Moon Weavers: Transform through the Women’s Wheel of Life
June 26th-28th 2026 | Waihōanga Riverside Lodge, Ōtakii
Moon Weavers;
A weekend of reflection, remembrance, and reconnection.
Under the waxing moon, a time of expansion, creativity, and deepening insight, we will gather from 10am Friday 26th of June to 2pm Sunday 28th for a powerful three-day immersion in women’s rites of passage, inviting the cyclical nature of the feminine to reveal herself.
Aimed to honour the different seasons of each individual woman’s life, Moon Weavers is a guided journey through the sacred arc of transformation.
Together we will weave key rites of passage elements with feminine archetypal work, using the timeless pattern of the heroine’s journey:
Gathering insight,
Meeting challenge,
Integrating change.
Program Information
Who is it for
This weekend is designed for:
Women feeling called to mark a personal threshold with intention.
Women sensing they are between seasons of life.
Women curious about the 13 Archetypes from the Women’s Wheel of Life (framework follows Carol Leonard & Elizabeth Davis' transition work).
Women who feel drawn to facilitate rites of passage in their own communities.
Women who long to be seen, witnessed, and held in circle.
What’s involved
Moon Weavers runs for three days, bringing together aspects of Rites of Passage work with exploration of the Women’s Wheel of Life, a feminine archetypal model designed by Elizabeth Davis and Carol Leonard.
Throughout this weekend we will share connection and growth, in a nature-filled, supportive space with other women. Together, you’ll experience sharing circles, song, dance, ceremony, celebration, transformation, playful games and nurturing kai.
What you’ll leave with
Alongside connection and self-reflection, by the end of the weekend you will have:
Identified where you stand within your own life transitions.
Experienced a rite of passage arc.
Gathered symbolic and practical tools for your next threshold.
Been deeply seen, held, and witnessed by a circle of women.
Strengthened your understanding and knowledge of rites of passage facilitation.
Who are the facilitators
Moon Weavers is held by the wāhine of Lifespan Rites. Together, we weave together many professional qualifications, skills, knowledge and embodiments. Read more about our facilitators here.
Painting by Sharon Dewhurst
Register for Moon Weavers
Register for our first Moon Weavers gathering, with limited spaces available. A $150 deposit secures your place.
Your investment includes all accommodation, nourishing meals, and facilitation.
Places are currently filled for Moon Weavers 2026 - register below to be added to the waitlist.
Experience Details
June 26 - 28
Next Dates
10am Fri - 2pm Sun
Event Duration
$795*
Investment
Waihoanga River Lodge, Ōtaki Gorge
Venue & Location
*Discounts available for returning wāhine, and wāhine coming together. Payment plans available.
For any questions see FAQ below or contact our wonderful team.
Held in the breathtaking natural sanctuary of Waihoanga River Lodge, nestled in the Ōtaki Gorge, this weekend will be supported and enhanced by the elements as we step away from the rush of modern life and into ceremony, connection, and whanaungatanga.
Whether you are seeking a rite for yourself or feeling the stirrings of leadership in this work, this immersion offers embodied insight and grounded tools.
If something in you stirs as you read this…
If your heart whispers yes…
You are warmly invited to step out of modern life and into sacred circle with us. Register now.
Moon Weavers FAQ
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Friday June 26th (from 10am) - Sunday June 28th (2pm) - we require you to commit to the whole programme.
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Accommodation is in shared bunk rooms, all linen and towels provided.
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When you fill out the enrolment form, you’ll let the cooks know what you need so you can let go of any worry and be cared for.
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The initial deposit of $150, which secures your place, is non-refundable, unless the event is for some unforeseen reason, cancelled. The rest of the fee paid will be refunded up until 1 week before the start of the event
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Yes there will be an annual Moon Weavers event, either in Taranaki region or in the Lower North Island region. Join our email list and social media below to be updated on our future events.
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Yes there are a variety of options which include payment plans. We also offer a variety of discounts for women returning, or coming together with a daughter/mother/close friend/relation these details are in the registration form.
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There is no official transportation. We do encourage car pooling. If you are wanting to share transport, we will support you in finding someone who is coming from the same.
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Once you have registered, you will be provided with a list of items to bring - in general, it includes what you need to feel comfortable in the outdoors, sitting in Circle, and sleeping in cabins with bunk beds.
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We offer a discount for attending with a close friend or relative.
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Yes there is a $100 discount if fully paid by 31st March. Further details are in the registration form.
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Once you have registered we will work with you to ensure your access needs are met. The venue has various options to cater for folk with all kinds of accessibility needs.
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Numbers are limited to 15 wāhine plus the team.
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This event is designed for women who wish to have an experience of the transformation that happens with a Rite of Passage and/or to learn about Rites of Passage work. Each woman is supported in going through their own rite of passage appropriate to what is going on for them in their life. Women may come for this transformational experience alone. Or you may also wish to come as an entry point into stepping into Rites of Passage work.
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The women supporting this work range in age from 18 to 60+ and come with a wide range of stories, skills and life experience.
