Journey Into the Heart: Plant Sacrament Weekend Ceremony
An exploration into Shamanic Plant Wisdom
October 10th - 12th, 2025
Private Residence in Pisgah Forest, NC
This weekend is all about accessing our rawness and connecting back to our primal roots, a return to inner harmony. Profound remembering can come from being attuned to the elements, so camping is offered as a way to nurture this vision of realizing the power of Nature’s medicine. This work is inspired by the past decade of study with my teachers and the medicine throughout Peru.
The first day will focus on preparation and detoxification of the vessel through which the medicine will work through. Day two will be an all-day grandfather medicine ceremony. The third and final day will be integration.
My intention is for this to be a weekend that offers space to slow down, reflect and listen. To feel re-inspired by the beauty of life, and to awaken our spirits into living its most full and authentic expression. When the mind is overactive, we often overlook guidance and insight coming through. Convening with nature, disconnecting from electronics, eating a whole-food diet, gathering in like-minded community, and moving stagnant energy all assist in creating an environment that is conducive for the mind to collect and settle to open up the pathway to receive teachings from the natural world and our own inner wisdom.
Schedule
Day 1: Preparing the Vessel
Morning:
Arrival, grounding, Intros and Opening Circle
Kambo Ceremony
Afternoon:
Lunch
Bodywork (Myofascial Release) w/ Cupping
Plant Baths
Dinner
Sound and Meditation
Day 2: Journey Into the Heart
Grandfather Medicine Ceremony
Flow of the Ceremony: We will start by gathering in a circle to open the space, set intentions, bless and drink the medicine. Afterwards, we will head into the forest to spend the day in nature. Throughout the day there will be a balance between silence/solitude and activities: activation exercises, altar creation, Earth offerings, sharing songs, and swimming. All will be intuitively guided by the flow and energy of the group. We’ll end the day at the fire to share reflections, songs and close the ceremony space.
Day 3: Integration
Morning:
Brunch and Closing Integration Circle
Ceremony Exchange Options.
Entire Weekend (Camping)
$550 - 600 (sliding scale)
Camping supplies not included. Bring your own van or tent. Rate is all inclusive for the entire weekend. Accommodation, meal and ceremony costs are worked into the total cost.
Grandfather Ceremony (Saturday only)
Grandfather Medicine Ceremony: $250 - $300 (sliding scale)
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To Register:
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When complete, you will receive a connection email with preparation, payment and location details
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Payment plans are available - customized to your need
If you’re interested in attending, but funds are an issue right now, please reach out to see what we can work out.
Do you feel the call to deepen your connection with the innate wisdom of plants and nature?
Meet your Facilitators.
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Katie Rinaldi
Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Soul Doula, Kambo Practitioner, Medicine Guide and Ceremonialist
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Judy Nemeth
Yoga Teacher, Myofascial Release Stretch Therapist, Reiki Practitioner