This is a behavioral health initiative specifically for rural and agrarian communities, building upon the COMET Training. 
CALM is Conversations (or Counseling) on Access to Lethal Means. 

Register Here.

Have you ever found yourself Wonderstruck by a meaningful or magical encounter with a tree?

Come share your tales at a community story circle.

"Pattern Mind Classes integrate the disciplines of Tracking, Living Systems Thinking, and Permaculture Design." -- patternmind.org 
With Joel Glanzberg, co-sponsored by The Learning Council 

Three Wednesdays in 2026: September 30, November 18 & December 16

$10-30 suggested gift

We are excited to welcome Weavers Council to Mariposa Ascendente! This is a community witnessing circle facilitated by Amber Van Cleave for metaphorical “weavers” of community and culture to share and witness each other’s process.

In collaboration with Heart of the Village Paonia: heartofthevillagepaonia.com

Join us for a viewing and discussion of "Back to Eden," a thought provoking film on regenerative agriculture. Potluck style snacks.
This event is free and meant for educational purposes.

Family Friendly Festive Regenerative Farm Tour! 
Brought to you by 
Round Mountain Institute at Paradise Farm 
RoundMountainInstitute.org 

"Enjoy a day learning about the many ways regenerative agriculture can benefit us all. Hands on activities, food, music and fun!"

Join us for a viewing and discussion of this thought-provoking film on regenerative agriculture themes.

Join us for an Open House with special snacks and live music by special guest Lena Maude!

Build and learn to play a simple handmade instrument rooted in an American history of resilience, connect with fellow agricultural producers, and enjoy a creative evening focused on wellness, craftsmanship, and community. A stress management workshop for ag producers.

Register here! This three-part series is an opportunity to move through some of the thoughts and emotions arising in response to our current world situation in an intimate group setting.

With Christine Palafox.

Have you ever found yourself Wonderstruck by your Resilience?

Come share a story about how you rose from the ashes of adversity.

Register here! This three-part series is an opportunity to move through some of the thoughts and emotions arising in response to our current world situation in an intimate group setting.

Register here! COMET™ (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) teaches people how to intervene when they encounter someone who is in a “vulnerable space” and help shift the person’s mental health trajectory back to a place of wellness instead of proceeding towards a mental health crisis.

Bring some mending you have been meaning to do or a handwork project (knitting, crochet, etc.) you are working on. Some sewing supplies provided. Potluck style snacks.

Register here! This three-part series is an opportunity to move through some of the thoughts and emotions arising in response to our current world situation in an intimate group setting.

Viewing and discussion of this Colorado-based film highlighting the behavioral health crisis affecting our farmers and producers. With potluck style snacks.

Storytelling around the woodstove with potluck style snacks. Theme is “In Love with the Land; In Love with a Place.”

We are hosting an informal seed sorting, sharing, and selecting evening at our Mariposa gathering space with potluck style snacks, 4-6 pm March 4.

Viewing and discussion of this Colorado-based film highlighting the behavioral health crisis affecting our farmers and producers. With potluck style snacks.

Come connect with what's happening at Mariposa Ascendente (Butterfly Rising), the regenerative demonstration garden and outdoor classroom, formerly a project of Colorado Farm & Food Alliance (COFFA). We have been dreaming up some ideas for programming in the cocoon, and we'd love to hear what you'd like to see us provide. We're here to support rural resilience in the North Fork Valley and beyond. Let's crank up the wood stove, enjoy some snacks and music, and talk about what's possible.