Each season brings its own energy.
When we align intentionally with nature's rhythms, we find greater balance, harmony, and union with the Universe.

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Summer Solstice Ceremony

Welcome Summer on Lake Erie

A jetty springs with plant shoots from the beach as it extends into Lake Erie at sunset.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Facilitators: Mary Alice Mastrovito
& Nancy Herrick
Location: Sims Park, Euclid, OH


Mark the turning of the seasons with community, reflection, and ceremony.
Join us beside Lake Erie as we honor the Summer Solstice and welcome the season of light, vitality, and connection.


Your Evening Includes:

  • 6:00 p.m.Optional Members’ Potluck
    Shadybrook Members are invited to share food and connection in community before the evening ceremony begins. Members are welcome to invite guests.

    Open to the Public

  • 7:00 p.m.Summer Solstice Ceremony
    An immersive seasonal experience featuring guided reflection, elemental connection, seasonal ritual, and lakeside ceremony.

  • Sunset — Drumming on Lake Erie
    We will close our evening with gentle, guided sacred drumming as the sun sets over Lake Erie.

Savor the Solstice:

  • Time to slow down and connect with the rhythms of nature in community

  • Reflection on the energies, elements, and Nature wisdom of Summer

  • Attunement to the coming energies of Summer

  • Invitations to connect experientially with the four elements: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air

  • Sacred drumming beside Lake Erie as the sun sets

Step into Summer with intention.

Investment: $25

An immersive lakeside ceremony including guided reflection, elemental practices, and sunset drumming over Lake Erie.

Shadybrook Members attend FREE.

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Meet Your Facilitators

  • Mary Alice Mastrovito

    Mary Alice Mastrovito

    Founder of Looking Deeper
    Certified Forest Bathing Guide

  • Nancy Herrick, Shadybrook Reiki Master Teacher

    Nancy Herrick

    Founder of RCWR
    Reiki Master Teacher