The neighbourhood gathers at dusk in the apple orchard, where a large bonfire of fallen branches from the surrounding forest has been put together. The fire hazard at other times of the year means that it is very important to clean this debris wood up. As well, the bonfire has been placed in a large pit, allowing us to also place large metal barrels in the fire, in which we can pyrolize some of this debris wood for use as
Biochar in the agricultural areas. The fire keeps us warm all night, and provides the perfect glow to light up the night's festivities.
Now begins... the music! Having finished with the electrical, complicated, acoustically-irritating stereo equipment years ago, now, in 2020, it is the drums that come out to play * * *
Drums, rattles, tambourines, thumb pianos, fiddle, mouth harp... this is our stereo!
As the crowd gets moving and singing, it is time for refreshment and getting energized for the long night to come. Off to the side of the main fire circle, another, slighter glow is radiating, this one from the
beeswax stove that is preparing tonight's
tonic elixir. In a base of absolutely delightful apple cider from the orchard, an assortment of invigorating,
aphrodisiac, and
stimulating herbs has been added, allowing all to journey in to sacred realms this night as they take their bodies on an ecstatic, earth-shaking ride of music and movement!
As the night winds down and the energy subsides, the crowd is ready to be going home. Some here are in walking distance, some have come on horseback, and others retire to the lodge here by the orchard, to share this time of rest with each other and then make their journey home in the warmth and light of the day.
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