A cozy night of reflection, release, song, candle magic, meditation, and returning light

As the longest night settles around us and the world grows quiet, you are warmly invited into a cozy, heart centered Winter Solstice ceremony–an evening of connection, reflection, candlelight, song, and gentle alchemy.

In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, this gathering offers a place to rest, reflect, breathe, soften, and be held in community love. Together, we will honor the turning of the wheel and welcome the slow, sacred return of the light.

Wrapped in blankets, the smells of yule spices, and candlelight glow, we will:

🕯 Reflect on the year behind us
With tender prompts, a guided meditation, and spaciousness to feel what needs to be felt.

🔥 Release what we are ready to let go of
We will gather round a fire to offer our grief, burdens, and old stories into the flames, making space for what wants to be born.

🎶 Sing pagan carols and solstice chants
To warm our spirits, weave our voices together, and honor the ancient traditions of Yule.

✨ Create candle magic & set intentions for the year ahead
We will dress and bless solstice candles with herbs, oils, and intention–calling back the light within and around us, naming the hopes, dreams, and seeds we wish to nurture in the year ahead.

🎁 Yule Gift Exchange
In the spirit of generosity and delight, we will exchange small homemade or second hand gifts, honoring the old ways of community gifting.

Together, we will create a sanctuary of warmth and meaning in the heart of winter…❄️
A place to be witnessed, to breathe deeply, to gather strength, and to remember that even in the darkest night, we carry the spark of the returning sun.

Come as you are. ♥️

Ritual supplies, workbook and songbook will be provided.

Bring a cozy blanket or layer, a small homemade or second hand gift to exchange, a holiday snack to share, and your tender, hopeful heart.

Let us welcome the light back, together. 🌟

Saturday, December 20th 5-8pm (doors will open at 4:30pm).

Held at a Private Residence in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle.

(Address shared upon ticket purchase.)

Accessibility Info: There are stairs up to the house and out to the fire pit. Essential Oils will be used. Music and sound healing instruments may be used. No cats or dogs live reside at the house.

General Admission: $40

Limited Low-Income Needs Based Admission: $25

Humanitix fees go towards charities. Want to avoid extra ticket fees? Venmo Me instead to purchase your ticket: @Annie-herring (please include your preferred name and e-mail address in the comments).

Contact the host of The Longest Night: A Cozy Winter Solstice Community Ritual & Gathering ✨