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Register & Deposit

Please read our policies and registration information. To register, complete this form and submit your deposit using the Agree and Pay Deposit button below. We have scholarships and payment plans available; please contact us to apply. Feel free to email with any questions you may have.

POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
Acknowledged

REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the registration form, agree to terms and submit your deposit. Once we receive your registration and deposit, we’ll contact you with all the information you’ll need to begin preparations for your EarthWays LLC program.

Name

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone (day)

Phone (evening)

Phone (cell)

Email

Program you are registering for:

Program dates:

How did you hear about EarthWays LLC?

Would you like to be on our email list?
YesNo

To secure your place in this EarthWays program, please submit the non-refundable deposit or the full payment

I have read, understood and agree to the deposit, cancellation and fee policies stated above.

Your Name

Date

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

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Participant Agreement Form

In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

Your Name

Address

Phone

Date

Your email

PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)

In consideration of (enter minor's name): (print minor's name) ("Minor") being permitted by EW-LLC to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor.

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

Name of : Parent or Guardian

Date

NAME AND DATES OF PROGRAM
Program Name
Enter Program Date(s)

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Peace of Wild Things
2025-05-03 - 2025-10-04 | Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol, CA
Monthly Meditation on the Earth
First Saturday per month, May-October, 2025
5/3, 6/7, 7/5, 8/2, 9/6, 10/4
9:30 – 11:30am
Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol
Veteran’s Memorial Grove
Cynthia Eisho Morrow
Cost: Free
Optional donations accepted on-site
Program Description
Join us on the earth, to sit and find peace amidst the ten thousand joys and sorrows of our lives. Our world is full of chaos, unpredictability, despair, beauty, and love. Join us in the gentle shelter of the Veteran’s Memorial Grove, where warriors are honored. Where we can sit and be present with even our most ordinary battles – within and without. Where we can cultivate stillness and compassion. Where we can pray for peace.
Each session will include two seated meditations, some mindful walking on the land, a short Dharma teaching, and group discussion.
Registration is not necessary, but feel free to let me know if you are coming. Please arrive with plenty of time to park, walk the 10 or so minutes from the parking lot (nearest the Peace Garden) to the Veteran’s Memorial Grove, to be able to settle in without rushing. We will begin our first sit right at 9:30am. Bring a chair or cushion for sitting meditation, a water bottle, and all the clothing layers you will need for comfort.
https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Microsites/Regional%20Parks/Documents/Visit/Maps/ragle-ranch-park-map.pdf
We acknowledge that the land upon which this program is offered is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo people, who have continuously lived there for thousands of years. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
~Wendell Berry
No experience necessary. Just a willingness to be present with what arises inside.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Cynthia at:
cynthia@earthwaysllc.com
Register and Submit Deposit

×Policy Acknowledgement, Registration, and Deposit

Please read our policies and registration information. To register, complete this form and submit your deposit using the Agree and Pay Deposit button below. We have scholarships and payment plans available; please contact us to apply. Feel free to email with any questions you may have.

POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
Acknowledged

REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the registration form, agree to terms and submit your deposit. Once we receive your registration and deposit, we’ll contact you with all the information you’ll need to begin preparations for your EarthWays LLC program.

Name

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone (day)

Phone (evening)

Phone (cell)

Email

Program you are registering for:

Program dates:

How did you hear about EarthWays LLC?

Would you like to be on our email list?
YesNo

To secure your place in this EarthWays program, please submit the non-refundable deposit or the full payment

I have read, understood and agree to the deposit, cancellation and fee policies stated above.

Your Name

Date

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

×

Participant Agreement Form
×PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

Your Name

Address

Phone

Date

Your email

PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)

In consideration of (enter minor's name): (print minor's name) ("Minor") being permitted by EW-LLC to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor.

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

Name of : Parent or Guardian

Date

NAME AND DATES OF PROGRAM
Program Name
Enter Program Date(s)

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Mother Daughter Day Long
2025-05-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Wild Lands, Sonoma County, CA
Mother-Daughter Nature Retreat
Day Long with guides Vanessa Eyen, Kiea Spake-Wright, and Reet Rannik Carías
Date: May 10, 2025 (Mother’s Day weekend), 9 am-4 pm
Location: North Bay Wildlands
Cost: $150 for pair (no one turned away due to lack of funds)
$51.50 non-refundable deposit (includes 3% PayPal surcharge)
A day to explore the mother-daughter relationship and deepen your connection with each other, while being supported by Mother Nature. You will be invited to spend intentional time alone in nature, with your daughter, and with the community. There will be time to practice deep listening, cultivate authenticity, and witness each other through guided council practices. We will also lead you in gratitude practices, meditation, expressive movement, and songs.
Questions we will ponder: Who Am I In This Relationship? How Can I Show Up Authentically And More Connected In This Relationship?

We have a beautiful
mother
Her hills
are buffaloes
Her buffaloes
hills.
We have a beautiful
mother
Her oceans
are wombs
Her wombs
oceans.
We have a beautiful
mother
Her teeth
the white stones
at the edge
of the water
the summer
grasses
her plentiful
hair.
We have a beautiful
mother
Her green lap
immense
Her brown embrace
eternal
Her blue body
everything we know.
by Alice Walker
Group size: 8
Age group: Teen daughters (femmes & they/thems) and their mothers
If canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, an alternative date will be offered.
Contact Info
reetrannik@gmail.com
kiea@rocketmail.com
butterflyroots@gmail.com

Register and Submit Deposit
×Policy Acknowledgement, Registration, and Deposit

Please read our policies and registration information. To register, complete this form and submit your deposit using the Agree and Pay Deposit button below. We have scholarships and payment plans available; please contact us to apply. Feel free to email with any questions you may have.

POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
Acknowledged

REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the registration form, agree to terms and submit your deposit. Once we receive your registration and deposit, we’ll contact you with all the information you’ll need to begin preparations for your EarthWays LLC program.

Name

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone (day)

Phone (evening)

Phone (cell)

Email

Program you are registering for:

Program dates:

How did you hear about EarthWays LLC?

