Ceremonies

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    Period Blessing

    Come gather in a sacred circle of young sisters to celebrate the magic, wisdom, and power of your body. No matter if your first moon has yet to arrive or you’ve been cycling for years, this is a nurturing space to honor yourself, connect deeply, and remember: your body is radiant, transformative, and full of magic.

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    Mother Blessing

    Join us in circle to honor pregnant woman as they near the threshold of childbirth—a powerful rite of passage! Babies in arms are warmly welcome; all women are invited to radiate love and caring energy.

    What the Ceremony Offers
    Each sister shares uplifting birth stories, affirmations, prayers, or songs for the pregnant women, creating a community of encouragement and support.

    Gentle Ritual Care
    We will paint beautiful pregnant bellies, massage the women’s bodies, invite them to share their hopes, dreams, and fears for birth, and remind them that they can birth in their power!

  • Women celebrating at a gathering, one woman wearing a flower crown smiling, others also wearing flower crowns in a cozy wooden room.

    Crone's Crowning

    Come gather in circle to honor and celebrate women over 50 as the Wise Women they are. In this sacred space, we’ll hold elder women in deep love and reverence, cherishing them as the embodiment of wisdom and transformation.

    What's at the heart of this ceremony?

    Ceremonial honoring of your rite of passage. We hold a ritual container modeled after modern “Wise Woman” rites—honoring menopause as a powerful initiation into sagehood and spiritual freedom

    Heart-sharing in sisterhood. We’ll circle in trust—sharing and hearing stories of transition, release, and emergence as Crone-matriarchs .

    Join us and remember:
    In this circle, we rise together—held, honored, and vibrant.

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Workshops

Dive deep into a world of creativity, connection, and ceremony at Maidenfire’s empowering workshop line-up! Drawing from the festival’s ethos of honoring women’s rites—maiden, mother, and crone—we’ve curated experiences to nourish every part of your soul.

Whether you want to play under the stars, learn ancestral crafts, or gather in circles of healing, our workshops are sacred playgrounds woven from sisterhood, nature, and the seasons of our lives.

Each workshop is rooted in intentionality and held within our beautiful regenerative farm setting in North Central Texas—making space for radical belonging, ritual, and transformation

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Connect. Learn. Evolve.

These workshop listings are just a sample of what’s coming and whats been offered in years prior—final offerings and schedules will be announced in 2026

Maidenfire is a women-only festival that honors the sacredness of female energy and community. We warmly welcome women and girls of all ages to join us in celebrating this transformative experience.

Our thoughtfully curated schedule ensures that mothers can fully engage in workshops while their daughters enjoy activities tailored to their age group. Babies in laps are welcome at most workshops, fostering an inclusive environment where the bond between mother and child is honored. Boys are welcome to attend until the age of 3.

Cacao Ceremony

Join Brittany for a heart-opening cacao ceremony that invites you to reconnect with your inner wisdom and embrace the present moment. Through guided meditation, gentle movement, and the sacred medicine of ceremonial cacao, you'll be supported in releasing tension and welcoming clarity. This intimate gathering offers a nurturing space for reflection, intention-setting, and deep personal insight.

Gong Meditation

Drift into deep relaxation as Barbara, a seasoned Gong Master and Stress‑Relief Specialist, guides you through a transformative sound journey. Rich gong tones help synchronize your brain hemispheres, reset your nervous system, and foster creativity, focus, and emotional calm . Let the resonant vibrations restore your mind, body, and spirit.

Wild Foraging Plant Walks

Venture into local landscapes with Courtney to discover edible and medicinal wild plants around North Texas. Learn identification, preparation, seasonal availability, and botanical wisdom as you connect with the living land. Friday and Sunday strolls on festival grounds; a Saturday wilderness hike—weaving ecology, nourishment, and ancestral insight.

Yoni Connection Circle

In a soft, clothed, non‑judgmental environment, you'll tune into your yoni's energy through meditation and creative reflection. Invite loving attention through journaling, drawing, or coloring, and leave feeling deeply embodied and honored. This gentle, sisterly ceremony offers sacred reconnection.

Song Circles

At Maidenfire, our Song Circles are sacred gatherings where women come together to share their voices, stories, and spirits in a circle of sisterhood. Gathering around the fire, these circles create a sanctuary for authentic expression and deep connection. Through song, we honor our shared experiences, celebrate our uniqueness, and weave a tapestry of sound that uplifts and heals.

Raising Wildlings

This facilitated circle holds space for mothers—with babies, grandmas, and future moms included—to share and learn in community. Honest support meets laughter and wisdom in a nurturing setting that reminds you: you’re never alone or failing. Revel in receiving and offering the collective strength of our motherhood village.

  • A woman sitting on a yellow cushion on a wooden deck, gesturing as she speaks, with two young girls nearby, outdoors with greenery and flowers in the background.

    Connect.

  • A group of people, including children and adults, are gathered outdoors in a lush, green forest, listening to a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat who appears to be giving a talk or guide.

    Forage.

  • A woman sitting outdoors on a wooden surface, looking down and writing in a notebook with a pen. She has long hair, a denim jacket, a leopard print top, and a black skirt.

    Reflect.

  • A group of people sitting in a circle on the floor of a living room, with one woman in the center lighting a candle.

    Community.

  • Two women participating in a wellness or meditation session indoors. One woman, sitting cross-legged on the floor, has dark hair and is dressed in white yoga attire. The other woman, kneeling, has long hair, is wearing a cap, a gray t-shirt, and maroon pants, and appears to be explaining or instructing. A large gong and a gong mallet are situated in the background, with various items such as a vase with flowers, papers, and personal belongings scattered around.

    Meditate.

  • A group of people, including children and adults, sitting in a cozy living room during sunset, silhouetted against large windows with trees outside.

    Share.

  • Group of women sitting around a campfire at night.

    Sing.

  • Group of people dancing in a circle on a wooden deck at night, illuminated by string lights overhead.

    Dance.

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    Explore.