Why rites of passage?
Because for as long as humans have walked the earth, communities have known this truth:
children don’t simply “grow up” — they cross thresholds.
thresholds that require guidance.
thresholds that deserve celebration.
thresholds that shape identity for life.
Across cultures and continents, rites of passage into adulthood have always been sacred, intentional, and communal:
✨ For boys:
- Walkabouts among Aboriginal Australians, where solitude on the land revealed inner strength and connection to country.
- Vision quests of Native American tribes, where fasting and prayer opened the door to self-discovery.
- Maasai initiation ceremonies in Kenya, where courage was tested and resilience honoured by the elders.
- Bar Mitzvah in Jewish tradition, marking the responsibility of stepping into spiritual and communal adulthood.
🌸 For girls:
- Moon lodges among Native American peoples, where girls were celebrated and taught the mysteries of womanhood by aunties and grandmothers.
- Henna ceremonies across the Middle East and South Asia, honouring the sacredness of fertility and feminine power.
- Maiden festivals in parts of Africa, where music, dance, and adornment welcomed young women into their new place in the community.
- Seclusion rituals in Papua New Guinea, where girls learned sacred songs, crafts, and wisdom before re-emerging transformed.
Every one of these practices told a young person:
➡️ You are seen, baby girl.
➡️ You are ready, my precious son.
➡️ You are becoming.
But in our modern world, many of these traditions have been lost.
And without them, children often stumble into adolescence without guidance, without recognition, and without the sense of belonging that anchors healthy adulthood.
That’s why we created the Becoming Mother–Son and Mother–Daughter Rites of Passage Retreats.
They are our way of weaving ancient wisdom into modern family life … creating weekends where mothers and children step away from the noise, step into ceremony, and cross the threshold together.
Because your child’s journey into adulthood is too important to leave to chance.
Because childhood isn’t a waiting room.
Because you’re not just raising kids.
You’re raising ancestors.
