Winter Solstice Retreat: Release & Renewal Celebration
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Winter Solstice: Release & Renewal Retreat
https://www.wisdom-ranch.com/event-details/winter-solstice-retreat-release-renewal
An All-Day Experience of Intentional Movement, Mind-Body Science & Earth Wisdom
• Location: Wisdom Ranch — 13247 County Road 4122, Lindale,
TX 75771
• Date: Saturday, December 19th, 2026
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM+ (Bonfire & Drum Circle 7:00 PM Onward)
• Tickets: $35 per person or $60 for two adults - kids get in free with the purchase of a pass. The evening celebrations are free and open to all to attend.
• Dogs: Dogs are allowed on the property, we ask that they remain on a leash at all times and be respectful of others.
Day Flow Overview
• 9:00 AM ── Property & Camp Setup Opens
• 10:00 AM ── Sacred Opening Circle & Intentional Commitment (45 Mins)
• 10:45 AM ── Meditation & Guided Purpose-Driven Meditation (Brandy Hollis - 60 Mins)
• 11:45 AM ── Intermission & Tea Pause (15 Mins)
• 12:00 PM ── Presentation - Introducing Energy Medicine to Heal: An Intro to Energy Healing (George B. Thomas - 60 Mins)
• 1:00 PM ── Catered Lunch by Wisdom Ranch & Heart Gathering (60 Mins)
• 2:00 PM ── Presentation - Applied Kinesiology & Bio-Energetic Muscle
Testing (Ja'Na Nolan - 60 Mins)
• 3:00 PM ── Intermission & Hydration Pause (15 Mins)
• 3:15 PM ── Presentation - Learn to Identify Mushrooms, Winter Mushroom Walk & Final Specimen Discussion (Sebastian Tabibi - 2 Hours)
• 5:15 PM ── Intermission & Movement Preparation (15 Mins)
• 5:30 PM ── Ecstatic Dance: Freeform Somatic Release &
Movement (Jovany Barron - 90 Mins / Until 7:00 PM)
• 7:00 PM ── Solstice Releasing Fire Ceremony, Bonfire &
Open Community Drum Circle
Schedule:
Morning: Sanctuary Opening, Meditation & Mind Clearing
• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Property Opens, Arrival & Warm Tea Gathering
◦ Details: Gates open at 9:00 AM for arrival, land exploration, camp setup for overnight guests, and hot herbal teas around the hearth.
• 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Opening Ceremony & Solstice Intention Circle (45 Mins)
◦ Details: We gather in an expanded unified circle to dedicate our day. Together, we declare our intentions for the winter season and commit to releasing the burdens, stress, and outdated patterns of the past year.
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Introduction to Meditation & Guided Purpose-Driven Meditation (60 Mins)
◦ Taught by: Brandy Hollis
◦ Details: An illuminating session exploring the foundational purpose and neuro-cellular benefits of daily meditation practice, followed by a deeply grounding guided meditation designed to align your heart and mind for the winter season.
• 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Intermission & Hydration Pause (15 Mins)
◦ Details: Hydrate, stretch, and grab warm herbal teas.
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Introducing Energy Medicine to Heal: An Intro to Energy Healing (60 Mins)
◦ Taught by: George B. Thomas
◦ Details: A powerful, practical workshop exploring bio-energetic energy healing, subtle mind-body integration, releasing self-limiting stress patterns, and directing conscious focus toward holistic restoration.
Midday: Wholesome Nourishment, Somatic Wisdom & Mushrooms
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Catered Lunch by Wisdom Ranch & Afternoon Intermission (60 Mins)
◦ Details: Gather under the pines for a wholesome catered lunch provided directly by Wisdom Ranch, featuring abundant organic and vegan options. Connect with fellow seekers and warm up by the outdoor hearth.
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Applied Kinesiology & Muscle Testing Workshop (60 Mins)
◦ Taught by: Ja'Na Nolan
◦ Details: Discover practical bio-energetic muscle testing techniques to communicate directly with your physical system, assess somatic stress, and identify what truly nourishes your vitality.
• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Intermission & Hydration Break (15 Mins)
◦ Details: Hydrate, stretch, warm up with hot regional teas, and transition into the afternoon woodland foray.
• 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Learn How to Identify Mushrooms Presentation & Winter Mushroom Walk with Final Specimen Discussion (120 Mins / 2 Hours)
◦ Led by: Sebastian Tabibi
◦ Details: Scheduled during the afternoon hours. Begins with an engaging presentation on fungal biology and Texas wild mushrooms, followed by a guided identification walk through the woodland trails of Wisdom Ranch, and concludes with an interactive hands-on specimen table discussion.
Late Afternoon & Evening: Somatic Release, Movement & Solstice Fire Celebration
• 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Intermission & Movement Preparation (15 Mins)
◦ Details: Hydrate, stretch, change into comfortable dance attire, and transition into the movement space.
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Ecstatic Dance: Freeform Somatic Release & Movement (90 Mins)
◦ Facilitated by: Jovany Barron
◦ Details: A liberating, uninhibited, freeform dance journey set to rhythmic, building beats. Jovany guides us through organic movement without judgment—sweat out stored tension, shake off past-year burdens, and elevate collective vitality through dynamic expression as twilight settles over the ranch.
• 7:00 PM Onward | Solstice Bonfire Ceremony, Communal Potluck, Stargazing & Community Drum Circle
◦ Details: At 7:00 PM, we transition directly to the central bonfire for our symbolic releasing ritual—casting written burdens into the flames—followed by a warm communal potluck, an open acoustic drum circle, stargazing, and informal community connection into the evening.
https://www.wisdom-ranch.com/event-details/winter-solstice-retreat-release-renewal
An All-Day Experience of Intentional Movement, Mind-Body Science & Earth Wisdom
• Location: Wisdom Ranch — 13247 County Road 4122, Lindale,
TX 75771
• Date: Saturday, December 19th, 2026
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM+ (Bonfire & Drum Circle 7:00 PM Onward)
• Tickets: $35 per person or $60 for two adults - kids get in free with the purchase of a pass. The evening celebrations are free and open to all to attend.
• Dogs: Dogs are allowed on the property, we ask that they remain on a leash at all times and be respectful of others.
Day Flow Overview
• 9:00 AM ── Property & Camp Setup Opens
• 10:00 AM ── Sacred Opening Circle & Intentional Commitment (45 Mins)
• 10:45 AM ── Meditation & Guided Purpose-Driven Meditation (Brandy Hollis - 60 Mins)
• 11:45 AM ── Intermission & Tea Pause (15 Mins)
• 12:00 PM ── Presentation - Introducing Energy Medicine to Heal: An Intro to Energy Healing (George B. Thomas - 60 Mins)
• 1:00 PM ── Catered Lunch by Wisdom Ranch & Heart Gathering (60 Mins)
• 2:00 PM ── Presentation - Applied Kinesiology & Bio-Energetic Muscle
Testing (Ja'Na Nolan - 60 Mins)
• 3:00 PM ── Intermission & Hydration Pause (15 Mins)
• 3:15 PM ── Presentation - Learn to Identify Mushrooms, Winter Mushroom Walk & Final Specimen Discussion (Sebastian Tabibi - 2 Hours)
• 5:15 PM ── Intermission & Movement Preparation (15 Mins)
• 5:30 PM ── Ecstatic Dance: Freeform Somatic Release &
Movement (Jovany Barron - 90 Mins / Until 7:00 PM)
• 7:00 PM ── Solstice Releasing Fire Ceremony, Bonfire &
Open Community Drum Circle
Schedule:
Morning: Sanctuary Opening, Meditation & Mind Clearing
• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Property Opens, Arrival & Warm Tea Gathering
◦ Details: Gates open at 9:00 AM for arrival, land exploration, camp setup for overnight guests, and hot herbal teas around the hearth.
• 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Opening Ceremony & Solstice Intention Circle (45 Mins)
◦ Details: We gather in an expanded unified circle to dedicate our day. Together, we declare our intentions for the winter season and commit to releasing the burdens, stress, and outdated patterns of the past year.
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Introduction to Meditation & Guided Purpose-Driven Meditation (60 Mins)
◦ Taught by: Brandy Hollis
◦ Details: An illuminating session exploring the foundational purpose and neuro-cellular benefits of daily meditation practice, followed by a deeply grounding guided meditation designed to align your heart and mind for the winter season.
• 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Intermission & Hydration Pause (15 Mins)
◦ Details: Hydrate, stretch, and grab warm herbal teas.
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Introducing Energy Medicine to Heal: An Intro to Energy Healing (60 Mins)
◦ Taught by: George B. Thomas
◦ Details: A powerful, practical workshop exploring bio-energetic energy healing, subtle mind-body integration, releasing self-limiting stress patterns, and directing conscious focus toward holistic restoration.
Midday: Wholesome Nourishment, Somatic Wisdom & Mushrooms
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Catered Lunch by Wisdom Ranch & Afternoon Intermission (60 Mins)
◦ Details: Gather under the pines for a wholesome catered lunch provided directly by Wisdom Ranch, featuring abundant organic and vegan options. Connect with fellow seekers and warm up by the outdoor hearth.
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Applied Kinesiology & Muscle Testing Workshop (60 Mins)
◦ Taught by: Ja'Na Nolan
◦ Details: Discover practical bio-energetic muscle testing techniques to communicate directly with your physical system, assess somatic stress, and identify what truly nourishes your vitality.
• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Intermission & Hydration Break (15 Mins)
◦ Details: Hydrate, stretch, warm up with hot regional teas, and transition into the afternoon woodland foray.
• 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Learn How to Identify Mushrooms Presentation & Winter Mushroom Walk with Final Specimen Discussion (120 Mins / 2 Hours)
◦ Led by: Sebastian Tabibi
◦ Details: Scheduled during the afternoon hours. Begins with an engaging presentation on fungal biology and Texas wild mushrooms, followed by a guided identification walk through the woodland trails of Wisdom Ranch, and concludes with an interactive hands-on specimen table discussion.
Late Afternoon & Evening: Somatic Release, Movement & Solstice Fire Celebration
• 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Intermission & Movement Preparation (15 Mins)
◦ Details: Hydrate, stretch, change into comfortable dance attire, and transition into the movement space.
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Ecstatic Dance: Freeform Somatic Release & Movement (90 Mins)
◦ Facilitated by: Jovany Barron
◦ Details: A liberating, uninhibited, freeform dance journey set to rhythmic, building beats. Jovany guides us through organic movement without judgment—sweat out stored tension, shake off past-year burdens, and elevate collective vitality through dynamic expression as twilight settles over the ranch.
• 7:00 PM Onward | Solstice Bonfire Ceremony, Communal Potluck, Stargazing & Community Drum Circle
◦ Details: At 7:00 PM, we transition directly to the central bonfire for our symbolic releasing ritual—casting written burdens into the flames—followed by a warm communal potluck, an open acoustic drum circle, stargazing, and informal community connection into the evening.
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13247 CR-4122, Lindale, TX 75771, United States
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