A Moment to Pause
A Special Solstice Ceremony for Mamas
Dear Mama,
Something special happens on the Summer Solstice.
I think so anyway.
The sun lingers on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. And slowly, without me even realising, the light changes, shades morphing into different hues…
At the Solstice, this moment seems to last for hours. It’s breathtaking to experience, to actually sit in it.
So that’s when we gather. Not to perform anything. To arrive in nature, in stillness, in each other's company, and most importantly, within ourselves.
So come join me at the edge of the gorgeous Lough Bray in the Dublin Mountains for an evening ceremony unlike anything else. We will move, we will breathe, we will let go… there might even be a burning of sorts! And yes (!), we will absolutely be getting into that lake, too.
The Details
Date: Sunday, 21st June 2026 Time: 8:30 to 10:30pm
Location: Lough Bray, Dublin Mountains Price: €21 BOOK!
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What We'll Do Together
An intimate evening breathing in the magic of the longest dusk:
A short walk to settle into the landscape and leave the day behind
Meditation, dropping in, landing, exhaling all the things
Nature embodiment, letting the mountain do what it does
Release ceremony, think journaling and fire (!)
Lake dip / swim, the ultimate reset. Cold, clear, alive.
Hot chocolate + tea to warm up and ground back down
Honest and open mama chats in the approaching dusk
SUMMER BREAK — back in September
Join Eliane at Lough Bray in the Dublin Mountains for a summer solstice ceremony for mamas. Meditation, release ritual, lake dip and the longest dusk of the year.
Please read notes below for info on suitability for children, dogs, buggies and pregnant mamas before you book - thank you!
Why Solstice? Why Now?
The solstice is a threshold.
The peak of light and the turning point. After tonight, the days begin to shorten again. And there is something ancient and wise about marking that. About pausing at the height of the year and asking ourselves: What do I want to carry forward, and what am I finally ready to put down?
As mothers, we all carry A LOT. This is your invitation to set some of it on fire. Watch your mental load turn to ash. How is that for a re-set?
What to Bring
Swimwear and a towel (you are doing this!)
Warm layers for after the dip, the dusk gets chilly even in June
A journal or notebook for release ceremony (extras available on the night)
An outdoor pillow or small mat if you have one (spares available on the night)
Please Read Before Booking (on kids, dogs, …)»
Can't wait to meet you at the lake, mama.
With love (and a dryrobe!) <3
Eliane
What mamas are saying about my Forest Walkshops…
“Wonderfully organised, amazing group (& fabulous scones!).
Highly recommended.”
— Forest Walkshop mama, 2025“Absolutely cathartic, cleansing & all around amazing experience today Eliane,
Thank You.”
— Forest Walkshop mama, 2025“There was a nice balance of elements, enough to make me feel comfortable, relaxed and ‘in the moment’.”
— Forest Walkshop mama, 2025