The Winter Solstice occurs when Earth's axial tilt is at its maximum distance from the Sun. Translation? The shortest day, the longest night, and a collective yearning for sunlight rivaling a cat seeking the warmest patch of floor.
For centuries, cultures worldwide have marked this day with feasts, fires, and festivities. It's about celebrating light, warmth, and hope as we turn toward longer days. And in the middle of Winter? We could all use some extra cheer.
Winter Solstice Retreat on 3 acres next to 180acre Lake Grant. Ashley & Jean are Nustas of the Q'eros Medicine and will be offering their services for the retreat. Both are Herbalists as well, so tea will be a winter health blend offered for the weekend. Plus mulled cider, hot cacao and chocolate available all weekend.
also we have a camper with propane heat you can duck into to warm up.
Beautiful 2-person tree swing on property. Forage wild things, walk the land or forest bathe next door.
Saturday day/night only: $75
Overnight til Sunday at 1pm: $111
We will be doing laughter yoga, a gentle yoga flow and sound bath Sunday morning bfr over at 1pm, breakfast included.
Mostly vegetarian fare for weekend, pls note any food allergies on your google form when reserving your spot.
*maximum 40 in attendance.*
We will be gathering early while it's still daylight on the shortest day of the year to do permaculture work. Both comfrey and mugwort are available to take home, root and all. We will discuss both plants medicinal properties and you can forage cuttings or bring a chunk home.
We will be tending to a bonfire 🔥 til Sunday morning 🌄 Primitive camping available on property by bonfire.
Sacred Fire Circle by Chris Rust of Shanan Flow
Saturday night, learn how to spin fire in a safe environment, building your relationship with a powerful Element!
Saturday lunch & dinner, and Sunday breakfast are included but all are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks.
**pot-luck style dessert for Saturday dinner 🍽️ so bring your favorite winter dessert.** (we'll have smores too.)
SATURDAY
12pm ~ *Lunch*
1pm-2pm ~ Herbalism Workshop & Foraging Walk
(Dig up comfrey and mugwort, or cut some to use as medicine. *Bulbs available to plant on property or in a pot to take home. Show around property, tree swing time.)
2pm-3pm ~ Solstice Altar Creation Workshop
(Make your own natural wreaths/garland/mandala/solstice altar creation from what you foraged.)
3pm-4pm ~ Manifestation Ceremony
4pm-5pm ~ Despacho Ceremony
5pm-6pm ~ *Winter Solstice Feast*
6pm-8pm ~ Global History of Winter Solstice & Plant Ceremony
(Multicultural view of Winter Solstice moving into our Plant Ceremony of Hape, Cacao, and Blue Lotus.))
8pm-9pm ~ Light & Release Ceremony
(Light sacred fire to purge/release Despacho to PanchaMama.)
9pm-10pm ~ Sacred Fire Flow Circle & Bonfire 🔥
11pm-Midnight ~ Drum Circle & Fire Tending 🔥
(Drumming, singing, dancing, and tending the sacred fire til morning.)
12am-7am ~ **Quiet Time**🌄
SUNDAY
7am-8am ~ Sunrise Morning Medicine Gathering
8am ~ *Breakfast*
9am-10am ~ Gentle Yoga w/ Ashley
10am-11am ~ Laughter Yoga w/ JoyfulJean
11am-12pm ~ Sound Healing w/ Surprise
12pm ~ Closing Meditation
1pm ~ ***Depart***
*1:1 Healing Sessions & Readings, with our Q'eros Medicine Misha's, available throughout event by Jean & Ashley*
*Jean, Ashley, & Chris have various Tarot/Oracle decks*
*Vending tables will be setup with products from both Kissed by the Earth & Sacred Serenity Healer for entire event*
More info to be announced as we go! Super excited to celebrate Winter Solstice with everyone 🙏
Menu (weekend food/drink offerings)
Saturday Fare
Lunch
White bean soup
Spiced Pumpkin, Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup {Gluten Free, Vegetarian}
Gluten and gluten free cornbread options
Dinner
Deer BBQ sandwiches
Warm & Roasted Winter Salad Bowl
Glazed parsley carrots
Snacks
Fruit & coconut yogurt dip
Veggies w/hummus
Drinks
Cacao
Hot chocolate
Tea
Mulled hot apple juice
Sunday breakfast
Overnight oats w chia seeds
Muffins (various types TBA)
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