We are honored and thrilled to invite you to a sacred full-day gathering: The Sacred Calling of Spirit : Te Karanga o Te Wairua, a profound Wisdom Retreat with Māori Grandmothers — Grandmother Whaea Taiha-Moetu and Grandmother Whaea Hato.

This ceremonial retreat offers a rare and deeply healing opportunity to reconnect with ancestral wisdom, spiritual identity, and the sacred elements that shape our lives.

This immersive experience will guide you through ancestral storytelling, sacred movement, rituals of renewal, and the creation of your own Pepeha (ancestral identity map). Through Māori traditions, elemental practices, and personal reflection, you will awaken to your roots and step more fully into your purpose.

This event is hosted by Grandmother Flordemayo, The Path, and Love and Light.

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Step into a day of sacred remembering, ancestral connection, and spiritual empowerment guided by Grandmother Taiha-Moetu and Grandmother Hato. Through the ancient practices of the Māori, you’ll journey into your roots, reclaim your inner fire, and embody the wisdom of movement, voice, and ceremony.

Throughout this transformational day, you will:

Be Welcomed with Karanga & Sacred Ceremony: Begin with a traditional karanga (spiritual calling) and a powerful honoring of the four sacred directions. This ceremonial opening sets the tone for a day rooted in aroha (love), wairua (spirit), and ancestral presence.
Explore Your Pepeha — Your Spiritual Map: In a heart-led workshop with Grandmother Taiha-Moetu, you’ll deepen your understanding of pepeha—your sacred introduction that connects you to your mountain, river, ancestors, and lineage. Through storytelling and journaling, you’ll remember who you are and where you come from.
Awaken Your Voice with Haka: Join Grandmother Hato for a dynamic session on the haka, where you’ll learn its spiritual depth, embody its strength, and activate your ancestral voice through sacred movement.
Dance the Sacred with Poi: Experience poi as more than a dance—learn its healing rhythm and sacred geometry. This joyful practice supports coordination, balance, and divine feminine power.
Flow into Wairua in Motion: Reconnect to your wairua (spirit) through gentle, flowing movement that honors the element of water and your body as a vessel of ancestral wisdom.
Close in Circle with Karakia & Blessings: End the day in deep reflection, prayer, and sharing. You’ll receive personal blessings from the Grandmothers, anchoring the teachings into your spirit and daily life.

This is more than a workshop—it is a ceremonial journey of remembrance, a weaving of sacred threads between you, your ancestors, and the land. Come as you are. Leave with a deeper sense of who you are.

✨ Arohanui – with deep love. ✨

Join Us

Let the Grandmothers’ prayers and presence hold you. Let the Earth whisper you home. Let your ancestors walk with you—forward into healing, wholeness, and light. This is a homecoming for the soul—and you are lovingly invited. Spaces are extremely limited. Registration is now open.

Grandmother Hato’s Offering: Poi Dance & Haka Workshop Move with the rhythm of fire and strength through traditional Māori dance and storytelling.

Over the years, Hato has journeyed to many Pacific islands, both to share and to gather Cultural Knowledge with her Pacifica people. These experiences enriched and deepened her gifts of Mātauranga—Cultural Knowledge—and solidified her role as a keeper of ancestral wisdom.

As a Teacher and Cultural Advisor within her Kōhanga (Nest), Hato shared the expertise and wisdom lovingly passed down to her by her elder parents. Being the last child to leave the nest, she was immersed in these teachings from birth, forming a strong foundation for her life's work.

Hato’s focus has always been to instill the beauty, power, and depth of Māori etiquette, language, values, and beliefs in her children. As her children grew, so did her connection to her ancestors and their teachings of the Old Ways. This deepened her commitment to preserving and sharing this knowledge with others.

Today, Hato serves as a Spiritual Counselor and Trainer for a Holistic Māori Social Services organization, specializing in Indigenous family and tribal work. Her Mahi (work) has taken her across the country and the globe, sharing her teachings and cultural wisdom to uplift and empower others.

She often travels alongside her older sister, Taiha-Moetu, to share their collective knowledge and spiritual guidance throughout the United States and internationally. Together, they continue to carry forward the sacred teachings of their people.

Grandmother Taiha-Moetu’s Offering: Living Your Pepeha Explore your ancestral threads and how they inform your life path and spiritual practice.

