Join The Kiva Center for a two-day, two-night outdoor immersion training designed for educators, parents, mental health professionals, and any adult who feels the ache of these times- who sense, deep down, that another way is possible. The gathering is for those who long to reconnect with the rhythms of the Earth and the sacred responsibility we hold to the next generation.

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Many of us have witnessed the growing challenges facing children and adults alike—disconnection from self and others, rising anxiety, fractured attention, and a fading sense of curiosity and wonder. If you are an educator, caregiver, or community leader seeking meaningful ways to foster engagement, emotional resilience, and belonging, this program offers grounded, nature-based practices that support the whole human—while renewing your own sense of purpose and connection.

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Whether you are returning to Rooted in Wonder or joining us for the first time, this year’s training stands on its own while deepening prior learning. Together, we will explore rites of passage, nature-based human development, natural crafting, and developing community culture grounded in relationship with the living world.

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When: July 17-19, 2026; Starts at 5 pm on Friday and ends at 4:30 PM on Sunday (includes a two night overnight camping experience and storytelling around the fire with a local elder)

Where: Kiva Center - Lefthand Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO

Step into the serene beauty of the Kiva Center's 80-acre outdoor learning space, tucked away in the heart of Lefthand Canyon. This stunning location, nestled at the meeting point of creek, prairie, and mountain, offers a truly immersive experience in nature. With towering rock formations, dense pine forests, and the soothing sounds of Lefthand Creek flowing nearby, the setting is ideal for exploration, learning, and connection.
 

What to Expect:

Spend two full days and two nights engaging in nature-based learning and hands-on activities surrounded by natural beauty. On Friday, July 17th, participants are warmly welcomed to arrive at 5:00 PM to set up camp, join for a shared dinner, storytelling around the campfire with a local elder, and a peaceful night under the stars. 

 

All meals are included: Dinner on Friday evening; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday; and Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday.

Why Join This Journey?

We are living at a tipping point. Many of us feel the exhaustion, the disconnection, the knowing that the systems around us are not serving life- yet we know that there is another way. Beneath the noise of our fast-paced, high-tech world, something is stirring—a quiet longing to return to what truly matters.

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This experience is a call to slow down, tune in, and reawaken what is ancient and true within you. It is an invitation to listen—to the land, to your body, to your creative spark—and to build culture from the Earth up, one that honors all life and paves a future for the generations to come.

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Because the Earth is calling. Our children are calling. The future is still being shaped.

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Nature reminds us that life moves in cycles - growth, decay, renewal. What no longer serves is falling away: outdated stories about education, community, success, and what it means to raise the next generation. As these narratives loosen their grip, we are given a profound opportunity:

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What will we choose to cultivate in their place?