Exploring the Wild Woman Archetype
A 16-Week Depth Journey With the Book Women Who Run with the Wolves
Join us weekly starting in 2026
Every Sunday evening from
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
hosted at
Sacred Ally
Come When You Can, Come As You Are
Gathering the
Bones
The iconic book Women Who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés is a collection of curated stories from around the world, all exploring the wild woman archetype. The wisdom of these stories meet us boldly in every season of our lives.
This extended group experience is a deep dive where—together—we will move through all 16 chapters of Women Who Run with the Wolves as a small community.
In this workshop, we explore myth and folklore relating to the wild-woman archetype using art, movement, and storytelling.
Although reading the book is not necessary to participate—each week we discuss major stories from each chapter, engage in art or movement practices intended to deepen our connections to the themes, and learn from each other about how the archetypes from each story show up in our own lives.
While this space primarily centers around the lives and stories of women, all who are genuinely interested in learning about, and exploring the inner feminine and wild woman archetype are welcome. If you've got questions or curiosities about the inclusivity of this container, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Structure & Format...
Exploring the Wild Woman Archetype is a 16-week community, experiential series to dive deeply into the tales within Women Who Run with the Wolves. This workshop is held in person** each Sunday evening from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM at Sacred Ally in downtown Missoula, Montana.
The Sacred Ally doors will be open at 6:00 PM. Arriving 10- 15 minutes early is optional, but encouraged so we can start promptly at 6:30 to respect everyone's time. From 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM journaling prompts for the evening will be displayed and the cacao bar will be open so folks can drop into themselves, the material, and any inquires before we start as a group. This is also a great opportunity to build new community and connect with others outside of the container.
This Is A "Come When You Can"
&
A "Come As You Are" Container
Come When You Can
Although the folks who only miss one or two nights of the series seem to get the most out of this depth journey, this container is specifically created to catch you in your busy life.
If you only come to one session***, or you come to all 16 sessions—you are welcome here.
If this work calls to you, please let it be imperfect, come when you can.
Come As You Are
Additionally, this space is also curated to allow folks to participate as much or as little as they desire. The magic of these particular stories in Women Who Run with the Wolves, is that they value wholeness, not just showing up when we're at our 'best.'
Everything I offer in this series is optional and sharing is never expected. Further, attending while experiencing stormy moods, or stuck in your grungiest, weekend pajamas is encouraged. Especially in the throws of a long, dark winter—I expect that there will be nights where you show up as a more feral wolf, rather than a perfectly groomed one.
Again, please let it be imperfect.
If this work calls to you, come exactly as you are.
**If there is enough generated interest before the start-date—in the past, I have also run this as a 'hybrid' class for those who are in more remote areas but would still like to participate. In this case, the in-person version will be held at the same time and place each week for an hour and a half while the virtual-version will be held virtually over Zoom in the comfort of your own home each week for an hour and a half where you will have access to recordings if you cannot make it live.
For anyone in the same location as the in-person event, or close enough to occasionally commute, there is a ‘hybrid’ option to toggle back and forth between virtual, and in-person groups.
Please contact me directly and explicitly ask for this if this is an option you'd like to explore. Email me at dagnyrose@theartofrest.me to connect.
***The only exception to the "Come When You Can" value is that the final 3 sessions of the series will be closed to newcomers. Only folks who have attended one or more sessions will be allowed to attend the final part of the series.
Nightly Components
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Myth, Folklore, & Storytelling — We will focus on the main tale from one chapter per week and read the story together as a group, or experience it as a live-storytelling.
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Unraveling Symbolism & Motif — After each story, we will thoroughly unpack and understand major symbols, motifs, and themes present in each tale.
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Art or Movement Practice — Each story will be paired with a carefully curated art or movement exploration to more deeply experience specific elements of the feminine rites of passages in each chapter.
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Reflection & Journaling — At the end of each session, the facilitator will leave participants with several journaling prompts and reflection questions to continue deciphering their own unique wisdoms.
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Community Container — In addition to weaving community into each of these previous components, there will also be an opportunity each session to share, discuss and witness what has been coming up for everyone during their journey into the wild woman archetype.
The Full Journey
Each week we'll explore a different tale within the collection Women Who Run With the Wolves.
Whether you come for the whole journey, or just the stories that call deeply to your soul, the full breakdown of the series will look like this:
Dates // Major Story
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January 4 — Introduction & Singing Over The Bones
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January 11 — Conversations With LaLoba & The Four Rabbinim
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January 18 — Bluebeard
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January 25 — Vasalisa
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February 1 — Manawee
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February 8 — Skeleton Woman
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February 15 — The Ugly Duckling
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February 22 — Butterfly Woman
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March 1 — The Red Shoes
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March 8 — The Selkie Myth
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March 15 — La Llorona, The Little Match Girl, & The Three Gold Hairs
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March 22 — Baubo, Coyote Dick, & A Trip to Rwanda
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March 29 — The Crescent Moon Bear
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April 5 — The Woman With Hair of Gold
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April 12 — The Handless Maiden
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April 19 — Canto Hondo & The Wolf's Eyelash, Closing
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April 26* —TBD: Optional Closing Celebration Gathering
Full-Series Bonus Materials
Although this is a "Come When You Can" and a "Come As You Are" space, those who sign up for the full series get some extra perks. You're not required to use any of these extra bonuses, but they're here to explore if you're feeling called to go even deeper.
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1:1 Dreamwork Session — 1-hour complimentary dreamwork session & 50% off all subsequent dreamwork sessions while the container is still open (discount ends in May).
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Personalized Dream, Images, & Symbology Session— For a half-hour, once a month, over the duration of the series (4 total months), you'll have an opportunity to meet with me over coffee or tea to explore the constellation of dreams, symbols, and images that this work has stirred up in you. Together we'll nerd out on what uniquely calls to you in these stories.
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A Hand-made Thank You Card — As a small-business owner, when you pay for the series in full, it helps give my work stability and reliability, and allows me to work with folks from different financial backgrounds. At the end of our time together you'll get a personalized 'thank you' for supporting my work.