Honoring the important events of our lives makes them more meaningful. Many important occasions (birthdays, retirements, weddings, baby showers, and so on) already have rituals associated with them in the form of parties or gatherings. A few thoughtful additions can add depth, meaning, and sustenance to these special days. I can help you design a deeply personal and meaningful ceremony to honor almost any significant milestone.

Other momentous events are downplayed, ignored, or dishonored. Imagine, for example, gathering your closest women friends to welcome your daughter into the circle of women: regaling her with stories of what you love about being women, your first periods, words of wisdom about sexuality, and so on. You don’t have to have a daughter to throw a “coming of age” party. You can do this for yourself – at any age!

Or consider creating a divorce ceremony. Weddings are typically very public celebrations, rich with traditions. Divorce, by contrast, is often private and held at arm’s length. Yet, how fitting to mark the ending of a marriage by ceremonially releasing yourself from the vows you made, with gifts to honor who you are now, and in the company of the people who loved and supported you through the process.

Even an event as exciting as moving into a new house can be commemorated with a ceremony. Little else will make your house feel like a home faster than investing time and energy in blessing it.

Ceremonies can enrich almost any aspect of life. Please call or email to discuss the possibilities and fees.



“Because we bought our dream home from friends,
  it was hard to visualize the house as ours. Mary suggested
  a house cleansing and blessing ceremony. ... We thanked
  and released the old, invited in the new, and I spoke my
  hopes and dreams for each member of my family. By the
  time we were finished, I felt inspired, peaceful, and at home. ...
  Mary helped me turn a stressful transition into something beautiful
  and meaningful.”   —Kristin Dehler