Wild Mountain Retreats Inc

Our goal is to bring meaningful rites of passage into the modern world through rite of passage programs, guide trainings and mentorship, with a strong focus on supporting marginalized groups. Rites of passage are ceremonies that mark significant life phases or events, such as the passage from adolescence into adulthood, or the passage from adulthood into elderhood. These ceremonies help those who come find true belonging, connection to themselves, and to the natural world.  

Among Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and Queer and Transgender communities, experiences of discrimination and systemic oppression have real and lasting impact. Suicide, loneliness, and lack of belonging or meaningful connection are all too common. For members of these groups, being witnessed, and supported as adults or elders within communities that affirm life experiences is healing and often life saving. A rite of passage helps us to let go of grief, anger, and fear that holds us back and promotes belonging and community. Please support this healing work as generously as you can!

Testimonials

Here is what participants shared from a recent guide training for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC):

This truly is a life-changing experience! As a BIPOC human in this world, we need and deserve all the tender love and affirmations this world has to offer. Wild Mountain Retreats created and held the container for community to come together in belonging. It’s the most I’ve ever felt I belonged in my life. Nothing but endless gratitude!” -Kiana 

"This was a life changing experience. There are so few programs that are truly BIPOC centric, and this was one of them.  Above and beyond what any of us imagined!" - Ana

"One of the highlights of my life!"- Rikizi 

"Becoming an elder in this multigenerational BIPOC Community was healing and inspiring. The BIPOC Guide Training created a community of safety, inclusion, and belonging." -Kim

"Wild Mountain has provided me experiences that have been incredibly impactful for me. Not only have I been able to tap into the gifts within me, I receive such an immense amount of empowerment to bring theses gifts to my community." -Katheryne