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Everything this planner tracks — the activities, who designed them, the partners who run them, and the prayers to choose between.
Every activity's suggested format, in full — including every Unity Prayer variant partners can choose between.
Mandatory Foundations — for every activity“Humility to a Higher Power is fundamentally different from the snake eating its tail — the ego trying to satisfy itself. Every gathering begins with humble surrender of the personal self before Grace, and remains strictly alcohol-free to preserve clear, awake presence.”
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“Peace to this gathering, peace to the earth, peace to the heart of every being present. May what begins here ripple outward in kindness.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Opening Check-in
A quick round so everyone arrives present — name, and one word for how you're feeling.
- • Icebreaker Round
A light prompt goes round the group so everyone's spoken once before the activity properly begins.
- • Structured Rounds
5-minute rounds with a fresh conversation prompt each time.
- • Closing Reflection
A quiet moment to write one thing you noticed about yourself.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“For the breath that fills us, the land that holds us, and the circle gathered here today: we offer thanks. May our hearts soften, our speech be true, and our presence be a blessing to one another. Amen.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Icebreaker Round
A light prompt goes round the group so everyone's spoken once before the activity properly begins.
- • Gratitude Round
Each person shares one thing they're grateful for, going around the circle.
- • Seasonal Menu
A plant-forward, seasonal menu served family-style down a long table.
- • Candlelit Pacing
Courses arrive slowly, by candlelight, with space to talk between them.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“One minute of quiet shared breathing, holding the group in stillness and welcoming each person's own silent prayer or intention before speaking begins.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Intention-setting
Each person names what they're hoping for from the walk before setting off.
- • Icebreaker Pairing
A simple paired icebreaker before the group sets off together.
- • Breathwork
Three short rounds of guided breathwork at rest points along the route.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Icebreaker Round
A light prompt goes round the group so everyone's spoken once before the activity properly begins.
- • Sharing Circle
A talking-piece is passed; whoever holds it speaks, everyone else listens without interrupting.
- • Confidentiality Agreement
Stated explicitly before the circle opens — what's shared here stays here.
- • Closing Ritual
Each person names one thing they're releasing before the circle ends.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“Peace to this gathering, peace to the earth, peace to the heart of every being present. May what begins here ripple outward in kindness.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Warm-up Sequence
A gentle sequence to loosen the body before the music builds.
- • Free-form Movement
No steps to learn — just follow the music, at your own pace.
- • Curated Music Arc
A build from slow to ecstatic and back down, curated for the room.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“One minute of quiet shared breathing, holding the group in stillness and welcoming each person's own silent prayer or intention before speaking begins.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Safety Briefing
Cold-water entry, exit and pacing, briefed before anyone gets in.
- • Group Pace
A steady, unhurried pace — nobody swims alone or gets left behind.
- • Post-swim Warm-up
Hot drinks and a warm-up ritual as soon as everyone's out.
- • Gratitude Round
Each person shares one thing they're grateful for, going around the circle.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Silent/Spoken Balance
A facilitator paces the session between silence and spoken prayer.
- • Icebreaker Round
A light prompt goes round the group so everyone's spoken once before the activity properly begins.
- • Sharing Circle
A talking-piece is passed; whoever holds it speaks, everyone else listens without interrupting.
- • Confidentiality Agreement
Stated at the start — what's shared in the circle stays in the circle.
- • Closing Tea Ritual
A shared pot of tea marks the circle's end.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Icebreaker Round
A light prompt goes round the group so everyone's spoken once before the activity properly begins.
- • Live Icaros
Traditional medicine songs, sung live, carrying the circle through its arc.
- • Rhythm Journey
Drums and shakers build from slow heartbeat to full circle rhythm and back down.
- • Integration Circle
A closing round to voice or simply hold whatever the music brought up.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“Peace to this gathering, peace to the earth, peace to the heart of every being present. May what begins here ripple outward in kindness.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Circle Agreements
Agreed aloud together before anyone tells: speak from your own experience, listen without planning a reply, what's shared stays here, silence is welcome, anyone may pass.
- • Icebreaker Round
A light prompt goes round the group so everyone's spoken once before the activity properly begins.
- • Story Round
A talking piece passes around the circle; whoever holds it tells a story on the evening's theme, and everyone else listens.
- • Sacred Listening
Listeners offer no advice, fixing or critique. If the teller invites it, they can simply reflect back what they heard or felt.
- • Closing Candle
A candle lit at the start is blown out together, marking the step out of the circle.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • No Performance, No Judgement
Not a choir and not a rehearsal — every voice is welcome, whether or not you call yourself a singer.
- • Breath & Toning
Simple breathwork, then humming and toning together to warm the voice and settle the body.
- • Songs by Ear
Songs and chants are taught by call and response, then layered into rounds. Listen for a round or two first and join when you're ready — no sheet music needed.
- • Silence Between Songs
A few moments of quiet after each song, to let it settle before the next begins.
- • Closing Circle
A final round to reflect or say one thing before parting ways.
- Unity Prayer (Mandatory Opening)
“Peace to this gathering, peace to the earth, peace to the heart of every being present. May what begins here ripple outward in kindness.”
- Alcohol-Free (Mandatory Boundary)
No alcohol or intoxicants.
- • Opening Check-in
A quick round so everyone arrives present — name, and one word for how you're feeling.
- • Icebreaker Round
A light prompt goes round the group so everyone's spoken once before the activity properly begins.
- • Gratitude Round
Each person shares one thing they're grateful for, going around the circle.
- • Closing Circle
A final round to reflect or say one thing before parting ways.