It was an inspiring week at Indralaya. In addition to the Rose Hawthorn and Apple program with R.J. Stewart and Anastacia Nutt, a bower was installed in the upper garden celebrating the threefold alliance of the human, animal and faery realms.
R.J. and Anastacia arrived on Wednesday evening. Much of the morning and early afternoon on Thursday was devoted to siting and installing the cedar poles that compose the bower space. Two climbing rose bushes (one with white flowers and one with red) will soon be planted at the base of each pole. Over time, the rose bushes will be intertwined as they climb the poles and join together in the center.
R.J. and Anastacia arrived on Wednesday evening. Much of the morning and early afternoon on Thursday was devoted to siting and installing the cedar poles that compose the bower space. Two climbing rose bushes (one with white flowers and one with red) will soon be planted at the base of each pole. Over time, the rose bushes will be intertwined as they climb the poles and join together in the center.
peeled cedar poles all ready to go
Jacob, Anne, Anthony & R.J. during the installation
the dedication ceremony
The program offered a compelling exploration of the subtle power and presence of three members of the Rosaceae family. Each of these three plants - rose, hawthorn and apple - have played an important role in the faery tradition of Britain. Each is also found here at Indralaya. The program was composed of music, storytelling, lore, meditation and ritual connecting participants with the powerful consciousness of these species and their faery allies.
all hail the sun on the morning of the equinox
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