Would you like to be on our email list?
YesNo

To secure your place in this EarthWays program, please submit the non-refundable deposit or the full payment

I have read, understood and agree to the deposit, cancellation and fee policies stated above.

Your Name

Date

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

×

Participant Agreement Form
×PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

Your Name

Address

Phone

Date

Your email

PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)

In consideration of (enter minor's name): (print minor's name) ("Minor") being permitted by EW-LLC to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor.

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

Name of : Parent or Guardian

Date

NAME AND DATES OF PROGRAM
Program Name
Enter Program Date(s)

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Reconnect to Yourself... Renew your Soul
2025-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Wild Lands, Sonoma County, CA
A Daylong Nature Retreat for Women
Day Long with Guides Vanessa Eyen and Kiea Spake-Wright
Friday, May 23, 2025; 10am-4pm
Sonoma Coast and Wildlands
$100-150 sliding scale
$51.50 non-refundable deposit (includes 3% PayPal surcharge)
Group size: 8
If canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, an alternative date will be offered.
Program Description
Join us and an amazing group of women on a day long retreat in nature. We will offer invitations to set intentions, create a gratitude practice, support you in a powerful solo experience, as well as create space for you to share your emotions, stories and be witnessed in a council circle. Through various ecotherapy practices, we will give you the tools to have greater clarity and to feel more grounded and joyful.
We welcome you to join us for a day of mindfulness, connection and renewal. This is an invitation to give yourself time to tend to YOUR needs, an opportunity to reconnect deeply with Mother Earth, and be amongst an intimate group of women who can relate to the joys and challenges of motherhood.
It’s simple, yet so profound, to pause and give yourself an opportunity to connect, be present and feel grounded. As busy women, we often don’t make time for self-care and self-love. Life can be so full and overwhelming and we can feel so isolated. We are so busy with the day-to-day, that we do not get time to recharge.
Spend a day in deep connection with others and nature, working through challenges and cultivating joy and mindfulness…remembering and honoring your authentic self.
Questions we will ponder:
What are you willing to release that is holding you back from being fully present?
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?! (-Mary Oliver)
The core of
Your true self
Is never lost.
Let go of all
The pretending
And the becoming
You’ve done just
To belong. Curl up
With your rawness
And come home.
You don’t have to
Find yourself;
You just have to
Let yourself in.
-d. Antoinette foy
Contact Info
kiea@rocketmail.com
butterflyroots@gmail.com

Register and Submit Deposit
×Policy Acknowledgement, Registration, and Deposit

Please read our policies and registration information. To register, complete this form and submit your deposit using the Agree and Pay Deposit button below. We have scholarships and payment plans available; please contact us to apply. Feel free to email with any questions you may have.

POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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The Wild Twin - Full with Waitlist
2025-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood, CA
Rewilding the Soul into Wholeness
FULL WITH WAITLIST
Cynthia Eisho Morrow and Reet Rannik Carías
June 22, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Slide Scale: $80-150 (scholarships available, please inquire)
Non-refundable deposit of $51.50 (includes 3% PayPal surcharge)
The wild twin doesn’t fit neatly into our lives. It’s the unruined part of ourselves that refuses to be tamed by societal expectations. To court the wild twin is to step into mystery, into the part of life that cannot be controlled or fully understood.
– Martin Shaw
Program Description
Join us for a day walk in wild nature that is shaped and inspired by Martin Shaw’s book, Courting The Wild Twin.
Entering into wilderness, we have an opportunity to reconnect with a vital part of ourselves that has not been tamed by society, has not been conditioned to “be good”. Inside each of us is a wild twin, calling to us to remember what we have disowned for the sake of belonging. On this day walk, we invite you to explore your authenticity and sense of aliveness, away from the constraints of the civilized world. This will be an opportunity to reflect on the untamed parts of yourself that you might have forgotten, exiled or left behind. We will be relating with the land as a storyteller and teacher, who might help you locate your wild twin, inspiring you to court it back home to your heart with authenticity and wholeness.
Our day together will include a couple of hours in the morning in council, followed by a few hours of solo time on the land with an intention—sacred time and space to embrace stillness and look deeply into the mirror of nature. When you return, we will come together for story sharing and integration. Your guides, Cynthia and Reet, will mirror your story back to reflect the gifts of your time out on the land with your wild twin.
We acknowledge that the land upon which we offer this program is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Mishewal-Wappo people, who have continuously lived there for thousands of years. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
“To court the Wild Twin is to court the soul’s rebellion, a holy act of remembering what the world has forgotten.” – Martin Shaw
Group size: 8-10
No one turned away due to lack of funds, please reach out for scholarship opportunities
If you need to cancel please let us know a month ahead of time if possible so we can find someone to fill the spot in time!
Contact Info
For more information, contact Reet at: reetrannik@gmail.com

This program is full with a wait list.

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The Four Shields of Masculinity
2025-09-07 - 2025-09-13 | Inyo National Forest, CA
Stepping Into the Flow
An EarthWays program for Men
September 7 thru 13, 2025
Mojave National Preserve
$800 – $1,200
$257.50 nonrefundable deposit by July 15th (includes 3% PayPal surcharge)
Guides: O. Andrew Schreiber and Roy Remer
“I would love to live like a river flows,
carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.”
John O’Donohue
Program Description
Our lives, and the world we live in, are changing fast. At times, our life and all we cherish may feel beyond our power or ability to shape. How do we, as Men, keep up with the demands and meet the challenges of these changing times?
To move more fully in our lives or into what comes next, we can contemplate the questions – What does it mean to be a man in these times? Who am I now? Who would I like to become? How do I live my life with embodied intention? What are my wounds to heal, or my gifts to share?
Each of us meets the challenges of life in our own unique way. Is your way serving you? Is it time to slow down and clarify what a balanced and conscientious masculine looks like for you? How do you want to show up for what comes next? We encourage you to take this time to explore your life questions in ceremony, and in wild nature.
During this week-long program you can expect daily check-ins, guided and silent meditations, and an intention council to prepare for the challenges of a 24 hour solo fast. We will offer teachings on physical safety, right relationship to the land, the tradition of rites of passage, and honoring the native inhabitants of the land.
We invite any who identify as Male to join us in the beautiful Inyo Forest with a group of others dedicated to finding their greatest purpose in this one precious life.
Land Acknowledgement
We at EarthWays acknowledge that the lands upon which we offer our programs are the unceded ancestral homelands of the indigenous people who have lived here for thousands of years. While we are committed to cultivating healing and balance between modern-day humans and the Earth, there is much healing and reparation work yet to be done with the Native communities who have been persecuted and exploited for centuries. It is with deep respect and gratitude that we honor the Nüümü (Northern Paiute) of Inyo County, CA. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
Group limited to eight (8) participants.
Limited number of scholarships available.
Contact Info
To learn more about this program, please email o.aschreiber@earthwaysllc.com

