Happy New Year

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2016 saw us out and about in the woods and wilds creating, celebrating, crafting, journeying, reflecting and generally deepening our connections with the elements and the other worlds.

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We had a break after our Imbolc rite and reformed at Beltane, transformed, renewed and optimistic and with a different name; Elderthorn.

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We watched the sunset and the sunrise at midsummer, honoured our beloved dead at Samhain and celebrated the turning of the seasons following our own ways and rituals.

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We marked our seventh anniversary on a cold, clear December night under the stars with sparklers cakes and elderflower wine.

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And we’re looking forward to another magical year in 2017.

Here’s wishing you all a very happy new year xx