alban arthan

Disney’s The Sword and The Stone meets Druidic Alban Arthan

By Jean Cavanaugh|2026-03-18T19:52:20-04:00January 31st, 2026|Events & Celebrations, Musings|

Hello dear ones, For our Winter Solstice Celebration, I led a Druidic Alban Arthan ritual adapted from a ceremony written by the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids (of which I'm a member). Alban Arthan means "The Light of Arthur". The Land Dreaming by Rosalie Kohler Some of you may know that I have been exploring Gnostic Christianity and alchemy, and that it has spoken deeply to me. The particular organization I have been learning from ...

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Event: Winter Solstice Celebration ❄️

By Jean Cavanaugh|2026-03-18T19:25:53-04:00January 31st, 2026|Events & Celebrations|

Sunday, December 17th at 5pm Sunrise The Wheel of the Year is continuing to turn and we are quickly approaching the Winter Solstice. And with it come all the holidays which celebrate the renewal of the light that is found within and without during dark times. Though we know the sun will return in full strength, in the meantime, we remember that we are here in this world to experience both the darkness ...

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Winter Solstice Celebration 🐻

By Jean Cavanaugh|2026-03-18T18:21:31-04:00January 31st, 2026|Events & Celebrations|

Hi everyone, We are getting ready for you! Hope you can make it. 🎄 Sunday, December 17th at 5 pm I will be creating a Facebook event page soon, so if you’re on there, you can also keep an eye out for that. Happy December! Jean P. S. These are spruces we planted for a windbreak 8 years ago, with the intention of thinning them ...

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Winter Solstice Celebration Pictures

By Jean Cavanaugh|2026-03-18T19:25:24-04:00January 31st, 2026|Events & Celebrations|

We had a lovely ceremony last night, in which we entered the dreamtime with the Great Bear Spirit. There in the dark, we connected with our own dreams, before celebrating the return of the Light. Before the ceremony, each participant was given a juniper berry bundle, made from berries grown at Crossing Hedgerows. These were to help with the releasing of that which was ready to be released, to allow for new good things to enter our ...

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Winter Solstice

By Jean Cavanaugh|2026-03-18T18:40:55-04:00January 31st, 2026|Events & Celebrations|

Dried Aster in the Sun by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLC As we approach the time of the return of the sun, I hope you find some ways to celebrate. We are not having an official gathering for this holiday at the Sanctuary, but members are always welcome to set up a time to come out. In the meantime, here are a few suggestions for anyone who might appreciate them. Tell stories from your tradition, ...

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