The 5 Stepping Stones Sanctuary

Introducing The 5 stepping stones Sanctuary

A Place to Nourish, Naturally

In January 2024, I received a calling to Build the Sanctuary. I remained open-hearted and curious. I felt this calling to sanctuary of land and nature for years and felt certain to its truth. Thus, I said “Yes” to this invitation…and soon, The Sanctuary property presented. Three buildings on 2 beautiful acres surrounded by the forested foothills of the Oregon Coastal Mountains, just 25 miles from downtown Portland, beckoned.

Before moving forward, I spent time there, connecting with the Spirits and Ancestors of this land, the unceded lands of the Chinook, Multnomah and Confederated tribes of the Siletz and Grande Ronde people. I prayed, asking if this was the land and the place and if they would have me. In time, I received affirmation with 3 requests of my stewarding the property: (1) to walk the land everyday; (2) to pray to the sacred waters here (the creek across the street and the mighty Columbia River 8 miles to the south) and (3) to hold sacred ceremonies…to gather the people around the fire and pray to heal the lands and celebrate together. I agreed and so I made the way forward to settle here on this land in Scappoose (Skáppus) and build the Sanctuary.

We need sanctuary more now than ever. We’re experiencing a time of increased complexity and novelty magnified by an intense pace. Having places to go in nature to practice the 3 S’s as I like to call them — Silence, Stillness and Solitude — becomes vital to nourish our thriving.

The Sanctury, a place to nourish naturally

The Sanctuary features Guidance, Gatherings and Treatments in and on:

• The Mainhouse a modern farmhouse ranch for communal meal sharing

• The Shed for sound and silence practices 

• The Barn for shamanic healing and harmonic music & movement practices

• The Firering for Come-to-the-Fire ceremonial gatherings

• The Trail located at milepost 8 on the Crown Z trail

Offerings (Available Now)

• Transpersonal Coaching and Spiritual Direction

• Shamanic Cleansing/Healing Sessions (La Limpia)

• Individual Forest Bathing

• Psychedelic Integration

• Guest Guide hosted Group Gatherings

Gatherings and Offerings (to launch in Spring 2025 and Beyond)

• Come-to-the-Fire Elemental Seasonal Gatherings

• Individual and Group Sound & Vibrational Healing

• Group Forest Bathing

• Dance & Movement Play

• Bespoke longer form explorations

If you want to connect regarding one of the Sanctuary offerings or you are a teacher/guide who aligns to the energy here and seeks a space to gather folx, click the link below to send me an email.

Find Sanctuary in the forested foothills of the Oregon Coastal Mountains…forest bathing…fire ceremony…community gatherings…stillness @TheSanctuary

Stillness ✜ Silence ✜ Simplicity