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SUMMARY:Samhain
DESCRIPTION:Samhain Saturday 31 October 2026 \nSamhain is a liminal time\, when we can gather in community to honour the ancestors and wise ones who have walked these sacred lands before us. It is the end of the Celtic year and a time to pause and give thanks for blessings and wisdom gained. Winter begins and we welcome the coming time of going within for nourishment and rebirth.  \nMIDDAY MEDITATION: please join us at the Wellhead at 12pm for a silent meditation followed by a pilgrimage to the Vesica Pool following the flowing well water\, to give thanks to the ancestors and blessings to the waters. \n Refreshments are available from 10am on the lower lawn\, by the conversation cafe fire. \n16:00: SAMHAIN FIRE CEREMONY: we gather under the Guardian Yew Trees at 4pm\, with the Samhain Fire in deep connection with the trees\, the land\, the waters and the ancestors.  Vicki Burke will play her harp beside the candle-lit cascade in King Arthur’s Court where we invite you to add a tealight in gratitude to the ancestors. \nDate: Saturday 31st OctoberTime: 10.00am – 6:00pm (weather permitting) (last entry at 4:00pm) Where: Chalice Well GardenWho: All are welcomePrice: FREE ENTRY – 10:00am – 11:30am then normal entrance fees apply \n\n  \n9:00am: Livestream Meditation:  on Facebook.com/theChaliceWell12:00pm: Midday Silent Meditation:  at the Wellhead4:00pm:  Fire Ceremony: under the Yew Trees with music 4:30pm: Lighting floating candles for the Ancestors at the Vesica Pool6:00pm: Garden Closes Weather permitting\, the Wellhead will stay open until 6:00pm \n  \n\n  \nExtra Information \nRefreshments: Available from 10:00am (cash or card). Vegan and Gluten Free options available. \nParking: As we have very limited Disabled Parking\, please call the office on: 01458 831154 or email info@chalicewell.org.uk to book in advance. Alternatively\, there is paid parking at Drapers Car Park which is a 5 minute walk from the well.  \nAccessibility: We have a mobile scooter available for use free of charge. Please call the office on: 01458 831154 or email info@chalicewell.org.uk to book in advance. \nPets: The Chalice Well is an ecologically sensitive area with open waterways. For this reason we are only able to welcome highly trained assistance dogs that accompany their partner. No other type of dogs or pets can be allowed in the garden. \nStaying on Retreat: If you would like to stay at Little St. Michaels Retreat House for this event\, to enquire about availability. \n\nplease call the office on: 01458 831154 or\nemail info@chalicewell.org.uk  \n\nPlease note: we have a 2 night minimum stay policy. The Office is closed on Beltane – so we have no check-ins on this day.  \n  \n 
URL:https://chalicewell.org.uk/event/samhain/
LOCATION:Chalice Well Trust\, Chalice Well Trust\, 85-89 Chilkwell Street\, Glastonbury\, Somerset\, BA6 8DD\, United Kingdom
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