October 23–25, 2026
Fall camping weekend
Mountain Lakes Park
Camp beneath the stars, build connections, and create a shared altar. Parents and caregivers join the opening ceremony and a dedicated parent session.
Ages 12–15 · 2026–2027
Rose Blossoms
A rite of passage journey
A nature-based coming-of-age journey for girls ages 12–15. Build confidence, friendship, and emotional resilience through outdoor adventure, creative expression, and meaningful ceremony.
Limited Spaces and Scholarships Available.
Gather for three seasonal weekends throughout the 2026–2027 school year, with family gatherings in between. A small group of 12 girls, supported by two experienced facilitators, explores connection to themselves, each other, and the Earth. Parents and caregivers receive support along the way.
Across the journey
Rose Blossoms will
- Build friendships and explore identity and belonging.
- Express themselves through songs, journaling, and creative projects.
- Learn foraging, herbalism, and Earth stewardship.
- Explore self-care through natural beauty and eco-spa activities.
- Reflect through nature time, a Grief Circle, Changing Woman Ceremony, Vision Quest, and Rite of Passage.
2026–2027 journey
Three seasonal weekends
January 8–10, 2027
Winter
Home in Westchester
A cozy indoor weekend exploring our changing bodies and making natural self-care products to use and give.
May 7–9, 2027
Spring
Mountain Lakes or Upstate
Make rose beads, paddleboard, and help clean up the river. Close the journey with a Changing Woman Ceremony, with parents and caregivers invited to witness and celebrate.
Between weekends
Family & community gatherings
- Sunday, December 6th, 2–5pm: family gathering
- Wednesday, December 9th, 3:45–5:45pm (girls only): Girls share with the wider Wayfinders community at the final Fall Base Camp family gathering.
- Sunday, March 7th, 2–5pm: family gathering
- Wednesday in June TBD: 3:45–5:45: Closing community ceremony at the final Spring Base Camp family gathering.
A supported passage
Program details
Learn more about the care, community, and practices that shape Rose Blossoms.
Family & community involvement
Caregivers receive a dedicated support track. Community guests join our circles, and girls help shape themes and lead activities.
Experienced facilitators
Two trained adults—a lead and an assistant/guide—bring experience in youth development, non-violent communication, outdoor education, and girls’ rites of passage.
Safety, inclusion & accessibility
Shared group agreements, consent, and individualized mentorship support participation. Materials are provided, with sliding-scale fees or scholarships available.
Join the Rose Blossoms Journey
Step into the circle.
Join the full Rose Blossoms journey or choose a weekend.
$550 per weekend · $1,450 for the full journey — save $200
Payment plans and scholarships available.