The Celtic New Year. Everything ancestors and the thinning veil.
Maybe you notice it around this time of the year. The Autumn colours begin to darken, more leaves are falling from trees and the chill of winter can be felt on our cheeks in the early morning. In Norway we often already experience night frost! We celebrate at Tangen during this time of the year and remember those who went before us, the last bit of the harvest and slowly moving towards the darkest time of the year.
This year, Jessica and I will create a ritual that partly takes place at Gjellberget and is by large influenced by the level of trust and sensory surrender from the group. If you participate or wish to participate please reflect in advance on wether this ritual is for you. If you do not wish to participate in the ritual, you will guard the space the fellow participants move in.
Samhain Experience
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Circle & Ancestor Altar : Ritual opening of the circle where you can place photographs or mementos on our shared altar. If the weather allows we will participate in ceremony at Gjellberget.
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Labyrinth : A meditative journey through the terrain in complete silence to honor your lineage and heritage.
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The Stone Circle & Samhain Fire : A ceremony around the fire at dusk, sending what we are ready to release into the flames.
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The Silent Supper (Potluck) : We conclude around the long table to honor the final harvest and prepare for winter.
Practical Information
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Time : 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Arrival at 11:45)
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Investment : NOK 750 (Requires an approved application & 100% advance payment).
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Capacity : Maximum 8 participants (16+).
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Catering : The host provides a simple welcome lunch. Participants bring one dish for the shared table at 5:00 PM.
What to bring:
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Warm wool clothing, rain gear, and sturdy hiking shoes.
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A seating mat and reusable water bottle.
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Notebook and pen for reflection.
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A photo or small item for the ancestor altar (to be taken home afterward).
- A dark/black piece of cloth that can serve as a blindfold, to be laid over your eyes/wrapped around your head.
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One dish for the shared table (traditional food or a family recipe; guidance will be sent upon approved registration).
Schedule for the day:
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Arrival & Threshold : Welcome! Warm drinks, introductions for everyone present and the ascend to Gjellberget (30 minutes).
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12:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Ritual at Gjellberget, Labyrinth & Self-Work : Jessica and I will create a ritual for all participants focusing on our ancestral lines, when we are back there will be a landing ceremony in the Stone Circle and you're invited to walk the labyrinth.
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5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Silent Supper & Closing : Shared meal celebrating the final harvest of the year, honoring those who went before us, concluding the ceremony, and closing the circle.
