Summer Solstice Celebration: A Sacred Elemental Journey

June 21, 2023

Our Sacred Theatre troupe invites you to join us on a magical journey around the 25-acre activation trail. Visit five special alters and enter the enchanted realm of the Elements – Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Ether. Be greeted by the Spirit of each Element as they dance, sing, and share their magic and fun. Receive a special treat, pause to activate your intentions and dreams, and give thanks for the abundance of Life.

You will be guided from alter to alter by the Forest Fairies. Expect to be captivated by the wonders of Nature, ushered into the Sacred Reciprocity garden, then back to the Ether spiral garden by the pond. Children are most welcome.

The Sacred Elemental Journey will be followed by a Bonfire, Dancing, Drumming, Camaraderie and Desserts.

Schedule:

We begin in the herb garden, greeting each other, honouring the 5 Directions, and experiencing a Sacred Theatre offering.
Write your Intentions to be powered by each Element & this apex time of Fire/Sun energy.
Small groups will be guided to each altar in a walking meditation, enjoying landscape, birdsongs & the unexpected other-than-human that may cross your path.
Each station will greet and guide you into a heartful remembrance of your complete interconnection with Life.
After enjoying the Sacred Reciprocity Garden, we complete our time together at the Ether Alter by the pond for a Sunset meditation.
Then to the Bonfire for all those good things mentioned above

Please bring a blanket or light chair that is easy to carry, a water bottle, bug spray if need be, a drum, rattle or any other percussive instrument if you have one, and dress for the weather. In the case of rain, we will be in the Lodge

Time: 6:45 pm to 10 pm.

By Donation: $30, $45, $60. Children under 12 are free. All donations support the infrastructure and beautification of the Centre for events like this. Thank you.

Please RSVP – Register below

A little history:

Seven years ago, we created five alters to honour the Elements of Air, Fire, Water, Earth & Ether on the four corners of the property and in the Spiral Garden by the pond. The alters were made from a huge limb that fell during a wind storm from the Maple tree in the front of our house. It felt fitting that the limb from this tree that has stood like a guardian for over 50 years would be a part of these sacred spaces where people can come to give thanks for that which provides us with Life and to be nurtured.

About the Summer Solstice:

The Summer Solstice is when the sun is at its highest. On that day, the Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight than on any other day of the year. This marks the astronomical start of summer in the northern half of the globe. Traditionally people celebrated the summer solstice, the day plants were said to have healing and magical properties. Bonfires were lit to protect against the forces of darkness. It was a festival to celebrate Nature and, more specifically, Summer.