*Located at Alnoba’s 1848 Barn – 199 South Rd. Kensington, NH

Monday, September 23rd from 5pm-7pm

Doors open at 4pm to explore grounds.

Author Katherine May writes in her hybrid memoire Wintering, “Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the same lives that they lived in the summer. They prepare. They adapt. They perform extraordinary acts of metamorphosis to get them through. Winter is a time of withdrawing from the world, maximizing scant resources, carrying out acts of brutal efficiency and vanishing from sight; but that’s where the transformation occurs. Winter is not the death of the life cycle, but it’s crucible.”

Spiritual Consultant Kristin Bredimus returns to Alnoba in 2024 to build upon the journey started with her “Healing as a Community” series. In community we began a journey of healing from our collective trauma; learning how to release and alchemize what no longer served us. Together we will share the thoughtful observations of how the last several years have shaped and changed our lives and our world. In community we will co-create a vision for our personal and collective futures. By observing the cycles of nature in the Northern Hemisphere, we will seek inspiration for our own rebirth and collective transformation. Each event will incorporate ancient spiritual ceremonies, meditation, and rituals inspired by the season.

Fall Equinox

Inspired by the Wheel of the Year Sabbat known as Mabon, we will explore the themes of gratitude, balance, preparation, and embracing the dark. We will explore practices to induce deep relaxation as well as practical tools for establishing balance in our lives.

• Exploration of Responsibilities and Priorities of the Spirit

• Foraging for Altar Decorations

• Co-creation of Prayers for the Earth and Humanity

• Ribbon Tree Ceremony