Winter 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.

Winter Solstice Gathering

As the year draws to its quiet close, we gather to mark the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year and the turning point toward the returning light. Across cultures and centuries, this has been a time to pause, reflect, and honour both the darkness and the promise of renewal. For us, following the rhythm of the Wheel of the Year offers a framework to be more intentional about how we move through the year. It gives us eight natural opportunities to gather in community, to share food, and to recognise where we are in our own personal seasons.

The Solstice invites stillness. Nature has drawn inward; the trees have shed their leaves, the soil rests, and the air carries a gentle quietness. We are reminded that rest is not idleness, but an essential part of the cycle of growth. Just as the earth needs dormancy before spring’s bloom, so too do we benefit from slowing down, reflecting on what has passed, and allowing ourselves to dream of what might come next.

With this in mind, the Solstice is a great time to tune into the magic of the season and reflect on where we’ve been putting our energy and where we may want to put our energy in the year ahead. Around here we do a a Winter Solstice ritual that helps us identify experiences we want to have in the year ahead and map them out visually.

Join us for food, great conversation and a creative alternative to the ‘new year resolution’ thing.

Where: TBD - North Somerset

When: Sunday, 20th December, 6pm

Our Seasonal Gatherings are only open to our community members. Join the community by joining our mailing list to be emailed monthly with full details of the gatherings. Your details are never shared. If you attend multiple gatherings, you have the opportunity to join our WhatsApp group to stay better connected with community members. All welcome.