Nurturing Family Seeds Ceremony

We are truly honored and filled with excitement to extend a warm invitation to you for our Nurturing Family Seeds weekend. This special gathering is dedicated to anchoring community and creating a space for deep connection, renewal, and transformation and includes two ceremonies - SomoS Ceremony Saturday Night and Sacred Toad Ceremony Sunday morning.

As a global community of rainbow people, we are the bridges, the guardians, the students, and the teachers, and we believe that you are too. Our altar is a space where all people feel welcomed, seen, and held with love. We invite you to join us for this powerful prayer of unity and transformation, as we support one another on our journeys of healing and expansion through deep inner work, alongside one another. Your presence and prayers contribute to a weaving of souls that embody loving presence and the spirit of the rainbow. Come celebrate with us in the joining of hearts and community, in love, shadow, and light.

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Retreat Includes:

• Sacred SomoS Ceremony, a transformative experience designed for deep healing and connection.

• Sacred Toad Ceremony, an opportunity for profound personal insight and renewal.

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• Nourishing gluten free meals, including:

  • A ceremonial soup after the ceremony

  • A light breakfast

  • A gluten-free lunch (Please bring a potluck item or side to share)

Date / Location / Parking:

Date: Saturday May 31st - Sunday June 1st, 2025

Location: Santa Barbara, CA (exact address will be provided near event date)

Parking: Carpooling is suggested if possible. Parking details will be provided via Signal prior to gathering

Sleeping Arrangements: 

Communal sleeping in the ceremonial space. Please bring what you will need to be comfortable for sleeping overnight including padding, pillows, sleeping bag/blankets (space is limited so please keep padding to a twin size or smaller).

Suggested Sliding Scale Exchange:

$555 - $777 (Includes both ceremonies)

In our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, we offer a sliding scale system to accommodate different financial realities. We trust you to reflect on the value of this experience and choose the exchange that aligns with your circumstances.

We also recognize that cost may still be a barrier for some. Payment plans, work exchange, and other options are available. Please reach out if you need assistance - we are happy to explore ways to make it possible for you to join us.

Registration Details:

To reserve your spot, please click “Register” and select the appropriate sliding scale donation.

A $155 deposit is required, which is a non-refundable donation.

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with important steps to complete your participation, including:

✅ Intake & liability forms

✅ Join Signal chat group

✅ Scheduling a call with a team member (Not required if you have attended within the past year and have no new updates to report)

Lead Facilitators & Support Team:

🌿 Maya Martinez – founder of Somos Sanctuary, was raised in both Colombia and New York City, and has been on a life-long journey studying with indigenous teachers from Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and Brazil, where she was given the name Sakakatwa ‘Rainbow,’ by our family of the Fulniô Tribe. As a dedicated student, she continuously deepens her studies with the sacraments, and has learned many traditional ceremonial practices that help raise the vibration of the planet. It is with great honor, permission, and care, that she shares the weavings of this knowledge with those who are ready to answer the call and receive the wisdom and downloads that come.

🔗 Instagram: @MaYita_Music 🔗 Website: mayitamusic.com

🌿 Willa Kveta – founder of Nalaya Healing, is a Ceremonialist and Sacred Photographer who has called Santa Barbara home for over 20 years. Her journey has taken her across Central and South America, where she immersed herself in learning ancestral wisdom. Through her ceremonial work, Willa embodies the voice of angels and carries a beautiful humble presence that emanates unconditional love. Her deep relationship with sacred plants and teachers continues to evolve through her ongoing studies. Willa's purpose is to be a loving mirror of healing, expansion, and magic, helping others embody their fullest expression of self.🔗 Instagram: @NalayaHealing 🔗 Website: nalayahealing.com

🌿 With support from Sam & Timo & Casa Alegria

Accessibility & Inclusion:

We are committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all who feel called to join. Somos Sanctuary upholds a community culture free from racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia.

We reserve spaces for queer BIPOC and offer scholarships to increase accessibility.

Accessibility Note: This space has a flight of stairs to enter and no elevator. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know - we will do our best to accommodate you.

Refund Policy:

• Deposits are non-refundable. 50% of your deposit is transferable to a future ceremony within one year.

• Extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  
  

Contact Information:

📧 Email: info@somossanctuary.org 📞 Phone: (929) 333-4850

DM: Willa on Signal

Thank you Familia! 🌿🐸

We look forward to gathering in this sacred space and sharing this beautiful experience with you.

With love, Maya, Willa, & Somos Sanctuary Team