Empowering Women's Circles - Summer Solstice Celebration

As the Summer Solstice arrives, we gather at a sacred turning point in the year. The longest day and shortest night. A moment when the sun reaches its fullest expression, bathing the earth in light, warmth and abundance. Honoured across cultures for centuries, the Solstice invites us to pause and reflect on what is flourishing within and around us.

This is a powerful time to acknowledge the growth we have experienced, celebrate how far we have come, and consider where we are being called to step more fully into our own light. To embrace the gifts, wisdom and authenticity that are ready to be expressed.

This circle offers a space to do just that through presence, connection and trust in life's natural unfolding. Together, we will honour this season of expansion, celebrate what is blooming, and listen for what wishes to emerge in the months ahead. Come as you are and step into the circle, held around a sacred fire. Let it nourish you with healing, wisdom, inspiration and empowerment.

What you'll experience if the weather allows us to meet at the beach

• A Sharing Circle with intention setting around a Sacred Fire.

• Fire Ritual - write down what you wish to let go of, and any intentions for the next few weeks - then bring it to the fire.

• Nature Connection, 45-60 minutes connecting deeper with nature and yourself

• Chanting & Singing - participate or enjoy listening.

• Journaling

• Tea, Snacks & Fruit will be provided

• Optional Social 7-7.30pm where you can bring your own dinner to enjoy whilst connecting with the others.

This circle is for anyone identifying with feminine energy and cycle wisdom — longing for deeper connection, authenticity, alignment, or a moment to breathe and reset. Together, we’ll tend to the inner flame, honour what is changing and welcome what is emerging.

Investment:

• £35 General Admission (Waiting list available when sold out.)

This is a small and diverse, intimate circle, to create a safer and more transformative space.

Location:

We are aiming to meet in Stanmer Park (location TBC). If the weather is too windy and cold, we will meet in Brighton.

(Location decided the day before the circle, with a possible last minute change if outside. Please share your mobile phone number with me, so we can stay in touch about the venue.)

When:

• 4.30-7pm Saturday 20th of June (Optional Social 7-7.30pm where you are welcome to bring your own dinner to have afterwards somewhere in nature)

What to bring:

A journal & pens, warm comfortable clothing, a water bottle/flask with water or hot drinks, something to sit on (there will be logs, but if you want to feel more comfy), a blanket to wrap yourself in. Herbal Tea, light fruit and snacks will be provided.

Join a community:

You will have a chance to stay connected with the other participants after attending through a WhatsApp group.

I look forward to welcoming you into this healing space!

With love,

Maria

“I’ve recently attended one of Maria’s Women’s Circle and the experience was truly nourishing and genuine. Maria created a safe, loving, and welcoming environment where everyone felt cared for and supported. The combination of practices—cacao ceremony, gentle chanting, mindful meditation, clay-making, and soothing massage—offered a beautiful balance of creativity, relaxation, and connection. It was a space where I could fully unwind, express myself, and feel part of a compassionate community. I left feeling grounded, inspired, and deeply grateful for the thoughtful care and intention behind every detail. I'm joining another of her offerings this week and I’m very much looking forward to it, thank you Maria.” - Carolina

"I joined Maria’s women’s circle for the first time at the ancestral-healing ceremony. I had lost many beloved people in a short period, including my mother, so the invitation resonated deeply with me. The gathering was held with such wisdom, love, and grounded presence that I felt genuinely held—both by Maria and by the group—which gave me a true sense of community around my grief and everything that comes with it. The ceremony also included cacao, social/creative time, and a short massage. The massage left me feeling physically restored, and the clay work helped me to reconnect with my creativity and tap into different emotions. The whole experience beautifully holistic—caring for both body and soul. On another occasion, I joined a circle that included a sound bath and a brief family-constellation exercise, which was powerful and created a sense of communion within the group. It was in that moment that I felt very fortunate to be part of this community. Maria is a deeply intuitive person, and her sensitivity and care are evident in the ways she holds the space.  She is also very creative and versatile when it comes to designing the gatherings. Maria’s circles are always unique, weaving personal and interpersonal experiences that invite deep connection with oneself and with others. I think that reflects her attunement — her fine-tuning — to what real healing in community is. I also want to mention the wonderful women I met in these groups. We all came from very different backgrounds and held our own views on spirituality, which created a kind of ecosystem of stories, emotions, and conversations. That diversity, I believe, is the true foundation of women’s community and healing space. Thank you, Maria!" - Eva