Litha Summer Solstice Gathering
TML gatherings weave social connection, individual reflection and learning and nourishment for our souls and stomachs alike, through seasonally inspired wisdom and shared meals. Come prepared for a community of curious minds, playful vibes and respect for the sacred.
Summer Solstice Gathering
📍 TBA - Weston-Super-Mare
📅 Sunday, 21st June
⏰ 5pm start
💰 Free to attend, but you must RSVP here (link will be updated for booking one month before event)
👥 Open to all adults interested in reflection, connection, and community
About the Gathering
The Summer Solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year; a turning point in the wheel of the seasons when the sun reaches its fullest expression. For thousands of years, cultures across the world have marked this moment as a celebration of light, growth, vitality and abundance. It is a time when the natural world is at its most alive: flowers in bloom, hedgerows thick with green, birds busy in the late light and the air carrying the hum of summer.
We will gather in celebration to watch the sunset and, as always, enjoy a bring-and-share picnic to enjoy together. As our ancestors did, we’ll commune around the fire with music! If you play or sing, please come prepared to share your musical offerings with us in a grounded, beautiful space.
In the spirit of the festival the theme for the meal is: salads, fruit, nourishing seasonal delights
No requirement to participate, listening and offering your presence is enough.
What to Expect
Simple opening welcome ritual to set the tone and theme
Seasonal reflections
Informal community connection
Shared vegetarian/vegan meal
A fire, if the weather permits
Poetry, stories or music shared voluntarily
You are welcome to participate as much or as little as feels right.
Who It’s For
This is an open, kind and inclusive space for open, kind and inclusive people. We organise our gatherings based on those who come and participate in them. The aim is for these gatherings to be collaborative. If you find there are barriers to participating, please reach out for a chat about how we might remove those barriers.
Read the This Mortal Life FAQ for more info.
Important to Know
This is a community gathering, not therapy or a support group.
While conversation and reflection are welcomed, participants remain responsible for their own wellbeing. You are always free to observe, participate or step away at any time.
Practical Details
🌿 Outdoor setting on natural ground - pavement, grass and uneven ground
👥 Medium group size - 10-20 people
☕ Our gatherings are alcohol-free, bring a water bottle or whatever you prefer to drink
👢 Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, bring a picnic blanket or camping chair
Full arrival information will be shared via an email the week of the event to those who RSVP.
About Your Host
Esther Hall is a Creative Community Facilitator, End of Life Companion and Founder of This Mortal Life, where we create spaces that explore how awareness of mortality can deepen our experience of living and belonging. I’m on a journey of learning to live more aligned with the natural rhythms of nature, and welcome anyone who’d like to join me. You can read more about me here (scroll down).
Join Us
Spaces are limited to keep the gathering calm and connected.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend, we will then send you an email the week of the event for up to date details on the weather and plans for the day.
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