We have arrived at the darkest time of the year. The days are short, the nights are long and we find meaning in the older traditions, paved long before we came into existence. The Wintersolstice is the turning point where shadow begins its journey back again and the sun is birth again in the dark. We gather at Tangen to celebrate the rebirth of light, sharing food, stories and community.
Winter Solstice Experience
- Circle & The Battle Between the Kings : Ritual opening marking the transition from the Holly King to the Oak King – the fall of the old year to make room for the new.
- Winter Labyrinth : The last labyrinth walk of the year before the earth is laid to rest (snow permitting).
- Solstice Fire in the Stone Circle : Bonfire ceremony to call the sun back, make offerings to the landvetter(land spirits), and ignite the inner spark.
- Solstice Feast (Potluck) : We conclude with a shared long-table feast in the warmth to celebrate the returning light.
Practical Information
- Time : 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Arrival 11:45)
- Investment : 750 NOK (Requires approved application & 100% advance payment).
- Capacity : Maximum 8 participants (Ages 16+).
- Catering : The host provides a simple welcome lunch. Participants bring one dish for the shared table at 3:30 PM.
What to bring?
- Clothing for cold temperatures
- A thick, insulated seat pad
- Notebook and pen for self-work and setting firm visions for the new solar year.
- One dish for the shared table (nourishing winter food, stews, or baked goods – guidance sent upon approved application).
Schedule of the Day
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Arrival & Opening
Gathering the circle. Warm drinks, grounding, and centering at the deepest point of the year.
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12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Rituals, Labyrinth & Self-Work
Working with the shift of the kings, ritual walk in the Labyrinth, reflection for the new solar year, and bonfire ceremony in the Stone Circle.
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Solstice Feast & Closing
Shared meal around the long table in the warmth, celebrating the returning light, and a peaceful closing before the evening.
