Our mystical Christmas celebration was another beautiful gathering. For those who weren't able to make it, we missed you! The North stone decorated for Christmas as we go around the wheel of the year / stone clock reflecting the big sky clock of our planisphere. The North stone Yew on one side of the center stone and a bare oak branch on the other. The cross ...
Lately I've been feeling exceedingly tired. I'm not sure all the reasons why my energy has been so low, but I know many people have been feeling the heaviness of the dark time of year being upon us. Things that might not feel so daunting at other times can feel more burdensome. Of course, the winter solstice is when we have reached the darkest part of the year, so our celebrations revolve around the return of the ...
Saturday, December 20th at Noon If you celebrate the winter solstice, you are celebrating the birth of Christ! In the midst of the darkness, a new light is born. He brings the gift of the present; He is the living Word of God, the Logos, the Savior who can set you free. He is Lord Jesus Christ, in whose magical name can be found the ever flowing Way leading you back home. He is within and without, ...
Jean - before the ceremony What a powerful and lovely ceremony we had last night for the winter solstice. Thank you to the beautiful group of women who came out to share in it. ❤️ Solstice Blessings to you all! Jean
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
We had a lovely time foraging for materials for our Yule decorations this past Sunday. The photo is of the centerpiece that Alissa created from what she gathered. It's so beautiful! The Cavanaughs also have cut their Christmas tree, and I wanted to send a reminder that folks are still welcome to come out to gather materials or cut a tree. Even though they might be too tall, the bottoms can be cut off to still ...
December 4th, at 2pm (Juniper branches and berries)You are invited to come out and gather materials to bring home for making a Yule log centerpiece, or an evergreens centerpiece or wreath. We have plenty of logs in the woods, as well as Spruce, and Juniper sprigs with berries, and red Rose hips for decorations. (Rose hips)While you're out, you are also welcome to take a walk on the trails and enjoy the land. Or feel free to simply ...
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, ...