You are invited to
The underworld is not a detour. It's the curriculum.
A twelve-month immersion with master teachers for navigating dark seasons.
JOIN THE JOURNEYWe don't want to come out of this season the same as we went in.Â
There's a name for what we're living through. The mystics called it the Dark Night–a season of uncertainty, descent, and holy unraveling.Â
But this isn't a detour.
It's the path.
Night School is a twelve-month journey through the Dark, offering the rituals, practices, and companionship humans have long relied on in times of deep transformation—whether the descent was chosen or unchosen.
Across twelve live gatherings, elders like James Finley, Christine Valters Paintner, and Ronald Rolheiser will invite you into three essential thresholds:
- befriending the dark (shadow work, embodiment, nervous system wisdom),Â
- transforming what hurts (grief tending, spiritual poverty, holy longing), andÂ
- discovering Night’s gifts (wonder, play, rest, creativity, dreams).
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This is not a series about solving suffering. It is a gathering place for people who recognize a threshold when they see one–and are open to following its invitation into the underworld.Â
There we learn that darkness does not signal abandonment, but intimacy.
That breaking open is also a becoming.
And ultimately, that longing stretches our hearts open for the only thing that will satisfy:Â union.
"This was a powerful, moving, and enlightening class. We had so few questions at the end of it because we were all still absorbing everything we had heard. It was absolutely beautiful. Thank you!"
- Sarah L.
"The workshops are thought provoking and enlightening. Each speaker provides an exciting dive into their topic - Thank you Spiritual Wanderlust Team for offering such a worthwhile, quality presentation!"
-Â Olivia T.
What You'll Receive:Â
LIVE Monthly MasterclassesÂ
Step into teachings from those who have traveled the inner path. Ask, wonder, and discover in a live Q&A at the close of every session.
Monthly Spiritual Practices
Each month, a meditation or reflective practice invites you to slow down, connect, and explore what’s stirring within.
 Threshold Overviews
Each month, explore a key threshold of the journey through the Dark. These overviews help you understand, reflect, and connect with the terrain you’re navigating.
Private Community
A circle for sharing your journey—moments of growth, struggle, and revelation alike. Reflect, witness, and be witnessed by others who are exploring their own inner terrain. The “Better” package offers live small group gatherings plus the members-only forum.
World Renowned Speakers
Learn from top-notch contemplative teachers like James Finley, Ronald Rolheiser, Laurence Freeman, and more!
Personalized Reading Lists
Hungry to dive deeper? Check out our recommended reading list, so you don’t have to sort through the plethora of books yourself.
 Rich Continuing Education
You'll receive 18 hours of course time and 12 hours of discussion.
All the best formation, all in one place
A home for your journey—where practices, teachings, and reflections live together. Step in, explore, and let the guidance unfold at your own pace.
What You’ll Carry With You
- A broader spiritual map for grief, longing, and descent
- Simple embodied practices to steady your nervous system in times of uncertainty
- Greater capacity to stay present to sorrow without losing touch with joy
- A felt sense of companionship, knowing you don’t have to walk these seasons alone
- A quieter confidence that this darkness is shaping you, not undoing you
"I left feeling like I had been quietly guided into the corners of my own heart. Thoughtful, gentle, and illuminating, the kind of experience that lingers long after it ends."
-Â Eleanor S.
"Just sending heartfelt gratitude. I've found a home where I hear the language of the soul.
No need to respond. I'm sure you receive many such emails.
I pray for you and the continuation of this Holy work."
-Â Josephine T.
World Renowned Speakers
James Finley
Popular Contemplative Teacher & Student of Thomas Merton
Christine Valters Paintner
Abbess of Abbey of the Arts, Creative Teacher, & Best-Selling Author
Ron Rolheiser
Award-winning Author & Popular Speaker
Edwina Yeow
Soul Tender, Spiritual Director & Founder of Anam Cara Ministries
Cynthia Winton-Henry
Embodied Wisdom Teacher, Playful Artist, & Co-founder of InterPlay
Laura Huff Hileman
Certified Dream Consultant & Spiritual Director Specializing in Dream Spirituality
Coke Tani
Spiritual Director, Writer & Certified Teacher of InterPlay® and Poetry as a Tool for Wellness
"My goodness, what an amazing presentation. I will have to go back more than once to attempt to take it all in. There was years’ worth of material there, at least!"
-Â Clara W.
Select Your Package
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Conferences featuring just a fraction of what we offer cost $895-$2000. We wanted to make this kind of formation available to everyone - for the price of a monthly dinner out! For those with limited funds, please contact us for scholarship information.
SELF -STUDY
$897
$27/mo
Each Month You'll Receive
- A LIVE 90-minute Monthly Masterclass on a different modern mystic
- Recommended Reading List
- Monthly overview
- Guided Spiritual Practice
- Video recordings to watch at your convenience
- Class audio file for easy listening
- Downloadable class transcript
- Renowned Guest Speakers
- Pay in full and get one month FREE + Lifetime Access! (click here)
LEARN IN COMMUNITY
*MOST POPULAR
$1,597
$47/mo
Each Month You'll Receive
- Everything in Self Study
- Private CommunityÂ
- LIVE monthly small group discussions
- Discussion partners
- Pay in full and get one month FREE + Lifetime Access! (click here)
1:1 FORMATION
$3,397
$197/mo
Each Month You'll Receive
- Everything in Self StudyÂ
- Private Community
- LIVE monthly small group discussions
- Discussion partners
- 1-on-1 Spiritual Direction each month
- Psycho-Spiritual Maturity AssessmentÂ
Satisfaction GUARANTEED
30-day Money Back Guarantee
We offer a full 30-day money back guarantee.
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All orders are processed through 100% secure network. Your information is safe, secure, encrypted, and private. And will NEVER be shared.
Cancel Your Subscription Anytime
You may cancel your monthly subscription at any time - no commitments or contracts.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to refugee relief.Â
Meet the Host
Kelly Deutsch
Kelly is the founder and bestselling author of Spiritual Wanderlust. A former nun, Kelly is passionate about supporting others on the path to divine union. She has facilitated popular programs such as The Women Mystics School, The Celtic Spirituality School, and the worldwide Contemplative Summit. She speaks internationally and writes on the intersection of mysticism, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and embodiment.
"The class was soooooo good. I feel so moved and am deeply grateful. Thank you!"
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- Sonja N.
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The journey begins FEBRUARY 7, 2026!
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