Reflect and Renew: Winter Solstice Celebration

2715 Reading Road,Cincinnati OH 45206

18 December, 2021

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Awaken to the warm, comforting presence of the dark night and the gifts it has for us. Join us in creating a supportive and safe space to receive, retain, and share the ever-present sun's warmth and healing, while setting intentions for winter months ahead in this morning of reflection and renewal. What to Expect: Hot Tea/Wassail and Pastries Communal Ritual and CelebrationTime in nature (dress for a short optional time outside)Guided MeditationCreative Arts to create & take homeChanting and moreWhat to Bring: Yourself and a journal Hosted by: Amy Blankenship, LPCC-S and Deanna Martin, LPCC Hello! My name is Amy Blankenship. My hope is to inspire inner calm and peace within by utilizing my strengths of love, kindness, and gratitude. I am a former educator, now a Licensed Professional Counselor, whose sense of purpose is tied to giving love to others, as well as receiving. I look forward to exploring our symbiotic relationships with each other, our Earth, and our solar system as we celebrate the change of seasons. Amy Blankenship Facebook Page My name is Deanna Martin and I am a nature lover and spiritual seeker. My hope is to create safe sacred spaces of community and belonging where we can be nurtured by our relationship with the earth and each other. Always a seeker, I have found meaning and purpose in life by working and offering spiritual companionship to youth and young adults, coaching teachers and caregivers on self-care, counseling elders, and walking my own path of embracing the mysteries of this life. I am a practicing Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, Spiritual Director, and Enneagram Teacher. I look forward to celebrating this solstice time with you and ushering in the light of this new year and new day. Deanna Martin Facebook Page The Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati is a beautiful space in the heart of Cincinnati where we have created a number of beautiful experiences in nature. Come and experience its magic with us. The Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati Covid Precautions In this time of uncertainty we will be following the Civic Garden Center policy of wearing masks indoors and Center for Disease Control Guidelines. Class size is limited to 15 people to assure safe distance.