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Stone Hill, Clark Art Institute
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Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
Stone Hill, Clark Art Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, United States
Celebrate the summer solstice at the Clark!
Free. Picnic blankets encouraged. Cider from Berkshire Cider Project and cheeses from Cricket Creek Farm available for purchase. Inclement weather moves the event to Sunday, June 22. For accessibility questions, call 413 458 0524.
Info: Join herbalist, park ranger, and museum educator Misa Chappell for an interactive foraging walk through Ground/work 2025, the Clark’s outdoor sculpture exhibition. Along the way, you'll explore plant species, conservation status, cultural and natural history, and folklore.
Advance registration required. Capacity is limited. Registration opens at clarkart.edu/events one month ahead of the event. Meet on the Fernández Terrace by the Reflecting Pool.
Info: Get creative and make your very own flower crown with Full Well Farm (Adams, Massachusetts). First-come, first-served.
Info: Step into the mystical world of tarot with Rebecca Guanzon. Whether you're seeking clarity or curious about what the universe has in store, Guanzon’s readings will add a dash of magic and insight to your journey.
Info: Sit for a spirit drawing session with artist Alison Pebworth, during which she creates unique, one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by brief interactions. Her drawings aim to capture the essence or "spirit" of each participant, drawing from a historical period in Shaker history when young girls created mysterious ink drawings as gifts.
Info: Official Welcome
7:30–7:40 pm
justin adkins introduces the evening’s special offerings.
Smoke and Bell Cleanse
7:40–7:50 pm
Enter the space with intention through meditation and the ceremonial practice of burning sacred herbs and ringing bells, energetically cleansing the body, mind, and spirit as we embrace sacred time with our human and other-than-human kin.
Calling of the Directions
7:50–7:55 pm
Together, we honor the cardinal points—East, South, West, North, and Center—invoking their unique energies to celebrate the vitality of the sun-soaked season.
On Summer Solstice
7:55–8:25 pm
justin adkins discusses the history of the summer solstice and its celebrations across cultures, focusing on Northern European animism and its connection to indigenous perspectives. His words will inspire community singing, drumming, dancing, and merriment. Bring your own drum or noisemaker and join the fun!
Bidding the Directions Farewell
8:25–8:30 pm
We conclude the evening’s rituals by bidding far
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Tickets for Summer Solstice can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
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