Our Summer Retreat was relaxing and fun as usual. We welcomed several new attendees who lived in the local area. It was such a joy to meet Sandy, Connie, Dianne, and Vicki. I think everyone had a good time. We had some hiccups as one of our dear UUWC friends had a car accident on the way, but everyone pitched in to make sure that she was well cared for.
We celebrated the Gaelic festival of Lughnasadh which marks the beginning of the harvest season. We made corn husk dolls and gathered natural objects from the surrounding woodland to place on our altar. We also learned how to make tote bags from old t-shirts and some self defense techniques.
One of my favorite parts of our Summer Retreat is cooking and sharing our homemade meals together. That is a very important part of our harvest celebration. I also really enjoyed spending time walking around the grounds and going on a pedal boat ride on the lake. It was a great way to get to know some of the other attendees while enjoying nature.
