Full Moon Bonfires: Since many of the full moons this year line up with major events in the wheel of the year, we have chosen to combine celebrations in one weekend night of feasting and sharing around the bonfire. This corresponds with our greater belief in honoring the sabbats as they make ecological sense within …
We here at CHS have been pretty quiet on the blog–but pretty active behind the scenes! Back last year, we began the process of applying for official non-profit status in the state of Michigan, and last fall, we made it official! Our application was approved, our papers were registered, our signatures affixed, and we even …
The veil is thinning between worlds, and the time is ripe to honor and reconnect with those beyond. For many in our community, these days are the most sacred part of the wheel. We will share a Samhain dinner and ceremony with our extended families and friends on the last Sunday in October. We will …
As you walk the wildflower lined path back towards the towering tree line where the forest begins, you will come to a creek that runs through the sanctuary all the way to Lake Erie. And the only way into the woods is across the creek. At the moment, the creek bed is dry, so we …
With Lior Allay and Bunny Luna Curious about photography, modeling and self-portraiture? Looking for new sources of inspiration? Join us for this free full-day workshop and creative community gathering! Saturday, September 14th, 10am-6pm SCHEDULE 10-11am Meet and GreetYoga and MeditationCraft Talk and Open DiscussionForest BathingExperimentation and Strategy 1-2pm Community LunchDouble Exposure TechniquesSelf-Portrait SessionsLior and Bunny …
It’s hard to capture in a few phrases and pictures the beauty of our Lughnasadh celebration. It was truly moving to be able to share in harvesting, as well as sowing new seeds for future harvests together, and in that way, remembering the responsibility in life of sowing what we would like to reap. There …
Here are some videos of our ritual to welcome the spring at the Equinox! Enjoy! Sarenth opens the ritual Lighting the ritual fire Cleansing Jean Cleansing Sarenth Lighting the big fire (no commentary on Whole Foods intended!) Words of the ritual Thanking the eldest ancestor, fire …and some shenanigans off-screen! This is just a sample …
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On August 17, join us round the bonfire to celebrate the first fruits harvest! While in many pagan faiths, Lughnasadh, or Lammas, is celebrated on August 1st, the Sanctuary follows the seasons closely in conjunction with the Cavanaughs’ working farm. Because Michigan had a long cold spring delaying planting for many farmers, we are celebrating …