10:00am Break 10:15am Spring Equinox Mindful Walk with Dennis Carpenter. Take a mindful stroll through Circle Sanctuary land as we acknowledge the remaining aspects of winter, enjoy the emerging signs of spring, and appreciate the unique ecology of Circle Sanctuary. Our route will depend on land conditions and those taking part. Techniques for enchancing mindful awareness in Nature will be utilized. Be prepared for standing and walking in any weather conditions, including sturdy walking shoes and drinking water. 10:15am Wild Spring Edibles: Nourishing your Body and Invigorating your Spirit with Master Herbalist Rebecca Lingenfelter Come and explore the magical and healing uses of early spring edible greens. After winter, these greens are often the first ones seen in the wild and in some yards. These early wild greens are full of vitamins and help nourish the body. 10:15am Family Programming in the Summer Kitchen with Rev. Florence 11:15am Break 11:30am Community Egg Hunt! Bring your basket and gather at the Maypole! All ages are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun and prizes! 12:00pm Lunch - Spring Picnic! (location TBD according to weather) Please bring your own sack lunch and drinks and join us for community time around the table! Please no peanut products! The Resource Shop above the Temple Room will be open during lunch! 1:00pm Springtime Renewal & Rebirth with Rev. Selena Fox Creating and working with spring imagery, ceremonies, chants, and customs for revitalizing self, healing from loss, dispelling despair and stimulating growth and joy. Bring a journal or notebook and pen for noting guidance and ideas. Participation in this workshop is included with in-person registration. Workshop also available through livestream via Zoom. Register for live stream here: https://circlesanctuary.org/event-6076638 1:00pm Family Programming in the Summer Kitchen with Rev. Florence 2:00pm Break 2:30pm Spiritual Aspects of Spring-cleaning with Niki Evans Grattan and Rev. Meredith "Merrie" Beckman Learn how to infuse your home cleaning routines with intention and energy, transforming mundane tasks into meaningful rituals. Your presenters will guide you through creating your own magical Florida water, demonstrate its use in cleansing your energy, aura, and home, and offer blessings on your spring-cleaning tools. Niki is a Circle Santuary member with a passion for integrating spirituality into everyday practices. Merrie is also a Circle Sanctuary member with expertise in holistic wellness and energy work, focusing on harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit. Please bring a broom or other spring-cleaning tool! 2:30pm Family Programming in the Summer Kitchen with Rev. Florence 3:30pm Break and Ritual Preparations 4:00pm Welcome Spring Ritual with Lisa and Rev. Judith Join us as we emerge from the introspection, rest and isolation of the winter season and look outward to the world around us, sweeping away any obstacles in our path to joy! Bring your brooms or other spring-cleaning tools! 5:30pm Clean-up and Final Departures The day is not done until the last task is complete. Teamwork makes the dream work and builds community. Please stay to help with take down and clean-up!
REGISTRATION FOR ON-SITE EVENT: https://circlesanctuary.org/event-6076359 REGISTRATION FOR ON-LINE WORKSHOP ONLY: https://circlesanctuary.org/event-6076638 REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT MARCH 20TH! Look at our Events Archive for information on prior years' festivals! |
