On the eve of Samhain, we gather beneath darkening skies, and call the ancestors to sit with us around the flames. This is a circle of bone memory, ancestral listening. We honour the Cailleach, She who brings the winter, and draw inspiration from the folklore of La Loba, She who sings over bones.
Our journey of descent has reached its end. We have arrived at Samhain. The thinning of the veil between worlds. The doorway is open to annwn, the Otherworld. We will be working with the medicine of the Cailleach. We turn to her to guide us through the darkening months.
What to expect:
Our evening begins with a shared walk down the hill together to greet the land and sense the ‘descent’ in our bodies.
This is an invitation to tune in to the landscape and the changing skies as the sun begins to set.
As we gather around the fire, there will be a guided grounding practice, calling in the elementals and ancestors together, and our first sharing circle accompanied by a lovely hot herbal tea.
There will be several sharing circles throughout the evening, interwoven with:
- guided journey/storytelling to meet the Cailleach
- Anointing ritual
- Cairn building to honour the thinning of the veil and ancestors
- Land and body connection practices
- Honouring the ‘bones’ of our sisters together to call back any ‘lost’ parts. (This may include singing, prayer, consensual touch, and wrapping of the hips with rebozos)
- A closing of the ritual with care
Let us gather around these ancestral flames and sing over the bones of our sisters, together.
- Please read the below carefully -
Our circles are held on the gorgeous land of HALF MOON FIELD, TIGLEY - just outside of Totnes
We gather around the ceremonial fire (not sheltered) by the stream
On particularly wet evenings, we will gather in the bender with a log burner
It is recommended to bring what is necessary to be comfortable for the weather conditions
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Please note the land is on a hill with various levels and we will be walking through wildflower meadows to get to our gathering place.
Wear suitable shoes as there are thistles and the ground is uneven
The toilet is an outdoor long drop, accesed via ladder style steps. Wild wees are welcome.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The gate to Half Moon Field is fairly hidden, and is on the main road between Dartington & Tigley. An Oak tree stands opposite the entrance.
It is advised to slow down to avoid sudden turns.
Park in the field to the left when you enter - do not go down the path on the right.
Please arrive no later than 5:45pm
I will meet you at the car park and we will walk down together at 5:50pm.
Please ensure you bring with you:
- Layers and waterproofs to keep warm & dry
- A rug/sheepskin/cushion/camping chair - whatever you need to be comfortable when sitting on the earth
- A torch for navgiating the land in the dark
- Water bottle - there is no drinking water on site.
- A mug for hot drinks and any snacks you wish to share.
- Sturdy shoes (we walk downhill and there are thistles on the land)
- An item(s) to add to the ancestral altar (optional)
Please arrive by 5:45pm as we will gather at the top of the land and journey down together at 5:50pm.
With love & roots
