Solstice Ceremony at Stonehenge with Dolmen Grove - Part 1

[BlackfoxKitsune]

do you mean Ravers of CHAVs who just wreck it all for everyone, and leave rubbish all over the place ...

[Jhimrey]

Scientists have created a real life replica of Stonehenge, being 100% complete, the original one we all know so well is thought to be only 40 percent complete.

Try and look up or watch the MysteryQuest episode about the replica.

[galenct]

It makes me sad that they have not thought about reconstructing the site and placing the stones where they should be.

That being said, as a druid I feel I should say this about Stonehenge. It was originally built before Druidism. It was built by ancestors of the celts, who held old gods and goddesses. As they and the Saxons progressed it began to be used by the new religion of the celts administered by druidic priests. so, the druids did use Stonehenge, like many other stone sites and mounds.

[brociande]

The stones need to be reclaimed from this lot. What terrible drumming!

[Hexywitch]

The drumming is out of this world its breathtaking..Love the druids this is the home of our Ancestors..One of my favourites!

[Hexywitch]

I love it..you have no taste!! Dolmen Grove Rocks!!!!

[SparklAmethystDragon]

Of course the 29th isn't the solstice but some groups prefer to do it without the drunken ravers

[SparklAmethystDragon]

Of course 29th June is not the Solstice but a number of Druid and Pagan organisations celebrate the weekends either side of the solstice so that they get can do it with the reverence it deserves and not with all the drunken ravers - I was there on the 14th June 2009 with OBOD celebrating - it was magical and very beautiful and very quiet!

[Ziggyztarz]

29th June is NOT the 'Solstice', that's a week later.........

[LANIkoo]

i love the drums :)

[backpacc]

how exciting that must have been!

[renfest]

This is the only time I can remember StoneHenge ever being open to the Public to see as well Druid Ceremonies and Rituals are always done in secrecy

ren

[LANIkoo]

i thought stone hedge would always be open for the public?? i can't wait to see it some day and i'll be damned if they keep me out ;) though i think it looks kinda creepy... all the moss and water strains sorta remind me of faces and stuff... like the circles in wood floor boads and stuff..

[Kashinthegreen]

Stonehenge is maintained by English Heritage. Tourists can visit (after paying a fee) but are kept about 10M from the stones by rope fences, this is to prevent damage to the stones. As a group you can book a private viewing in the evenings where you do get to walk amongst the stones. It is only the solstice rituals where the general public can walk in and use the circle like this.

[sonofherne]

@Kashinthegreen So no one misunderstands, anyone can book for private access to the stones. You don't need to be part of a group. It's just that each access is limited to 26 people and quite often groups of people (pagans/coach trippers) do fill up those slots. So, you have to be flexible and just a little lucky to get the day you want. Generally avoid summer as this is the most busy period.

[Redcloudatsundown]

This looks amazing does more of this stuff happen? and if so when

[darkangel6698]

on the summer and winter solstice (Litha and Yule.. depending on what path the person is from) but I don't know if there are any other ceremonies held there or not.

[samholdsworth]

jack in the green on the 1st of may in hastings south england. look it up on youtube and google :P

[wessex4eva]

Reclaiming the stones !

[BlackfoxKitsune]

Ah HA !! n_n good vid :/ just sorry i couldn't go