June 20th 2007
Join us in this peaceful celebration of the most powerful entity known to man
As the sun spirals its longest dance,
Cleanse us
As nature shows bounty and fertility
Bless us
Let all things live with loving intent
And to fulfill their truest destiny
Taken from a Wiccan blessing for Summer
From time immemorial people have worshipped the sun and have revered its power.
The very word Solstice means a stopping or standing still of the sun. It is the longest day of the year and the time when the sun is at maximum elevation. The Celts celebrated with bonfires, to add power and energy to the sun, All over the world, different cultures and religions celebrate the sun in different ways.
The Pagan rituals that occur on midsummers eve are the best well known even today. For Pagans this time of the year is incredibly significant. The Goddess took over the earth from the horned God at the start of spring time and by the solstice she is seen to be in her prime. At the very height of power and fertility. For some this marks the marriage of the God and the Goddess and it is from this union that springs forth the fruits of the harvest.
At the same time this is celebrated as being a change in the seasons, the longest day thus signifying that from this point on, the days will shorten and the autumn and then winter slowly set in, the ongoing shifts in the seasons representing the ever changing cycle of life. One of the most significant places in which to celebrate this change and this power is at the ancient religious sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury and that's where we're going.
In a very basic and relaxed night, we will be taking a group of people to Stonehenge to witness the morning sun rising over the sacred stones. This is a one off event and places will go very quickly, make sure you book now to enjoy this incredibly significant event. We will be staying overnight at the stone circle and will have no shelter or access to the vehicle which will leave us when we get dropped off. Please make sure you come prepared for the wonderfully predictably unpredictable British weather! We can help - click here for info on our solstice package.
Tour cost is £65 and includes...
Transport to the site
Fun and informative guide
Entrance to Stonehenge
Tea/coffee/biscuits in the morning
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Tour departs Wednesday June 20th 2007
Tour returns Thursday June 21st 2007 - the longest day of the year
The bus will drop us at the site for the most important and amazing all night party that has been celebrated for 5000 years - the bus will be leaving us and returning to pick us up at about 7am the next morning. There will be no access to the bus after it has left so please make sure you come prepared. The national trust will not allow big umbrellas to be carried on site so please also ensure you have waterproofs just in case!
Sun rise is at 04:58 this year!
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