On Sunday 2nd February I am hosting my first in-person gathering since landing back home from Peru, and it's going to be magical... 

During this half day retreat, we will gather together around a log fire, build an alter in honour of the goddess Brigid, get our artistic juices flowing in a creative workshop, cleanse & purify our energy, mind, body & soul; and finish off by enjoying a hearty home-baked, communal feast . 

Imbolc, which means "in the belly," marks the half-way point between the Winter Solstice & the Spring Equinox and is the time when nature is readying herself for renewal, as do we. Celebrating the gradual return of the light and the warmth of the sun, it is the time for cleansing the body in preparation for "re-birth." 

We invoke the goddess Brigid at this time to support our creativity, protection, and abundance in the year to come. Goddess Brigid is the traditional patroness of healing, poetry, and smithcraft, which are all practical and inspired wisdom. As a solar deity, her attributes are light, inspiration, and all skills associated with fire. Although she might not be identified with the physical sun, she is certainly the benefactress of inner healing and vital energy .

This gathering is open to everyone. No matter your religious or political beliefs, no matter your experience, race, gender and background, all are welcome to come and gather around the fire .