October Rite of Passage with School of Lost Borders

The sun sets on the heat and vibrance of summer. Fall is upon us, full of its hearty compost and harvests. Just as the seasons turn around us, the seasons of our lives turn with them. These changes are reflected as crimson leaves, new dreams, and expanding visions. The world is evolving, and we must evolve with it. Boldly, we are invited to reap the fruits and truth of who we are to meet these extraordinary times.

Marking life passages allows you to release what no longer serves you and fully embrace all of who you are. As you spend time alone, in a wild place on the earth, something deep in your bones is revived – a call you have been longing to answer. 

It is time to nurture your aliveness, live in reciprocity, and in harmony with the Earth, yourself, and one another. 

This initiatory time can transform your life and allow you to emerge with a new story. The one that is begging to be told. 

You will have the opportunity to share this story and to be witnessed by community amongst the stunning Fall aspen leaves in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This experience can cultivate belonging and meaning in your life and invites you to show up fully as the valuable human being you are.

Program overview: 

This eleven-day initiatory program is divided into three sections; severance, threshold time, and incorporation.  

Once you commit to coming, the severance process begins where you sever from the life you have lived in order to step into the life of who you truly are now. You physically leave home, but the psyche also severs from the old during this time. The first days of the program are a time of physical separation from your daily life, psychological preparation, and setting the intention for your solo time. 

The threshold time is your solo time of four days and nights on the land to mark your own life passage(s). This is the liminal space for you to deal with the past, let go of what no longer serves, and celebrate all of who you are now. Base camp will be held not far from your solo spot and you will have a ‘buddy’ to ensure both your and their wellbeing each day.

The days spent after your solo time are the beginning part of the incorporation process. You are invited to share the story of your solo and be witnessed in the community of the group. The guides will reflect or ‘mirror’ your story back to you and the gifts you bring to this new phase of life. Finally, we will prepare you to carry your story, your gifts and yourself back into the world where your incorporation process will continue to unfold over the year ahead.

Logistics: 

We encourage people to arrive late afternoon on Tuesday, October 4th. The group will then come together for its first meeting the next morning on October 5th. We will complete our ceremony mid-afternoon on Sunday, October 16th. More logistical info will be sent when you register for the program.

Practical preparation: 

Please plan to bring enough food and equipment to be self-sufficient. You will need to bring warm gear suitable for a full range of weather, possible snow, and freezing nights. We request that all participants purchase the vision fast handbook, “The Trail to the Sacred Mountain” available from Lost Borders Press to help with preparation. If you are unable to find or need some gear, please ask as we can often help.

Covid Protocol: 

We require that all participants have Covid vaccinations to participate in this program. We also require that you have a negative Covid test 24 hrs. before arrival. If you have any questions please contact us.

Program cost:

The School of Lost Borders has created a sliding scale for all its programs and trainings in an effort to keep our courses affordable to a wide range of people. We set forth no criteria and trust that each individual will pay what they feel is appropriate.

Scholarships are available.

Tuition: $850 - $2550 sliding scale
Deposit: $300 (Non-refundable & non-transferrable unless seminar is cancelled)
Extra Fees: $80 Camping Fee

*This program is offered through the School of Lost Borders and will be held on the land we call Wild Mountain in Colorado. Please see schooloflostborders.org for more information.

Registration or Questions: Email Pedro at: pedro@wildmountainretreats.org