Return to the Light is a Winter Solstice Healing and Manifestation Ceremony at the Ascension School of Healing Arts (ASHA) in downtown Ferndale, Michigan. The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year, the moment when the darkness reaches its peak and the light begins to return.
This sacred evening of reflection, release, and renewal helps you close the chapter on the past year and make space for what you want to welcome next. Together you slow down, turn inward, and honor both where you have been and where you are going.
What is included in your evening
- Guided inner reflection to honor the lessons, growth, and experiences of the past year
- A release ceremony to let go of what you no longer wish to carry forward
- Breathwork to relax, reconnect with your body, and feel grounded and centered
- An immersive light experience that uses light as a symbol of the move from darkness into light
- Tibetan and crystal singing bowls for deep relaxation
- Group energy work to support release, renewal, and the next chapter
- A manifestation and intention ceremony to call in what you want to create in the coming year
- Guided meditation and a candle lighting ceremony to honor the return of the light
- Celebratory dance and movement to close the evening with joy
Who it is for
- Anyone who wants a meaningful way to close out the year
- People drawn to solstice rituals, intention setting, and manifestation
- Anyone looking for a sound bath, breathwork, or meditation evening near Detroit
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes you can move in
- A water bottle
- A journal for your intentions
The Winter Solstice reminds us that even in our darkest seasons, the light has never truly left us.
This is your opportunity to pause before stepping into another year, to honor what has been, release what is complete, reconnect with yourself and intentionally choose what comes next.
And then, we dance, celebrating the return of the light within and around us.
When and where
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
ASHA, 195 W 9 Mile Rd, Suite 101, Ferndale, MI 48220.
Easy to reach from Royal Oak, Oak Park, Berkley, Pleasant Ridge, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Birmingham, Detroit and all of Oakland County and metro Detroit. Street and lot parking available in downtown Ferndale.
If you have been searching for a winter solstice ceremony in Michigan, a sound healing in Ferndale, a breathwork and meditation event near Detroit, or a manifestation ceremony to close out the year, this evening was created for you.
Tickets
$47 per person. Eventbrite adds its fees at checkout.
Optional add-on at checkout: Archangel Raphael Spray, $37, a handmade aura mist to take home after the ceremony.
Archangel Raphael Aura Spray to cleanse and shield your energy
A hand crafted energetic mist created with the healing presence of Archangel Raphael to clear what you have released, soothe your field and surround you in protection as you step into the new year. Add it to your ticket at checkout and take that support home with you.
Frequently asked questions
When is the winter solstice in 2026?
December 21, 2026. Return to the Light gathers the evening of Sunday, December 20.
What happens at a winter solstice ceremony?
You reflect on the past year, release what you are done carrying, set intentions for the new year, and celebrate the return of the light with candles, sound, and movement.
Do I need experience with breathwork or meditation?
No. Every part of the evening is guided.
How long is the ceremony?
Two hours, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Release the old. Honor the past year. Welcome the new. Return to the Light.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat early on this page.
ASHA teaches holistic, complementary practices for relaxation and personal growth. They are not medical care and do not replace the care of a licensed health professional.