Summer Solstice Nature & Wellness Weekend
Celebrate the longest day of the year with heart-centered connection, reflection, movement, and community at The Heron.
All activities are FREE and open to all.
Arrive Friday Night!
We recommend coming out Friday evening to get settled, set up camp, and soak in the land—so you can rise with the sun and join us for the Summer Solstice Sunrise Ceremony on Saturday morning. There’s nothing like waking up on Heron ground with the first light of summer! ⛺️Camping and unique Airbnb accommodations available!
Weekend Craft Station with Marie Tomlinson
Swing by the craft station behind the Main Stage and pick up a project to work on throughout the weekend! Marie will have a variety of hands-on options like needle felting, crochet, macramé, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just curious, there’s something for everyone, come create at your own pace, all weekend long!
✨ Saturday, June 21
5:20am – 6:30am | Solstice Sunrise Ceremony with Isa (Next to the Beach)
Together we’ll greet the sun on the longest day of the year with medicine songs, prayers, intention setting, and deep gratitude for the gifts of the Earth. Let’s celebrate life, align with the rhythms of nature, and open our hearts to the light within and around us!
️ 9:30am – 10:30am | Vision Boards with Julie Murawski (Behind the Main Stage)
Set your intentions for the season through creativity and visual inspiration.
11:00am – 12:00pm | Sound Meditation with Jess Frombach (Tiger Maple Stage)
Let soothing vibrations wash over you in this immersive sound healing experience. (bring a yoga mat or blanket to get cozy on the ground)
12:00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch Break
(No food provided—please bring your own)
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Nature Therapy Walk with Jodi Gray (Meeting at the entrance of Dragon Run)
A slow, mindful walk with guided self-care stops to awaken the senses and reconnect with the land.
3:30pm – 5:00pm | Community Connection Circle with Domenic Dodds (Tiger Maple Stage)
-Ground in your body through breath and gentle orientation practices.
-Connect through a supportive sharing circle and 1-on-1 dyad work.
-Simple somatic tools will help your nervous system feel safe, seen, and held in community.
5:30pm – 6:30pm | Ecstatic Dance with Robin Carey (At the Village bon fire)
Move freely, release, and express yourself through rhythm and joyful motion.
6:30pm – 7:30pm | Community Potluck Dinner (Behind the main stage)
Bring a dish to share! Lets gather in nourishment, laughter, and celebration!
Evening Free Time | Bon-Fire at the Village
Cozy up, connect, and wind down under the stars.
10:00pm – 11:00pm | Star Bathing with Domenic Rocco (beyond the bathhouse on the hill)
✨ A meditative journey beneath the stars, slow down, look up, and receive. (Chairs or blankets recommended as the field gets damp)
Sunday, June 22
9:00am – 10:00am | Yoga with Jen Rains (By the Main Stage)
Greet the day with gentle movement, breath, and grounding.
10:30am – 11:30am | Children’s Drum Circle with Sara Rafaloski (Close to the May Pole)
A fun and interactive drumming experience for kids of all ages! Bring your own drum or instrument, or borrow one of ours. No experience needed!
️ 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Heart Meditation with Diane Clark
Quiet reflection to open your heart and spirit to the beauty of summer.
1:30pm – 3:00pm | Foraging & Medicine Making with Harold Reynolds & Robin Carey (behind the main stage)
Explore wild plants and learn how to make simple, healing remedies.
⛺Camping and unique Airbnb accommodations available!
Don’t forget to stop by the Farm Store for organic produce, pasture-raised meats, mushrooms, and more.
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