Celebrate the summit of the year with gongs and storytelling in an ancient roundhouse!
Join us for a unique Summer Solstice experience where we will gather around the fire in our Iron Age roundhouse to hear stories and bathe in the sound of gongs. As the sun sets on the longest day of the year we invite you to connect with your inner worlds, the land around you, and the wider community at Butser Ancient Farm.
Tickets: £34.50
Connect to ancient traditions through story and sound in our Great Roundhouse, led by Woodland Bard Jonathon Huet and historical musician and sound therapist Jez Smith. The time will allow you to find stillness, feel the sun within you, and take what you need into the next phase of the year. Allow the ancient meditative power of sound to welcome in wellbeing and relaxation: celebrate summery nature, honour the harvest, and respect the ancient bond between humanity and faerie folk. There’s magic in the air — join us by the fire!
Jonathon Huet, the Woodland Bard, will recite the ancient stories of the Celtic traditions with gentle drumming, poetry and prose. Jez Smith will play his gongs and bowls to offer a powerful sonic experience. Jez is a historical musician with over 35 years experience, and is a qualified sound therapist from BAST and COSH.
About this event
Friday 20th June, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Celebrate the summer solstice in an ancient roundhouse
Enjoy Celtic stories and traditions, and a peaceful soundbath
Suitable for adults and teens (12+)
Tickets £34.50
Please note soundbaths can sometimes be unsuitable for people with serious heart conditions, severe mental illness, seizures, epilepsy, or early stages of pregnancy. Please get in touch if you have any of these conditions and would like to attend.
FAQs
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Please dress for the weather with sensible footwear. You may wish to bring a blanket or cushion to make your seat more comfortable. Please bring a torch as it may be dark returning to your car to the end of the event.
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Doors open half an hour before the event begins. Please arrive at least fifteen minutes before the event begins to avoid disrupting the performance.
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Sorry, but we can’t welcome pets to this event, including dogs. Assistance dogs are of course always welcome!
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Please note this event takes place in a historic building featuring an open fire. Air quality is generally good but we can’t guarantee a lack of smoke.
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The seating for our events is rustic and includes benches and hay bales. You may wish to bring a blanket or cushion to make your seat more comfortable. We can also add plastic high-backed chairs if required. If you have any specific requests please email hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk
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There will be a bar at this event and the opportunity to buy hot drinks, snacks, and gifts in our shop. Please don’t bring your own alcohol into the event!
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This event is not included as general admission for our annual pass holders. This ticket is for access to the timed event only and does not include full admission to the farm.
Sorry, we can’t offer any refunds on tickets unless the farm needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.