At Ayni, we grow herbs following a lunar calendar to reframe colonial rigid notions of space and time, into adaptive patterns that are responsive to natural cycles and support our wellness and relationship to the land.
We invite our community to join us in this practice of aligning with the moon by gathering with us each New Moon to reclaim our connection to the cycles of renewal and release that influence our relationships to each other and the ecosystems we are a part of. We will gather around a fire and create space for journaling and intention setting.
Traditionally, the new moon is a time to sow new seeds of intention and reset our inner cycles. A time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we are trying to go. As we plant our seeds with the moon, we wonder what this ancestral way of time keeping would be like if we experienced it consistently in community? Circle participants are invited to return to subsequent new moon circles. We hope that this space can be a space where we can speak our intentions out loud to each other and return back together at each new moon to share how those intentions unfolded for us.
Access Notes:
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test will be required for entrance to ensure our collective safety. Limited COVID-19 tests will be available on site. If this feels like a barrier to you, please reach out to us.
Please stay home if you feel sick, suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 10 days, are recovering from COVID-19 and/or live/share indoor space with someone who currently has COVID-19 in order to minimize spread. We highly encourage participants to limit high-risk activities before participating in this event and continue masking in public spaces (including around people who you do not know their covid status). Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations will be available at all times and is required for anyone sharing tools and food during the event.
Please keep in mind the weather for the day and dress appropriately as we will be outside for the entirety of this circle. Please wear sturdy shoes as the terrain is uneven and some areas are very muddy. Bring a journal, something to write and/or draw with, and a water bottle. If you have tools that would be supportive to you during our time together, please feel free to bring them with you.
Ticks are present! We encourage you to do a tick check when you get home. Some other preventative measures include: wearing light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, or socks over pants.
We will be gathering in a circle where participants have the option to sit on the ground on blankets or in a chair.
A single stall porta-potty is available on site with a hand washing station next to it.