Gather to honor the Autumn Equinox and the change of the seasons with a half-day retreat. Somatic movement, reflection, song, conversation, and deepening together in our relationships with nature and the seasonal cycles. Outdoor fire, weather allowing. Vegetarian potluck lunch.
On the Autumn Equinox, the sun moves directly over Earth’s equator. Day and night are roughly the same length. The cycles of Solstices and Equinoxes has been observed by cultures around the world for a very long time, and also noticed by animals, plants, and our bodies. Across many times and cultures, Equinoxes have been powerful symbols of the cyclic nature of our lives and the world around us.
Free will offering to help meet our expenses (about $40/person, suggested donation $0-75).
Accessibility: House is low-scent non-smoking, and has a cat who will be put away for the event. There are a couple steps to the front door, and a slightly sloped driveway path to the house. There is abundant street parking and it is a 0.4 mile flat walk from the E line. Please get in touch with any access needs.
COVID Safety Plan: We will be meeting indoors and outdoors (weather allowing). We will have an outdoor-only option if the weather allows (although the restroom will be indoors). Masks optional. Please stay home if you are having symptoms of anything contagious. If you need different guidelines, please email gatheringround.seattle@gmail.com so we can talk about an inclusive plan.
