Marking balance, harvest, and gratitude

As Cónocht an Fhómhair marks the midpoint of autumn, we gather to honour the balance of day and night and the turning of the season.

Traditionally, the autumn equinox is a time of harvest, abundance, and gratitude. It invites reflection on what we are gathering in our own lives and an opportunity to give thanks in community.

This seasonal ABE gathering begins with a shared sauna and optional cold dip, offering space to release, reset, and arrive fully. We then continue the evening over dinner, extending the time for conversation and connection.

The gathering creates space to:

• Pause and mark the seasonal turning

• Reflect on what is ripening or completing

• Strengthen bonds within the ABE community

• Honour balance in body and spirit

Participation is flexible. Some join for the sauna, others for dinner, many for both. The tone is relaxed, nourishing, and relational.

Capacity is intentionally limited to preserve intimacy.