Temple Cycles Winter Solstice Sunrise Ride, Yoga & Brunch

The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year. To celebrate, Temple Cycles is hosting a ride to Stanton Drew Stone Circle, where pagans still celebrate this ancient festival as the beginning of the return of the light, followed by a yoga session and communal brunch.

The ride is 15 kilometres each way on road and cycleway, taking you through country lanes from Long Ashton to the quaint village of Stanton Drew.

We will spend some time at the stone circle with a cup of something warming and a bite to eat while watching the sunrise, before our yoga session hosted by Wen Yee Kok (@yogi_wen) in Stanton Drew village hall.

The session will be a candlelit 60-minute mindful flow followed by a 30-minute ritual in line with the theme of the Winter Solstice – a time of renewal and hope.

We’ll then be treated to a seasonal brunch and hot drinks made by Maisie Walker (@lunch.eating). There will then be the option to join us at the Druid Arms village pub.

Timings

6.45am Meet at the Ashton Court gatehouse by the entrance to Long Ashton (///deed.claim.effort)

7am Departure

8am Arrival at Stanton Drew Stone Circle, enjoy a cup of something warming and a snack (///craftsman.searcher.beam)

9am–10.30am Yoga session and Winter Solstice ritual with Wen Yee Kok at Stanton Drew Village Hall

10.30am–11.30am Seasonal brunch and hot drinks served by Maisie Walker

12pm Head to the Druids Arms village pub or home

Brunch menu

All deliciously seasonal, effortlessly vegan and with gluten free options available. 

Date, Cocoa, Nut and Seed Bars (GF)
Hot Chai Tea

Roasted Balsamic Glazed Beetroot, Butter Bean Hummus (GF)
Winter Squash Galette, Caramelised Onion, Vegan Feta
Shakshuka, Zaatar Roasted Cauliflower, Tahini Sauce (GF)
Warm Flatbreads (GF Option)
Fresh Mint Tea (GF)

What to know 

• The ride is self-led, so please bring a form of navigation. We will provide the route in advance.
• Several Temple team members will be on the ride out and we will not leave anyone behind.
• Please dress very warmly, with suitable gloves, and for all weathers, as this is the coldest time of year.
• You may want to bring a change of clothes for yoga, both to be comfortable and in case it rains.
• Please remember decent lights, a helmet and a lock. Snacks are also key.
• If you’d prefer to drive and meet us at Stanton Drew, then you are very welcome to.
• Yoga mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
• Please bring a journal and a pen for the intention setting session.
• If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance so we can cater for you.
• You can join us at the Druid Arms pub in Stanton Drew after the event, or cycle back to Bristol.