In-Person Gatherings
Be A Presenter
We are excited to offer the opportunity for members to join and experience being a member of a Wisdom Circle. The Circle is not a Course or class but an on-going "open topic" discussion group.
The purpose is to connect with other women, build your self-awareness, find support and learn from the wisdom of the group.
It is a chance to tell our stories, and to practice deep listening.
The Circle meets that same time each month. If you miss or can't make it, come back next time.
Register soon to hold a space.
Facilitator: Anne Richardson
Dates for Monthly meetings: 2025
Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM (Mountain Time)
All Meetings are on Sundays
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
Capacity 18
Come join us to play with words! Beginners welcome and encouraged. Don't be intimidated, there is a poetry style for every person.
"All bad poetry springs from genuine feeling" ~ Oscar Wilde
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine-and shadows will fall behind you" ~ Walt Whitman
"If you never have your really should. These things are fun and fun is good!" ~ Dr. Suess
This drop in class meets once a month to learn about poetry and share what we’ve written. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we find a lot of wisdom and joy in the process of creating and sharing. You may be a poet and just not know it!
Facilitator: Rotates Among Members
Class Begins: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - December 24, 2025
Class Schedule:
February 26th
March 26th
April 23rd
May 28th
June 25th
July 23rd
August 27th
September 24th
October 22nd
November 26th
December 24th
Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM (Mountain Time)
Capacity: Unlimited
ALL MEMBER MEETING
STAGES OF MYSELF: Exploring Our Journey with the Divine Feminine
INVITATION:
As the Spring Equinox approaches the Founders of Crone Awakening Wisdom invite all members to celebrate the “awakening” of Spring and with that, a call to“awaken our own wisdom together.”
This meeting is the “launch” of the first in a series offered by our Wisdom Institute that will host monthly 2025 share-shops to explore the archetypes, ages and stages, powerful energies that are activated during the unfolding journey of women. This initial session will focus on the CRONE, the mystery, mythology, magic and power of elder Women. We will build a deeper understanding of how claiming CRONE in our lives now is more relevant that ever before.
During April through October 2025, in one share-shop per month, we will engage to investigate the ages and stages of our lives with fresh eyes. We will share our wisdom and tell our stories. We will listen with open hearts to the experiences that have shaped us. We will laugh, cry, and extend our community connections.
We will celebrate women and the journey of our becoming. We will do all this to frame answers to a most important question: What Now, what next?
We invite you register NOW for this energizing first gathering. The full list of monthly meetings will be posted through the Institute. The following meetings are as always, optional and we recognize that your time, availability and interest might vary.
At the end of this series, During October, we will host a “Celebration of the Journey “with special rituals for each of the ages and stages.
This is a drop-in class—join anytime! Participation is flexible and open. Come when you can, skip when you need. Whether you attend one session or many, you're always welcome in the circle.
Facilitator: Wisdom Institute Members
Class Schedule: Every Fourth Saturday of the Month, beginning Saturday, March 22, 2025 and ending October 24, 2025
Time: 11:00AM-1:00PM (Mountain Time)
March 22nd
April 26th - The Crone: What is Wisdom
May 24th - The Maiden: Innocence
June 28th - The Mother: Creativity and Nurturing
July 26th - The Matriarch: Power and Leadership
August 23rd - Integrating Our Journey with the Divine Feminine
September - NO CLASS
October 25th - Rituals for Celebrating Our Ages and Stages
Come join with others to explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences and creativity through writing. Open to new ways of personal discovery through memoir, poetry and fiction. Never attempted different forms of writing before? No worries, just come and explore a new joy of expression. Low risk, high rewards with this group!
Facilitator: Karuna Chapman
Class Begins: Tuesday, July 15, 2024 - December 15, 2025
Class Schedule: 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Jul 15th
Aug 19th
Sep 16th
Oct 21th
Nov 18th
Dec 16th
Capacity: Minimum 3 - Max 15 members
Join us for the Second Regional In-Person CAW Gathering in Red Feather Lakes, CO.
MESSAGES FROM THE ELEMENTS: Aligning with the Seasons, Directions, and Archetypes
When: Thursday September 18th-Sunday September 21st 2025.
Location:
Drala Mountain Retreat Center
151 Shambala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
www.dralamountain.org
Please Join us in opening our hearts, minds, souls, and spirit to the messages from nature as we explore the natural alignment between the Elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth; the Four Seasons; and the Archetypes.
We will explore how the ancient wisdom and energies of the Elements can guide us toward harmony and balance. These foundational energies of creation align with each of the Four Directions, the four Seasons, and the four Archetypes of the Feminine journey. They hold powerful insights and guidance that, when understood and integrated, help us tap into a greater sense of connection with our purpose, integrity, power, and inner peace.
In this unique gathering in the beautiful mountains of Colorado, you’ll discover how each of the four Elements, Seasons, and Archetypes is aligned with one of the four core stages of a woman’s journey: Maiden, Mother, Matriarch, and Crone. We honor the wisdom embodied in each stage.
We welcome you to join us as we awaken together the Wisdom of the Elements within the joy of connection and community.
For those who have attended gatherings before, expect to see our old CAW/CC favorites - Storytelling, Wisdom Circles, Workshops, Honoring the Elders and our Follies. If you are new to us, we look forward to you experiencing these wonderful features for yourself!
The Drala Mountain Center is nestled in forests, gentle meadows and sweeping valleys in Northern Colorado. The Retreat center combines natural beauty, unspoiled wilderness, blue skies and crisp mountain air with the comforts of a modern retreat campus on 600 acres.
Accommodations: (Click to view details). Acccomodations range from fine lodge rooms with private baths, multiple/single rooms, to dormitories with shared bath facilities; all located across from the meeting rooms and dining - with easy access to all. Please note: There are 4 ADA rooms available.
Meals: Three meals a day as well as snacks and drinks are included in the registration fee. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Please note that this location is at 7500 feet in elevation.
Register early for a secured space—and to get the room type you want—especially those with special needs.
Payment Options: There will be two options for payment:
1) Pay in full at registration.
2) Register with a deposit of 50% and pay the remainder of the balance by July 1st
Cancellation Policy: Based on our contractual obligations with the event center, if you cancel before July 15th, we are able to offer:
• A full refund (minus 5% processing)
• Cancellations after July 15th are nonrefundable but could still be transferable at the same rate.
Note: Alternate Option if you are unable to attend: The Transfer of your registration/accommodation to another person at the same rate is available up to the week before the event.
If you have any questions about lodging send an email to croneawakeningwisdom@gmail.com.
