Ritual and Retreat Services

When you want to mark a meaningful life moment, who do you call?

From birth to death, I’m here to help you make a special ceremony, rite, or ritual. Sacred celebrations, times of grief, or significant transitions are worthy of being honored in ways that reflect YOU. I use a blend of your words, your symbols, your beliefs, and your spirit with my own intuition and expert experience to make something just right for you.

I also write and facilitate custom retreats for all occasions. I craft personal retreats, group experiences, and other gatherings to delve more fully into what makes life worth living. Whether it’s in a professional setting or a private space, I meet the moment to make space for just what needs to happen.

Wedding Officiant, Ceremony Writer

I love making your special day an ideal, honest reflection of your love. Marriages are particular to each set of individual people who choose a committed relationship. I prioritize getting to know you first, translating your hopes for your special day into a ceremony that works for you, and officiating in the spirit of your union. I specialize in honoring and celebrating all kinds of marriages and facilitating nontraditional ceremonies.

    • Meeting for a one-hour “getting to know you” session

    • Helping you explore your hopes & needs

    • Writing a custom wedding ceremony

    • Developing a new ritual to honor your marriage

    • Officiating an already-written ceremony

    • Assistance with coordinating day-of activities

    • Serving as an emcee for any pre- or post-wedding activities

    • Mailing the marriage license post-ceremony

  • "I had the pleasure of having Mandy officiate my 2021 wedding. Her calm demeanor and eloquent delivery set such a pleasant tone for our ceremony and even though she knew us prior to being hired on to be our officiant, she treated the process no different than if we were strangers. She was dedicated to getting to know our love story and who we were to each other and what she prepared for our ceremony was absolutely perfect."

    - Angela L.

  • Initial exploratory session: Free!

    Ceremony crafting and facilitation:$50/hour

I am a trained birth doula currently pursuing DONA certification. My passion to hold space for birthing folks and their families sparked gradually along my own journey of carrying, birthing, and parenting my three children. I find deep meaning and profound joy in childbirth!

My core hope is to accompany you with compassion and care. As you discern and prepare for the birth you desire, and as you navigate and flow with the way your birth unfolds, I am here as a steady, loving presence and advocate.

Birth Doula

  • Additional services can include:

    • Assisting with writing your birth plan(s)

    • Offering deep listening to process fears, excitements, griefs, and joys

    • Taking photos during your birth

    • Offering a “timeline” of events and significant moments that happened during your birth

    • Creating a painted mandala for your child

  • An initial exploratory session to see if I am a good fit for you is Free.

    $777 comprehensive package includes all doula services pre-birth to post-birth.

End-of-Life Celebrant

However you wish to commemorate your life and death, I can work with you in advance of your passing or with your family when the time comes to craft a meaningful, personal celebration of life.

    • Meeting with you and/or your family to process hopes, needs, & fears

    • Writing a custom end-of-life ceremony or celebration

    • Serving as a ceremony celebrant

    • Writing an obituary or eulogy

    • Facilitating other end-of-life arrangements

  • "I first witnessed Mandy deliver a celebration of life service for the grandmother of my now husband. She captured her life so beautifully and tenderly expressed her story. I had met this person a few times before this but after the service, I felt like I truly knew her and was happy for her that she had such a fulfilling life. It was evident that Mandy was the right person to lead such an important service."

    - Angela L.

  • $50/hour to meet, plan, write ceremony, and offer support.

Other Life Rites and Rituals Facilitator

“Mandy designed and facilitated an absolutely magical day-long retreat for me when I went back to school to get my master’s degree and become a professional counselor. I had been out of academia for five years at that time and wanted a way to sincerely honor and prepare for the career and identity transition I was about to undertake. As a result of having Mandy hold this sacred space for my preparation process, I was able to return to a formal education environment aligned with my inner wisdom and filled up from the support of my community and spiritual path.

“This preparation paid dividends in the future as I went on to get a doctorate and become an Assistant Professor in counselor education. In fact, today I conducted a new student orientation for our counseling students that incorporated intention setting, meditation, and self-compassion, remembering the benefits I received from this retreat led by Mandy. Mandy is exceptionally skilled and creative in her retreat practices and I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to experience exquisite care and flexibility from a facilitator. I will definitely utilize her services again!”

- Ellise Nolan, PhD, LPC

“I came to Mandy in preparation for work transition guidance. I was branching out with my own business, I was in need of a recharge. Wanting to be ready to spiritually move through this change. I reached out and after being presented with so many generous options, I was given a beautiful packet. Full of details for a ceremony. The before, during, and after; a list of supplies recommended, and much more. Such powerful words, love and energy put into this personalized sacred ceremony just for me. I feel that it truly helped me move into this new phase of life and help channel love & gratitude. I will treasure this gift! If you're needing a little assistance I highly recommend you reach out to her!”

- Sherah H.

“It’s been 14 years since Mandy led a retreat that I attended as a junior in high school. To this day I remember how spiritually moving that experience was. Thank you for the impact you make on others!”

- McKenzie C.

It brings me joy to craft a rite or ritual that honors a life moment meaningful to you. Some examples of life events I can help to honor:

  • Naming Ceremony/Adoption Rite/Baby Blessing

  • Commemorating the Beginning/End of a Job/Position

  • Gender Celebration

  • New Home Blessing

  • Personal Retreat

Let’s connect.

Reach out to see if I might be a good fit for you!