Summer Solstice Celebration

Opening the Heart, Honouring the Earth

June 20, 2026 Ecstatic Dance & Heart Radiance Cacao Ceremony

June 20-21 2026 Rooted in Light, A Solstice Clarity Quest
The Living Centre, Ontario

Celebrating the
Return of Summer

As the sun reaches its fullest expression and the land pulses with life, we gather to honour this sacred turning of the wheel. The Summer Solstice invites a return to your heart, to the Earth, and to what is most essential.

This year, we welcome you into two transformative experiences. The Rooted in Light: A Solstice Clarity Quest is a weekend retreat for those needing to pause, listen deeply, and reconnect with their deepest desires. The Summer Solstice Celebration is an evening ceremony open to all, blending a Heart Radiance Cacao Ceremony and Ecstatic Dance.

Held within the sanctuary of The Living Centre, these offerings create space to listen deeply, awaken the codes of light within and realign with your truth.

Summer Solstice Offerings

Rooted In Light:
A Solstice Clarity Quest
June 20 - 21, 2026

A Sacred Threshold. A Wild Remembering
The Summer Solstice is a portal, a time to attune to destiny and ride the path of synchronicity. Join us for a weekend of deep reflection and connection. Awaken the Grid * Anchor the Light * Ride the Wave of Synchronicity and step into the dream of Creation.


Summer Solstice
Evening Celebration

Saturday, June 20, 2026

An evening to honour the changing of the seasons with a Radiant Heart Cacao Ceremony, followed by Ecstatic Dance with the fabulous Kudos Lokey, DJ outdoors under the setting sun and stars at the beautiful Living Centre. Together, we gather to honour the fullness of life through ritual, sacred sound, and wild earth expression.

Rooted in Light:
A Solstice Clarity Quest

We stand at a profound threshold - perhaps one of the most pivotal moments of our lifetime. A call echoes: to awaken, to anchor light, and to co-create with Gaia through the power of our presence and imagination. At the height of the Summer Solstice, you are invited into a two-day ceremonial journey - an opportunity to return to your body, reconnect with the Earth, and listen deeply to the quiet wisdom within.

At the height of the Summer Solstice, you are invited into a two-day immersive journey at The Living Centre. A time of year when light reaches its peak, opening a natural threshold for insight, release, renewal and remembering.

This is a return to what is already present beneath the surface. A remembering of what feels true as your nervous system settles.

Through simple yet powerful practices, you are supported to reconnect with your body, the natural world, and your own inner clarity.

What the experience includes
- Guided nature-based ceremonies that deepen connection with the Earth
- Reflective inquiry that brings focus to what matters most right now
- Creative practices that open perception and inner direction
- Grounding rituals that support release, balance, and renewal

Held within the living landscape of The Living Centre, the land is part of the experience. Forest, garden, water, and sky offer a steady presence that supports slowing down and listening more deeply.

There is space here to pause.

To notice what has been sitting just beneath awareness.
To let clarity surface in its own way and time.

You may leave feeling more rooted in your body, as if you have arrived more fully in yourself.
A clearer sense of what is shifting and what is ready to change.
A simplicity that feels like relief.
A quiet lightness, as though something unnecessary has fallen away.
A steadier inner alignment with what comes next, even if it is still unfolding.

This is a return to rhythm, clarity, and what has been there all along.

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Retreat Schedule & Pricing

Saturday 9:30 AM to 5 PM

Opening the Circle: Arrival & Introductions

  • Opening Ceremony: Calling in the Directions & Setting Intentions

  • Gentle Movement & Breath to Arrive in the Body

  • Sharing Circle: What Are You Seeking?

  • Closing Reflection & Herbal Tea

🌳 Saturday Day | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

The Elemental Journey Begins
 9:30 - 10:00 - Welcome & Land Acknowledgment & Earth-Based Meditation
 10:00 - 11:30 - Workshop: Remembering the Body as Earth
 11:30 - 12:00 - Reconnecting with Nature through Movement & Breath
 12:30 - 1:30 - Organic Vegan Lunch
 1:30 - 4:30 -  Deep Reflection & Guided Soul Inquiry Nature Clarity Quest (outdoors, weather permitting)
 4:30 - 5:00 - Circle sharing

(Break for Dinner + Rest: 5:00 - 7:00 PM)

Saturday Evening  7:00 - 10:30 PM

  • Summer Solstice Celebration (Community Event) - Opening the Heart, Honouring the Earth
    Includes:

  • Radiance Cacao Ceremony

  • Wild Earth Ecstasy Dance with Snappy Homefry DJ

  • Fire Ceremony: Illuminating Your Intention

  • Closing with Gratitude & Silence Under the Stars

Sunday  9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Integration, Purpose & Emergence

