Releasing and Dreaming with Mother Earth
December 17-20, 2026
In the darkest days of Winter, we gather to release the prior year while some will slip away into dream states to bring forward messages for the People.
“...like stars, or the feathers
of some unimaginable bird
that loves us,
that is asleep now, and silent
that has turned itself
into snow.”
Two Ceremonies…together
As the year turns toward the longest night, Mother Earth calls us together to rest in the darkness of all possibility. Beneath the stars and moon at Potter’s Farm, we will gather in the stillness of Winter, when the natural world turns inward and invites us to do the same. The Winter Solstice is a threshold: the darkness is at its fullest, and the light begins its slow return.
For the first time, both winter ceremonies of our tradition will weave together simultaneously at Potter’s Farm. This is the complete expression of the Delicate Lodge Winter Solstice Vigil and Deep Winter Dreaming Lodge. For all, it is an opportunity for deep quiet and rest, for healing and reflection, for release of what has been. We let go of the experiences of the past year, and open to what will become.
21st Deep Winter Dreaming Lodge
(previously known as Kiva Dreaming Lodge)
Some are called to this lodge to dream for all the people, transcending our attachment to personal dreams. This lodge marks our 21st year. For the first time we'll be sleeping underground and dreaming in a cave-like space that is presently used as a yoga studio.
We offer specific training to prepare us for this kind of dreaming. If you feel called to dream for the people, please reach out to both DancingEagle and BearEagle StandsTall (see Registration below).
Simultaneously…
Winter Solstice Vigil
Together we explore deep reflection and release. Gathering around the sacred fire, we'll look back over the year to honor all that has been, releasing it to make space for what's to come. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to TreeLight and Lisa (see Registration below).
For those who register by November 17, you will be invited to participate online in preparation for both ceremonies, guided through a deepening process, beginning November 21, the 1st Winter Moon with DancingEagle and BearEagle Stands Tall.
Logistics
Where: Potter’s Farm, 75900 Potters Farm Rd, Washburn, WI 54891
When: Thursday, December 17 to Sunday, December 20, 2026
*Ceremony Points and Guardians for the Dreamers will arrive on Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17: arrive between 3:30 and 5:00 pm.
Friday, December 18: We all prepare. Dreamers enter their lodge at sunset. Solstice Vigil participants begin their reflections around the Vigil fire.
Saturday, December 19: Full day of both ceremonies.
Sunday, December 20: Dreamers emerge from their lodge. All come together to close our ceremony. We complete with No Trace, departing by 2:00 pm.
Lodging and meals: Indoor lodging. Meals are provided.
What to bring: journal, warm clothes for sitting outside, a blanket for sitting, a brightening object, your whole heart.
Registration
To participate in the Solstice Ceremony: Register HERE by November 17 to be included in the preparation series. Participants can still register up to December 10. Ceremony exchange is $369.
Questions? Reach out to TreeLight charlohenrikson@yahoo.com andLisa 612-366-4799
To inquire about being a dreamer or guardian in the Dreaming Lodge: Email BOTH DancingEagle and BearEagle Stands Tall (link below).
With love,
TreeLight, Lisa, DancingEagle, BearEagle Stands Tall