Overview
The seasonal cycle provides a natural framework for life’s phases, guiding when to work, rest, reflect, and grow. Ignoring these rhythms, as modern society often does by maintaining constant productivity, can lead to burnout and chronic fatigue. In contrast, living in harmony with the seasons supports optimal physical health, including better sleep, hormone regulation, and immune function. It also promotes emotional resilience and life satisfaction by encouraging individuals to embrace change and find joy in the present moment.
The Wheel Of The Year was first popularised in the mid-twentieth century and is made up of eight seasonal festivals marking the solstices, equinoxes and midpoints between them. This gives us time as a community to meet up every six weeks to check in and refocus in a day of contemplation and celebration.
In this ceremony we celebrate Ostara, also know as Spring Equinox. Marking the return of the light and balance between night and day. After a long period of dark hibernation, we will celebrate the fresh energy of renewal and bring hope into our lives.
One way to mark this is by planting seeds, literally and metaphorically and in this celebration, this is what we will be doing. Decorating your own plant pots and planting seeds to take home and nurture, along with your intentions for 2026. We will also discuss the symbolism behind Easter and also connect with the herbs and plants that are beginning to show themselves which you can include in your diet
The ceremony will include poetry and rituals and takes place (mainly inside, as we can't guarantee dry weather) at a smallholding just outside Chippenham from 14:00-16:00. You can learn more about the host The Willow Tree Foundation here
N.B Please note that there is parking on site and this is an adult only event, where dogs are not allowed.