Overview:
The Mountain Heart Men’s Ceremony is a 3-day immersive gathering for men ready to reconnect with purpose, power, and presence. Held at the sacred lands of 13 Moons Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado—from 5:00pm Friday, September 26 to 4:00pm Sunday, September 28—this transformational weekend invites men of all ages to come together in brotherhood, healing, and remembrance.
Set at the base of Mount Sopris—known by the Ute people as Wemagooah Kazuhchich, meaning “Ancient Mountain Heart Sits There”—this gathering weaves together ancestral wisdom and modern men's work to meet the needs of our time.
Why It Matters:
Men today are hungry for something real. Not more distraction or pressure—but a place to lay down the armor and rise in grounded strength. Mountain Heart is that place: where men return to the fire, the river, the breath, the heart, and each other.
This is a gathering for fathers and sons, leaders and seekers, the grief-stricken and the grateful. It’s a rite of passage into deeper masculinity—rooted in connection, authenticity, and sacred responsibility.
What’s Included:
3 days of facilitated ceremony, embodiment, and connection
Locally sourced, nourishing meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch)
Sacred sweat lodge and fire ceremonies
Live music, drumming, and river plunges
Conscious communication and emotional leadership tools
2 nights of camping on powerful healing land
A multigenerational, brotherly container to grow and heal
Who It’s For:
This gathering is open to men of all identities and backgrounds. Young men 14+ are encouraged to attend with a trusted guardian. Whether you're navigating a major life transition like partnership or fatherhood; seeking connection, clarity, or confidence; or simply feeling that inner call to be part of something more real and authentic—this gathering is for you.
Facilitators:
The ceremony is co-led by a powerful team of guides, artists, and stewards including Kyle Jason Leitzke, Dustin Eli, Anders Carlson, Davis Cowles, David James Smallwood, and Eric Baumheimer.