 day week prepares us for 13 Noj - the full empowerment of Wisdom that lives in the Earth and ourselves.
Logistics
Camping: We will camp at Bear Paw Meadow and work together to prepare meals (food provided except for Friday’s potluck).
Sliding Scale: To honor accessibility and inclusivity, we offer a sliding scale for this 3-day experience. Offer what feels right for your financial situation. Contact us for work-trade options.
🌱 Community Supported – $152
For those with financial need — this tier is supported by the heart-giving of others. Your presence is a gift, and this option is made possible by those contributing at higher levels.
🔥 Sustainer – $260
Covers the full cost of food, land use, materials, and event coordination for the full 3-day experience. This is the true cost per participant and helps the gathering remain viable.
🌞 Abundant Supporter – $444
Helps feed elders, sustain events, and provide scholarships and future offerings.This generous tier strengthens our community and ensures accessibility for others.
Space is Limited to 20 Women: Reserve your spot early to join this sacred gathering.
How to Register
Please secure your spot with a $50 deposit below and fill in the registration form so we can best prepare to receive you.
For questions or inquire about work-trade and scholarship opportunities, please contact Heddi@earthpeoplesunited.org.