Earth Sisters
A Nature & Body-Centered Journey of
Self-Discovery, Purpose, Sisterhood
& Rites of Passage into Young Adulthood
For Female-Identifying Ages 17-22
Based in Santa Cruz, California
REGISTRATION CURRENTLY FULL
New Groups Coming in 2024
Contact Deanna to join the Waitlist!
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Program Overview
Earth Sisters is a Nature and Body-Centered Journey and Rites of Passage for female-identified folks ages 17-22 who are ready for outdoor adventures, deep connection, and sisterhood.
This is an opportunity for you to be supported and mentored in your
transition into young adulthood.
We meet 2x per month (one 2-3hr day and one 4-5hr day) with outdoor adventures, sharing circles, fire circles, yoga, dance, art, mindfulness activities, nature-connection activities, and more!
Participants can "drop-in" or sign-up for a full "session". See more under "Registration & Tuition".
Some things you may experience at Earth Sisters:
Our Heartfelt Intentions & Outcomes:
Self-Love, Self-Expression, Embodiment, Communication with Self & Others, Connection with Purpose, Emotional Resiliency, Inner-Leadership, Self-Confidence, Sisterhood & Belonging, Acceptance & Compassion, Mindfulness, Nature-Connection, Active Hope
Itinerary:
2023 Session:
Meeting 2x per month
Every 1st Tuesday 6-8/8:30pm
& Every 3rd Sunday 12-4/4:30pm
Example Schedule:
March:
Full Moon Circle
@ Private Westside Yoga Studio
1st Tuesday 3/07, 6-8/8:30pm
Outdoor Adventure
@ Wilder Ranch SP
3rd Sunday 3/19, 12-4/4:30pm
Optional:
1-on-1 Nature-based Mentorship
75min Session with Deanna
One Session Included for "Full Session" participants!
April:
Health & Wellness Workshop
@ Private Westside Yoga Studio
1st Tuesday 4/04, 6-8/8:30pm
Outdoor Adventure
@ Henry Cowell SP
3rd Sunday 4/16, 12-4/4:30pm
Optional:
1-on-1 Nature-based Mentorship
May:
Beach Fire Circle
@ Beach TBA
1st Tuesday 5/02, 6-8/8:30pm
Outdoor Adventure
@ Fall Creek
3rd Sunday 5/21, 12-4/4:30pm
Optional:
1-on-1 Nature-based Mentorship
June:
Beach Fire Circle
@ Beach TBA
1st Tuesday 6/06, 6-8/8:30pm
Outdoor Adventure
@ TBA
3rd Sunday 6/18, 12-4/4:30pm
Optional:
1-on-1 Nature-based Mentorship
Your Guides
Deanna Renee Falge
Thrive Young Leaders Founder
Nature-based Life Coach, Mentor & Guide
Deanna is a passionate guide, Earth steward and dancer. She believes that our bodies and the Earth are inseparable, and that by developing a loving relationship with both of them, we can live a meaningful, connected and healthy life.
Deanna is passionate about supporting folks through transition into young adulthood by guiding them into deep and meaningful relationship with the Earth, their body, their self, and community. Through her transformational experiences in nature, she has developed a relationship with the Earth that has served as an essential anchor for navigating her life and soul's purpose. She wants everyone to have this same opportunity.
Deanna has formal education in Biological Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, and is a certified Professional Life Coach (NCC), Transformational Wilderness Guide (TWG), Ecotherapist, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Embodiment Facilitator, Dancer, and Ecstatic Dance DJ. She has years of training and experience working with teens, young adults, and adults in outdoor education, rites of passage, vision fast ceremonies, women's empowerment, wilderness survival, community building, mindfulness, dance, and embodiment facilitation!
When she is not guiding, Deanna loves to play in the ocean, surf, dance, climb oak trees, travel, play music, sing, tend fires, hike, backpack, and identify wild plants!
Guest Guides & Elders
We are joined additional guest guides and elders throughout our journey!
Bios coming soon!
Community
Mentorship
Fire Tending
Self-Care Skills
Full Moon Hikes
Wild Plant Identification
Nature-Connection Skills
Dance, Yoga & Movement
Embodiment Practices
Mindfulness Practices
Hiking & Adventures
Earth-based Ritual
Deep Friendship
Sharing Circles
Wildcrafting
Art & Music
PLAY!
Registration & Tuition
2023 Session Rate:
"Early Bird" Rate:
$495
(4-months, 8 gatherings)
Regular Rate:
Sliding Scle $545–$845
(4-months, 8 gatherings)
($845 is the "pay it forward" option)
Need financial support? See below!
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• 8 Group Gatherings (4 full day, 4 half day)
• Forest Adventures
• Fire Circles
• Therapeutic Sharing Circles
• Holistic Health & Wellness Workshops
• Yoga, Dance & Movement Workshops
• Wildcrafting & Art Supplies
• Music & Singing Circles
• Hiking & Intentional Nature Walks
• One Nature-based Mentoring Session with Deanna
(usually $135/Session, so this is a good deal)
• Optional Additional 1-on-1 Sessions
• Monthly Optional "Home-Play"
• Snacks during group gatherings
• Experienced professional guides & mentors
supporting you every step of the journey
• Life-Long Friendship
• The Journey of a Lifetime
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
• Transportation to/from locations
(though carpooling is possible!)
• Lunch during mid-day adventures
• Dinner during evening adventures
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
Payment Plans & Scholarships Available
We are offering two partial (or one full) scholarships to BIPOC folks, those from marginalized groups and/or those who want to join but do not have the funds. Scholarships require an informal phone call or written letter explaining why you want to join Earth Sisters.
We are choosing to make Earth Sisters as affordable as possible, and we do not want to turn
anyone away for lack of funds!
If money feels like a barrier, please contact Deanna and we can help
find a way to make this work for you!
APPLICATION & REGISTRATION:
2023 REGISTRATION CURRENTLY FULL
New Groups Coming in 2024
Contact Deanna to join the Waitlist!
I'm so excited for this adventure with you!!!
With love & gratitude,
Deanna
A Note on Covid:
We will do our best to make the right decisions based on current conditions. This may look like frequent hand washing and testing before longer gatherings. We will check-in with each participant's needs to ensure that we all feel safe and comfortable.