Building a Stone circle camp 24th May- 4th June 2012
A new stone circle is under construction on our site in east Clare. Built with ancient natural stone using the traditions of sacred geometry and simple low-tech tools the circle is taking shape.
It is looking majestic and otherworldly.
The Stone Circle site was dowsed by our dowser Billy Gawn and the stones have been carefully placed to within 1 inch tolerance so as to enhance the life force of the surrounding area. Billy will be back on site again this year to give insights into the mysteries of stone circles ley lines and sacred places.
The Circle now has 7 stones standing of the total 17 stones. It is aligned to the sunrise and sunsets of the equinoxes, and is close by two existing ancient temple mounds. The site is high on the hills of East Clare and gives stunning views over the rolling hills of Clare and Tipperary.
In May 2012 we will gather to finish the ring in time for the midsummer solstice.
As with the Boghill stone circle the East Clare ring is being built by hand exploring ancient and modern methods of stone moving. Our hope is to finish creating the circle in 2012.
Feed back from stone circle camp 2011;
...I didn't know what to expect, I had really no idea what it was all about, but I just loved every minute of it....'
'...such an amazing thing to create something with those huge stones that might be there for thousands of years...'
'Really so exciting seeing those big stones falling into place, and just a few of us with ropes and levers moving them so gracefully'
...Such a beautiful site to camp in....'
Living on the Land
This will be a twelve-day camp in our beautiful secluded site in Co. Clare. It will be a unique camp exploring teamwork, leadership and creativity, and is aimed at adults and older teens. We will live simply on the land, camping in small circles of around 12 tents. Simple facilities such as compost loos, wood stove powered hot showers, and a Big top meeting tent will be on site.
There will be daily Dance of Life and, much requested Heartsong or Rainforest Chanting sessions every evening before the sauna. As with all Earthsong events there is no electric music or late night noise, and no drugs or alcohol. There is a private swimming lake and there will be firewood and an evening meal provided, included in the ticket price.
Team Work
It will not be necessary to be strong or skilled to be a part of the event. All that is needed is the willingness to be a member of a team and to work together to create a wonderful piece of land art, a new stone circle for Ireland.
We will be exploring the use of pulleys and rope, wooden levers, log rollers and wedges. All these, simple lo tech but powerful tools that can help us tremendously when moving these giant stones.
Access by advance ticket only.
54 tickets max capacity.
Tickets €180, concession €120.
