Winter Solstice & Sound Ceremony 12/20/25
Supporting the dark within…
Winter Solstice is Sunday the 21 of December, we gather the night before, Saturday December 20 to prepare ourselves for the longest night of the year.
It is so important - as tribing humans - to create beauty and sanctuary, especially during wild times of great change and unpredictability. Ritual helps. Being in sacred circle helps. Vibrational sound helps.
When we do these things we re-member who we are: Love, Compassion, Awakened, Alive.
We’ll come together to create a beautiful gratitude bundle known as a despacho or haywaricuy. (high-wah-ree-kwee)
This contemporary rendition of an ancient Andean ceremony uses ritual offerings to give thanks for the gifts that we have received from Spirit. It is a way to give back to Source, and express our deep gratitude for all we have and all our earth offers to us. When prepared and offered with love and sincerity, haywarikuy restores balance & harmony to our lives.
After the creation of the haywaricuy a healing soundscape will be served for the highest healing of all as we welcome the Winter season.
WHAT: The creation of a Gratitude Bundle ceremony. Also known as a despacho or haywaricuy. (high-wah-ree-kwee)
We follow the bundle creation with a sound experience that includes 2 gongs, 2 crystal bowls & other powerful instruments. This sound scape designed to bring healing and balance.
——PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE ASKING FOLKS TO RSVP IN ADVANCE TO HOLD YOUR SEAT ——YOU MAY PAY AT THE DOOR, BUT RESERVATIONS HIGHLY APPRECIATED
WHERE: St. Alban's Community Hall 1501 Washington Ave. (cross street Curtis) Albany, CA 94706
* Please note: Washington turns into San Lorenzo, a Berkeley city address the next block.
WHY: To celebrate & welcome winter, to give our highest thanks to spirit and the living Earth for all we have, to be in community with like-minded heart-folks & to prepare for the longest night of the year….as we begin our journey back towards the light.
WHEN: Friday, Dec 20
TIME: 6:00-8:00 PST - Please come early so we can start at 6:00. Doors open @ 5:30
COST: $25, $30, $35, $40 sliding scale - please select the rate that best suits you >> HERE<<
What to know:
-Bring: mat/blanket/eye pillow for the sound healing comfort/experience
-Please bring warm socks or slippers, this is a shoes off event.
-Kids are free and welcome---but if your kid is not able to be in quietude for sound journey--- please join for the gratitude bundle part of the ceremony only. Thanks for your kind understanding!!
We hope to see you there!
In Loving Service-
Jnana & Freesia
