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Every Summer Solstice, we stand and greet the sun as it enters the Great Stone Circle at sunrise. You are invited to join us as we recognize the passing of the seasons from Spring to Summer in this auspicious and sacred stone place. Witness the arrival of Summer and send Spring on its way with blessings.

SPECIAL GUEST Shawn Vougeot, singer, songwriter, classical violinist, television producer, videographer, and co-founder of New World Women, will serenade the rising sun with her violin. It promises to be a deeply soulful experience in time with the whole universe. 

We will gather in the Great Stone Circle in time to witness the rising of the sun – actual sunrise is at 5:23am but it is usually at least 5:30 before it is fully visible in the stone circle. Feel free to arrive as early as 5:00am if you wish.

Given fair weather and a clear horizon, we will watch the sun as it crests the ridge and is ushered through the Summer Solstice Corridor into the circle. It will set its golden glow upon anyone standing in the center of the circle. Further, it will cast the shadow of those persons standing in the center onto the stone directly in the path of the sun – the “Shadow Stone”.  Fun fact: This stone also marks the exact point of Winter Solstice Sunset, i.e. summer solstice sunrise and winter solstice sunset occur along the exact same line.  Who knew? Truly magical!

This will be a quiet, meditative event with a short opening rite and reading. We will also light a Solstice Fire in the Stargazer Circle.