Samhain
October 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Samhain 31 October 2025
Samhain 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.
MIDDAY MEDITATION: please join us at the Wellhead at 12noon for a meditation ceremony. Refreshments are available from 10am on the lower lawn, by the conversation cafe fire.
16:00: SAMHAIN FIRE CEREMONY: we gather under the Guardian Yew Trees at 4pm, ready to light the Samhain Fire. We hope you will join us for this ceremony of deep connection with the trees, the land, the waters and the ancestors. We will also gather at the Vesica Pool to light a floating candle in gratitude to the ancestors.
Date: 31st October
Time: 10.00am – 6:00pm (weather permitting) (last entry at 4:00pm)
Where: Chalice Well Garden
Who: All are welcome
Price: FREE ENTRY – 10:00am – 11:30am then normal entrance fees apply
9:00am: Livestream Meditation: on Facebook.com/theChaliceWell
12:00pm: Midday Meditation: at the Wellhead
4:00pm: Fire Ceremony: under the Yew Trees with music
4:30pm: Lighting floating candles for the Ancestors at the Vesica Pool
6:00pm: Garden Closes Weather permitting, the Wellhead will stay open until 6:00pm
Extra Information
Refreshments: Available from 10:00am (cash or card). Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
Parking: 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.
Accessibility: 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.
Pets: 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.
Staying on Retreat: If you would like to stay at Little St. Michaels Retreat House for this event, to enquire about availability.
- please call the office on: 01458 831154 or
- email info@chalicewell.org.uk
Please note: we have a 2 night minimum stay policy. The Office is closed on Beltane – so we have no check-ins on this day.
