Balancing the Tribe

Sanctuaries of the Earth Mother & Ancient Future Villages Present:

Balancing the Tribe

A Spring Equinox Retreat for Healing, Harmony, and Renewal

Join the tribe for a transformative three-day gathering as we seek balance in a world of growing challenges. Through sacred ceremonies, teachings, and healing practices, we come together as one tribe to reconnect with ourselves, our communities, and our Earth Mother.

This retreat is inspired by the recent Mending Ceremony led by Jose Ajpu Munoz at Eagle’s Roost Sanctuary in Lake Montezuma, AZ, as well as his teachings in Taos, NM, where he’s sharing Mayan Abdominal healing techniques for the body, mind, and spirit. Now, an incredible team of wisdom keepers, healers, and ceremonialists is coming together to guide us toward personal and collective balance.

Proceeds from this event will support the ongoing work of two nonprofits dedicated to land stewardship and community healing during this time of global transformation. Below is an agenda, but presenters may work with each other in novel ways - and others may appear.

Event Schedule

Thursday, March 20 – Spring Equinox

3:00 – 4:30 PM | Global Drum Circle – Led by the Grandmother Drum - White Buffalo
Drumming for unity, harmony, and balance around the globe.

5:00 – 7:30 PM | Mayan Mending Ceremony & Cacao  – Jose Ajpu Munoz
Experience a traditional Mayan ceremony for healing and renewal, guided by sacred cacao medicine.

7:30 – 8:30 PM | Sacred Stories for Balance & Growth – Jerry Stiles (Menominee Tribe)
Traditional storytelling to explore the balance of light and dark and the wisdom carried in our collective narratives.

Friday, March 21

1:00 – 2:30 PM | Introduction to Mayan Abdominal Bodywork – Jose Ajpu Munoz
A teaching session on ancient Mayan massage techniques for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

3:00 – 4:00 PM | Sacred Basket Weaving – Aaron Corsini
An introduction to traditional basket weaving as a meditative and grounding practice.

4:00 – 6:00 PM | Sound & Shamanic Healing – Shannon Malama & Graywolf
A deep healing session combining sound vibration therapy with Shamanic White Buffalo healing work.

6:30 – 9:00 PM | Sacred Tea Ceremony & Dream Visions – Melissa Haggerty & Christina Butler
A sacred space for dreamwork, intuition, and spiritual guidance through tea ceremony.

Saturday, March 22

1:00 – 2:30 PM | Red Tent Gathering & Healing for Women at the Humble Hive in Middle Verde Hive – Christina Butler
A sacred women’s circle at the Humble Hive in Middle Verde, fostering healing and empowerment.

1:00 – 2:30 PM | Men’s Eagle Gathering – Graywolf, Christopher Wesselingh (New Zealand), & Jose Ajpu Munoz
A ceremonial space for men to connect with the wisdom of the Eagle and strengthen their spiritual paths.

3:00 – 4:30 PM | Talking Circle (Men & Women) – Led by Event Presenters
A space for open-hearted dialogue, reflection, and shared wisdom.

4:30 PM | Closing Prayer – Christopher Wesselingh

Post-Retreat Offering (Pre-registration required; space is limited)

March 22 

5:30 – 7:30 PM | Sweat Lodge Ceremony
A traditional purification ceremony. No cost to attend, but donations are welcome to support wood and travel expenses.

Pre-registration required for the Sweat Lodge – Space is limited. Contact (970) 581-0548 to reserve your place. 

Event Contribution & Registration

Community Potluck – Sharing in Abundance

Each evening, we invite you to bring a dish, snack, or simple offering to share as we gather in community. Your contribution will help nourish our tribe as we connect through food, stories, and ceremony. Let’s come together in gratitude and abundance!

Suggested donation:

• $111 – Full retreat access
• $44 – Per day
• $25 – Individual session

If you are able, consider donating more to help support scholarships for those in need.

Registration & Payment Options:

• Venmo: James Petruzzi (@jimgraywolf)
• PayPal: James Petruzzi (@jimgraywolfpetruzzi)
• Zelle: James Petruzzi (jimgraywolfpetruzzi@gmail.com)