Maiden Mystery School.
Maiden Mysteries is a full spectrum body of work that begins with your daughter (and YOU!) around 8/9 years of age and supports her through a transformational threshold into her teen life. During this multi-year program, through deep time in nature, circle conversations, play and she will learn to tune in to her inner compass and create her own maps and guides in preparation for her epic adventure. You both can find an authentic and supportive place as you begin orienting yourselves in the chaos of our modern world. We offer a flexible framework to help navigate this new terrain. Together, we will explore and connect to the everchanging cycles and seasons of life as she blooms into her own being. While we delineate the groups by age, we understand that individual development is non-linear, therefore, guides will determine movement from one stage to the next based upon personal needs and desires.
Seed Sisters | 8-10 yrs | Prepare for the Voyage.
This is the place to begin preparations for the Maiden Voyage where we connect through the Ritual of Play. We remember to honor the past, acknowledge the present and dream into the emerging future. We work from within the framework of our individual stories/history/lineage and build from there. Through our connection to nature, personal reflection, sister mirroring and community engagement, we learn to explore the layers of our inner nature while building awareness of the unique and diverse outer landscapes. We develop skills to step confidently into the wider world of the middle school years and navigate relationships outside of the home. This program provides a safe and supportive ground in which to practice the newly developing skills.
Our Seed Sisters meet in a private home at the edge of the Cross Timbers. The current circles meet twice per month on Sunday's. In addition, we go on camping trips and other outdoor adventures. A minimum of 4 consecutive seasons in Seed Sisters is required to participate in a Moon Flowers pod. We have found it to be profoundly beneficial to remain in the Maiden Mysteries from 8/9 - 13+ years of age. Stay as long as it supports you and your family. The final phase of the programming is becoming a Star Maiden.
**Our circles are for the girls only. However, the mothers actively participate in community building through ride shares, organizing get togethers/play dates, special events and seasonal celebrations. Additionally, every year, we hold a Mother + Daughter Winter Retreat to rest and dream the new world into being.
Moon Flowers | 11-12 yrs | Perceive the Possibilities.
Moon flowers consist of 4-6 girls. The smaller group dynamic creates space to explore the creative impulse of our inner nature that comes through the sacred passageway of menarche. This passage is not linear and requires a continuum of care. In our moon pods, we get to practice deeper relating to ourselves and in sisterhood. During this stage of the curriculum, we bring more attention and awareness of our personal power, leadership and partnership abilities.
As the daughters grow and change together, the mothers tend to deepen into a supportive, authentic community to serve as companions for the daughters as they ready themselves for teen life and their Maiden Voyage.
Around the transition from 12-13, we will have a final campout or other organized event/ceremony to mark this transformation change and celebrate the pods movement into teen life.
Star Maidens | 13+ yrs | Set the Pace + Path of the Journey Ahead.
Star Maiden's is about deepening into our cyclical nature and learning to harness our creative life force. Over the years, we have built a foundation of authentic sisterhood, epic adventures, creative expression and community containment. Girls who choose to continue with the Maiden Mysteries, can do so in the following ways:
Apprenticeship :: For girls 13+ yrs. Must have participated for 2 years or more in Seeds/Moonflowers and desire to work with younger girls and/or help at campouts. Seasonal commitment required.
1:1 Mentorship :: Personal Mentorship with Shela can also be designed to meet the individual needs as your daughter moves through her teen years. Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly meetings available. Seasonal commitment is required.
2:1 Companionship :: Seasonal Attunements to support the mothers & daughter connection. Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly meetings available.
**Contact Shela to discuss possibilities - 918.200.7929 or shelatarwater@gmail.com