For Matters of
LIFE AND DEATH
Sun, Oct 26
|Humboldt Park Pavilion, Bay View
A Forest Gathering Celebrating Samhain: Ancestors & Becoming One Ourselves
AT CAPACITY, SORRY! Honor those who came before and explore the truth that one day, we too will become ancestors. This gathering invites deep reflection on lineage, mortality, and the living thread that connects past, present, and future.
Registration closes Oct 24, 2025, 8:30 PM
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Humboldt Park Pavilion, Bay View, 3000 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA
About the event
AT CAPACITY, SORRY!
We are the living bridge between the ancestors and the generations yet to come...
As autumn deepens and the leaves fall, we turn toward the quiet wisdom of those who came before us. We will first meet outside the Humboldt Park Pavilion and do do a guided walking meditation around the pond for the first part of our journey. (The walk is approximately 0.5 miles on level ground.)
After, attendees will join me for a fire ritual and optional sharing at my house, less than a mile from the park.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes & weather-appropriate layers
Clothing layers suitable for cool weather, and a blanket for extra warmth, if you'd like
A folding or camp chair for around the fire, if you have one
Optional - journal and pen
An open heart, ready for quiet reflection
Why join us
To honor your ancestors in a peaceful, nature-based way
To connect with the season of late autumn, a time of remembrance
To experience walking meditation and simple ritual in community
To reflect on your own legacy and the story you are shaping
To gather in warmth and quiet connection around a fire
On October 26th, let us remember, honor, and reflect together, walking gently into our place in the great lineage of life.
Each Forest Gathering is limited to 12 guests to ensure a deeply personal and supported experience. Advance RSVP is required*. Please do not RSVP unless you are quite sure you are able to attend.
This event is free or pay what you want (PayPal, cash, or Venmo).
No prior experience is needed. All bodies, identities, and spiritual paths are welcome.
By Bus
Visit Milwaukee County Transit System's website and use the Google Trip Planner to get door to door directions to the Humboldt Park location by bus! You'll likely take Route 51 to Oklahoma & Pine, Stop ID: 5066. Then you will walk to the Pavilion from there, approximately 0.2 miles.
Parking Information
There is free street parking at both the park and at my house.
Restrooms
Available at my house
Seating
Available at my house and also along the walking pathway
*Consent form must be signed if you've never attended an event with Holly before.
Registration closes Oct 24, 2025, 8:30 PM