TAIHA-MOETU has worked and traveled extensively over the years to Europe, America, Egypt, Greece, Thailand, and other countries, sharing knowledge and conducting healing and bodywork workshops.

She is a Naturopath, Reiki Master/Teacher, as well as a Spiritual and Holistic Guidance Counsellor, who specializes in Women’s Empowerment Workshops and helping women to identify their own purposes.

Why did we choose to incarnate in this time? Taiha-Moetu focuses on empowering each individual and impacts the group through her strong connections and inner wisdom.

Her purpose-work—Mahi—has always been, since childhood, guided by the ones she calls “The Loved Ones,” her Ancestors, and the “Godforce.” Communicating with The Loved Ones was normal for her, and for the last almost 40 years, it’s been her mahi—her work.
It’s her life and her passion.

“Taiha-Moetu” in Light Language means: “I stand for my Dreams and in My Power.”

PRIVATE HEALING SESSIONS

One-on-one private healing sessions with the Grandmothers are available: Sunday, May 25th & Monday, May 26th at $300 per session.

These sacred sessions offer a chance for deep personal healing, spiritual guidance, and ancestral insight. To book your private session, email Heather at Heather@followthegoldenpath.org

EARLY BIRD TICKET OPTIONS

(Available from April 22nd – May 20th, 2025)

Early Bird Retreat Pass (Saturday) Includes full access to all ceremonies, teachings, rituals, workshops, and community experiences at
The Sacred Calling of Spirit : Te Karanga o Te Wairua.

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $300
REGULAR PRICE (after May 20th): $350

Sponsor a Scholarship – 1 -Day Gift of Healing

Support someone in attending the full weekend retreat who may not otherwise have the means. This includes ceremonies, sessions, meals, and reserved seating.
PRICE: $300
Your generosity helps someone walk the path of ancestral healing.

Your investment in this event supports our efforts to bring Indigenous Elders from around the world and fosters community connections. We aim to make our events inclusive and encourage reciprocity. If ticket prices are a concern, please reach out to Heather via email at info@followthegoldenpath.org or via text at (208) 631 - 7876 , to explore other options. Your participation not only benefits your local community but also supports reciprocity among diverse communities.

REFUND POLICY

Tickets are non-refundable. Your ticket purchase is a sacred exchange that supports the Grandmothers, the community, and the continuation of this healing work. Please note that we do not expect any problems with Visa or travel into the United States - but if the unforseen should arise ~ we will look at something virtual, and also rescheduling. Thank you for honoring the spirit of reciprocity.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Spaces are limited—secure your spot early! Join us for this unforgettable weekend of wisdom, healing, movement, storytelling, and ancestral remembranceguided by the sacred teachings of Māori Grandmothers and the love of Mother Earth. 🌏

For any questions or to explore scholarship options:
📧 info@followthegoldenpath.org
📱 (208) 631-7876 (text-friendly)

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP & TAX DEDUCTIBILITY

These gatherings are proudly sponsored by The Path, a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All ticket purchases and donations for: The Sacred Calling of Spirit : Te Karanga o Te Wairua are considered tax-deductible contributions in support of The Path’s mission to share Indigenous wisdom and foster collective healing. If you have any questions regarding your ticket, donation, or tax receipt, please reach out to us at: info@followthegoldenpath.org

Travel & Event Disclosure – May 2025 Gatherings

In light of the evolving travel policies under the new U.S. administration and the global context of international movement, we want to provide transparency regarding our upcoming May 2025 events featuring Indigenous Wisdom Keepers traveling from Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Airline tickets have been secured and travel visas have been approved. At this time, we do not anticipate any difficulties with their arrival or participation. However, should any unforeseen travel restrictions or administrative changes arise that impact our guests’ ability to enter the United States, The Path reserves the right to transition the gathering to a virtual format to honor the sacred teachings and ensure the continuity of our collective experience.

Please note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. In the event of a shift to an online experience, your ticket will automatically grant you access to the virtual gathering, along with recordings and any materials prepared by our visiting Elders.

We appreciate your understanding and support in holding space for global wisdom in these complex times.

Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey!

The Sacred Calling of Spirit: Te Karanga o Te Wairua

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The Sacred Calling of Spirit: Te Karanga o Te Wairua

A Wisdom Retreat with Māori Grandmothers 🌀

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