Annual Winter Solstice Communibration

Winter Solstice Communibration 🌞

Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Camp Lake of the Woods (Hogan), Swope Park
7332 Oakwood Dr., Kansas City, MO 64132

As the longest night invites stillness, we'll gather to honor winter's quiet gifts—connection, reflection, and community care. In a season often centered on buying more, we're choosing to experience more: more presence in nature, more togetherness, more meaning.

Come As You Are
This is a come-and-go gathering. Supervised children are welcome. (Please let pets stay cozy at home.)

Donations are always appreciated and help us keep offering community events like this one.

Flow of the Afternoon

• 1:00–2:00 PM — Guided winter trail walk around the Hogan with TRA volunteers

• 2:00 PM — Solstice meditation led by Amy Schonhoff

• 2:15–3:00 PM — Community Yule Log decorating & blessing

• 3:00–4:00 PM — Warm up by the Hogan fire with wintry storytelling, s'mores, and cider; write and jar your intentions for the year ahead

What to Know / Bring

• Dress for the weather and unpaved trails (layers, warm hat/gloves, sturdy shoes/boots).

• We'll provide s'mores and cider; feel free to bring a reusable mug or thermos.

• Optional contributions: a small evergreen clipping, ribbon/twine, or a written intention for the Yule Log.

• Accessibility note: trails are natural surface and may be uneven. Cozy fireside space is available at the Hogan for those who prefer to remain near the lodge.

• Fire/placement of the Yule Log will follow site guidelines and weather/safety conditions.