Solstice Bonfire at the Montague Retreat Center

Ready to Burn off 2020? We will be gathering around a very large and hot bonfire to honor the darkest time of the year and to welcome the return of the light.

5 Star Provisions by Wheelhouse Catering

Doors are at 4pm. Our very special fire lighting will be at 5pm. There will be some fire spinners and There will be a hard stop for our drumming at at 9pm. Fire spinning is welcome.

The fire will be large enough so that we can properly social distance and still stay warm. That said, please wear lots of layers. This is an outdoor event. There will be a few additional heaters for elders and kids.

*Masks will be required for entry. Masks must be worn when you leave your pods, when you approach our staff and when you use the porto-sans.

Parking is up the hill, just follow the signs.
The event is being catered by Wheelhouse Catering. Dinner will be available until 6:30pm.

Our Menu:
Smoked Pork Ribs + Shoulder (smoked on site) brown sugar paprika rub
cider BBQ sauce
cranberry thyme gremolata

CAULDRON STEW
winter roots and wild rice (vegan)
CHEDDER CORNBREAD
honey butter
LEMONY BRUSSELS SPROUT SLAW
HOT MULLED CIDER
(cider available until late)

*due to state regulations the event most likely will need to end at 9:30pm

Admission is a $20 donation for the HeARTbeat Collective, a 501c3, and will help cover the expenses of the gathering
There are additional shifts for those that prefer barter. Bonfire prep every Saturday in December, Parking shift, Firetending (experience required), set up and clean up.
Dinner is an additional $20.
This event is limited to 50 attendees. Refunds will be available for this event up to 48 hours before Dec. 19th or if we must cancel.