Singing through Solstice : Winter Solstice Ceremony

Songlines and Ceremony

Reclaiming our indigenous Songlines from these lands. We are the ancient future beings who are called to be together in this way.

Come all, come all, come sing on this winter solstice night, bring your bones to the light of the fire and warm your heart. Come gather with kin in ceremony through the portal of darkness.

An evening of deep ceremony and songs as prayer, songs of Love and for the Earth from our indigenous lands. No matter if you are a seasoned singer or a croaky whisper on the wind, your voice will be a precious part of our circle of alchemical sound.

We will gather in the EarthLodge, with sheepskins and firelight – we will allow silence and song, and hearts sharing between us.

Held by Jewels and Julian and will include a warm hot treat afterwards and a chance to stay and be with the fire and connect with kindred spirits. 

Winter Solstice – outer darkness, inner light

Winter solstice marks the point in the Celtic wheel of the year when the nights are longest and the daylight the shortest because the sun is furthest from the Earth in the northern hemisphere. In the West we view winter as something to endure until the light can once again return in spring. We see little or no value with what winter has to offer. We have been so trained in our culture to avoid our inner life, to avoid self reflection.

Logistics

Dates
21st December 2023

Timings
Arrival from 6pm (doors close at 6.55pm sharp, no entry after this point for ANY reason.)

Venue
EarthHeart Forest of Dean, GL14 3JQ.

Staying at EarthHeart
If you are travelling from afar you are welcome to park your campervan up in the car park. if you are a hardened camper you are welcome to put up a tent for the night on our eco campsite for £5 for the night. There is a water tap and a compost loo for you to use.

You can also indoor camp on the floor of the Forest temple space with your own sleeping bag and roll mat you are welcome and this is £12 for the night. You need to bring your own simple breakfast with you, there is a tea station and hot water.

Cost
£20
Spaces are limited to 24 people only, we advise booking early.