About the event

Join me for a grief tending circle in the magical and sacred lands of Avebury. In a world that often asks us to carry grief quietly or alone, this circle offers a warm and compassionate space to honour and hold our grief together. What to expect You will be gently welcomed with breathwork and meditation, followed by group introductions and a short introduction to grief tending. As we gather close to the festival of Samhain, we'll explore how this seasonal threshold can guide us in our grief. Known as a time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, we'll take time to honour our wise and well ancestors, and the grief we may carry for them too. This sacred time invites us to surrender to the dark half of the year and turn our energy inwards. We'll explore how the cycles of life and death mirror our own journey through grief - finding beauty in the letting go, and how sitting within the darkness of our grief can help us appreciate the light. There will be a sharing circle where you're invited to express your grief however feels right - a story, a memory, something you're currently feeling, or simply a moment to be truly witnessed. Sharing is always optional. Your tears, your silence, your emotions will all be held with care. We'll also include simple ritual and reflective practices to help us connect with our grief beyond words, and close with a gentle grounding practice. There will be an optional chance to take our offerings out into the stone circle for a nature-based ritual. The space is held with beauty and care, including a shared altar you can add to, poetry, music, warm herbal teas and a small sweet offering to comfort. All grief is welcome here - not only for the loss of loved ones, but the grief that can come with change, transition and endings, as well as our collective grief for the sorrows of the world. Whether you're familiar with grief tending or new to it, you'll be supported and welcomed just as you are. I want this circle to be as accessible as possible, so I'm also offering two concessionary places at £25. Please feel free to book one if the standard rate isn't manageable right now - there's no need to explain, and no questions asked. And if even the concessionary rate is a barrier, please do still reach out. I never want cost to be the reason someone can't come, and I'll do my best to make a space for you. Questions? Contact me at hayleyruthcounselling@gmail.com