Developing Offerings

The offerings at Wild Life Refuge are emergent experiences that arise through relationship, season, and shared curiosity. We hold a living palette of practices that may be invited forward when conditions feel right — internally, relationally, and environmentally. These offerings are seeds and invitations, fluid and evolving.

Embodied Presence & Somatic Exploration

Experiences that support nervous system regulation, body awareness, and felt sense. Examples may include:

Yoga and embodied movement practices
Breathwork and conscious breathing journeys
Somatic integration and body-based inquiry
Sound baths and sensory immersion

Relational & Communication Practices

Gatherings focused on deep listening, honesty, and human connection. Examples may include:

Nonviolent communication workshops
Facilitated dialogue and reflection circles
Practices for intimacy, boundaries, and presence
Community meals and conversation-based gatherings

Creative Making & Artistic Process

Hands-on creative practices that emphasize process, exploration, and shared making. Examples may include:

Clay hand-building and figurative sculpture
Metal casting and kiln-firing gatherings
Collaborative drawing, painting, and life drawing
Autobiographical collage and personal visioning
Creative writing circles

Movement, Music, Performance & Play

Experiences that invite expression, risk-taking, and joyful embodiment. Examples may include:

Dance for inner exploration
Aerial movement and circus arts
House concerts and intimate performances
Improvisational movement jams

Ritual, Reflection & Integration

Practices that support meaning-making, transition, and inner listening. Examples may include:

Seasonal celebrations and earth-honoring rituals
Stargazing and night-sky contemplations
Energy work, intuitive readings, and mantra practice
Integration circles and creative reflection

How do these gatherings come to life? Some are initiated by Wild Life Refuge. Others are co-created with collaborators. Many are experimental and may be offered once, evolve over time, or rest until the next season.

Participation is always by inquiry or invitation. Details, accessibility, and facilitation vary by gathering and are shared transparently in advance. If you are curious about participating or collaborating, we invite you to reach out and begin a conversation.

Experiences Envisioned and in Formation at WLR