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The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year and the turning point when darkness begins to give way to light. Long honored across cultures, it’s a time for reflection and setting intentions for the months ahead.
Crafting during the Winter Solstice is a meaningful way to slow down, work with natural materials, and honor this seasonal shift. Making something tangible helps ground intentions, invite warmth and creativity, and transform reflection into ritual. Traditionally used for adornment or protection, a swag symbolizes resilience, continuity, and life enduring through the darkest time of year.
To close the experience, we’ll gather for a guided group mandala meditation, using remaining plant materials to collectively build a temporary, circular design illuminated by candle light. This shared ritual emphasizes mindfulness, balance, and impermanence, allowing participants to release intentions, connect in community, and honor the cycle of renewal that the Winter Solstice represents—while enjoying thoughtfully crafted cocktails in a warm, welcoming space.