A few times a year—right when the sun decides it’s time to change its mind—we gather out here to celebrate a mighty important accomplishment: we survived another season. Didn’t get eaten by bears, didn’t lose our minds completely, and somehow made it three more months. That alone feels worth celebrating.
But March? March is special.
March brings the Spring Equinox and our Two Fire Ceremony, the official start of our ceremonial year. Spring is when the earth wakes up, stretches its back, and says, “Alright, let’s try this again.” And honestly, most of us could use that same fresh start. This is the season of new ideas, new plans, and finally admitting that some of the stuff we’ve been carrying around just isn’t worth the sore back anymore.
That’s where the fires come in.
Because one just wouldn’t do the job.
Before you arrive, you’ll make two lists. Nothing fancy—pen, paper, honesty. And don’t worry, no one is going to read your list.
And we mean done done:
If you’ve tried to get rid of it before and it keeps sneaking back like a raccoon in the trash, it belongs on this list.
At the right moment, you’ll walk up to the Old Fire, put that list in the flames, and let it burn. Not symbolically—actually burn. Smoke, crackle, gone. You hand it over to your higher power, put it on the wind, and ask for a little help keeping it gone this time.
Once everyone’s finished, we put that fire out. Its job is done. No arguing. No take‑backs.
Then we light the New Fire, and this is where things get hopeful.
This list is everything you want to welcome into your life this new year:
You offer that list to the New Fire and send it out into the universe with a simple request: “Alright, I’m ready. Let’s see what we can do together.”
There’s no limit on either list—big, small, serious, or quietly life‑changing. Just keep the lists separate. Two fires, two jobs. And make copies unless you enjoy pretending you don’t remember what you asked for six months from now.
This isn’t a “swing by for ten minutes” kind of thing. Plan to arrive around 9:30 a.m. so you can set up your chair in the circle like a proper human being. The ceremony usually runs until 1:00 or 2:00 p.m., depending on how many folks show up and how much life needs tending to that day.
Afterward, we eat. Because of course we do.
Bring a chair. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable outside. The weather usually behaves, but sunscreen and umbrellas have saved many good people from poor decisions.
If you have a drum, rattle, singing bowl, or another sacred instrument, bring it. This is one of those rare times when making noise on purpose is not only allowed—it’s encouraged. If you don’t have one, don’t worry. You’re still welcome. Always.
For the feast, bring something to share—homemade, store‑bought, famous family recipe, or “I grabbed this on the way.” Bring enough for yourself and at least two other people. Somehow it always works out like it was planned that way.
Anyone with a good heart and a little respect.
The ceremony is non‑denominational, and our solstice and equinox gatherings are open to all. If you have ceremonial clothing, wear it. If you don’t, wear whatever keeps you warm and decent. The fires don’t care what brand your clothes are.
We gather outside in a beautiful medicine wheel, surrounded by 85+ acres of woods and wildlife, and we celebrate life the way it’s meant to be celebrated—by singing, drumming, laughing, sometimes crying, and remembering we’re not doing this alone.
2389 Trace Branch Rd, Livingston, KY 40445
Now listen carefully: Google Maps will lie to you just a little. When it says “you’ve arrived,” you probably haven’t. Keep going. If the road is still paved, you’re not there yet. When it turns to gravel—congratulations, you’re in the right place. We’re the only ones out there, and you’ll know when you’ve found us.
We’d love to have you. Pull up a chair. Bring your lists. And come help us welcome a brand‑new year the old‑fashioned way—around the fire, together.
Date: Sunday, March 22 at 10:00 AM
Call: 859-418-7956
Location: 2389 Trace Branch Road, Livingston, KY, United States, Kentucky 40445
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