DROP-IN GROUPS

Dip your toes into the magic of playing in the dark.

ABOUT

What if transformation didn’t have to be a long journey—but could happen in a single, unexpected moment?

These one-time, emergent groups are shaped by the unique energy and expression of those who show up. Some invite you into a specific theme or modality—others stay intentionally open, welcoming the raw material of the moment: grief, joy, rage, stuckness, creativity. All of it has a place here. And no two journeys are the same.

Each experience is a living ritual—crafted in real-time, co-created with your presence, and designed to awaken something surprising, meaningful, and deeply alive.

If you’re curious or craving connection, these sessions offer a rich taste of what it’s like to Play in the Dark.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect the unexpected—in the best way. These sessions often include:

Embodied movement and creative play

Tools to drop-in and learn what is in the dark

Group witnessing, ritual, or co-creation

Surprising moments of intimacy, connection, beauty, laughter, and insight

You don’t need to prepare or know anyone. Just come as you are—with your whole self—and meet others doing the same.

WHO IS THIS FOR

You’re curious about the work and want to explore without committing to a full container

You long for connection in a creative, brave, and playful space

You’re moving through something and want support without needing to explain everything

You love the idea of being surprised—by yourself, by others, by the experience

You’re someone who believes in magic, even if you sometimes forget how to find it

“To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it.”
— Charlie Chaplin

HOW IT WORKS

Show up as your authentic self, we’ll take care of the rest

Drop-in groups happen regularly—each one unique, shaped by who shows up and what wants to move

Some are themed (grief, art, anger, power, body image, music, etc.) while others are more emergent and open-ended

No commitment or prep required—just your willingness to show up.

We spend time understanding the rules of the playground and our own unique nervous system so you will never be asked to do something that you don’t want to

We allow the unique ways we are meant to play to emerge from grounding into yourselves, invoking the playful one, and welcoming what wants to played with that is present in the darkness.

These groups are not held in literal darkness. We are honoring the metaphorical dark.

  • “In my 55 years, I have never been a ‘group person’, feeling a private, vulnerable, not my cup of tea vibe, maybe protection.  The experience I had, facilitated and held with such profound love and grace by Danielle, was like spiritual honey and homecoming. To gather in the dark, to transform the dark, in such a space of power and safety was like a long awaited and yearned for exhale. It was important. It was beautiful. It was nurturing and gently nudging that edge simultaneously. It was healing and transformative. And it was stabilizing. I am profoundly grateful to Danielle for creating and guiding this experience, the effects of which will Ripple and alchemize much more than I can even know now. Just beautiful.”  -Laurel

  • “How to Play in the Dark experience was EPIC, y'all!!!! 100/10 would recommend!!!!” -Amelia

  • “Danielle creates the safest spaces because she cares so deeply about feeling safe.” -Julie

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