Winter Solstice Celebration
When:
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 10:00a -
4:00p
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 10:00a -
4:00p
Where:
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
Admission:
Unknown
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Good for Groups
Event website:
https://www.pem.org/events/winter-solstice-celebration
Celebrate the arrival of the longest night of the year through an array of nurturing programs. Slow down with a grounding yoga class, engage in a powerful solstice ritual, design your own beeswax candle and enjoy joyous Celtic harp music while sipping on something warm in our Café!
Yoga: Slow Flow with Patrice Morrison
East India Marine Hall
10:30–11:30 am
Preregistration Required: $5 members; $10 nonmembers (includes museum admission for the day for nonmembers)
Join us for a candlelit yoga class inspired by the transition between seasons. Practice intention setting, breathwork, gentle movement and more. This class offers optional essential oils to deepen relaxation and is open to participants of all levels – no experience necessary. Please bring a mat if you have one.
Drop-in Art Making: Beeswax Candle Making
Main Atrium
11 am–3 pm
In the Northern Hemisphere, winter is nature’s season of rest and renewal. As we celebrate the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, prepare by making your own source of light: a hand-rolled beeswax candle!
Live Music: Harp Performance by Mary King
Main Atrium
1-3 pm
The harp is one of civilization’s oldest instruments and is central to rituals and celebrations throughout the world. Join us for a performance by master harpist Mary King, showcasing Celtic, classical and seasonal tunes.
Workshop: Winter Solstice Community Circle and Ritual with Tam Willey and Rev. Tracy Rich
Forbes Gallery
2-4 pm
Preregistration Required: $10 members; $20 nonmembers (includes museum admission for the day for nonmembers)
Bring your curiosity and wonder as we make time to connect with the rhythms of the natural world with Tam Willey of Toadstool Walks and Rev. Tracy Rich of Welcoming Journey.
