Just Burn It: End of the Year Fire Ceremony

A year-end fire ceremony unfolds at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary in Homestead as Just Burn It returns for its second edition. Set within the sanctuary’s regenerated old- and new-growth forest, the gathering offers a structured ritual centered on release, reflection and seasonal transition.

The evening brings participants together around the site’s large fire pit for a program inspired by Winter Solstice traditions. Guided writing, walking, drumming and quiet meditation create space to acknowledge the past year before symbolically letting go of what no longer serves. The burning ritual functions as both a communal moment and a personal practice, using fire’s transformative symbolism to clear mental and emotional “clutter” and set the groundwork for renewal.

Designed as part of Patch of Heaven’s Signature Series Nature Events, the ceremony blends nature immersion with contemplative wellness experiences, inviting attendees to engage with the landscape as an active part of the ritual.

This event takes place Saturday, December 27.