A Night of Reflection & Celebration - Smahain

As the Wheel of the Year turns, we gather to honor Samhain—the ancient festival of endings and beginnings. The veil between worlds thins, inviting us to reflect, remember, and welcome transformation.

Join us for an evening of fire, ritual, and connection as we celebrate the final harvest and embrace the mysteries of the season.

🌿 Ancestor veneration
🔥 Firelight & ritual
🔮 Divination & sharing

This will be an evening event at the Sanctuary, We will start at the Sharing Shed at 6 pm to be smudged and anointed and to have a quick check-in before making our way to gather around a fire pit outside (weather permitting). Here, we will light the fire and honour our ancestors with a meditation, our words, drums and a song or two.

I encourage you to bring photos of the women in your line if you have them. Your mothers, sisters, grandmothers, great grandmothers and/or the women in your life that have meant the most to you. We will place these photos on the altar.

Welcome to Waimakariri Silver Tent.

I believe that women need to sit in circle, not because we need healing, for we are perfect as we are, but because we need replenishment. Women need to go deep. Sitting in circle nourishes the soul, the heart and the spirit.

When women come together, magic happens.

We know this to be true from our own experiences. We have also seen that something else happens when these communities grow: they can become a beacon to others. Full of inspiration and practical learning, along with questions and practices to support and stimulate discussion about some of the challenges we all face in our lives.

The Waimakariri Silver Tent welcomes all women — Maiden, Mother, Queen-ager, or Crone—and anyone who identifies as a woman. Together, we sit in circles, share our journeys, build connections, and celebrate the seasons in Aotearoa.

Our Silver Tent is a part of the Red Tent Aotearoa community, We are dedicated to supporting women transitioning through menopause, embracing their Crone years, and stepping into their roles as community elders. While the Red Tent traditionally gathers near the new moon each month, the Silver Tent aligns its meetings with the Sabbaths of the Wheel of the Year, creating a space for reflection, connection, and celebration during these sacred times.

Each Red/Silver Tent is a unique reflection of the community of women who create it. But these varied spaces share some things in common: The longing for connection and belonging, The sharing of how we are feeling and who we are in our lives. The nourishment of ourselves and each other The slowing down, the rest, the replenishment The simple act of sharing time and space with a group of women The opportunity to let go of the other responsibilities in our lives.

Each event will have a focus on the Sabbat, with this one being Samhain

What do I bring?

Ø Please bring a snack to share,
Ø A journal to capture aha moments
Ø Your water bottle..
Ø It may be chilly, so please dress warmly, including warm shoes for when we are outside.
Ø Bring an open heart and a longing for connection.

Do I need to print my ticket?
No, we will have a list of attendees and will have already made space for you in our hearts.

What type of women come to Silver Tent?
Women from all age groups, backgrounds, beliefs, and countries. Women who are ready for a shift, women who are tired of the status quo, women who want deeper connection to themselves and others.

What time do I arrive?
Please arrive at 5:45 pm to be settled, with your cuppa by 6 pm. We will close the circle at 9pm but you are invited to stay and chat until 9:15pm.

See you at :

The Sanctuary

638 Oxford Road, Fernside, North Canterbury

The price to come to Silver Tent Sabbat circles is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Included with your ticket purchase is a welcome cup of ceremonial cacao from The Cacao Ambassador. If the cost is prohibitive please get in touch.

To join this magical movement, https://www.jillnatalia.co.nz/membership-red-tent-aotearoa/Membership is a sliding scale from $20 annually, pay what you think this movement is worth. Membership fees go to admin, supporting the facilitators, & opening more Red/Silver Tents all over the country!

Space is limited, so please register via Humanitix or email for bank details so we can plan for your arrival.

About Red Tent Aotearoa-
"What women want is CONNECTION. Not on a superficial level, but a REAL connection and support." ~Jill Natalia (RTA founder)The Red Tent is a place for women to feel that connection and to offer and receive that support.
We want to help women to free themselves from the isolation of today’s modern world and find their tribe. The Red Tent Aotearoa movement has the aim to connect, collaborate, and create a community of strong and educated women in a supportive & nurturing environment.
We establish community networks and support between women by hosting local gatherings and events in what we call 'Red Tents. 'Red Tent Aotearoa is not religious, and we invite anyone who identifies as female from 11 years + from all walks of life.
It’s our hope for everyone who enters each Red Tent to experience a sense of belonging, sisterhood, and strength that stays with them from then on.

Any questions please reach out to Jill: redtentaotearoa@gmail.com