Keeping the Door: A Samhain Gathering of Ancestors, Thresholds & Protection
Sun, Nov 01
|Location is TBD
Gather with others to call on the wisdom of the ancestors and cross the threshold into the dark half of the year.
Time & Location
Nov 01, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
About the Event
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On Samhain, the old Celtic new year, the veil grows thin and the door between worlds stands open. Our ancestors understood this as a night to honor the beloved dead and to guard the threshold of home and kin. Join Shenandoah Valley Church of the Wild as we gather near dusk to remember those who came before, carry their light into the wild, and weave a living ring of protection for our families, our places, and all who stand in harm’s way right now.
Please bring: a candle in a jar or lantern (a tea light in a small mason jar or jelly jar is perfect), and a photo or small object honoring an ancestor for our shared altar. Dress warmly for time outdoors as the light fades.
More info coming soon!