Celebrate Equinox (Outdoor Program)

September 22, 7:30pm-9:00pm (Central Time)

(Weather Back-up Date: September 23, 7:30pm-9:00pm)

Donations appreciated. Preregistration is required.

Location: Assisi Heights Canticle Park (1001 14th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901) Click here for map.

Let us mark together the moment in time when our Brother Sun stands directly above the equator, marking the moment summer ends and fall begins in our northern hemisphere. Equinox is a Latin word that means ‘equal night’. All over the world night and day are equal, as the earth’s axis is tilted neither away, nor toward the sun. Let us gather to be grateful for nature’s generous gifts during this harvest season. It is time to gather our communal appreciation for our beautiful, but fragile world.

Celebrate how? Hug a tree, meander the footpaths, walk the labyrinth, visit the prairie, count turkeys, greet the deer. On the other hand, howl at the moon, sit at the fire pit in gratitude, sip cool water, drum to the heart beat of the earth, breathe fresh air, and feel the earth. Or harvest prairie seeds, listen to the birds/night sounds, and meditate on receiving and releasing. Let the energy of the fall equinox balance what you give and receive. A ritual naming our abundance, balance and gratitude will close the evening.

Join us for a spontaneous night in Assisi Heights Canticle Park, beginning at 7:30pm. Participants will be able to visit the grounds before gathering back together with the group for the ritual at 8:00pm. Led by our seasoned celebrators!

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022.

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Events taking place outdoors will be held in Assisi Heights Canticle Park & the surrounding grounds. Entry into the Assisi Heights building is not permitted at this time. Please park in the Canticle Park parking lot & join the group in the grassy area. Despite the signage, we are open for limited sponsored events only, so you will still see the closure signs at the entrance to Assisi Heights. All participants are requested to wear their masks while on Assisi Heights property. Participants should refrain from attending if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness or have been exposed to any persons infected with COVID-19. (Event is subject to updated COVID-19 guidelines.)