DEEP SILENCE - A fireside gathering

The Quiet Wisdom of Winter

Saturday, January 23, 2027
6:30–8:30 pm | West Bragg Creek

There is a particular kind of magic in the deep stillness of winter.

The hush of a snow-covered forest. The long shadows of trees stretching across the moonlit Earth. The way even the smallest sound seems to travel farther in the cold night air.

Winter invites us to slow down, to listen, and to discover the richness of silence.

Yet in our busy lives, silence can be something we rarely experience. We fill the spaces with conversation, activity, information, and the constant movement of our minds. And sometimes, when we finally grow quiet, we discover just how much is stirring within us.

What might become possible if we simply stopped and listened?

Deep Silence is an intimate two-hour Fireside Gathering, an invitation to explore silence not as an absence of something, but as a living presence—one that can offer rest, spaciousness, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection.

Together, we'll share a gentle practice that invites us into a sacred relationship with stillness and silence, honouring the art of deep listening—to ourselves, to one another, and to the more-than-human world.

If we're gifted with clear skies, we'll wander slowly beneath the winter moon, allowing the stillness of the forest, the shadows of the trees, and the quiet presence of the night to become our companions in practice.

We'll return to the warmth of our fireside circle, where together we'll craft a nourishing botanical elixir. Grinding fragrant herbs and spices, breathing in their aromas, and warming our creation over the flames, we'll share in an ancient human tradition of gathering around fire to prepare nourishment.

There is something deeply grounding in this simple ritual—the sounds of grinding, the fragrance rising with the steam, the warmth of the flames, and the quiet companionship of preparing something together.

We'll savour our elixir alongside a nourishing treat, with space for reflection, heartfelt sharing, and the warmth of caring community.

Perhaps we'll discover that silence isn't simply the absence of sound, but a way of being fully present with whatever is here.

No previous meditation experience necessary, simply come as you are, with a willingness to pause, listen, and perhaps discover something beautiful in the quiet.

Come as you are. You belong.

Gathering Details

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Location: West Bragg Creek, Alberta
Contribution: Pay What You Can
Group Size: Maximum 8 participants

Our botanical elixir and a nourishing treat are included. Our time outdoors will be weather-dependent, with a warm and welcoming indoor space available.

If your heart feels called to join us, please register to save your place.