We invite you to witness the magical kiln opening process and choose your own special Summer Solstice ceramic piece. After purchasing it, you will have the opportunity to oil it yourself, adding your own intention and energy.
Afterwards, activity continues throughout the homestead. Together we will prepare for the celebration by building the large bonfire, decorating the farmstead, weaving flower crowns and making traditional Jāņi cheese.
The rituals will be guided by experienced masters in their fields:
• Ilmārs Vecelis (Auleja) — kiln opening
• Inese Krīgere (Ogre) — flower decorations and wreath weaving
• Valts Bērziņš (Līgatne) — building the large bonfire
Special guests of the evening will be the mixed choir “Grīva” and conductor Evita Konuša, who will fill the celebration with traditional Midsummer songs.
The evening continues with a Fire Ritual, led by Dievturi priestess Līga Skujiņa and Anita Irbīte, singer of the Grīva choir.
18:00–19:30 – Kiln opening
20:00–22:00 – Decorating the homestead, wreath weaving and cheese making
22:30 – Fire ritual
23:00 – Traditional games and dancing
• Participation is free, with an opportunity to purchase black ceramics as an exchange of energy and appreciation for the hosts.
• During the evening, guests can enjoy food brought from home and share it at a communal table using their purchased ceramic dishes (bring something you would like to enjoy yourself and are happy to share with other Midsummer celebrants).
• Overnight camping in the meadow with your own tent is available.
• The following morning, guests can join the Summer Solstice Sauna and Clay Day at Mākoņi.
After the magical night of 20 June — when we opened the kiln together, wove wreaths, sang and lit the great fire — 21 June is dedicated to the body, peace and connection with nature.
At Mākoņi, Summer Solstice is a slow and nature-filled celebration among blooming meadows, deep ravines and a large pond protected by three mighty oak trees.
By the pond gently floats a sauna on water, while nearby clay rituals will take place in the cozy “Little Rabbit Sauna.” It is a handmade work of art created by the hosts themselves to offer a warm and natural atmosphere.
The sensory journey begins early in the morning with warming clay and meadow-herb foot baths beneath the first rays of the sun. In the floating sauna, guests can enjoy gentle warmth, steam and skin cleansing rituals.
Each guest will have the opportunity to create their own special body scrub from fragrant summer herbs, sea salt and clay.
The day ends with a hot outdoor tub filled with Midsummer herbs and views of a magical sunset.
Meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — will be served in black clay dishes with seasonal foods.
09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
10:00–13:00 – Sauna rituals / clay workshops
13:00–14:00 – Lunch
14:00–17:00 – Clay workshops / sauna rituals
18:00–19:00 – Dinner
20:00–23:00 – Herbal and flower hot tub ritual
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