It's interesting timing that I came across this post today. I have just put some flags up next to the Hawthorne I was telling you about as I plan to do something for Samhain. I feel a little silly as I now understand why you mentioned that tree in particular. So I did a little research and had a closer look at the tree. I have now cleared the area of gorse to reveal 3 Hawthorne trees! I wonder if I will be brave enough to fall asleep under her on Samhain?!
Oh, Kirsty!! I love this SO MUCH! I was so in love with Gorse my first visit to Scotland and drove my traveling companion nuts talking about it. The scent!! And you have THREE Hawthorn trees! Holy moly. I spent time in the Nemeton yesterday during the eclipse. I don't think I'm brave enough to sleep there on Samhain (or any other time) because, remember, we have bears and coyote and bobcats etc. etc. etc.! But, by all means, you should sleep there, Kirsty, and LMK how it goes! If I don't hear back from you, I'll imagine you're with the fairies and will return at some point. :) xo
Gorse is a surprising plant for me. I also love the tropical scent but it is everywhere! So occasionally I have to clear a little away or we would be blanketed by the stuff. It is thanks to you that I'm aware of the 3 Hawthorn trees. If I do get company under the trees it likely to be deer or squirrels, if im lucky an owl or unlucky a pinemartain!
I love this! I have always been drawn to these circular areas, outlined by trees in the woods. I had no idea there was a name for them. I’m exploring my Celtic (Scottish, Irish, English roots) and my Samii- far north ancestry. I’ve taken Asia’s class and followed her as well. So many crossovers! I wish I was closer and could sit and journey to the best of our drums in the grove.
I have Celtic blood in my veins and I am grateful I was synchronistically guided to this post. I am very much looking forward to reading "Yearning for the Wind: Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul". Thank you for the beautiful gift of this post.
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Moran taing, Gavin, as they say in Scots Gaelic. ) And thank you for the Irish blessing. It made me teary, as hearing it always does.
Another book that I love is "The Mist-Filled Path" by Frank MacEowen. And, of course, I'm certain you must know "Anam Cara" by John O'Donohue. One of my absolute favorites.
I went and sat in the nemeton this afternoon. When I step into the clearing something magical happens. I was there the other day when we had frigid cold temps and wind but I couldn't feel a thing. It was as if I'd stepped into another dimension, which I probably had. :)
Thanks for reading and leaving such a beautiful comment. 💚
Just in time 🤎 and just SO lovely. How cozy would it be to share a tea together in your nemeton... UGH!! Winter has always been my favorite. Merry Christmas and Happy Winter Solstice, Barbara. Xoxo
Jamie, that would be a dream come true! Or a hot chocolate. I love Winter too and am already mourning the light returning, lol. I know you're one of the few who understands that! Love you, Soul Sister! xoxo B
I love your nemeton, I want one too, and will hopefully start building it soon.
I have Irish and Scot ancestry and I crave a visit... maybe one day. If I don't get there in this life, then I'll do a flyover as I'm outta here... ;)
This little MAGICAL spot is wonderful!!! I'd love to see it in real life someday, when I visit you... Oh, that would be so great. ^_^ Something to look forward to... for our birthdays? xo xo xo
Moran tang!! :) My heart literally opens and then aches when I think about Scotland or look at my photos. I may never step foot onto a plane again after the past three years but if I do it will be to return to Scotland and Ireland. Thanks for reading! It is pure Magic. Take pics when you find your special nemeton! xo B
Oh, I've been aching to go to Scotland (and Ireland, too) for soooo long. Maybe we can go together and take a SHIP!!!!!!! ^_^ Wouldn't that be amazing!
I should create my own nemeton, and you've inspired me. But right now it's toooo fricken COLD.
;)
Oh, I have to tell you... A few years ago, there was some social fracas going on, I can't remember exactly what it was, but someone called someone else a "moran," as in, stupid. LOLOL I remember laughing so hard with a co-worker, whose last name was... MORAN. ^_^
I love it! It’s a very magical, and a blessed by love, outdoor space! That precious bear is so happy in his beautiful new home...no hibernating for him! God bless!✝️🐻🌲💜
It's interesting timing that I came across this post today. I have just put some flags up next to the Hawthorne I was telling you about as I plan to do something for Samhain. I feel a little silly as I now understand why you mentioned that tree in particular. So I did a little research and had a closer look at the tree. I have now cleared the area of gorse to reveal 3 Hawthorne trees! I wonder if I will be brave enough to fall asleep under her on Samhain?!
Oh, Kirsty!! I love this SO MUCH! I was so in love with Gorse my first visit to Scotland and drove my traveling companion nuts talking about it. The scent!! And you have THREE Hawthorn trees! Holy moly. I spent time in the Nemeton yesterday during the eclipse. I don't think I'm brave enough to sleep there on Samhain (or any other time) because, remember, we have bears and coyote and bobcats etc. etc. etc.! But, by all means, you should sleep there, Kirsty, and LMK how it goes! If I don't hear back from you, I'll imagine you're with the fairies and will return at some point. :) xo
Gorse is a surprising plant for me. I also love the tropical scent but it is everywhere! So occasionally I have to clear a little away or we would be blanketed by the stuff. It is thanks to you that I'm aware of the 3 Hawthorn trees. If I do get company under the trees it likely to be deer or squirrels, if im lucky an owl or unlucky a pinemartain!
