Rite of Passage
Navigating transitions, Making meaning of your life in community
The Rite of Passage is a transformative group process designed to unearth meaning and direction in your life. It gives you space out of your ordinary to sense into your roles and trajectories.
In indigenous societies across the world, rites of passage mark the major transitions in life: adolescence, adulthood, eldership. At each point, we are invited to consider our contribution to our community.
Our rite of passage echoes this process. It asks the question: who are you, and what do you want to embody at this critical point in human history?
It makes space for you and your story, woven into the bigger picture.
The world needs young people who grow conscious of the significant shifts taking place and who are courageously exploring how they can best contribute to the ripples of transformation.
The Rite of Passage gives you space to do this. Maybe you are feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed, unsure of where to start because of all the turbulence in the world. You may feel that there is more to your life than what you are currently doing (or being).
The Rite of Passage can mark a transition into an adult life flourishing with meaning, held in community.
Looking to mark your transition?
Join us for the Rite of Passage 2025!
This is waiting for you:
- 7-day onsite journey at an international community in Galicia from 24-30 May 2025
- individual and group processes to expand comfort zones and explore potentials
- lots of space to reflect and integrate through ritual, time in nature, working with the land and the body
- ongoing support by an experienced hosting team
The Rite of Passage is for you if..
you are at a crossroads or heading towards a threshold
you want to be clearer about the direction(s) of your life
you want to meet people who have similar questions
you want to reconnect with yourself and oikos
Let’s get in touch if this feels like it could be for you.
You can talk to one of our team members or join our online information call by expressing your curiosity here.
FAQ
Our intergenerational team has a lot of experience with transformative group processes and draws on a variety of approaches from the systemic, embodiment and knowledge from indigenous networks. We place particular emphasis on a respectful, conscious approach to issues such as colonialism and cultural appropriation.
Oikos has been hosting Rites of Passage for 4 years now. Read our articles & reports about the experiences of prior participants.
To make this endeavor a wholesome one, we put a lot of thought into finding a regenerative approach to economy, meaning that next to the help of some foundations, there will be a participant contribution we would ask from you. This doesn’t have to be only of monetary nature. We want to ensure that the Rite of Passage will be accessible to all and are eager to explore this topic with you.
There are multiple ways you can offer a donation, either through our crowdfunding campaign or other tax-exempt processes. By donating, you are supporting the growing number of young people who want to dedicate their lives to global transformation. Learn more here.
Our Rite of Passage is generously supported by oasis foundation.