06/11/2026
Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 12–4 PM as we gather to celebrate the life of Andaluz, honor this beloved space, and mark the closing of a remarkable chapter.
After 27 years of caring for families, mentoring midwives, welcoming babies, and loving this community, it is time to say goodbye. Fittingly, Andaluz held its first open house on Saturday, June 26, 1999. Exactly 27 years later, we invite our families, staff, students, and friends to come together for a true full-circle moment.
We are calling this gathering our “Closing of the Bones.”
The Closing of the Bones is a traditional healing ritual practiced in cultures around the world, particularly in Latin America. The ceremony is often offered after childbirth, honoring the profound transformation of pregnancy and birth while creating space for integration, healing, and closure. It recognizes that birth opens us—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and that there is value in intentionally marking the end of one season before stepping into the next.
As Andaluz closes its doors, we find meaning in this tradition. Together, we will honor all that was created here, celebrate the families and midwives whose lives have been intertwined with this place, and gently close the circle on 27 extraordinary years of service to our community.
We hope you will join us.