Thanks for the inspiration! ☺🌱x
Keep me posted! xo
I love this! I have always been drawn to these circular areas, outlined by trees in the woods. I had no idea there was a name for them. I’m exploring my Celtic (Scottish, Irish, English roots) and my Samii- far north ancestry. I’ve taken Asia’s class and followed her as well. So many crossovers! I wish I was closer and could sit and journey to the best of our drums in the grove.
That would be lovely to drum with you, Josie! Isn't Asia lovely? Have you read these books? You might enjoy them.
"Yearning for the Wind -Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul"" by Tom Cowan
"Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" by John O'Donohue
"The Mist-Filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, and Seekers" by Frank MacEowen
🌲🌲🌲xo
I have Celtic blood in my veins and I am grateful I was synchronistically guided to this post. I am very much looking forward to reading "Yearning for the Wind: Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul". Thank you for the beautiful gift of this post.
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Moran taing, Gavin, as they say in Scots Gaelic. ) And thank you for the Irish blessing. It made me teary, as hearing it always does.
Another book that I love is "The Mist-Filled Path" by Frank MacEowen. And, of course, I'm certain you must know "Anam Cara" by John O'Donohue. One of my absolute favorites.
I went and sat in the nemeton this afternoon. When I step into the clearing something magical happens. I was there the other day when we had frigid cold temps and wind but I couldn't feel a thing. It was as if I'd stepped into another dimension, which I probably had. :)
Thanks for reading and leaving such a beautiful comment. 💚
I love everything about this post: the bear, the flags, the trees. Happy Winter Solstice! Oh, and I love magic, too!!!!!
Yay, CJ! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading! xo
I am too... everyone is rejoicing and I am just enjoying the heck out of the dark 💚🐻🧚♂️🧚♀️🤎🤭
Just in time 🤎 and just SO lovely. How cozy would it be to share a tea together in your nemeton... UGH!! Winter has always been my favorite. Merry Christmas and Happy Winter Solstice, Barbara. Xoxo
Jamie, that would be a dream come true! Or a hot chocolate. I love Winter too and am already mourning the light returning, lol. I know you're one of the few who understands that! Love you, Soul Sister! xoxo B
I love this so much and I want to come and stay xxx
Do you believe in Magic??? :) Thanks for reading, Jo. xo
Yes I do x
THANK YOU!!!! (TA!)
Happy Solstice to you, too, xo xo.
I love your nemeton, I want one too, and will hopefully start building it soon.
I have Irish and Scot ancestry and I crave a visit... maybe one day. If I don't get there in this life, then I'll do a flyover as I'm outta here... ;)
This little MAGICAL spot is wonderful!!! I'd love to see it in real life someday, when I visit you... Oh, that would be so great. ^_^ Something to look forward to... for our birthdays? xo xo xo
I mean moran taing (some entity in my keyboard changed the spelling!
Naughty faeries...
Moran tang!! :) My heart literally opens and then aches when I think about Scotland or look at my photos. I may never step foot onto a plane again after the past three years but if I do it will be to return to Scotland and Ireland. Thanks for reading! It is pure Magic. Take pics when you find your special nemeton! xo B
Oh, I've been aching to go to Scotland (and Ireland, too) for soooo long. Maybe we can go together and take a SHIP!!!!!!! ^_^ Wouldn't that be amazing!
I should create my own nemeton, and you've inspired me. But right now it's toooo fricken COLD.
;)
Oh, I have to tell you... A few years ago, there was some social fracas going on, I can't remember exactly what it was, but someone called someone else a "moran," as in, stupid. LOLOL I remember laughing so hard with a co-worker, whose last name was... MORAN. ^_^
Also, my favorite Scottish saying (and someone actually said it to me when I was there!) is haste ye back. :)
HAHAHA! A ship to Scotland. Now, there's an idea!
Best of Merry... xo
Dear Barbara, Happy Winter Solstice. Blessings from Borrego Springs. Thank you for always sharing.
Blessed be.
Hi Elizabeth! So nice to see you here! Happy Winter Solstice to you, as well. xo B
I love it! It’s a very magical, and a blessed by love, outdoor space! That precious bear is so happy in his beautiful new home...no hibernating for him! God bless!✝️🐻🌲💜
Thank you, Renee! I wonder what the woodland creatures are thinking about him. :) xoxo
Wow that was a magical story, I thought that was a real bear even when I enlarged🤭
Barbara that was so beautifully read thank you for sharing and I learned something new😍
Happy Winter Solstice💖🙏love and hugs
Thank you for reading/listening, Sheila! Happy Winter Solstice to you, too, my dear. Lol, yes he looks VERY real!! His name is Hawkeye. :) 🐻💚
Love that name Hawkeye he fits the name perfectly now you have protection💪😀💖
Winter Solstice Greetings!
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is magical indeed. I can't wait to see it. (The bear does look as if it could cause a gasp or two.)
♥️
He looks pretty darn real, doesn't he?? And, of course you can come in because I know you believe... xo
Thanks for reading, J.R.! Happy Winter Solstice!