Renee opens the Solstice Gathering by lighting the central fire and welcoming Fire Tenders from around the world into a shared field of Sacred Resilience. She will set the energetic container for the weekend, offer a brief blessing, and share simple instructions for tending your home altar, candle, or fire so you can stay connected to the vigil in a way that fits your life. You will leave this opening session knowing exactly how to participate, when to check in, and how to weave your own prayers into the collective flame.Renee Baribeau, known as The Practical Shaman, is an award-winning Hay House author of Winds of Spirit and creator of the Wind Walker’s Wisdom Oracle. Her newest book, A Pilgrim’s Guide to Walking Wisdom: