Mid-Summer Dance Celebration

Mid-Summer with Wisdom Dances

Bask in the joy of summer! The Mid-Summer Celebration happens when the flowers and herbs are at their peak. It’s not only peak beauty, it’s peak potency. It’s time to store up the glory and power of summer in the form of healing herbs as well as memories that will warm us through the winter.

Musical accompaniment by Greg Herriges (bouzouki & guitar) and friends.

If able, please dress in all white, skirts encouraged. Don’t stress! Come as you are.

This event celebrates the gifts of summer and is made possible by gifts in return. Donations cover the costs of space rental and event leadership.

Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:30-8:30 PM
Holland Lake Picnic Shelter
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
1100 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN
FREE - pre-registration appreciated.

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The Flow of the Celebration

5:30 - Potluck feast begins

Please bring food to share

6:00 - Creating Flower Crowns and Healing Hoop of Herbs

Please bring flowers and herbs to share - we strive for more than 77 types.

7:00 - Dance Celebration with live music

All food and flower preparations conclude.
All dances taught first, no experience necessary

More about Mid-Summer

Watch this video to learn about one of the symbols included in this celebration—flower crowns!

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Group of women and children making floral arrangements outdoors.
A woman smiling at camera wearing a white dress and a colorful floral crown, with a stone wall in the background. Two other women, one in a purple dress, are visible in the background, celebrating Midsummer in Minneapolis.
Three people planting flowers in a grassy area, with a woman playing guitar and two others bending down to place flowers around a heart-shaped arrangement.
Woman in white dress with flower crown holding a bowl outdoors at a gathering for midsummer in minneapolis.
A person playing a guitar and singing to a group of people in a park during daytime, with some people appearing blurry from motion.
Group of people holding hands in a circle outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background, dancing together in minneapolis with Wisdom Dances weekly dance circle.
Group of children and adults fishing along a riverbank under trees, with some sitting on a bench and others standing close to the water.
Group of women holding hands and prayerfully standing on a riverside at sunset, wearing floral crowns.
People wearing flower crowns at an outdoor picnic with food and desserts on a table, in a wooded area.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

The essence of this event is about honoring the gifts we’ve received and giving in return. There is no charge to participate yet there are many costs to prepare for and hold this celebration; donations to Eye of the Heart Center for Creative Contemplation are appreciated.

If you are interested in being with us in support, reach out and let us know and we can share more details.

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