Celebrate the summit of the year with gongs and storytelling in an ancient roundhouse!
Single ticket £33.50
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.
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 the summer woods, honour the harvest, and respect the ancient contract of humanity and faerie folk. There’s magic in the air — join us by the fire!
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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
An opportunity to celebrate Summer Solstice in a unique setting and explore ancient stories of the Celtic traditions
Listen to the sound of gongs in the inspiring setting of the roundhouse for a memorable and powerful sonic experience
Enjoy locally-produced mead from our bar
Primarily aimed at adults and teens (12+)
All proceeds of this event go towards supporting the ongoing research and educational work of Butser Ancient Farm.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
A unique chance to celebrate the Summer Solstice at the farm and connect with the ancient traditions of our ancestors. Two and a half hours of storytelling and sound will encourage relaxation and meditation. Take your time to reflect on the past and plan for the future as the wheel of the year turns.
USEFUL INFORMATION: Please dress for the weather with sensible footwear. Please bring a torch as it may be dark returning to your car to the end of the event.
SEATING: 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 administrator@butserancientfarm.co.uk.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Soundbaths are not usually suitable for people with serious heart conditions, severe mental illness, seizures or epilepsy, or early stages of pregnancy but this is not always the case and in many cases this is absolutely fine, please get in touch if you have any of these conditions and would like to attend.
TIMINGS: This special event starts at 7pm, so please arrive at 6.45pm. The event will finish at 9.30pm.
FIRES: Please note there will be an open fire in the house during this event.
CASH: There will be a cash bar at this event and the opportunity to buy hot drinks, snacks, and gifts in our shop.
ALCOHOL: No alcohol to be brought into the event.
ANIMALS: We are sorry but dogs (apart from assistance dogs) are not invited to this special event.
REFUNDS: We cannot offer any refunds on tickets unless Butser Ancient Farm needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
SPECIAL EVENT: 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.
COVID-19: We will be complying with any relevant Covid-19 government guidance in place at the time of the event including the latest guidance on mask wearing. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate, please do not attend.