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POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
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×PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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In consideration of (enter minor's name): (print minor's name) ("Minor") being permitted by EW-LLC to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor.

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Wisdom of Our Ancestors
2025-09-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood, CA
September 28th, 2025 – 9am – 5pm
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Cynthia Eisho Morrow and O. Andrew Schreiber
Sliding scale $80-$150
Non-refundable deposit $51.50 (includes 3% PayPal surcharge)
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.
-Unknown source
Program Description
With Ancestor Appreciation Day now officially celebrated on September 27th, we offer this day on the land (one day later) to honor our ancestors and the wisdom we carry forth because of their trials, joys, and sacrifices. On this day, we might reflect upon ancestors in our direct family line, our ancient bloodlines, or our spiritual lineages. Whose shoulders do we stand upon? What are the burdens and what are the blessings that have been passed down into our own lives? What is ours to heal, or transform? What is ours to bring forth into our world as it is now? What will we pass on to the next? On this day, you might receive messages from the land about your present-day life. Perhaps your ancestors will have messages to share with you.
With time together in circle and intentional solo time on the land, we will invite each person to share the gifts and the challenges of our ancestral lineages. We will begin our day with co-creating an ancestor altar. After your time alone on the land, we will honor our lineages with a shared ancestor feast. We will end our day with story council and mirroring from your guide team.
We acknowledge that the land upon which we offer this program is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Mishewal-Wappo people, who have continuously lived there for thousands of years. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
Limited to 8 participants
Contact Info
For more information, contact O at: o.aschreiber@earthwaysllc.com

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×Policy Acknowledgement, Registration, and Deposit

Please read our policies and registration information. To register, complete this form and submit your deposit using the Agree and Pay Deposit button below. We have scholarships and payment plans available; please contact us to apply. Feel free to email with any questions you may have.

POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
Acknowledged

REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the registration form, agree to terms and submit your deposit. Once we receive your registration and deposit, we’ll contact you with all the information you’ll need to begin preparations for your EarthWays LLC program.

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×PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Agreement to Electronic Signature

I agree that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as signing this document manually.

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PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)

In consideration of (enter minor's name): (print minor's name) ("Minor") being permitted by EW-LLC to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor.

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Reconnect to Yourself…Renew your Soul
2026-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Sonoma Coastal Wildlands, Sonoma Coast, CA
Reconnect to Yourself…Renew your Soul
A Daylong Nature Retreat for Women

March 13, 2026

10am – 4pm

Sonoma Coastal Wildlands

$125-250 sliding scale

Non-refundable deposit $50

(Scholarships available – please ask)
Group Size – 8 women

Vanessa Eyen and Kiea Spake-Wright

The core of your true self is never lost.

Let go of all the pretending & the becoming you’ve done just to belong; curl up with your rawness and come home.

You don’t have to find yourself; you just have to let yourself in.

-d. antoinette foy

Join us and an amazing group of women on a day long retreat in nature. Through various ecotherapy practices, we will give you the tools to experience greater clarity and feel grounded and joyful. We will offer invitations to set intentions, create a gratitude practice, support you in a powerful solo journey, as well as create space for you to share your emotions, stories and be witnessed in a council circle. You will end the day treated to a home cooked meal in a beautiful home, overlooking the Sonoma Coastline.
We welcome you to join us for a day of mindfulness, connection and renewal. This is an invitation to give yourself time to tend to YOUR needs, an opportunity to reconnect deeply with Mother Earth, and be amongst an intimate group of women who can relate to the joys and challenges of life.
It’s simple, yet so profound, to pause and give yourself an opportunity to connect, be present and feel resourced. As busy women, we often don’t make time for self-care and self-love. Life can be so full and overwhelming and we can feel isolated. We find ourselves so engaged with the day-to-day, that we do not make time to recharge.
Spend a day in deep connection with others and nature, working through challenges and cultivating joy and mindfulness…remembering and honoring your authentic self.
We acknowledge that the land upon which we offer this program is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Coast Miwok people, who have continuously lived there for thousands of years. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
Questions we will ponder:
• What are you willing to release that is holding you back from being fully present?
• What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?! (-Mary Oliver)

Contact Info

For more information, contact: Vanessa: butterflyroots@gmail.com or Kiea: kiea@rocketmail.com

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EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

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Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

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Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
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If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
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Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

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Awakened Earth - FULL WITH WAIT LIST
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Open Sky Retreat Space, Sebastopol, CA
Awakened Earth

Spring – Practice of Emergence

A Day of Contemplation on the Land

Open Sky Retreat Space, Sebastopol

April 18, 2026

9am – 5pm

$150-275 sliding scale

$75 non-refundable deposit to hold your place

(Scholarships available – please inquire)

Cynthia Eisho Morrow

“For us to survive, both as individuals and as a species, we need a revolution in consciousness.

It can start with our collective awakening. Looking deeply, with mindfulness and

concentration, we can see that we are the Earth and, with this insight, love and

understanding will be born.”

-Thich Nhat Hanh

You are invited to a day of contemplation at a beautifully tended sanctuary retreat space on eight acres of private land in West Sebastopol. This is a day of shared practice, presence, and belonging—rooted in relationship with the living Earth. Guided by the mirror of the land and the wisdom of contemplative practice, we will create a container spacious enough to hold the “ten thousand joys and sorrows” of our worldly lives. In difficult times, we can either close down or allow the heart-mind to open. Together, we invite opening and insight to arise through stillness, silence, and the illuminating shared stories of our lives.
In spring, the land itself is practicing emergence—tender green shoots rising toward the growing light, and the quiet insistence of new life awakening after winter’s dormancy. This seasonal turning invites us to listen closely to what is beginning to stir within us—even if it is not yet fully formed. Together, we practice meeting life as it arises, cultivating patience, care, and the courage to remain open to what is possible—to trust in unfolding, even when the way forward is not yet clear.
Grounded in the Dharma and earth-based awareness, this day offers an opportunity to practice awakening not only for ourselves, but as a relational and collective experience that benefits all beings. Through sitting meditation and solo time on the land, we will reflect on the awakened nature that already abides within us and within the wider web of life.
On the ancestral homeland of the Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok peoples, Open Sky offers a spacious meditation hall and eight acres of land to wander, with grazing sheep and a guardian llama, panoramic views, gazebos, gardens, and abundant birdlife—each inviting a fuller experience of the present moment.
Our day together will include guided and silent meditation, Dharma themes for reflection, time for walking the land with intention, and council-style sharing. With the land as teacher and sangha as container, participants are invited to listen deeply—to themselves, to one another, and to the more-than-human world.
Awakened Earth Sangha welcomes people at all stages of contemplative practice. No prior experience is necessary. All that is asked is a willingness to arrive with curiosity, care, and an open heart.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Cynthia/Eisho at: eisho@cynthiamorrow.com

This program is full with a wait list.

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Queer Men's Daylong
2026-04-18 09:00 - 18:00 | North Bay, TBD, CA
Queer Men’s Nature Immersive Daylong Programs

April 18th, 2026

On Saturday, 9am – 6pm

At indoor/outdoor settings in the North Bay, each TBA

$50 – $150 sliding scale

Non-refundable deposit $50

Enrollment through Sam Balka, EarthWays guest guide

Contact Sam at sambalka3@gmail.com

Join us for a gathering of queer men to cultivate and celebrate authentic queer men’s community.

As weather permits, we will gather outside for much or all of the gathering, though we may retreat to the warmth and coziness of an indoor space if needed. Throughout the day we’ll weave council (circle sharing), story, mirroring (a reflective listening practice), somatic inquiry (with self + with others), and time on the land. A portion of the day will be an extended solo wander in nature. You’ll carry with you a simple intention, which we will clarify together earlier in the day.

We’ll wrap up around 6 pm. Afterwards, those who wish are invited to go out to dinner together.

This is a space for intergenerational queer men seeking deeper connection with other queer men and with themselves.

​

You do not need outdoor experience.

​

This is a sober and non-sexualized space.

We are calling in a circle of GBTQ men. In other words: people who identify as “queer” and as a “man”—in whatever way those words live in you. We aim to be inclusive. If you’re not sure whether this fits you but you feel drawn, please reach out.

We acknowledge that regions of the North Bay are the unceded ancestral homelands of the Southern Pomo, Wappo, and Coastal Miwok people, who have continuously lived here for thousands of years.

Contact Info
For more information or to enroll, contact Sam Balka at sambalka3@gmail.com

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POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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Spring Enchantment
2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood, CA
Spring Enchantment
April 25, 2026
9am – 5pm
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
$150 – $275 sliding scale
Non-refundable deposit $50.00
(Scholarships available – please ask)
Reet Rannik Carías
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
― W.B. Yeats

This Enchantment Day Walk is an invitation to slow down, open the senses, and reconnect with the felt experience of awe. Through mindful walking in a place of beauty and meaning, participants are guided to notice what evokes wonder, both vast and subtle, and to allow themselves to be moved by it.
Awe has the capacity to gently loosen our habitual self-focus. When attention shifts outward, to the rhythm of birdsong, the movement of water, the reach of tall trees, or the intricate patterns of leaves and fungi, we are reminded that we are part of something larger than ourselves. This experience can bring a sense of perspective, humility, and belonging, often accompanied by renewed inspiration and care for others and the world we inhabit.
Research in psychology and neuroscience suggests that experiences of awe and “soft fascination” support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, and foster emotional well-being. Time spent in environments that invite curiosity rather than effortful attention can calm the mind, lift mood, and nurture a sense of connection—both inwardly and outwardly. In this way, enchantment becomes not an escape, but a restorative practice that supports our inner ecology while deepening our relationship with the living world.
Held in the vitality of spring, this walk invites reflection on cycles of renewal and emergence. As buds open and landscapes shift toward abundance, participants are encouraged to explore questions such as: What is stirring in me right now? What is ready to blossom? Where do I find joy, beauty, and wholeness in the simple act of being alive?
In a time when the natural world is often treated as a resource rather than a relative, cultivating awe can become an act of care and devotion. This day walk offers space to rekindle wonder, reverence, and gratitude—allowing enchantment to inform how we move through the world and how we tend both the Earth and ourselves.
The day will unfold in a rhythm of circle, contemplative walking, and intentional solo time on the land, designed to support enchantment, awe and fascination. We will begin by co-creating an altar as a grounding practice, inviting reflection on the more than humans that inspire us to feel enchanted! We will close in story council, with witnessing and mirroring from the guide team to support meaning-making and the incorporation of insight into lived practice.
We acknowledge that the land upon which we offer this program is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Mishewal-Wappo people, who have continuously lived there for thousands of years. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Reet (pronounced “Rhett) at: reetrannik@gmail.com

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Please read our policies and registration information. To register, complete this form and submit your deposit using the Agree and Pay Deposit button below. We have scholarships and payment plans available; please contact us to apply. Feel free to email with any questions you may have.

POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
Acknowledged

REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the registration form, agree to terms and submit your deposit. Once we receive your registration and deposit, we’ll contact you with all the information you’ll need to begin preparations for your EarthWays LLC program.

Name

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×PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

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In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

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Awakened Earth - Half Day
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood, CA
Awakened Earth

Flowering of Renewal

Half-Day Contemplative Gathering

May 16, 9am – 12:30pm

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

$50-80 suggested donation

25$ non-refundable deposit

(No one turned away due to lack of funds)

Eisho Cynthia Morrow

“When we look into our own bodily formation, we see Mother Earth inside us,

and so the whole universe is inside us… this is the highest possible form of prayer.”

-Thich Nhat Hanh

Join us at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, the ancestral homeland- past, present, and future- of the Wappo people. Here, rolling hills and spring wildflower blooms offer a living mirror for our own inner nature. Together, we step out of the pace of daily life and into a shared field of presence, grounded in relationship with the living Earth. The abundance of new growth and blossoming life invites reflection on the cycles of renewal within our own inner landscape. Here, the land invites us into embodied presence—remembering how renewal arises through patience, tending, and rooted belonging.

Rooted in earth-based awareness and Buddhist contemplative practice, we will explore awakening not only for ourselves, but as a relational, compassionate, and collective experience that benefits all beings. Through sitting meditation and deep listening with the land, we will reflect on the awakened nature that already abides within us and within the wider web of life.

Our time together will include guided and silent sitting, walking meditation on the land, Dharma reflections, and opportunities for council-style sharing. With the land as teacher and sangha as container, we are invited to listen deeply—to ourselves, to one another, and to the more-than-human world.

This offering is open to people at all stages of contemplative practice. No prior experience is necessary. Participants are invited to arrive with curiosity, care, and a willingness to be present with what is arising, moment by moment.

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For more information, contact Cynthia/Eisho at: eisho@cynthiamorrow.com

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Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

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Tending The Mother Wound
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood, CA
Tending The Mother Wound
A Contemplative Day Walk & Optional Solo Fast
May 23, 2026
9am – 5pm
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
$150 – $275 sliding scale
Non-refundable deposit $50.00
(Scholarships available – please ask)
Reet Rannik Carías
“How else can one claim one’s maternal heritage but by being blood and bone, dirt and stone?”
― Donna Goddard

Our mothers brought us into the world—and for many of us, our relationship with “mother” is layered, complex, and unfinished. The mother wound can hold grief, longing, anger, tenderness, confusion, and love all at once. This contemplative day walk offers space to gently tend that wound while being held by the wider embrace of Mother Earth.
Held on the weekend before Mother’s Day, this program invites participants to slow down and listen inwardly. Rather than forcing reconciliation or gratitude, we make space first for truth:
What grief still needs to be felt?
What was missing, ruptured, or never named?
How can we be authentic—without self-abandonment—in our relationship to mother?
For some, healing may move toward gratitude or compassion. For others, the medicine may come through connection with the land, through cultivating an internal mother—a nurturing, protective, attuned presence capable of caring for the inner child. Inspired by Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families and Gestalt parts work, this day supports the reclamation of inner authority and self-mothering as a path toward wholeness.
The day unfolds in a rhythm of circle, contemplative walking, and intentional solo time on the land, supporting both emotional processing and integration. We will begin by co-creating a simple altar as a grounding practice, inviting reflection on our relationships with our mother, inner mother, and Earth mother. Guided prompts and solo time will support participants in meeting what remains unresolved—allowing grief, tenderness, or clarity to arise at their own pace.
Participants will be invited (but never required) into a solo fast during their time alone on the land. This fast is symbolic rather than prescriptive, offered as a way to listen more deeply to the body and psyche. Alternatives and modifications will be named, honoring personal needs, health considerations, and nervous system capacity.
We will close the day in story council, with witnessing and mirroring from the guide team to support meaning-making, integration, and the incorporation of insight into daily life.
This offering honors that our mothers, too, are children of nature, shaped by their own wounds, limitations, emotional inheritance, and lineages. As we tend the mother wound, we do not rush healing. We allow what is true to be held, trusting that from honest grief, new forms of nourishment and care may emerge.
We acknowledge that the land upon which we offer this program is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Mishewal-Wappo people, who have continuously lived there for thousands of years. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Reet (pronounced “Rhett) at: reetrannik@gmail.com

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EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

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Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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Awakened Earth - Half Day
2026-07-18 09:00 - 12:30 | North Salmon Creek Beach, Sonoma Coast, CA
Awakened Earth

Meeting the Waves of Change

Half-Day Contemplative Gathering

July 18, 9am – 12:30pm

North Salmon Creek Beach, Sonoma Coast

$50-80 suggested donation

25$ non-refundable deposit

(No one turned away due to lack of funds)

Eisho Cynthia Morrow

“When we look into our own bodily formation, we see Mother Earth inside us,

and so the whole universe is inside us… this is the highest possible form of prayer.”

-Thich Nhat Hanh

Join us at the Sonoma Coast, the ancestral homeland, past and present, of the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples. Here, the vastness and rhythm of the ocean offer a timeless mirror for our own inner nature. Together, we step out of the pace of daily life and into a shared field of presence, grounded in relationship with the living Earth. The ocean waves—their power, impermanence, and deep inner stillness—invite reflection on our own changing inner landscape. Here, the ocean invites us to practice meeting change with openness, and to rest in the vast awareness that remains when we let go.
Grounded in earth-based awareness and Buddhist contemplation, we will explore awakening not only for ourselves, but as a relational, compassionate, and collective experience that benefits all beings. Through sitting meditation and deep listening with the land and sea, we will reflect on the awakened nature that already abides within us and within the wider web of life.
Our time together will include guided and silent sitting, walking meditation along the shoreline, Dharma reflections, and opportunities for council-style sharing. With the ocean as teacher and sangha as container, we are invited to listen deeply—to ourselves, to one another, and to the more-than-human world.
This offering is open to people at all stages of contemplative practice. No prior experience is necessary. Participants are invited to arrive with curiosity, care, and a willingness to be present with what is arising, moment by moment.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Cynthia/Eisho at: eisho@cynthiamorrow.com

