Infopack 2016
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Pre-booking is required to attend this event and places are limited. You will receive your ticket via email (Eventbrite) which you will need to print & show at the door.
Tickets are transferable but not refundable
2016 Infopack UPDATED below:
Drumming Circle, Chanting and Despacho Ceremony INFO Pack
Please read this important information for attending the Winter Solstice Experience:
You have chosen to do the Dowth Drumming circle, Chanting and Despacho Ceremony
- A drum (if you have one) or a rattle; Drums will also be provided.
- Rain gear/warm outdoor clothing and suitable footwear
- Flash light / jar candle
- Your own Sleeping bag / over-blankets/ pillow – warm wooden floors are already padded with duvets.
- Celebratory food for sharing – Supper and breakfast is included, but in the spirit of community and sharing (and Christmas!:) it would be nice to bring something yummy
- If you have any food intolerances, please bring your own food to the event. All water at Winter Solstice is fluoride-free (Artisan well).
P.S. If you have asked for a reduced un-waged rate you must provide proof that you are unemployed (example: a recent unemployment slip from the post office or bank/draft slip). Thank you.
Sweat Lodge INFO Pack
Please read this important information for attending the Winter Solstice Experience:
You have chosen to do the Sweat Lodge for the Solstice.
- A big warm towel, shorts and t-shirt for the Sweat Lodge
- Footwear (flip-flops for grassy/damp areas) /or barefoot
- Sleeping bag / over-blankets/ pillow – warm wooden floors are already padded with duvets.
- Celebratory food for sharing – Supper and breakfast is included, but in the spirit of community and sharing (and Christmas!:) it would be nice to bring something yummy
- If you have any food intolerances, please bring your own food to the event. All water at Winter Solstice is fluoride-free (Artisan well).
- For full SOLSTICE Sweat Lodge info please read this pdf file here
P.S. If you have asked for a reduced un-waged rate you must provide proof that you are unemployed (example: a recent unemployment slip from the post office or bank/draft slip). Thank you.
If you have chosen NEITHER Drum/Sweat, we recommend you read the first (Drumming Circle/Chanting/Despacho Ceremony) list of what to bring – blanket,torch,wellies,yummy treats..etc
For those joining us in the morning please arrive at 6.30am if you’d like to join the morning Male/Female Circle
WEATHER UPDATE: We will be posting on the 2015 Solstice Facebook events page
Please also bring comfortable indoor footwear/socks as the Glebe House indoors will be a shoes-off space and it can get muddy outdoors.
DRIVING UPDATE
NB do PRINT your directions with Google Maps Journey-planner before you drive or else YOU WILL NOT find it (every year there are people who do not research/plan in advance & get lost ..even by Taxi(!) (e.g. do NOT let your driver follow the signs for Newgrange (!) these are TOTALLY misguiding and will lead you to the Interpretive Centre on the wrong side of the river)). Unfortunately we will not have the resources to help those who get lost and cannot answer any phone calls on the night, however Glebe house owner Elizabeth can be contacted for location clarifications Tel: +353 41 9836101
BUS UPDATE
If you’re arriving to Slane by bus and need transport to Glebe House, we will be posting booking form here closer to the date to gauge times & numbers & costs. Please note you will be responsible for your own transport costs . Here is also local (Drogheda) taxi number: Tel 00353 41 983 22 44
Looking forward to seeing you all there x
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