America's Stonehenge at Mystery Hill
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2008 EVENTS

Kids Gemstone Dig: NOW OPEN!!!
Open 9am-4pm
The Kids Gemstone Dig is a simulated hands on archaeological dig. Young "archaeologists" can use the provided buckets, shovels and sifters to dig in a non-sensitive area for gems. Children are allowed to take home up to 3 gemstones. We ask that any additional gems they find be re-buried for other "archaeologists" to find. The Gemstone Dig is included with the purchase of regular admission. There is no additional fee for this activity. Recommended for ages 12 and under. * Please make sure children do not dig in any other areas of the site.

May 1st Cross Quarter Day
Open 9am-Sunset

June 20th Summer Solstice Celebration
Open Sunrise-Sunset

14th ANNUAL TRADITIONAL SOLSTICE CELEBRATION @ 2PM

Celebrating the 14th annual summer solstice at America's Stonehenge, Friday June 20 at 2 pm.

 
The solstice is a turning point.  It marks the longest day in the year when the sun has reached it furthest point to the North before it starts its journey back to the south again.  It is the time when the sun is at its utmost strength and when the earth is opening to her fullest creativity and expression.  It is at the moment of utmost light the seed of darkness is born.
 
The details as to what this year's focus will be, will be posted later in May.  There will be something around being in a nature year, a year of change and transformation.
 
Katja Esser and Valerianna Claff guide you through this highly participatory ritual.  The rituals they facilitate are fun, energetic, profound and open to young and old.
 

Valerianna Claff is an artist, teacher, sound healer, and ceremonialist. She is steward of RavenWood Forest Retreat in Western Massachusetts which is dedicated to deep healing, soulful self-expression, and the nurturing of sacred relationships between the Earth and Her creatures.. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and combines her lifelong exploration of creativity, spirituality, music and healing to invite authentic self-expression and deep transformation. At RavenWood she paints, sculpts, offers private healing sessions, and facilitates groups and workshops. She teaches at Clark University and The Rhode Island School of Design.  She completed Priestess Path Apprenticeship with Alisa Starkweather and has studied a variety of shamanic and vibrational healing modalities. Her CD, Breath and Bone, is a collection of original songs and chants. Valerianna has been co-facilitating Solstice Ceremonies with Katja Esser at America's Stonehenge for the past 5 years.  

 

Katja Esser is an inspirational artist, mask and costume designer, ritualist, photographer and performer.  She has exhibited her work in the Netherlands, New York and Boston.  Katja has studied different forms of movement and voice.  She has created sacred ceremonies for the seasons since 1992 for small and large groups of people of which the summer solstice at America’s Stonehenge is most well known.  She is very involved in African based spirituality with Malidoma Somė and the East Coast Village which has brought her to Africa a few times.  She creates rituals and gives talks on colleges and universities.  Katja sings with Bonesong, an improvisational sacred singing quartet that sings in a cave. She has performed with the Theater Behind The Mask in schools and at First Night.  Katja has an extensive website www.ritualexpressions.com at which her work can be viewed.   

 

CELTIC MUSIC @ 6 PM
 

"The Bowlings are three siblings from Byfield, MA. Patrick, at 20,  is the oldest of the three. He has played Irish flute for over 10 years, and also plays the tin whistle, Uilleann pipes (much like the Scotish bagpipes), and the bodhran, an Irish drum. Tom, 18, has played Irish fiddle for almost 12 years and has studied with some of the best fiddlers in the world. Meghan, 17, plays the tin whislte as well as playing backing on the cello. Patrick and Meghan are also notable Irish stepdancers, both having qualified for Regional competitions, and Patrick having qualified for the Nationals in 2006. They have been performing together since 2004, and recently qualified in several competitions to compete in the Worlds of Irish Music held in Tullamore, Ireland in late August."
 

August 1st Cross Quarter Day
Open 9am-Sunset

September 22nd Fall Equinox & Drumming Circle
Open Sunrise-Sunset

Spirits Among the Ruins

SPIRITS AMONG THE RUINS
A PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION

SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH 6PM-9PM
RAIN DATE SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH

HALLOWEEN FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST 6PM-9PM
RAIN DATE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST

           REAL GHOSTS - REAL INVESTIGATORS - REAL FRIGHTENING

Join the East Coast Transcommunication Organization (ECTO) for a Ghost Hunt
at America's Stonehenge.

ECTO will be conducting a ghost hunt among the ruins of America’s Stonehenge. At 6pm there will be a brief discussion in our visitors center of findings from a recent investigation that ECTO conducted. Ghost Hunting pointers and equipment will also be discussed. ECTO will then lead you on an investigation of this 4000 year old archaeological site.

In ancient times, it is believed that around the time of Halloween the veil
between the world of the living and the dead is thinnest, allowing spirits
and other supernatural entities to pass between the worlds to socialize with
humans.

Please bring any equipment you may already have, cameras, tape or digital
recorders, flashlights, dowsing equipment, etc. Dress warmly as you will be
outside for roughly 2 hours.

Seating is limited so please book early.

Tickets MUST be purchased in advance and will go on sale in September

November 1st Cross Quarter Day
Open 9am-Sunset

December 21st Winter Solstice
Open Sunrise-Sunset

Snowshoeing

2007/2008 DAYTIME SNOWSHOE RENTAL RATES

*WEATHER/SNOW CONDITIONS PERMITTING*

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9am-5pm
*Last Admission 4pm

*Includes Admission to Trails
Adults $12 Children 12 & Under $8

Member Snowshoe Rentals
Adult $4 Children 12 & Under $3

Daytime snowshoeing is first come first serve.
We do not accept reservations for daytime snowshoeing.

Group Discount Available for Groups of 20 or more paid admissions. Reservations are required

Tips:

*A sled is recommended for the youngest visitors that are unable to snowshoe. We do NOT have sleds available.

*Wear layers and some type of vinyl or ski pants. While snowshoeing, snow tends to kick up on the back of your legs and jeans can make this very uncomfortable