Our Festivals

Seasonal Festivals: Celebrations that align with the solstices and equinoxes, such as:

Spring Equinox: Rituals to celebrate renewal and planting.

Summer Solstice: Festivals honoring the sun and abundance.

Autumn Equinox: Harvest rituals expressing gratitude.

Winter Solstice: Ceremonies marking the return of light.

Rites of Passage: Marking significant life transitions, such as:

Birth Ceremonies: Welcoming a new life, often involving blessings and gifts from nature.

Coming of Age: Rituals celebrating the transition to adulthood, possibly including tests of skill or endurance.

Marriage Ceremonies: Unions celebrated with nature elements, often incorporating earth, water, fire, and air.

Nature Walks and Pilgrimages: Rituals that involve journeys into sacred natural spaces, often accompanied by meditation or prayer.

Honoring Ancestors: Ceremonies that pay respect to past generations, which may include offerings or storytelling around a fire.

Sacred Offerings: Rituals involving offerings to nature, such as:

Offering of Food or Flowers: Left at natural sites to honor spirits or deities.

Water Blessings: Rituals to purify and honor water sources.

Healing Rituals: Practices using natural elements (herbs, stones, etc.) for physical and spiritual healing, often led by a healer or shaman.

Moon Rituals: Ceremonies that correspond with lunar phases, particularly full moons and new moons, for reflection, intention setting, and release.

Fire Ceremonies: Rituals involving fire, such as:

Candle Lighting: Symbolizing hope, guidance, and transformation.

Bonfires: Celebrating community, releasing negativity, or marking seasonal changes.

Drumming Circles: Group gatherings that involve rhythmic drumming to connect with the earth and each other, often accompanied by dance and song.

Meditation and Contemplation: Individual or group practices focused on connecting with nature, often done in natural settings to enhance mindfulness.,/