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POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Policies

Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
Acknowledged

Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
Acknowledged

Fees and Payments:

Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
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×PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

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Spirit of Incorporation
2026-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Tilden Regional Park
The Spirit of Incorporation
July 25, 2026
9am – 5pm
Tilden Regional Park, East Bay
$150 – $275 sliding scale
Non-refundable deposit $50.00
(Scholarships available – please ask)
Reet Rannik Carías
What can I do with what I know? without at the same time asking, How can I be responsible for what I know?”
― Wendell Berry

Many of us have touched moments of deep clarity and connection—through time in the wilderness, fasting, retreats, ceremonies, pilgrimages, or other transformative experiences. These moments can reveal parts of ourselves that feel more whole, alive, and aligned. Yet the most meaningful work begins not in the peak experience itself, but in how we return.
This contemplative day walk is an invitation into the practice of integration and incorporation—the intentional process of carrying and grounding insight back into daily life. Through mindful walking, solo reflection, and relationship with the land, we will explore what parts of self are still asking to be embodied more fully. We will engage questions such as:

Who were you in moments of deep connection or clarity? What practices or conditions helped you access your grief, joy, patience, discipline, or wholeness?
How might those qualities be cultivated and lived in your everyday world?

Without integration, even the most powerful experiences can fade or become compartmentalized. This program offers space to slow down, listen, and ask: If you were gifted a vision for how you could live, how will you walk with it? How will you take responsibility for what you now know?
The day will unfold in a rhythm of circle, contemplative walking, and intentional solo time on the land, designed to support integration and your process of incorporation. We will begin by co-creating an altar as a grounding practice, inviting reflection on the transformative experiences that have shaped us and the new parts of self that were shown to us in those settings. Through guided prompts and time alone, participants will be invited to reflect on what from previous transformative peak experiences remains unfinished—what insights, practices, or ways of being are asking to be more fully integrated and embodied in daily life. We will close in story council, with witnessing and mirroring from the guide team to support meaning-making and the incorporation of insight into lived practice.
We acknowledge that the land upon which we offer this program is the unceded ancestral homeland of the Mishewal-Wappo people, who have continuously lived there for thousands of years. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
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For more information, contact Reet (pronounced “Rhett) at: reetrannik@gmail.com

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I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

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I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

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Wild Roots, Sky Mind
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-23 | Bohemia Ecological Preserve, Sonoma County, CA
Wild Roots, Sky Mind

A Four Day Contemplative Retreat

August 20 – 23, 2026

Bohemia Ecological Preserve, Sonoma County

Cynthia Eisho Morrow & Roy Remer

$550-800 sliding scale

$150 non-refundable deposit to hold your place

Fee includes land use and catered dinners

(Scholarships available – please inquire)

Join us on a beautiful 1,000-acre protected preserve in the western hills of Sonoma County, the
ancestral homeland of the Pomo and Coast Miwok people. Over four days and three nights, this
land of old-growth forests, oak woodlands, coastal meadows, and sweeping vistas will serve as
both setting and mirror—reflecting the depth, resilience, and expansiveness of our own inner
nature.
Drawing together core teachings from wilderness rites of passage and the Dharma, we will explore
four qualities of the awakened heart-mind: Loving-kindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and
Equanimity. Through guided inquiry and lived experience, we will ask: How do these qualities
show up in our own lives? How do we meet our authentic struggles, joys, pain, love, and sorrow?
And how might we engage the complexity of our world by opening to it, rather than turning away?
With the wilderness as our teacher, companion, and witness, we will explore how being rooted in
the living earth supports the heart-mind in opening to its inherent, sky-like nature. Held within
the attentive care of circle, participants are invited to walk this path of awakening alongside other
kind and sincere humans.
The retreat will include tent camping and a rhythm of contemplative practices such as guided,
silent, and walking meditation. We will court stillness, silence, and the deep well of inner knowing
through Dharma talks, council sharing, solo time on the land with intention, and story sharing
with reflective mirroring from the guides.
Simple, nourishing vegetarian dinners are included and will be provided each evening. Participants
are responsible for all other meals and for bringing their own camping gear. The Preserve operates
on a model of reciprocal relationship where visitors maintain the land they enjoy. Participants will
be asked to participate in a short period of mindfully engaging in various tasks depending on
specific seasonal needs and the participants’ abilities.
All are welcome. No prior meditation or wilderness experience is necessary—only a willingness to
be present, curious, and open.
Bohemia Ecological Preserve is located on the ancestral homeland of the Pomo and the Coast
Miwok people, past, present, and future. The nearest federally recognized tribes are Federated Indians of
Graton Rancheria and the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians. We recognize them as the first people and the
first stewards of this land. We are on occupied territory and acknowledge the ongoing devastation of
colonization.
This 1,000 acre protected open space preserve stewarded by LandPaths in partnership with a private
landowner, in the western hills of Sonoma County, is a land of old-growth forests, oak woodlands, and
coastal meadows. The land is home to several endangered and at-risk species of flora and fauna, including
northern spotted owls, red tree voles, and Pennell’s bird’s beak.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Cynthia/Eisho at: eisho@cynthiamorrow.com or Roy Remer at: roy@zencaregiving.org

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Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

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Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
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I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

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The Four Shields of Masculinity
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-12 | Mojave National Preserve, CA
The Four Shields of Masculinity
Stepping Into Purpose
An EarthWays program for Men
September 6 thru 12, 2026
Mojave National Preserve
$900 – $1,400 (Limited number of scholarships available)
($300 nonrefundable deposit by June 6th to hold your spot)
“Everyone has been made for some particular work,
and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.”
—Rumi

