Winter Solstice Event 2017.



ABC Invite you to join us for an hour of silent contemplation during the Winter solstice on December 21st, at Lime tree Farm, Hutts Lane, Ripon HG4 3DA. We will meet at 7.30 am and gather to prepare for an hour's reflection at 8.22am till 9.22am.


The winter solstice, during the shortest day of the year, marks the moment when the sun is at its most southern point in the daytime sky, directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. The solstice has been celebrated for thousands of years, and many of the traditions now associated with Christmas (for example the Christmas tree) had their roots in winter solstice celebrations.

ABC is offering the chance to celebrate yuletide, practising a mindfulness-based approach as alternative to the hustle and bustle and commercialism of the festive season; time and space to truly reflect with others on your internal frame of reference and share your feelings in and around this wonderful experience and venue.


The cost is £17.50 per person.

All monies go towards generating funds for ABC to continue to help people (or professionals aiding people) with chemical dependency issues to work towards our long term ecological goals (building a tree house, constructing a polytunnel, maintaining the environment) in this wonderful and enchanting place.

This opportunity represents a unique experience, a "back-to-basics" approach to meditation and mindfulness in the spirit of finding oneself in nature. We always honour the ethos of the site; we leave only footprints. Please bring clothing appropriate to British winter time.

We are raising finances to carry out works on the site that complement the existing and renowned stone circle, bird hide and observatory. Owners Peter and Irene Foster are focused on the farm being a special place for people to retreat to and heal.

We do hope you can make it..... And tell others. We want  to spread the word .


To book a place text your name and contact details to Darrell (Daz) on 07851448812

or email  me timeandspaceretreats@gmail.com

Also it would be great if you forward this invite to anyone else you think might want to join in. 


Thank you.  This means so much to us ...and we know it will to you too once you have experienced this special time and space.


Merry Christmas

From Daz and all at ABC.



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