Sacred Events designs, partners and trades with artists, performers, and  artisans  from a diverse range of global cultural traditions and belief systems.

 

Our Ritual Design Practice

We use ritual design as a means to inspire and to create new traditions based on ancient teachings and practices. We are not interested in a dogmatic approach, but come from a historical and collaborative point of view.

These rituals represent a continuum of cycles that are universal to humanity, which cross the boundaries of individual tribes, cultures and societies. How we choose to honor, acknowledge and pause for reflection at these key moments in time, is as diverse as the number of individual celebrations themselves.

Ritual design is the creative process by which we design and direct these transitions. Through an in-depth collaborative process of discovering those elements that are important to you and your family.

Guidelines for designing and implementing rituals during life cycle transitions:

1.Creativity

The earliest rituals were based on the re-enactment of creation stories, humanity's connection with it's source of being. Each milestone on the continuum of life is a part of your personal life's journey. We delve into the different levels of symbolism surrounding the transition and identify creative options of expression.

2.Creating Sacred Space
The ground where you stand is holy. One does not need to be in a church to experience the sacred. We can help you create a personalized ceremonial space. Private gardens, natural settings, wineries or a spa resort. Already chosen your location, we can design the space.

3.Inspiring Moments

I want all my senses engaged. Let me absorb the world's variety and uniqueness. Choosing the right location, timing rituals to synchronize with the natural beauty of your location, saying just the right words of wisdom at just the right time, creating a mood and ambience to enhance those moments.

4.Touching the Heart

Ritual assists us in getting in touch with an invisible feeling that goes beyond your mind and into your very being, a place that you just can't quite put your finger on. When this happens you experience a sense of connection and grounding to yourself and those around you.

5.Timeless Traditions

Honor those who came before us by incorporating the rich heritage of your ancestral cultures, family customs, spiritual traditions, along with your elements of a personalized style. You may choose to borrow influences from multiple spiritual and cultural influences to weave a simple yet textured ceremony

6.Building Community

Create a warm and inviting environment where your guests can gather, put aside the concerns of their everyday lives and hang out to celebrate a momentous occasion, enjoy the pleasure of good company, lively conversation and spontaneous dancing. Take a break from the everyday world to relax & unwind while connecting with new and old family and friends.

7.Document

Documenting those new rituals to pass down to the next generation.