Date & Time: Fridays, 10am – 3pm (32 sessions from September 2024 to June 2025, excluding some cold weeks in January)
Location: Wild Farm, Glenora
Ages: 7-15 years
Cost: $60/day. 32 sessions: $1920. A $300 deposit is required to secure a place. 

Suggested Offering: We are honoured to have two Quw’utsun Elders guest teaching throughout the year. We suggest a minimum donation of $100 per family for Quw’utsun Elder Honorariums to help pay for their time and contribution to the Wilderness program. Thank you for your support.

TYPICAL DAY STRUCTURE

• Morning: Nature-themed games, morning circle with songs and gratitude sharing.
• Midday: Skill-focused guild activities like tracking, weaving, or bow making.
• Afternoon: Free time in nature followed by group games and reflective sit-spot time.
• Closing: Reflection and sharing of daily highlights and gratitude.

Join us for a transformative educational experience that nurtures lifelong learning and a deep connection to the natural world!

Deposit of $300 to secure space is required at final registration.

Scholarships are available on a financial need basis only. Please contact Cari directly to request a scholarship at cari [at] cariburdett [dot] com. Scholarships depend on initially having full enrolment in the program.

with Cari Burdett at the Threshold Circle
🗓 Saturday, April 5th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Held on the first Saturday of each month)
📍 *River Song Farm, in the yurt

Join us in the power of song and presence

Music has the power to bring healing and peace. When a loved one is transitioning into the spiritual realm, our voices can serve as a profound gift of solace and reverence.

In this gathering, vocalist and music educator Cari Burdett will introduce us to Threshold Choir singing—a practice of offering gentle, intentional song for those at the end of life. You are welcome to participate in singing or simply receive the experience. Together, we will explore how music can create a sacred atmosphere during a vigil, wake, or funeral rite.

Additionally, we will engage in a partner practice of empathic listening.

Cari’s deep commitment to the transformative power of voice is evident in her work with the Ubuntu Song Network, community choirs, and offerings of song at vigils and local non-profits. She is also deeply involved in rites of passage, village-making, and deep nature connection, working closely with Indigenous Elders to honor the sacred, unceded lands she inhabits.

About the Threshold Circle

The Threshold Circle is a community gathering focused on anthroposophical studies of death and practical support for end-of-life care. Our intention is to educate ourselves and prepare to assist those in need of a vigil, wake, or guidance when facing death—whether personally or in support of a loved one.

🙏 Donations are appreciated but not required.

Optional: Reading to the Dead (9:15 AM – 10:00 AM)

Before our main circle begins, we will hold space for Reading to the Dead.

📖 If you’d like to participate, you may bring a verse, prayer, excerpt, or personal writing to share. You are also welcome to bring photos of deceased loved ones you wish to honor.

🔸 If you are arriving for the 10:00 AM gathering, please wait quietly until the readings are finished before joining.

Additional Details

🍵 Bring a snack if you like – tea will be available.
🥣 I will have a vegan dish to share! Bring a bowl and spoon if you’d like to join in.

📩 Please RSVP and let me know if you plan to arrive at 9:15 AM or 10:00 AM. If you’re visiting for the first time, let me know, and I will send directions.

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The Tent of 7 Doors: An Evening with Dr. Martin Shaw

📅 May 15, 2025 | 🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
🎟 Ages 12+

Step into The Tent of 7 Doors, an evening of sacred stories, depth, and humor with Dr. Martin Shaw, one of the greatest living storytellers. Through myth, poetry, and ancient folktales, Shaw will guide you on a profound journey—opening door after door into the wisdom traditions of old and the secret inheritance you never knew you had.

A world-renowned mythologist, author, and wilderness guide, Shaw brings nearly 30 years of experience leading rites of passage and sharing the electrifying power of story. This is more than an event—it’s an initiation into the art of being fully alive.

🔹 A mythic evening of storytelling and reflection
🔹 A rare chance to experience Dr. Shaw’s masterful presence in person
🔹 A deep dive into the transformative power of myth

Join us for a night of wonder, wisdom, and wild imagination—where ancient stories meet modern longing, and where each tale opens a new door into what it means to be human.

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DATES (2025):
Session 1: May 17th-18th
Session 2: June 14th
Session 3: July 5th
Session 4: August 17th
Session 5: September 26th-28th

WHERE: Overnight sessions on Vancouver Island and day sessions at a local venue on Gabriola

PRICES: Early bird: $1150, Regular $1400

AGE: 40+ (or earlier if you are in or approaching perimenopause)

Visit the Program Page for more information or to register

DATES (2025):
Session 1: May 31st-June 1st
Session 2: June 28th
Session 3: July 19th
Session 4: August 23rd
Session 5: September 19th-21st

WHERE: In the Wild on Vancouver Island and at Lila Music and Nature Centre, Duncan BC

PRICES: Early bird: $1150, Regular $1400

AGE: 40+ (or earlier if you are in or approaching perimenopause)

Visit the Program Page for more information or to register

Join us for a joyful afternoon of singing and community as Cari Burdett leads a Community Song Circle on Monday, June 30th at 3:00 pm in Charles Hoey Park. Part of the 39 Days of July summer festival series in Duncan, BC, this uplifting gathering welcomes all ages and skill levels to share in the power of music and connection. Whether you’re an experienced singer or simply love to hum along, bring your voice, your enthusiasm, and a friend or two—and let’s raise our voices together in celebration of summer, community, and song!

Location: Charles Hoey Park, Duncan BC
Date: June 30th, 2025
Time: 3PM
Cost: FREE