Gather together around the fire, on the threshold of Lughnasadh/Lammas with the land in celebration for the upcoming harvest with Wisconsin storyteller, Tracy Chipman. Set aside this time and join with us to hear sacred stories tuned to this season.
Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas or Lughnasa, is a an ancient Celtic seasonal festival that marks the beginning of the harvest season. Typically celebrated on August 1st, it is a time to honor the first fruits of the harvest, typically grain, symbolizing the dwindling of summer and the slow transition into autumn. The festival is named after the Celtic god Lugh, who is associated with the sun, agriculture, and craftsmanship. Lughnasadh is one of the four cross-quarter days in the Celtic Wheel of the Year, marking the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumnal Equinox.
Stories and the art of storytelling transcend time and space; they are set deep in our bones. Our stories, both ancient and new, are transformational and absolutely essential to all life on this planet. They offer a way for us to develop the skills to listen more deeply, share more authentically, imagine more vividly – far beyond the programming of colonization, and ultimately, to find our way back to awe, reverence and wonderment.
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm – PLEASE arrive at least 10 to 20 minutes early to get settled!
Location: Kinstone, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane, Fountain City, WI 54629 – the plan is to gather around the fire in the Stargazer Circle; however, if rain or wind keep us from that, we will meet around a smaller fire in the protection of the Porch on the Visitor Center or inside the Visitor Center if storming.
COST: $20/person
Pre-registration is required! Seats are limited so get your ticket early! Important: once purchased, there are No Refunds.
Please register by July 20.
IMPORTANT: This event will be held rain or shine! If weather is inclement we will meet around a small fire on the Porch and/or meet in the Kinstone Visitor Center as needed, for comfort. No refunds!
What to bring:
- Bring your own chair, cushion, or mat for sitting on if you desire
- Bring your own water bottle or insulated cup (with your own water or tea)
- Dress for the weather!
- Bring a blanket or shawl to keep you extra warm if needed
- Bring your own insect repellent or sunscreen if you wish it.
Note: Tracy’s book is available at the Kinstone Gift Shop – pick up a copy while you are here!
About Tracy Chipman
Tracy Chipman is a storyteller, somatics/yoga instructor, mentor and writer. She is a Wisconsin native who has traveled far and wide, and now resides in northern Wisconsin, occupying the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe peoples. She has been a storyteller for more than 27 years. In March 2023 Tracy published her first book, Borealis Mundi – Resting in Place, Loss & Grace. Tracy weaves the ancient art of oral storytelling with writing and somatic practices to create unforgettable experiences inviting us towards more embodied experiences with the living, animate world. Visit her website, tracychipman.net, to learn more about her work.
“I hope you will go out and let stories happen to you, and that you will work them, water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes
