The Wheel of Your Year
Join green witch and naturalist Summer Hennessy for a guided journey through The Wheel of the Year, an ancient cycle of eight seasonal festivals marking the solstices, equinoxes, and their midpoints. For centuries, these celebrations have offered people rhythm, meaning, and connection to the land, the seasons, and one another.
Together, we’ll explore the origins and symbolism of the Wheel and move through each of its turning points. You’ll discover how to weave each season’s ancient wisdom into your modern life for a deeper connection with nature’s rhythms.
We’ll spend extra time with Imbolc (February 2nd), a tender, hope-filled midwinter celebration of what’s quietly growing beneath the surface. To honor the season, participants will craft smudge smoke wands, milk baths, oil candles, and Brighid’s crosses for the hearth and home.
The day will begin with learning about The Wheel, followed by a lunch break and seasonal treats. In the afternoon, we’ll turn to hands-on crafting, letting the lessons of the Wheel come to life in our own creations.
Itinerary:
Morning: The day will begin with learning about The Wheel, followed by a lunch break and seasonal treats.
Break for lunch
Afternoon: In the afternoon, we’ll turn to hands-on crafting, letting the lessons of the Wheel come to life in our own creations.
Meet Your Instructor:
Summer Hennessy
Summer Hennessy is a practicing green witch whose work weaves together nature, craft, and community. Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, she has always had a love for foraging, body care, baking, crafting, event planning, energy and magic work, curious minds, and sharing her passions with others.
After moving with her husband and two boys to Illinois ten years ago, Summer fell in love with the region’s shifting seasons and native plants. She became a certified Master Naturalist through the University of Illinois and joined Grand Prairie Friends, a prairie restoration and preservation organization.
Five years ago, the Hennessy family relocated to Traverse City, drawn by its lakes, trails, and abundant outdoor beauty. There, Summer continues to celebrate the natural rhythms of the land through The Wheel of the Year, an ancient cycle of eight seasonal festivals honoring life’s continual transformation.
Her small business, Acorn Moon Mercantile, was born from that devotion to the turning seasons, offering ever-changing, ephemeral treasures to help others connect more deeply with the subtle seasonal shifts throughout the year.
Class Details:
Where is the class held?: This class will be held at Green Door Folk School in Cedar, MI, a place that so readily lends itself to community in crafting.
Visiting from out of town?: Surrounding Green Door Folk School is Cedar North of J2 Farms. Cedar North is dedicated to enriching the world through arts and agriculture. Stay in the airbnb…steps from the classroom, art studio, and farm!
Cost includes all required materials.
Date/Time: January 17th @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior experience required.
- Ages 18+
Booking Information and Policies:
What happens after I book the class?: After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Want to make sure you have all of the information before you dive in? Here’s our cancelation policy: We understand that plans change, and we do our best to accommodate while honoring the time, energy, and resources that go into preparing for each class.
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the class start date Receive a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. This fee helps cover the cost of filling your spot. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made less than 14 calendar days before class begins.
At this time, we are not able to offer:
• Course credit
• Transfers to other courses
This policy allows us to keep class sizes small and intimate, while minimizing pressure to increase overall course costs.
If the class is canceled by the school: In the event of inclement weather or other disruptions, we will issue a full refund and do our best to offer a reschedule option.
Policies:
Go for it! If you’re looking to ground yourself in the seasons, or have a deep curiosity for herbalism, this is the class for you!