Winter Solstice Gathering

Let’s celebrate the return of Winter, together. The longest night invites us to slow down, reconnect, and remember the old ways—those earthy, time-tested customs that help restore balance to our bodies and spirits. Communing around the fireside light we’ll share warmth, stories, and rituals that honor the wisdom of winter and the beauty of going inward.

The Winter Solstice is a significant point in the Earth's cycle, as we reach an endpoint in our yearly dance with the sun. All over the globe, our ancestors have noted and celebrated this occurrence for millennia. This ceremony will provide you an opportunity to tap into that ancient, primal side within, surrounded by community and with a sacred fire.

Our ceremony will be facilitated by Ami Jean Aubin of Nature Medicine Foundation and Dave Eyerman L.Ac of Lion Heart Medicine.

Before the ceremony begins, you're invited to join an optional guided mindful hike through the quiet woods of Temenos, led by Brian Pearson of Adventure East. This gentle journey offers a chance to ground yourself in nature, breathe deeply, and attune to the rhythms of the season.

This gathering will take place at Temenos Retreat Center, a magical forest where the spirit unfolds.

Additional information regarding this experience

What's Included?

  • Guided solstice ceremony
  • Holiday refreshments
  • Optional guided hike

What to Bring

  • Warm layers
  • Sensible footwear
  • Open-hearted spirit

Other Notes:

The ceremony will require a short 10-minute walk uphill on a forest trail. The optional hike will be intermediate and approximately 2 miles with some incline and decline.

Price:
$40
Age:
Adults
Fitness Level:
Gathering will be a 10 min walk uphill. Optional hike will be 2 miles through forest trails
Skill Level:
all
Location:
  • Temenos Forest, Shutesbury Ma.
Dates/Times:
12/21
1:00-3:00 Hike / 3:00-4:30 Gathering
Waiver:
Each participant, or their guardian, must sign a waiver to participate in an Adventure East experience. Following payment of your online booking, your reservation confirmation will include a link to e-sign the waiver. Due to insurance requirements, we are unable to accommodate guests who do not sign a waiver.