Our ancestors are not as far away as we think.

On the Day of the Dead, the veil between this world and the next grows thin. We gather to call in our well ancestors, the ones who love us and want good things for us. We remember where we come from and who we are now. As we turn toward what is ahead, we carry their gifts with us.

This ceremony draws on the spirit of many cultural traditions which lead us to an understanding of this season as a time of endings and new beginnings. As the year turns inward, we remember how much support we have in the unseen.

Who this gathering is for

You feel a pull toward your roots and the people who came before you. You want to strengthen that bond. You are comfortable asking for help, and you are ready to offer thanks. You are open to working with the elements, and you enjoy showing up fully in community.

What we will do together

When you arrive, you'll place a photo of the one you are honoring on our shared altar, along with a small food offering. Wear whatever feels comfortable.

We open sacred circle and have the opportunity to share our person

You'll write a letter to your beloved. If you choose, you can read it aloud and simply be witnessed. We'll move together in a circle dance grounded in the body, letting our ancestors dance through us. Then we rest, meditate, and close with a quiet promise to ourselves.

Bring a photo of your loved one. Bring an offering to their memory.

A note on fit

This ceremony asks for active, grounded participation. If your loss is very new, or you need a place to be held and comforted right now, please reach out. I would be glad to help you find a gathering that fits this season of your grief.

Spaces are limited so the circle stays intimate.