2006–2026
Celebrate 20 Years of the Burlington Earth Clock
Day of the Dead / Samhain Ceremony
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Beginning at 1PM til sunset
Stone Circle · Oakledge Park · Burlington, Vermont
Please join us to honor our ancestors & the turning of the wheel at the Stone Circle in Oakledge Park.
Fire ceremony followed by, potluck & open mic, and the sunset at 4pm. Come for all of it or whatever part you feel called to be there for. This will be a collaborative, inclusive space.
We look forward to celebrating 20 years of our sacred Earthclock & this potent time of year where the veil is thinnest & we can commune with our beloved dead.
We will honor the season of Autumn & harvest the abundance of those seeds we planted in the Spring, that bloomed & grew all summer long. We will pause to welcome the turning of the wheel of the year, as we say good-bye to the brightness of the summer sun & descend into the darker months of the year. We will offer prayers of gratitude to grandfather fire & fill ourselves with the warmth of our community before the winter comes.
And so it is.
If joining for ceremony please bring your drum/rattle & offerings for the fire such as tobacco, dried herbs, flowers. You are welcome to share a song, poem, dance or creative expression for the open-mic portion. Also bring food if you’d like to break bread together.
Samhain Celebration
Honor our ancestors and the turning of the wheel through Music ceremony.
Potluck & Open Mic
Break bread together and share a song, poem, dance, or other creative expression.
Sunset
Weather permitting we will watch the sunset on the Samhain Stone. Approximately 4 PM
What to Bring
Drum or musical instruments; fire offerings such as tobacco, dried herbs, or flowers; food to share; a song, poem, dance, or creative offering; warm layers.
Food to share.
Dress for the possibly wet windy weather.
A time to remember our beloved dead, give thanks for the autumn harvest, and welcome the darker months with the warmth of community. Participation is welcome for all or part of the day.
Please share and invite your kin.
Circles for Peace
Observing the rhythms and cycles of nature to create inner peace.
From that peace inner strength, and from that inner strength make better, more loving choices in our daily lives.