Our lives, and the world we live in, are changing fast. At times life and all we cherish can feel beyond our power to shape. How do we, as men, meet the demands and challenges of these times?
To move more fully in our lives we can consider the questions – What does it mean to be a man in these times? Who am I now? Who do I want to become? How do I live my life with purpose? What wounds need healing, and what gifts do I have to share?
Each of us meets the challenges of life in our own unique way. Is your way serving you? Is it time to step back and gain clarity on what a balanced and conscientious expression of the masculine means for you? We encourage you to take this time to explore your life questions in ceremony, and in wild nature.
During this week-long program you can expect daily check-ins, guided and silent meditations, and sharing council to prepare for a 24 hour solo fast. We’ll offer teachings on physical safety, right relationship to the land, rites of passage, and honoring the native inhabitants of the land.
We invite anyone who identifies as Male to join us in the beautiful Mojave National Preserve with a group of others dedicated to finding their greatest purpose in this one precious life.
We at EarthWays acknowledge that the lands upon which we offer our programs are the unceded ancestral homelands of the indigenous people who have lived here for thousands of years. While we are committed to cultivating healing and balance between modern-day humans and the Earth, there is much healing and reparation work yet to be done with the Native communities who have been persecuted and exploited for centuries. It is with deep respect and gratitude that we honor the Pomo, Coast Miwok, Wappo, Kashaya, Ohlone, Shoshone, Paiute, and Mojave peoples of California. Their endurance and wisdom inspire us to continue our efforts to create an inclusive, life-sustaining society that is in balance with Mother Earth.
Contact Info
For more information, contact Roy at roymremer@gmail.com or O at o.aschreiber@gmail.com

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EarthWays (EW) fills our programs on a first-come first-served basis. Registration requires a deposit and holds your place in the program you have selected. For the benefit of all, EW screens participants to ensure compatibility with our programs that can sometimes be physically and psychologically challenging, especially the outdoor daylong and overnight programs. We require participants to be in good physical, mental and emotional health, appropriate to the particular program of enrollment. EW reserves the right to refuse enrollment based on our assessment of these and other criteria. If you are not accepted for enrollment, your deposit will be refunded in full.

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Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
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Cancellation:

If we are able to fill your reserved space from the waitlist your enrollment fee minus the deposit will be refunded to you.
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Please make the requested deposit for each program. Please pay via PayPal or check made out to EarthWays LLC, cc “Name of Program”. If you are paying via PayPal, please not a 3% surcharge will be included for each payment. The final payment for your program is due prior to start date of the program, or you may bring a check payable to EarthWays LLC on the start date of the program.
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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

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I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

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Awakened Earth
2026-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Open Sky Retreat Space, Sebastopol, CA
Awakened Earth

Fall – Practice of Letting Go

A Day of Contemplation on the Land

Open Sky Retreat Space, Sebastopol

September 19, 2026

9am – 5pm

$150-275 sliding scale

$75 non-refundable deposit to hold your place

(Scholarships available – please inquire)

Cynthia Eisho Morrow

“For us to survive, both as individuals and as a species, we need a revolution in consciousness. It can start

with our collective awakening. Looking deeply, with mindfulness and concentration, we can see that we are

the Earth and, with this insight, love and understanding will be born.”

-Thich Nhat Hanh

You are invited to a day of contemplation at a beautifully tended sanctuary retreat space on eight acres of private land in West Sebastopol. This is a day of shared practice, presence, and belonging—rooted in relationship with the living Earth. Guided by the mirror of the land and the wisdom of contemplative practice, we will create a container spacious enough to hold the “ten thousand joys and sorrows” of our worldly lives. In difficult times, we can either close down or allow the heart-mind to open. Together, we invite opening and insight to arise through stillness, silence, and the illuminating shared stories of our lives.
In fall, the land turns toward ripening and release—light softening, leaves loosening, the year’s labor slowly returning to the soil. This seasonal turning invites us to sense what within us has matured through lived experience, and what we are ready to set down. Together, we practice honoring the fullness of what has been, cultivating gratitude, discernment, and a gentle willingness to let go—trusting the larger rhythms that carry us through change and into what comes next.
Grounded in the Dharma and earth-based awareness, this day offers an opportunity to practice awakening not only for ourselves, but as a relational and collective experience that benefits all beings. Through sitting meditation and solo time on the land, we will reflect on the awakened nature that already abides within us and within the wider web of life.
On the ancestral homeland of the Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok peoples, Open Sky offers a spacious meditation hall and eight acres of land to wander, with grazing sheep and a guardian llama, panoramic views, gazebos, gardens, and abundant birdlife—each inviting a fuller experience of the present moment.
Our day together will include guided and silent meditation, Dharma themes for reflection, time for walking the land with intention, and council-style sharing. With the land as teacher and sangha as container, participants are invited to listen deeply—to themselves, to one another, and to the more-than-human world.
Awakened Earth Sangha welcomes people at all stages of contemplative practice. No prior experience is necessary. All that is asked is a willingness to arrive with curiosity, care, and an open heart.
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For more information, contact Cynthia/Eisho at: eisho@cynthiamorrow.com

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Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

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Honoring Those Who Have Walked Before
2026-10-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Open Sky Retreat Space, Sebastopol, CA
Honoring Those Who Have Walked Before

Footprints Into the Future

October 24, 2026

9am – 5pm

Open Sky Retreat Space

West Sebastopol

$150 – $275 sliding scale

Non-refundable deposit $75

(Scholarships available – please ask)

Cynthia Eisho Morrow and O. Andrew Schreiber

“The spirits of the dead may be invoked for the good of the living”

