Sherry Boatright has dedicated her life to sacred service, walking the ancient path of relationship with nature, Spirit, and Divine. As a Sacred Fire Firekeeper, she tends the hearth—a place of wisdom, connection, and renewal—where people gather to rekindle the lost knowledge that once guided humanity to walk in balance and gratitude with Life.
Sherry & David, in the Nahua Mayoría in Tepoztlán, Morelos México.
She is a Nahua weather worker and tepahtiani, entrusted with maintaining right relationship between people and the elements. Her calling is one of deep responsibility, restoring harmony when the balance is disturbed, and ensuring that the voices of the land and the spirits are heard and honored.
Sherry is happily married to Don David Wiley, with whom she shares a profound commitment to this sacred work. Together, they uphold and transmit the wisdom of the ancestors, ensuring that these traditions continue to serve those who seek them.
The land they care for in Carrollton, Georgia, is more than a home—it is a sacred gathering place, a living presence that holds the work of ceremony and community. Here, Sherry, along with Wixárika mara’akame Lawrence Messerman and his wife, Jessica de la O, tends the hearth that welcomes those seeking guidance, healing, and connection. The Council House serves as a center for this work, hosting Community Fires, preparation camps, Firekeeper facilitations, and, when needed, Weather Work Ceremonies.
Lawrence Messerman & Jessica de la O, in the Wixárika Homelands, in Tateikie, Mezquitic, Jalisco, México.
Sherry’s devotion is an offering—not just to those who come seeking, but to the land itself, to the fire that unites all things, and to the spirit of community that strengthens the heart. In tending the hearth, she keeps the flame alive for all who wish to remember, reconnect, and walk this path with purpose.
Don David Wiley, traditional healer and spiritual guide entrusted by Grandfather Fire offers guidance and support to initiated firekeepers worldwide. These specialized gatherings offer profound ancestral wisdom, sacred ritual, and deep spiritual training to support those called to serve and reconnect with the sacred.
Bridging Ancestral Wisdom to the Modern World - Bringing ancient indigenous wisdom into the Western modern context is no small task—but it’s one Don David Wiley has fully embraced. After years of intense apprenticeship and initiation in both the Nahua and Wixárika traditions, Don David has developed powerful, replicable programs that preserve the integrity of oral traditions while meeting the needs of contemporary seekers. With great care, he shares only what is meant to be shared—translating sacred teachings across cultures, minds, and worlds. Now supported by a dedicated team and the first generations of Western-trained shamanic healers, Don David continues preparing those who feel the soul-call to return to ancestral roots and live in right relationship with life. Deep gratitude to the teaching assistants who help carry this work forward. You are vital to this unfolding path of healing, balance, and service—for now and for future generations.
Mentoring Calls - As part of his sacred service, Don David Wiley offers monthly and bi-weekly volunteer mentoring to those leading organizations and spiritual endeavors ignited by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire's ED & Firekeeping, and the Tsantawu Men’s Council. Despite his limited time, Don David’s dedication ensures these offerings remain aligned with Grandfather’s guidance, continuing to grow and reach those who feel the call of Fire. By supporting key leaders and collaborators like Annie King and Sacred Fire’s Executive Director, he helps anchor a living legacy of ancestral wisdom, connection, and transformation—quietly sustaining the path of spiritual reconnection through love, service, and the wisdom of Fire.
Mentoring Calls - As part of his sacred service, Don David Wiley offers monthly and bi-weekly volunteer mentoring to those leading organizations and spiritual endeavors ignited by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire's ED & Firekeeping, and the Tsantawu Men’s Council. Despite his limited time, Don David’s dedication ensures these offerings remain aligned with Grandfather’s guidance, continuing to grow and reach those who feel the call of Fire. By supporting key leaders and collaborators like Annie King and Sacred Fire’s Executive Director, he helps anchor a living legacy of ancestral wisdom, connection, and transformation—quietly sustaining the path of spiritual reconnection through love, service, and the wisdom of Fire.
Bridging Ancestral Wisdom to the Modern World - Bringing ancient indigenous wisdom into the Western modern context is no small task—but it’s one Don David Wiley has fully embraced. After years of intense apprenticeship and initiation in both the Nahua and Wixárika traditions, Don David has developed powerful, replicable programs that preserve the integrity of oral traditions while meeting the needs of contemporary seekers. With great care, he shares only what is meant to be shared—translating sacred teachings across cultures, minds, and worlds. Now supported by a dedicated team and the first generations of Western-trained shamanic healers, Don David continues preparing those who feel the soul-call to return to ancestral roots and live in right relationship with life. Deep gratitude to the teaching assistants who help carry this work forward. You are vital to this unfolding path of healing, balance, and service—for now and for future generations.
This is a closed program, available only to initiated Tepahtiani practitioners. To become a Tepahtiani, one must first be initiated as a Granicero. Now in its second year, this ongoing online program offers Tepahtiani graduates a monthly space to ask questions, deepen their practice, and remain spiritually connected with Don David. It is also a sacred opportunity for Don David to […]
Mentoring Calls - As part of his sacred service, Don David Wiley offers monthly and bi-weekly volunteer mentoring to those leading organizations and spiritual endeavors ignited by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire's ED & Firekeeping, and the Tsantawu Men’s Council. Despite his limited time, Don David’s dedication ensures these offerings remain aligned with Grandfather’s guidance, continuing to grow and reach those who feel the call of Fire. By supporting key leaders and collaborators like Annie King and Sacred Fire’s Executive Director, he helps anchor a living legacy of ancestral wisdom, connection, and transformation—quietly sustaining the path of spiritual reconnection through love, service, and the wisdom of Fire.
An In-Person Healing Day with Don David Wiley offers a profound opportunity for individuals to engage in deep, transformative healing rooted in ancient indigenous traditions. As an initiated healer in both the Nahua and Wixárika (Huichol) traditions of Mexico, Don David brings a wealth of ancestral wisdom to address the complexities of modern life. During […]
Recovery Day: Honoring the Sacrifice and Service of Don David Wiley
During Recovery Days, Don David Wiley is not available for sessions or events. These days are dedicated to his vital recovery after serving as a conduit for the God of Fire. Each time Grandfather Fire calls him into the ether, Don David endures intense physical strain as his temperature rises and he enters a deep trance-like state. This powerful process comes with great risk, as he channels sacred wisdom from Divine to share with others.
Ritual Team Prep Camp: A Path of Service and Belonging
This is more than preparation—it is a calling. The Ritual Team walks a path of devotion, fasting, training, and offering themselves in service to the land, the elements, and all beings. Each spring, they gather for days of rigorous preparation leading up to the Ritual, where they chant, dance, and honor the sacred mountain. In the fall, they return in gratitude, completing the cycle of reciprocity. It is demanding. It is transformative. It is an honor. For those who feel called, the Ritual Team is a village of seekers, bound by tradition and purpose.
