Events
In these circle dance gatherings, no dance experience is needed (just basic mobility and coordination), as the dances are simple to moderately easy, and the dance steps repetitive. This allows the dance to dance us!
Honoring the Earth Through the Ancient Languages of Drumming and Dance
October 25, 2025, 10am-4pm, Sparks, MD
Katy Gaughan, drum circle facilitator extraordinaire, and I are thrilled to be offering this inspiring event once again with Well for the Journey, a day of retreat to intentionally honor the Earth with drumming and dance.
The flow of our time together will be a gentle exchange of music and motion followed by quiet reflection, as we connect to the rhythms of the Earth, ourselves, and each other. Drumming is an ancient technology now understood in new ways. The heartbeat lives in all of us and invites us to entrain to something bigger than ourselves. Sacred circle dances are an ancient practice of honoring and embodying the cycles of the seasons, creating community with all life through movement.
These ancient practices were the primary languages of human expression, born out of the Earth. They are needed now in these challenging times and help us honor this amazing planet we call home. Drum and dance with us to ground into the energy of the Earth, as we allow the ancestors and Mother Earth to guide us with sacred understanding.
Come join us at the beautiful Hudson Barn on Delight Farm in Sparks, MD. No drumming or dance experience or skills is needed. Drums will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Click here for more information and to register for the event!
Honoring the Winter Solstice: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women
December 20, 2025, 2:00-4:00pm, College Park Arts Exchange, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Come and dance to honor the Winter Solstice! The solstice is a sacred day of the calendar year, marking the longest night and the return of the light and all that it promises. A moment of spiritual stillness in an often swirling world. It is a time when the veil between worlds are thin, and the power and holy nature of life is palpable. As we dance, we will reflect on the coming gifts of Winter, the season of rest and rejuvenation, stillness and deep listening. We will dance to cultivate the sacred energies of peace and joy.
The circle dancing at College Park Arts Exchange takes place in an Old Parish House built in 1817! There is plenty of street parking. You will need to come into the house to get a parking pass to place in your car. I also recommend shoes with some cushion, as the historic floor is a hard surface. This event is free and there is no need for registration. Donations are greatly appreciated!
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Retreat on the Goddess/Saint Brigid: A Flame on the Threshold -- The Light of Brigid in Dark Times
January 30 - February 1, 2026
Wellspring Conference Center, Germantown, MD
This will be our fourth Brigid retreat! Details to come as the date nears!
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Honoring Deep Winter and the Coming of Spring: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering
Dates TBD, College Park Arts Exchange, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740
March 7, 2026, 2:00-4:00pm, Well for the Journey, 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
In this circle dance gathering, we will honor the gifts of winter and the coming of spring. We are a sacred part of spring, witnesses to her unfolding beauty and to our own unfolding. There is the promise of renewal and growth in spring, a time to bring to fruition the seeds and visions we have been quietly cultivating in the winter months. We will move through dances that help us cultivate our creativity and sense of purpose, and dances that will help to ground us in these turbulent times. We will dance to honor the transition from winter to spring, the dance between stillness, restlessness and action. Rooting into the ground as we rise up, we will dance to cultivate the mindfulness needed to move forward into spring with greater peace, clarity and joy.
The circle dancing at College Park Arts Exchange takes place in an Old Parish House built in 1817! There is plenty of street parking. You will need to come into the house to get a parking pass to place in your car. I also recommend shoes with some cushion, as the historic floor is a hard surface. This event is free and there is no need for registration. Donations are greatly appreciated!
Well for the Journey is a lovely, more intimate setting, with a maximum of 9 participants for this gathering. Registration coming soon!
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Honoring the Gifts of Spring: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women
2026 Dates TBD
College Park Arts Exchange, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Additional Workshop Information…
Dress in comfortable clothing and bring water to hydrate.
Depending on the location, I recommend dancing in bare feet, socks, or soft soled shoes, so you can feel your feet on the ground, but all shoes are welcome!
In case of inclement weather, please check this website on the day of the workshop for cancellation confirmation.