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There are precise moments in which we experience transformation in our bodies and in our awareness:
these moments are called Rites of Passage.
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What Is Earth Lodge?
Earth Lodge is a summer camp that, for over 30 years, has welcomed and embraced men and women of all ages, families with teenagers and younger children.
Like a tribe with one heart, over the course of an intense and deeply engaging week in nature, we learn the art of growing together.
What makes this event so extraordinary – and truly one of a kind – is that it offers teachings and experiences appropriate for every age. As one human family, we learn to weave an intergenerational dialogue that reconnects us to one another, supporting us in becoming the best version of ourselves.
Earth Lodge is a place where we nurture hope: together, we experience that it is possible to live in a community model that fosters both personal and collective growth and evolution.
The seeds of beauty planted during these days are treasures we take home – to grow in our families, our relationships, our schools, with friends, and in the workplace.
At the heart of Earth Lodge are the teachings and ceremonies of the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path – a spiritual journey that offers shamanic knowledge and ceremonial experiences to every human being seeking personal growth and spiritual development.
An experience for people of any age
For any age
At the Earth Lodge each age group has its own specific activities, ceremonies, Rites of Passage. There are moments for “playing” within groups and other moments for gathering with the whole community…
For children
In this Lodge, children learn through creative games, painting, sculpting, singing at the big collective drum, walking in nature, listening to fairy tales around the campfire.
For pre-teens
The Bridgers are boys and girls who are no longer children but not yet adolescents: we involve them with creative activities, nourishing their curiosity and their willingness to build deep bonds.
For teenagers
The Teen Lodge gathers boys and girls in their teenage years. They will receive teachings, interact with their peers and adults, gaining a better understanding of themselves and clarifying their life goals.
For young adults
Young adults from 18 to 26 continue their personal growth, strengthening their bonds and deepening their roots so to become mature adults and more and more responsible.
For adults
Adults will have the opportunity of living moments of pure amusement, aggregation and sharing – exactly as in a big family – and they’ll have opportunities of evolution and self growth.
Earth Lodge, seen through our eyes
Testimonials
“Earth Lodge is the best way that I know to get a glimpse of a better life, with more light, more hope, more determination for the future. It’s never too late nor too early to make the difference on this planet.”
Rebecca, Flower of the South Wind
“On my bookshelf, I have a group picture of the Children Lodge: it keeps me company, especially in those days when everything seems obeying to Murphy’s Law. I see those faces painted and smiling and in my heart hope is kindled.”
Lucia, Light Panther
“The thing that touched me about Earth Lodge was the opportunity of sharing this experience with all my family, in contact with nature, experiencing different activities, ceremonies and teachings for children, teen, adults and the sensation of being in a larger family, eager to grow together.”
Bob, Man of the Dragon’s Gifts