A Woman’s Rite Retreat:
Unleash Your Inner Medicine Woman
November 21-23, 2025
with Medicine Keeper Dianné Jean Aldrich
Step into the sacred space of the Ancient Mother MoonLodge and immerse yourself in the beauty, depth, and wisdom of the Christine Center for A Woman’s Rite Retreat. This weekend offers a powerful opportunity for women to reconnect with their true essence, to celebrate, play, rejuvenate, and grow in the embrace of sisterhood.
This unique retreat weaves together the timeless teachings of the sacred feminine, bringing ancient wisdom into a contemporary space. Across cultures and traditions, these teachings have been passed down through the ages to empower women to reclaim their inherent strength and beauty.
During A Woman’s Rite Retreat, you will be invited to participate in sacred rituals, sharing circles, ceremonies, and deep self-expression. You will open your heart, mind, and spirit, and in doing so, you will see and be seen by the women around you—each of us a reflection of the Sacred Medicine we carry within.
As we journey together, you’ll discover new layers of your personal Medicine, awakening aspects of yourself that may have been hidden or dormant. By the end of the retreat, you will walk in your truth, confident, clear, and connected to your Soul’s purpose, blessing not only your own life but also your family, your ancestors, and future generations.
Join us on this sacred journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as we come together as women of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences to celebrate the divine feminine.
About the Ancient Mother MoonLodge
For over 20 years, the Ancient Mother MoonLodge has been a monthly gathering place for women in Madison, Wisconsin, honoring the natural cycles of life and celebrating the rites of passage from child to maiden to mother to crone. Each month, we come together to nurture, support, and uplift one another in a space that is both sacred and welcoming.
The MoonLodge is a place of retreat and reflection, a sanctuary where women can embrace their power and wisdom while honoring the next seven generations. It’s a time to connect deeply with ourselves, with each other, and with the ancient ways of our grandmothers.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or are a long-time member of our circle, the Ancient Mother MoonLodge offers a rich and meaningful experience for all women. Our monthly in-person and online ceremonies are open to all, and we invite you to be a part of this sacred tradition.
For more information, reach out to Dianné at Moonlodge@4p4h.com
Retreat Schedule
Dianné Jean Aldrich
is recognized as a Medicine Keeper within the ceremonial moon lodge. Raised in Wisconsin, praising God with love and joy within the Pentecostal Charismatic Church, gateways opened and she found her way to the sacred heritage of her ancestors. Her matrilineal line is of the Santee, Dakota tribe and her father’s line is a mix of Erie, Cherokee and Celtic descent. In 1997, her Elders gave her the responsibility to walk as a Pipe Carrier and Water Pourer, to pray on behalf of the people, in the tradition of the Lakota. In 2001, on Vision Quest in the Andean Mountains of Peru, she was given the directive to awaken the Teachings and Ceremony of the Women’s Moon Lodge and has been facilitating Rite of Passage Ceremonies and Moon Lodge Circles ever since. The Ancient Mother MoonLodge has been meeting monthly since 2003.