“It was a very grounding ceremony. I enjoyed it a lot.”

—Ramon Contreras, Candler, NC about the Traditional Summer Solstice Ceremony

“The magic of a shared container is such a gift. I feel lighter, clearer, more gentle with myself [after the ceremony]. I feel more available to share vulnerably my story, my voice, my heart.

“The reflections others offered throughtheir prayers resonated with my own storylines and were deeply healing to receive. I love the collaborative process, the storytelling, the bringing in the elements.

“This ceremony specifically tapped into a creative, imaginative part of me that needs to be listened to more and feels full of possibilities.

“Such a gift to share this beautiful tradition!”

—Kyle Steele, Barnardsville, NC about the Traditional Summer Solstice Ceremony

“I felt many awesome feelings and sensations. Some of those I recall now were expansiveness, dissolution, connection to mystery to fire to nature to cycles to the best parts of humans. I felt the Summer Solstice was recognized in my bones and blood and spirit, while my mind was captivated by the wind of the ages.”

—Elizabeth Kelly, Asheville NC about the Traditional Summer Solstice Ceremony

“I felt both energized and calmed by the ceremony. I felt inspired by the fire, the sincerity of the sharing, and the opportunity to give voice to my own inner reflections.”

—Sharon Bigger, Asheville, NC about the Traditional Summer Solstice Ceremony

“The space and diversity of people, all ages, was beautiful. Easily and quickly becoming comfortable with each other. Awareness of the cycles and calling upon wisdom of nature for help and guidance. I appreciated the joy and kindness from everyone.”

—About the Traditional Summer Solstice Ceremony in Asheville, NC

“I loved the whole ceremony. Such a different take on the way I knew about the directions. Everybody’s insights were helpful and relevant.”

—Eileen Gertz, Asheville NC about the Traditional Summer Solstice Ceremony

““The location was wonderful. The fire was warming and resourceful. The pace was calming. The sharing about the roots of the weather [tradition] was enlightening. The connection to the food growers made it simple to grasp and easy to feel. Allowing everyone to speak about why they came allowed communion and diversity to enter the space.””

— Sandy Buchanan

““[I loved the] sharing from each of you about backgrounds and experiences, hearing from participants. I especially enjoyed the silent descent and time by the river.””

— Sherri Wilson

““The whole afternoon was a beautiful sharing from you both, with everyone in the group and with Nature. I think each aspect of that was totally essential. For me I feel like it created an awareness of how utterly natural and essential engaging in that relationship with Weather is.””

— Lisa Kolk

““[This event brought me] a closer connection to everything.””

— Richard Lewis

““I loved the discussion and the history behind what you do.””

— Marcelle Crago

““The whole program was right. A good flow of lecture and connection, physical movement. The river walk was beautiful.””

— Jane Wollack

““Created a loving, warm and relaxing environment. The pace was good. Walking to the River was lovely!””

— Trinity Star Wolf

““So many things were right about this event! It felt good to come into the space with a warm fire and a place prepared. The historical context was also helpful... For me to be able to honor the ...weather was a welcome shift . The info I received ahead of time to know what to bring and how to dress also helpful!! The size of the group was also good.””

— Annie Menzer

““The...context was helpful.... Both of you embodied the essence of this work, i.e. gratitude and awe and appreciation of weather and nature, which I find more important than an explanation. Allowing time for questions and sharing from the group was helpful and inspiring.””

— Robert Bringelson

““Everything was amazing! Please do more. I would love to invite some friends.””

— Elspeth Greene