Mandorla Rites – Moon Maidens
Foundational coming-of-age pathway for younger girls
Program Description
A nature-based rites of passage journey for girls aged approximately 8–12. Mandorla Rites Moon Maidens is a gentle and meaningful coming-of-age program that supports girls to know themselves more deeply, trust their inner wisdom, care for their bodies, and grow in confidence, belonging, and self-respect.
Across 13 months, girls gather in small group circles (most circles are 2 hours long) and are guided through storytelling, ritual, reflection, creative activities, journalling, body literacy, and time in nature.
At the heart of the program is helping each girl build her inner temple — a strong foundation of self-knowledge, emotional awareness, body wisdom, and self-leadership.
What we explore
- Belonging to nature – building a real relationship with the natural world through sit spots, totems, and seasonal awareness
• Inner wisdom and intuition – learning to listen to the quiet voice within and trust her own knowing
• Self-knowledge and confidence – understanding who she is, her gifts, and how she moves through the world
• Cycles and change – exploring the rhythms of nature, the moon, and the changing female body
• Body wisdom and sacred self-care – learning how to care for her body with respect and understanding
• Emotional awareness and clear seeing – recognising emotions as messengers and what they are asking for
• Friendship, kindness, boundaries, and self-respect – learning how to be in healthy relationship with self and others
What we do in circle
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Each circle is experiential, creative, and grounded in real-life skills. Across the year, your daughter will:
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Explore plant and animal totems to deepen her connection to nature
• Create meaningful pieces such as a clay goddess, dream pillow, and manifestation board
• Learn through ancient myths and storytelling that reflect the journey into womanhood
• Be introduced to Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine elements in simple, age-appropriate ways
• Learn the importance of having her voice heard and speaking truth in circle
• Practise sitting in sacred circle — listening, witnessing, and being witnessed
• Develop emotional awareness — understanding what feelings are communicating about needs
• Explore positive body image and self-worth beyond appearance
• Cultivate gratitude and positive priming practices
• Learn how to be kind, inclusive, and supportive within a group -
Each Maiden receives a Moon Maidens journal with worksheets, reflections, and a special place to record and honour her first bleed.
Practical and nature-based experiences
- Archery session at Hoddywells Archery
• Orienteering and navigation skills
• Time in nature, observation, and seasonal awareness
Mother–Daughter connection
At key points in the journey, mothers and daughters come together to:
• Share what they are learning and noticing
• Explore what they want for each other during this transition
• Create meaningful items together, such as a period tracker bracelet
At Beltaine, mothers are invited to join their daughters in a beautiful threshold ceremony and celebration, where this stage of life is witnessed and honoured in community.
Program format
- 13-month in-person journey some with the Mother/Female Guardian and a Celebration with Father or Male Guardian
• Small-group circles
• Most sessions are 2 hours long
• Blend of ritual, reflection, creative expression, and nature connection
Optional Rite of Passage Camp
A deeper immersion in nature, courage, connection, and ceremonial transition.
Camp is a separate optional item and is not included in the annual program fee.
2026 Price structure (TBC for 2027)
• Early bird paid in full: $1,240
• Standard paid in full: $1,340
• 3 instalments: 3 x $460
• 6 instalments: 6 x $240
Camp pricing (optional)
Early bird: $545
• Standard: $595
• Payment plan: 2 x $300
How enrolment works
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Places are limited. Submitting an enrolment does not automatically confirm a place.
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Once your form is received, Lisa will confirm suitability, availability, and next steps. A place is confirmed once enrolment is accepted and payment is received.
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Payment may be made by bank transfer, or by PayPal invoice on request for card payments.
Suitability
Moon Maidens is a small-group rites-of-passage program. It is not a counselling, crisis, psychiatric, or specialist therapeutic service.
It may not be suitable for children experiencing acute mental health instability or complex needs requiring clinical support. Lisa reserves the right to defer or decline enrolment where the group setting is not likely to be safe or supportive.
2027 Full Program Dates (TBC)
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Starting February 2027