 8:00 - 9:00 - Breakfast
 9:30 - 10:30 - Morning Grounding: Movement & Meditation
 10:30 - 11:00 - Check-in & Clarity Quest instructions
 11:00 - 12:30 - Solo Clarity Quest: Listening to the Land (with prompts)
 12:30 - 1:30 - Nourishing Vegan Lunch
 1:30 - 4:15 -  Clarity Quest: Amplifying Intention
4:15 - 4:45 - Council Circle: Ritual for Commitment & Clarity
 4:45 - 5:00 - Closing Ceremony: Integration & Blessing the Path Ahead

"I came feeling disconnected—I'm leaving rooted, clear, and alive. - Maya

"This wasn’t just a retreat. It was a homecoming." - Lauren

“ I’ve never experienced land that called me to such depth of remembrance. Along with Shantree & Lorenna guidance. They walk their talk” - Michael

SEE BELOW to register for the Clarity Quest or just for the Saturday evening Summer Solstice Celebration Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony

Summer Solstice Clarity Quest Packages

Regular Package

Regular programming included.

Tenting Accommodations: $600
Sleep under the stars on our beautiful land. Bring your own tent.

Private Indoor Accommodations: $700
Enjoy the comfort of a private room.

Program Only (No Accommodations): $550
Join us daily for the full retreat experience, then rest offsite in your own space.

Premium Package

Includes one hour private session with Lorenna or Shantree.

Tenting Accommodations: $800
Sleep under the stars on our beautiful land. Bring your own tent.

Private Indoor Accommodations: $900
Enjoy the comfort of a private room.

Program Only (No Accommodations): $750
Join us daily for the full retreat experience, then rest offsite in your own space.

All packages include:

  • Full weekend retreat access (Friday evening through Sunday)

  • Guided workshops and ceremonies

  • Saturday evening Summer Solstice Celebration

  • Organic vegan meals and herbal teas

  • Sacred space and tools for integration

  • Connection with a like-hearted community

Summer Solstice Celebration

Saturday, June 20 | 6:45 PM to 10:30 PM

Together, we gather to honour the fullness of life and this special time of year through a Radiant Heart Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance with the amazing Kudos Lokey DJ, sacred sound, and wild earth expression. Held under the summer sky, this celebration invites you into connection with your heart, your body, and the living spirit of nature.

Suggested Contribution: $45, $55, or $65
Children under 12 are free
Please register in advance to help us prepare.

A DJ wearing headphones and sunglasses performing at an outdoor event surrounded by greenery, with a decorated wooden sign that reads 'The Living Centre' and 'Spiritual Education' in front of them; people are visible in the background enjoying the event.

What The Celebration Includes

Radiant Heart Cacao Ceremony
Known as the Food of the Gods, cacao has long been honoured as a sacred plant ally for awakening the heart. In this ceremony, cacao is offered not just as a drink, but as a teacher - one that brings gentleness, sweetness, and emotional clarity. As we sip together, we soften into presence, open our inner pathways, and remember that healing begins with love.

Wild Earth Ecstasy Dance with Kudos Lokey DJ (Snappy Homefry)
In this movement ritual, we release inhibition and return to the rhythm of the Earth. Guided by music and the energy of the land, this dance invites full embodiment, playfulness, and deep presence. It is a celebration of aliveness, where we move as nature moves — wild, free, and connected.

Closing with Gratitude and Silence Under the Stars
As the sun sets and the night settles, we close in shared silence and heartfelt thanks. Surrounded by the stillness of the land, we reflect, integrate, and rest in the quiet knowing that we are held by something much greater. This final moment is a blessing — a return to peace, to presence, and to the beauty of simply being.

Facilitators

  • A smiling elderly woman with wavy blonde hair outdoors, with a blurred green background.

    LORENNA BOUSQUET-KACERA

    An eco-somatic guide and ceremonialist who weaves elemental wisdom, sacred movement, and Earth-honouring ritual to support inner and outer transformation. For over forty years, she has led immersive experiences that awaken the body’s wisdom and deepen our connection with the natural world. As co-founder of The Living Centre and founder of Shamanu: Earth Wisdom Teachings®, Lorenna brings a rare blend of mystic insight, creative expression, and grounded presence to every gathering she holds.

  • Man with long hair, beard, and glasses smiling at the camera on a beach during sunset, wearing a colorful hoodie.

    DJ KUDOS LOKEY

    A sound alchemist, multi-instrumentalist, and the heart behind Playhouse Studio in Toronto, Ontario. With over thirty years of experience as a DJ and sound engineer, Snappy blends technical precision with a deep reverence for the emotional and spiritual power of music. His Earth-rhythm sets are a living invitation into ecstatic presence, designed to open the heart and foster joyful connection. A long-time friend of The Living Centre, Snappy’s return is always a celebration.

  • A smiling man with long gray hair standing outdoors near a pond and green trees.

    SHANTREE KACERA, D.N., Ph.D.

    Has been guiding Summer Solstice gatherings for more than forty-five years, creating sacred spaces that honour the turning of the seasons and our place within the living Earth. As a teacher of regenerative living and co-founder of The Living Centre, his work blends deep ecology, ritual, and Earth-based spirituality. Shantree carries the ancient memory of ceremony, offering presence, wisdom, and a steady invitation to return to the heart of the natural world.