As of September 2025, The Serious Type has become the fiscal sponsor for Mountain Heart. We are very excited about this new partnership! Our collaboration allows Mountain Heart to accept tax-deductible donations under our 501c3 status. Please make a note either on your check, through Venmo and/or PayPal that indicates "Mountain Heart" as the designator of your donation. Your generosity provides tuition assistance for those who want to attend an event but need financial aid to do so. The Serious Type deducts 4.4% of your donation in order to cover related financial and accounting services. Thank you very much for your support!
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MOUNTAIN HEART MEN’S CEREMONY
SEPT 26 -28 2025
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, 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:
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:
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:
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.
Location:
Location:
13 Moons Ranch — 6334 Highway 133, Carbondale, CO 81623
(5 miles south of downtown Carbondale, along the Crystal River)
Tickets:
Tickets:
Tickets include full weekend access, meals, and camping:
🎟️ Early Bird – $333 (until August 31)
🎟️ General Admission – $555 (beginning September 1)
Contact:
Contact:
📧 mountainheart133@gmail.com
🌐 13moonsranch.com/mountainheart
📍 Facebook Event
DONATIONS: Venmo @theserioustype; Note: Mountain Heart
“The retreat was a most awesome time for me… a depth of honesty and connection that I haven’t had in a while, and with an incredibly wonderful community of men! ” Jeff
"Mountain Heart Men’s Ceremony was a whole experience! I wept on my knees, I faced emotional edges, I laughed, I screamed, and most importantly I connected. I walked away with a sense of acceptance, inspiration, and deeper understanding of myself.It was great! I was absolutely blown away by all the workshops and events. I wish it was longer!" Joey
"The Mountain Heart retreat was really amazing. I’m so glad I went. Little insights from the weekend keep resurfacing, which I’m grateful for." Raleigh
"I had such a positive experience! Leaving feeling grounded, centered, and blessed! It was an honor to gather with all the other great men that facilitated and participated. Thank you for making it happen!" Jake
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