RITES
As an Ordained Minister, it has been Heather’s honor to support people through every stage of the miracle that is life.
Ceremonies, rites, and rituals can been conducted in-person and online.
She loves to facilitate the creation of beautiful offerings and ritual experiences in partnership with her clients and community, held by the Earth, and witnessed by the sky and the stars.
In honor of all that is sacred, may you and all you hold dear be blessed by the wonders of existence.
Blessings & Ceremonies
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Birth Blessings
The importance of intentionally blessing a space and a place.
The birth of a child, a new venture, a new relationship.
As simple as a poem and as involved as a multi-step familial ritual experience.
All blessings are created in reverent partnership with the Earth and any that support the new being, space, or venture.
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Menarche Ceremonies
In a society that lacks formal initiatory experiences, the transition from girl to woman can go unnoticed.
This ceremony is created to honor the first bleeding and calls in sacred passages, practices, foods, and ritual.
Elder, and older women of the community may hold sacred space and celebrate this beautiful initiation as the girl crosses the sacred threshold into womanhood.
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MARRIAGES & HANDFASTING CEREMONIES
A sacred time, an ancient ritual, the union of hearts.
I have officiated weddings for many loving couples and it is my honor to create a beautiful container where the witnessing of love and claiming of commitment can be affirmed with blessed intention.
Pre and post-marriage counsel is also offered to each couple.
“On our wedding day, Heather sprinkled a bit of magic into every moment. With a ceremony that felt like it was written just for us, she made our special day truly unforgettable. From the beautiful handfasting ritual to the way she incorporated special details from our prior meeting, was a touch of enchantment that we'll always treasure. Her warmth and wisdom made us feel like we were surrounded by old friends, and she created a space where love and spirituality intertwined in the most beautiful way possible.
We're so grateful for her role in making our wedding day perfect.
Not only did Heather make us feel at ease, but she also helped my husband, who struggles with anxiety and public speaking, feel comfortable and calm. Heather’s support was invaluable, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide through such an important moment in our lives. Our guests were equally blown away by her presence and the ceremony she crafted. Many of them told us it was the most beautiful ceremony they've ever been to, and we couldn't agree more. Heather has a gift for creating magic in the most ordinary moments, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her as part of our special day.”
~ Lacey Goodberry - Badolato
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Elder Initiations
Cronehood and the completion of the fertile phase of the physical body usher in a deeply expansive period of a woman’s life.
Elder initiates claim their power as guides and wisdom keepers whose creative fires exist to ground, nourish and expand the consciousness of our cultures and communities.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
The passing of a loved one is a tender and sacred time.
Services are created in accordance with the guidance of the family and the guidance of the deceased are tender, respectful, integrated, and carefully heart-centered.
Grief support is also offered in service of those that remain embodied.
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Animal transition ceremonies
The passing of a cherished animal companion/family member is a tender and sacred time.
Ceremonies are created in accordance with the higher guidance of your animal kin while integrating your desires and intentions, making space for beauty, prayer, and endless love at the end of their time in this world.
Grief support is also offered to the family, if desired.
“We were blessed to have Heather officiate our wedding in Ireland.
As a couple who didn’t have all the details thought out, she was able to take our ideas and craft a ceremony exactly as we wanted. She even sprinkled in ritual elements connecting the ceremony with the land by tapping into her Gaelic roots, knowledge, and mysticism. This, woven with the spiritual elements we wanted to incorporate, truly made it a magical day for us. We were grateful for her guidance and innate ability to hold space for us during the ceremony whenever we felt overwhelmed.
Heather is a beautiful soul who is kind, gentle, and radiates joy. We will always remember this day.” ❤️
~ Kendal Zimmermann & Sequoyah Healy-Louer
Pricing
Rites and ceremonies are based on an hourly rate and can vary depending on the various time and budgetary needs of each client. Typically we meet at least once before the ceremony to discuss needs/themes/desires/structure, etc. Rates for meetings/premarital counsel are $USD150/hr and $USD250/2 hrs of time.
Day of ceremony: $USD250-$500.
Please note that travel costs are billed separately from ceremony costs.