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Gather to Honor the Earth, Rebalance Ourselves

trilium in the woods with creek in the background
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
March 23

Lithia Park

Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance (SOPA) is hosting a Spring Equinox Ceremony near the upper duck pond at Lithia Park in Ashland. Parking is available off Winburn Way, just north of the Granite Street intersection. Everyone is invited.

The spring equinox always arrives when we seem most ready to welcome the transition of seasons. At this time of the year, day and night are in balance, a perfect time to seek balance in our internal lives as well. In light of all the turmoil we are experiencing currently, it is a perfect time to pause for a moment or two to be with ourselves and friends while tapping into the greatest source of all – what some call, the Pachamama. For a short time, at least, nothing is required of us, we can throw away, or hide, the “to do” list. We can just show up and be in the flow of ceremony.

SOPA has hosted simple Solstice and Equinox celebrations, facilitated by Louise Paré, since the winter of 2012. The celebrations are centered on gratitude while gently reflecting on themes related to the season, recent events or the state of our world at this time. Attendees are invited to speak from their hearts or to simply be in silence in community with others.

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21 August 2026
Ashland Community Center,
59 Winburn Way
Ashland, OR 97520 United States
Everyone can dance! For 40 years, Ashlanders and friends have gathered at the historic Community Center on Winburn Way in Lithia Park, for an invigorating evening of simple and fun dances to music from around the world! The vining begins with an hour of teaching/review by experienced dancers, followed by...
$5 – $10
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16534 Dead Indian Memorial Rd
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Free
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