the Beyond
In dark times it is imperative to have practices and community that help us stay bright- connected to our light, our medicine, and reminding us of the immense beauty and support we have all around us, all the time.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed, heavy, and powerless in the world today.
We get wrapped up in the mundane and forget our spirit. We all do it, often more than we'd like.
This 8-month journey is a rejeuvenating respite, a remembering of something inside of us that is older than this life, it's an ancient way of being that is still in our bones. It's time to bring it and ourselves out in the light, ground ourselves deeply in the earth so we can stand tall and strong as the oak or flexible as the willow, flow over obstacles like water or fly above with a higher vision whenever we need.
We get wrapped up in the mundane and forget our spirit. We all do it, often more than we'd like.
This 8-month journey is a rejeuvenating respite, a remembering of something inside of us that is older than this life, it's an ancient way of being that is still in our bones. It's time to bring it and ourselves out in the light, ground ourselves deeply in the earth so we can stand tall and strong as the oak or flexible as the willow, flow over obstacles like water or fly above with a higher vision whenever we need.
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"Ritual is a way for us to find our way to wholeness, peace, self-acceptance, and acceptance of others. Ritual allows us to connect with the self, the community, and the natural forces around us. Ritual helps us remove blocks between us and our true spirit. They help us to consciously incorporate healthy, genuine spiritual evolution and to dwell in the sacred in a way that truly heals us."
— Sobonfu Somé |
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"I highly recommend the Beyond program at Soulcraft. What started as a difficulty to commit to a time intensive program, was quickly transformed into a wealth of resources, friendships, and a strengthened ability to tap into the many connections that exist beyond the world of our five senses. With a smile of contentment on my face, I still deeply feel the transformative nature of the community, laughter, ceremonies, songs, education and experiences in nature from this program. As such, I am eternally grateful that I made the choice to commit to myself by enrolling. With so many memories, shifts and new connections, I have fortified myself for a lifetime with these gifts from the Beyond" -Brandi Lynn Vozos
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"The Beyond course was an integral part of my spiritual journey last year. It expanded both my worldview and sense of self, and deepened my connection to the beautiful and supportive web of relations around us, which Monique has a great gift for illuminating.
The Beyond challenged me in the best ways, I grew so much. The length and pace of the course allowed for ample integration of the content into my daily life. By the time it was over, I felt like I had made lifelong friends with the others in my cohort. I would definitely recommend it to anyone craving authentic connection in an increasingly disconnected, artificial age". -Nina Montenegro |
A Transformative and Healing Journey with the Elements
Imagine having a diverse world full of friends with various talents, ready to be called on at anytime, there to help you through any mundane or difficult task -and knowing exactly how to ask for and get that support!
Can you feel how much lighter, easier, satisfying this fully supported life would be? This is what life connected to the spirit of nature and all its elements can be. It is a life fully in the flow, alive, and helpful. |
More than ever we need people who are living in their medicine -their highest selves, understanding who they are and their purpose in the world, how to connect deeply and listen to the animate world around them with full trust and understanding.
The world around us is made of living beings -the earth is alive, the water is alive, the plants, animals and trees too. They are speaking and reaching out to us all the time, looking to grow a relationship with you, reflecting your uniqueness back to you, wanting to teach you. The more you are living your medicine, the more you are supporting life for all, the more they benefit as well. You are made of water, consume living beings, and will return to dust again -so naturally it is your birthright to be in deep relationship and communication with all of these things. We have to have a practice of quieting our logical mind and working, connecting, and communicating with the elements and beings of this world- that is what this course and 8 month journey will give you (along with many other gifts like non-judgmental community of learners and friends to share insights) Our wounds and vulnerabilities are where our gifts and insights lie, and when we include the elements in our healing journey it also opens up a whole new world of powerful, empowered healing. This is a lifetime journey, for all ages, as we are always on the walk home to ourselves. This is ancient therapeutic healing that will blast your healing, manifesting and purpose forward tremendously. |
The TEachings
The teachings have been given by indigenous elders from around the world, with permission, who shared because there was reciprocity in relationship, and because they believed these are the things that will heal the world and create whole healthy communities for all beings again.
The teachings are means of connection that can surpass modern ideas of what is real and what isn’t, and what we need to be healthy and fulfilled.
Prepare to have your mind opened!
The teachings are means of connection that can surpass modern ideas of what is real and what isn’t, and what we need to be healthy and fulfilled.
Prepare to have your mind opened!
The CHrysalis
This class is a container, a place of metamorphosis, that holds a deep connection to a lineage of grandmothers and grandfathers -medicine people- who lived before us and by the earth's rhythms. Within its walls is a learning environment that is intimate, brave, and fun. It gives an opportunity to have conversation and learning that is ongoing, and builds over time.
