As we navigate the long, cold nights towards Winter Solstice, we're dreaming into our yearly Ceremony--our way of honoring this sacred celestial moment. We'll gather in the Temple Barn for Cacao & Dance, then migrate to the House for a potluck and a more intimate ceremony featuring live music from Brother Gareth Dicker. We'll take some time to get cozy, slow down, honor the darkness and welcome the slow return of the light. To accommodate a journey into the dark, we'll once again shift the start-time of Sunday's events to 1:30pm.

Solstice Schedule/Details:

CACAO @ 1:30p

SOLSTICE DANCE @ 2 -- set woven by JJ & Julia -- all are welcome to the dance

POTLUCK --@ Sanctuary House beginning around 4pm -- due to limited space, there's a special invitation list for folks for all who have been attending & supporting Heartward events this year

CANDLELIGHT MUSIC + SOLSTICE JOURNEY -- after nourishment & sunset, we'll begin the fireside ceremony in the Sanctuary House.

Registration & Reciprocity:

Suggested Contribution: $20-55 with a by-donation option for Sustainers and Donors.

Pre-registration helps us prepare with cacao & potluck supplies. This is our most intimate ceremony of the year. The invite list includes those who've been showing up regularly for events this year at Heartward Sanctuary. If you have a family member, visiting guest or partner you'd like to bring to the ceremony in the house, please let me know.

We acknowledge that folks have different means. If you have more time than money, we have a few service options (helping set up &/or clean up from potluck.) Write info@HeartwardSanctuary.org if that would help. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Sustainers:

What is a Sustainer? Why would I want to be one? How do I sign up?

We're so glad you asked ! : )

Sustainers contribute monthly, quarterly or yearly to maintain the Temple and land here, run Sunday dances and seasonal events at Heartward Sanctuary. Sustainers name their donation amount and attend dances and seasonal events free/by-donation. These regular, ongoing Sustaining donations help us budget, plan and truly keep the wheels turning and sweetness flowing here at Heartward. If you'd like to be a sustainer, you can sign up here: https://givebutter.com/lMkJhI

Potluck:

Please label your dish with ingredients. Folks are welcome to drop off their potluck item in the house prior to dance. Just bring to the kitchen or dining table in the main house.

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Winter Solstice Ceremony at Heartward Sanctuary

Dance, Candlelit Ceremony, Meditation & Live Music