About us

Our Story

The Feral Circle started with a desire to reconnect with nature and sharing with others.

Joanna and Wayne’s nature based ministry is building a grass roots community that is set out to help everyone to see the Source inside you, nature, and everything around us. By reconnecting with the natural world we can unplug from the “matrix” and find begin to find our higher purpose. While our events are based in ritual and ceremony, we do not prescribe to any religion or dogmatic practices. We are currently in the process of establishing our ministry as a 501(c)(3).

Joanna

Joanna is devoted to creating sacred spaces for connection, reflection, and ritual. She spent her professional career as a dedicated deathworker, offering holistic support and compassionate guidance to those facing death and the people who love them. She’s a certified bereavement facilitator and an Art4Healing facilitator, helping others find their way through loss with both compassion and creativity.

In recent years, Joanna has found her way back to her first and truest love, Nature. It’s where she feels most at home, most alive, and most connected to the Divine. She believes in the holiness of presence, the healing power of creativity, and the simple, radical act of showing up for each other, even when words fail. She is dedicated to creating spaces where people can find their way back to themselves, to each other, and to Creation.

Wayne

Wayne is a Yoga Alliance-certified instructor, with over five years of dedicated study in Tantric Yoga. An avid explorer of ancient traditions, he has spent the last seven years practicing and studying the natural arts and the old paths. His lifelong pursuit of wisdom has led him to immerse himself in different indigenous philosophies and practices from all across our planet for over 30 years, fostering a deep understanding of the spiritual and philosophical aspects of life.

Wayne has 14 years of distinguished service in special operations, bringing unparalleled global and cultural experience from the field to every aspect of life. After 20 years of service and retirement from the military, he transitioned into a successful career as the Vice President of Operations for a multi million dollar training services firm, where he spent seven years leading teams and navigating the complexities of the corporate world. Unhappy with the parasitic culture of American businesses, he left it and began building the foundations that have become Feral Circle Wellness.

Freequently asked questions

Why is everything outside?

Our main goal is reconnecting with the natural world.

Do I have to camp out during events?

Nope, we always have a day pass available.

Isn't Tantra just about sex?

Tantra is an ancient practice rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions that seeks to weave together the physical, emotional, and divine. Unlike common misconceptions, it’s not just about sexuality—it’s a holistic path that uses rituals, meditation, breathwork, and mindful connection to expand consciousness. Tantra teaches that pleasure and presence can be sacred, transforming everyday experiences into opportunities for enlightenment. It emphasizes energy flow (like kundalini) and the union of opposites—masculine/Yang and feminine/Yin, earthly and cosmic—to achieve deeper harmony. Ultimately, tantra is about embracing life fully, with awareness and reverence for all aspects of existence.

Is this about religion or a cult?

Not at all! It’s about nature and reconnecting to it.

A cult is an insular group centered around absolute devotion to a leader or ideology, often employing psychological manipulation, enforced isolation, and fear tactics to control members.

In contrast, a community is a voluntary association of individuals who share mutual interests, values, or goals, fostering connection without coercion.

While cults demand unquestioning conformity, communities encourage individuality, open dialogue, and healthy boundaries. The critical difference lies in power dynamics—cults exploit, while communities empower.

We hold no religion over any other. None of what we practice is rooted in dogma. Some rituals may be familiar as many religions have coopted many into their modern practices.

At Feral Circle we have no leaders and openly ask others to share their skills

Can I bring my pet?

We love pets! but unfortunately no. There are too many complications with pets and they would distract from much of our actvities

Are these rituals about magic and witchcraft?

They can be IF THAT IS YOUR INTENTION. We all do rituals everyday. Most of us have a morning ritual as we get out of bed. A church service is full of rituals. Have you ever made your grandma’s favorite soup recipe for a sick friend? You start with good intentions to help speed up their healing, get a pot, add some herbs and other ingredients, stir, heat to a certain temperature or boil, etc. Kind of sounds like a witch making a potion doesn’t it! Have you taken old mementos of a past relationship and burned them, that’s a purging ritual.

Isn't Plant Medicine illegal?

Many plants are medicinal and only a few are illegal here. Most medicines are derived from plants and then synthesized for the pharmaceutical industry. All plants need to respected and not abused. We are very selective with the plants we use and discuss the risks and benefits before deciding to work with them.

What is a Shamanic Journey?

A shamanic journey is like a spiritual road trip—you are guided into a meditative state using drumming, rhythmic beats, or other means to explore the spirit world and chat with guides, ancestors, or animal spirits. Think of it as a way to get divine intel, heal old wounds, or even unlock answers about your path in life. It’s not your typical meditation—this is active soul-searching, where you might meet helpers, uncover hidden truths, or bring back wisdom to use in the real world. People use it for everything from personal growth to solving tricky problems. Basically, it’s your mind’s way of taking a cosmic Uber to places your normal awareness can’t go!