Wild Wanders Through the Seasons: Spring

Ceremonially Marking the Cycles & Seasons of Our Lives 
May 2nd and August 1st

Spring Wander, May 2nd, 2026 @ 9 AM

All wanders will take place in the Methow Valley watershed, exact location shared upon registration.

In the spirit of attuning ourselves to the seasons of both our valley and our lives, we invite you to join one or more of a series of communally-held solo wanders. 

These seasonal, ceremonial walks offer solo journeys with community support to intentionally orient and mark the cycles of our season ahead, perhaps as preparation or integration for a bigger life transition, to mark a particular moment, or as a practice of ongoing renewal. 

We will begin each Wild Wander as a small circle of community, to check-in, orient, clarify intentions, and finalize preparations for a safe journey alone. Greeting the sunrise, sunset, or perhaps the coming dark of night, you will cross a threshold (a small circle of stones, a line in the sand, or the space between two trees) to mark the beginning and ending of your walk. You will sit or wander with a question, intention, or prayer while fasting from the common comforts of food, shelter, and human company as sacrifices to sanctify this meaningful time. Upon your return, we will welcome you back, share a simple meal, and hear your stories from the Wild Wander before you return home. 

Simple. Grounded. And much needed in these times. 

WHAT: A ceremonial solo time in the wilds with your own intentions, questions, and prayers, held and witnessed in community.

WHERE: Locations are TBD each season, depending on current conditions; they will always be in the Methow Valley watershed.

WHEN: Sundays for up to 8 hours of the day, sometimes into the night, depending on the season. These Wild Wanders are scheduled for May 2nd and August 1st, 2027.

COST: There is no cost to participate in these wild wanders, and we welcome your support! You can make a gift here – please select ‘Rites and Responsibilities’ in the drop down menu when gifting. Contributions from our community make it possible for Rites and Responsibilities to make events like this possible free of charge. Right now, we are raising $30K to cover our expenses for 2026, which include website improvements, outreach efforts, basic office infrastructure, and a modest stipend for Scott & Darcy. Here is more information on our way with money.

Questions? Contact darcy@nourishing-futures.org

This event is hosted by Rites & Responsibilities, a core project of Nourishing Futures. Learn more here.