Rejoice with us as we celebrate the sun reaching its zenith! At this time of maximum solar energy we will gather together and enjoy an uplifting ceremony brimming with creativity and joy as our ancestors would have done. Many of their greatest monuments were aligned to this solstice such as the Ring of Brodgar Callanish and Stonehenge.
Featuring skilled ceremonialists and bards from across the Devon tribe. We will be immersed by circle singing lead by Kiowa dances lead by Aluna Dance Temple - (Kate Dancer and friends) as well as stories and songs performed by Adam Powell & Madeleine Honour.
This event is held within the Woodland Glade of the Dartington Estate. We suggest bringing a cushion or throw for your seat and to dress for warmth or coolness. We have versatile indoor and outdoor spaces refreshments and the warmth of the hearth-fire to cheer us.
A sober event suitable for ages 12+. Pre-booking required. Tickets are £16 / £22 per person depending on your means and we have a few £11 concessionary tickets available too. Book your seats here : https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?h=1&t=0&e=43b4ec6ea86ba429
Please note dogs are not permitted at this event.
Planning to be with us: You may arrive in the space from 6pm event starts at 6.30pm and as the ceremony will be in progress we ask you to arrive in your seat by 6.45pm. Allow yourself enough time to walk the short woodland path from the car park - details and directions: https://thewoodland.co/directions/
We hope to see you there ?
Our ceremonialist and host will be Michelle Cadby
Michelle is an experienced space holder who loves creating rituals and holding ceremonies in reverence to this one wild and precious life and as an invitation to come together in community like our ancestors did; whether that be to grieve to dance to share in circle or to mark the change of seasons and the turn of the wheel.
And our performers for this gathering…
Madeleine Honor
Madeleine is a mother singer performer sound & energy facilitator kundalini yoga teacher and creative practitioner. Madeleine has spent years as a performer and running drama and singing workshops with groups of women children and refugees.
In her performances she often includes song movement and mantra. Her deep connection to the natural world and shamanic practices are woven into a mesmerising landscape to create a sacred ceremonial experience.
Adam Powell, Bard of Totnes
Adam is a multi instrumentalist storyteller with a passion for bringing the indigenous British Isles to life. He has read a degree in Medieval History is a member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids is a menswork facilitator in the Mankind Project and an interfaith world pilgrim.
Totnes Wheel the Year Collective host events focused on the 8 festivals of the Celtic calendar. Follow our Facebook page for updates of future events and other offerings : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556023942743
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Woodland Presents CIC, North Woods, Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6NS, United Kingdom, Totnes