Men's Outdoor AYAH: Supporting Men's Rites of Passage

This very special ceremony will be part of the concluding celebration of the Men’s Rites of Passage Program.

You Are Called to Bear Witness

Dearest Brothers, Fathers, Sons, Elders, and Friends,

We welcome you from the threshold of something sacred, after four days and four nights of fasting, prayer, and surrendering all that was familiar in order to meet themselves more fully, we invite you to join us in this final closing ceremony to bear sacred witness to our brothers who have just completed this rite of passage.

In the ancient way of rites of passage, the journey is not complete until the community gathers to receive those who have crossed over. Your presence is not ceremonial — it is essential. When you look into their eyes and say I see you. I witness you. You belong here — you complete the circle. You are the village that makes the transformation real.

Come ready to listen, to honor, and to celebrate. Come with an open heart and, if you wish, a small token of blessing — a flower, a stone, a written word — to offer in welcome.

Our Ayah ceremony will conclude with a Homecoming Brunch on Sunday where the women welcome back the men and we come together in feast and celebration! Stay the day for community connection with song circles, sauna, and cold plunges.

This ceremony is open to men  who have sat with the Grandmother/Ayah medicine at least once before.

Please join us for this very special celebration!