This class is immersive and fully experiential. We will dive together into nature and many of its elements, intimately getting to know and working with the spirit, or life force, of these powerful beings. Using art, craft, ritual, and ceremony we will create a reciprocal, cherished relationship between us and each element. It is a chance to engage with nature and spirit in profound ways that help heal us and the world around us. It is your birthright, and is missing from our current culture.
It is a time of expansion, of slowing down, and engaging all our senses.
This class is immersive and fully experiential. We will dive together into nature and many of its elements, intimately getting to know and working with the spirit, or life force, of these powerful beings. Using art, craft, ritual, and ceremony we will create a reciprocal, cherished relationship between us and each element. It is a chance to engage with nature and spirit in profound ways that help heal us and the world around us. It is your birthright, and is missing from our current culture.
It is a time of expansion, of slowing down, and engaging all our senses.
Is this something for you?
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The world is alive and wanting to communicate and work with us!
In this class we will use various elements and parts of nature to gain wisdom and healing from the Beyond.
In this class we will use various elements and parts of nature to gain wisdom and healing from the Beyond.
What does a typical Day look like? |
Our curriculum includes this and more |
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-opening circle
-discussion of element of nature being worked with that day -practices to get to know the spirit of the element -art or craft with the element -gathering materials, setting up for the later ceremony using the element -more practices for getting to know the elements -finishing of projects -sharing of stories, reflective questions and answers -ceremony or ritual time -closing out the night with option to stay overnight and wake up -camping or indoor shared studio space -shared meals -lots of group time, quiet introspective alone time, laughter and vulnerability -each class is a dance with the sacred and raucous! |
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Anyone is welcome to join 18+.
Class size is limited.
Registration (below) is required!
All classes taught by Monique Philpot (see instructor bio page for who and how this course was inspired!)
Email if you are curious or have questions about the program: [email protected]
If you KNOW you want to join us, scroll down to see more details and the registration process.
Class size is limited.
Registration (below) is required!
All classes taught by Monique Philpot (see instructor bio page for who and how this course was inspired!)
Email if you are curious or have questions about the program: [email protected]
If you KNOW you want to join us, scroll down to see more details and the registration process.
8-month Immersion program: The Beyond
Details
The Beyond Immersion is deep and unforgettable journey. Each class builds upon the previous.
Each Immersion class is a full day (10am-11pm-there is power in the darkness!), with an optional but highly recommended overnight Saturday 10am through Sunday 10am. There are indoor and outdoor sleeping options for anyone choosing to stay overnight. When you register, you are committing to the whole journey and its completion.
Dates:
Beyond #1: September 13, 2025
Beyond #2: October 11, 2025
Beyond #3: November 8, 2025
Beyond #4: December 13, 2025
Beyond #5: January 10 2026
Break in February!
Beyond #6: March 7 2026
Beyond #7: April 11 2026
Beyond #8: May 9 2026
Cost:
First Year Participants: $1200-$2000 ($150-250 per weekend) *sliding scale **some work/trade options are available
2nd year participants: $600-$1000 sliding scale
We offer the sliding scale as a means of allowing you to self-scholarship, as needed. We leave it entirely up to you to select your point on the scale, and ask you to recognize that the true cost of running the program is approximately in the middle. We count on your integrity in selecting your rate: when you choose a higher amount, you are making it possible for someone of lesser means to pay a lower tuition. In this way, we are working together to help keep the program affordable.
The Beyond Immersion is deep and unforgettable journey. Each class builds upon the previous.
Each Immersion class is a full day (10am-11pm-there is power in the darkness!), with an optional but highly recommended overnight Saturday 10am through Sunday 10am. There are indoor and outdoor sleeping options for anyone choosing to stay overnight. When you register, you are committing to the whole journey and its completion.
Dates:
Beyond #1: September 13, 2025
Beyond #2: October 11, 2025
Beyond #3: November 8, 2025
Beyond #4: December 13, 2025
Beyond #5: January 10 2026
Break in February!
Beyond #6: March 7 2026
Beyond #7: April 11 2026
Beyond #8: May 9 2026
Cost:
First Year Participants: $1200-$2000 ($150-250 per weekend) *sliding scale **some work/trade options are available
2nd year participants: $600-$1000 sliding scale
We offer the sliding scale as a means of allowing you to self-scholarship, as needed. We leave it entirely up to you to select your point on the scale, and ask you to recognize that the true cost of running the program is approximately in the middle. We count on your integrity in selecting your rate: when you choose a higher amount, you are making it possible for someone of lesser means to pay a lower tuition. In this way, we are working together to help keep the program affordable.
If you have questions, email [email protected]!
If you feel the tug on your heart and are ready to jump
register here
If you feel the tug on your heart and are ready to jump
register here