-Shinto saying

Deepening into fall, we enter a season of remembrance—a threshold time for honoring those who have walked before us. As the days shorten and the energy of the earth returns to its roots, we are invited to pause and listen to what the past continues to offer.
Remembering the gifts and shadows of those who came before helps cultivate discernment as we dream our way into the future. Who were our ancestors, near and far—whose shoulders do we stand upon? How did they live, and how did they die?
Across cultures and histories, human life has carried destructive patterns of oppression, marginalization, exploitation, and war, alongside profound goodness—a longing for dignity, hope for future generations, and a deep capacity for generosity and love. In this season of turning, we gently inquire: what did it look like when our people lived in greater balance with the Earth and with one another? What survival patterns, individually and collectively, might we be ready to transform or release?
This day is offered as a ceremonial space—part remembrance, part release, part intentional choosing. Together, we gather to remember our ancestors, however we wish to define them, and to listen for the wisdom that can emerge when the past is held with honesty and care. From this listening, we explore how we might carry forward what is life-giving, while laying down what no longer serves.
We may reflect upon ancestors in our direct family lines, our cultural and spiritual lineages, and the lands and peoples who have shaped us. Within a safe and intentional container, we will explore—through council-style sharing, earth wisdom, and shared ritual—what is ready to be honored, healed, or tended.
Our time together will include co-creating an ancestor shrine, guided meditation and sound bath, solo time on the land, a shared meal with ancestral offering, and story council.
Held on the ancestral homeland of the Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok peoples, Open Sky Retreat Space offers a spacious meditation hall and eight acres of land to wander, with grazing sheep and a guardian llama, panoramic views, gazebos, gardens, and abundant birdlife—each supporting grounding, presence, and belonging.

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For more information, contact O at: o.aschreiber@gmail.com or Cynthia/Eisho at: eisho@cynthiamorrow.com

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Please take the time to carefully consider your decision to enroll in one of EW Programs; this decision represents a commitment to yourself and to us. Regarding our outdoor programs, we have found that it is common and even appropriate for fear and resistance to arise when you are preparing to step out of your ordinary life and go into nature alone: obstacles, (real or imagined, inner or outer), may present themselves to you and it may seem impossible or too frightening to proceed with the program. These obstacles and fears are an important part of your experience, and can serve to help you become clear about what your call to the wilderness means to you. Obstacles can pave the way for the insights and growth you will bring back to your daily life.

Deposits:

Each EW program requires a deposit to reserve a spot. Refer to each program for deposit amount. Deposits are non-refundable, unless we cancel the program or you are not accepted into the program.
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In consideration of the services of EarthWays LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "EW-LLC"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge EW-LLC, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

I acknowledge that hiking, camping, and backpacking entail known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Slipping and falling; falling objects; water hazards; exhaustion; exposure to temperature and weather extremes which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat-related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, dehydration; and exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered; consumption of food or drink; equipment failure; improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity.

Furthermore, I also acknowledge that participating in an EW-LLC program and gathering in a group may expose me to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 – also referred to as "the coronavirus" and most officially as "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)". My potential exposure to any infectious disease entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury and even death. Contracting any infectious disease may cause damage to myself or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be entirely eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: Becoming severely ill in remote areas that are far from definitive medical assistance. The closest medical facilities may not be able to effectively treat COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Pre-existing medical conditions, both known and unknown to the guides, may increase the chances of injury or death. Despite efforts to screen all participants for signs or symptoms of infectious disease, both before and during an EW-LLC program, there is no way to ensure that all participants are free of infectious diseases before or while attending an EW-LLC program. EW-LLC will make good faith efforts to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or infectious diseases, but preventive measures undertaken by EW-LLC and its employees or contractors may not be effective at preventing such transmission.

Furthermore, EW-LLC employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless EW-LLC from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of EW-LLC's equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of EW-LLC.

Should EW-LLC or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

In the event that I file a lawsuit against EW-LLC, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against EW-LLC on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

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Four Seasons of Storytelling - Full with Wait List
2026-12-05 | Sonoma County, Location TBD, CA
Four Seasons of Storytelling
~Full with Wait List~
Following Your Own Life Thread
The North Bay Redwood Cohort – enrolling through EarthWays

Monthly meetings: January to December 2026, different sites around the North Bay
Guide: Scott Eberle (with different co-guides and/or assistants for longer sessions)
Course fee: sliding scale of $1250-$2500 (scholarships available)
Payment: $500 deposit to enroll, a second $500 deposit due by the end of this year,
and final payment due at the second meeting in February.
Deposit and final payment are non-refundable.
Camping fees: $50-75 for each weekend session, payable at the time of each gathering.

(The Eagle Cohort is a Zoom cohort—with one weeklong gathering in person—that will start June 2026.
Enrollment is through the School of Lost Borders at https://schooloflostborders.org/programs_courses/four-seasons-of-storytelling-2026/ )

There’s a thread you follow. It goes among
things that change. But it doesn’t change.
. . . Nothing you do can stop time’s unfolding.
You don’t ever let go of the thread.
excerpt from William Stafford’s “The Way It Is”

An invitation: My latest book, The Soul’s Red Thread: Memoirs of a Guide, are my life stories. What are your own? And, through them all, what’s the life thread you’ve been following?
Come join me for four seasons of storytelling: an opportunity to tell your own life stories and to hear those of others. Each month, I’ll choose a theme from my book and invite you to explore this while you’re walking alone in nature. We will then circle together for a series of story councils. The format for the year will be a mix of half-day council meetings, all-day day walks, and weekend gatherings.
This is not a book club to discuss my book. This is a chance to tell your own stories.
Schedule:
January 24 (Zoom meeting): Introductions and Orientation
February 28 (half-day): What Are the Title and the Plotline of Your Own Life Story?
March 28 (all-day day walk): Your Inheritance: A Life Story Begins Before You’re Born
April 25 (all-day day walk): The Magical Child
May 30 (all-day day walk): The Confusion of Adolescence
June 27 (all-day day walk): The Young Adult: Hire Me, Marry Me, Trust Me
July 16-19 (weekend gathering): The Middle Passage: Connecting with Something Deeper Inside
August 8 (all-day day walk): The Elder Passage: Contemplating Impermanence
September 12 (all-day day walk): The Core Wound, the Core Blessing
October 9-11 (weekend gathering): In the Life Lodge: Keeping Relationships Current
November 21 (half-day): Incorporation: Turning Right Speech into Right Action
December 5 (half-day): Closing Council & Final Celebratory Meal
For more information, contact Scott at seberle@sbcglobal.net

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