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{ "$type": "community.lexicon.calendar.event", "createdAt": "2026-11-03T15:06:04.937Z", "description": "You are warmly invited to gift yourself a night of deep rest, resonance and reconnection as we gather on the **Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year**.\n\nImmerse yourself in a **10-hour overnight Sound Journey** , woven through ancestral and intuitive singing, angelic and mermaid vocals, light language and an expansive tapestry of musical instruments, gongs and sacred sound.\n\nHosted by **Yolanda Thalia, Joey Esposito and Mark McDonagh** , Dreamscape is our longest Sound Journey yet and our first collaboration with Mark.\n\nThis special overnight experience combines a ceremonial **Blue Lotus and Mugwort tea** ritual, guided meditation, **an extended gong and sound bath** , and a **nourishing breakfast** to welcome the morning.\n\nUnlike our deeper, more immersive Sound Journeys, Dreamscape will be **intentionally gentle, soothing and relaxing** , creating an atmosphere that encourages the body and mind to **soften, unwind and surrender into deep rest and sleep**.\n\nAn opportunity to step away from the outside world, journey inward and embrace the stillness of winter, surrounded by **beautiful sounds and a nurturing, supportive space**.\n\nAs darkness gradually gives way to light, we will gently awaken, share breakfast and welcome the return of the light together.\n\n**What to Expect**\n\nUpon arrival, you'll be welcomed by Yolanda, with the option of **energetic cleansing** through a smoke ritual using dried herbs such as Sage or Mugwort.\n\nBefore settling into the journey, you may also choose to receive a gentle **anointing with a sacred blend** of Frankincense, Rose and Myrrh essential oils, inviting relaxation and a deeper connection with the present moment.\n\n🌿🍵 **Blue Lotus & Mugwort Tea Ceremony**\n\nLed by Mark, we'll begin with a ceremonial tea experience featuring these traditional plant allies, creating space to slow down, become present and gently transition into the evening.\n\n**The Sound Journey**\n\nAn extended, immersive soundscape featuring an expansive blend of:\n\nGong • Crystal singing bowls • Tibetan bowls • Koshi chimes • Ocean drum • Rainstick • Chakapa • Steel tongue drum • Kalimba • Ocarina • Percussive instruments • Ancestral and intuitive singing • Angelic vocals • Mermaid singing • Light language\n\nInstruments, soundscapes and Yolanda's singing \nwill weave together throughout the night, creating **a gentle, evolving tapestry of frequencies, textures and vibrations**.\n\nThere will also be an element of energy clearing woven into the experience.\n\nThe sound journey will be intentionally softer and more soothing than our usual deep sound journeys, allowing plenty of space for stillness, relaxation and sleep.\n\n**Optional Before the Journey**\n\n- Draw oracle cards from the altar. \n- Relax, socialise and settle into the space.\n\n**Comfort & Rest**\n\nYour comfort is important to us, and we want you to feel completely at ease throughout the night.\n\nFutons, cushions, blankets and eye masks will be provided, allowing you to create your own cosy resting space.\n\nYou're also very welcome to bring your own duvet, pillow or additional cosy items to make yourself comfortable.\n\nThere will be space to lie down, relax and sleep as the sound journey gently unfolds around you. You don't need to stay awake or actively participate throughout the night. Simply allow yourself to rest and receive in whatever way feels right for you.\n\n🌅 **Morning Nourishment**\n\nAs our overnight journey comes to a close, we'll gently welcome the morning together with a nourishing breakfast, prepared by Joey.\n\nA choice of **overnight oats and fresh fruit or something warming, accompanied by tea** , will be served as we gradually return to the day.\n\nA gentle opportunity to reconnect, share reflections and welcome the returning light.\n\n🕰 **Event Schedule**\n\n9:00 – 9:30pm \nArrival, welcome, optional smoke cleansing and oil anointing, settling into the space and oracle cards.\n\n9:30 – 10:00pm \nBlue Lotus & Mugwort tea ceremony, followed by guided meditation.\n\n10:00pm – 8:00am \nOvernight Sound Journey, featuring an extended gong bath, crystal bowls, chimes, percussion, ancestral and intuitive singing, angelic and mermaid vocals and light language.\n\n8:00 – 9:00am \nNourishing breakfast with overnight oats and fresh fruit or something warming, accompanied by tea.\n\n👥 **The Facilitators**\n\n**Yolanda – Ancestral Singer & Sound Weaver**\n\nWeaving ancestral voice, intuitive singing, angelic and mermaid vocals, light language and sacred sound to create immersive soundscapes that invite remembrance, release and reconnection.\n\n**Joey – Sound Weaver & Drum Keeper**\n\nWeaving rhythm, ceremony, percussion and organic musical soundscapes, bringing together earthy vibrations and melodic tones to create an atmosphere of connection and flow.\n\n**Mark McDonagh – Tea Ceremonialist & Gong Bath Practitioner**\n\nGuiding the Blue Lotus and Mugwort tea ceremony and sharing his gong practice as part of our collective sound offering.\n\n**Together**\n\nWe co-create soulful, sober and nurturing spaces for sound, rest, self-exploration and connection.\n\n🎒 **What to Bring & How to Prepare**\n\nBring:\n\n- A bottle of water to stay hydrated. \n- Your own duvet, pillow or cosy blanket if you'd like additional comfort (futons, cushions and blankets are provided). \n- Comfortable sleepwear and anything else that will help you feel at home. \n- A journal if you'd like to record any reflections.\n\n**Wear:**\n\nPyjamas or comfortable clothing, with warm layers. We recommend dressing for warmth and comfort throughout the night.\n\n**Prepare:**\n\nPlease honour the sober nature of this ceremonial space. We ask that you refrain from alcohol, psychedelics and other intoxicants before and during the event.\n\n**Intention:**\n\nTake a moment to gently consider what you'd like to bring into this experience. Perhaps something you'd like to release, something you'd like to invite, or simply the intention to surrender, rest and receive.\n\n⚠ **Important Information**\n\n- Adults aged 18+ only. \n- Let It Be is a sober venue – no alcohol, psychedelics or intoxicants before or during the event. \n- Venue access is via a flight of stairs and is not currently wheelchair accessible. \n- Toilet facilities are available. \n- Spaces are strictly limited to 10 participants to maintain an intimate and nurturing atmosphere. \n- Tickets are £100 per person. \n- Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend (please see our Terms and Conditions).\n\n**Sound Baths may not be suitable if:**\n\n- You are in the first trimester of pregnancy. \n- You have sound-induced epilepsy. \n- You've had surgery in the last 3 months. \n- You have a pacemaker or metal implants. \n- You have a serious heart condition. \n- You experience severe mental illness.\n\nPlease contact us before booking if you have any health concerns or conditions that may affect your participation. We can discuss your individual circumstances with you.\n\nThe Blue Lotus and Mugwort tea, essential oils and smoke cleansing are optional elements. Please let us know about any allergies, sensitivities or concerns beforehand.\n\nWe aim to hold a supportive space for rest, reflection and self-exploration. Every person's experience is unique. Please honour your own needs throughout the night and participate only in ways that feel comfortable for you.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you into Dreamscape for a very special Winter Solstice gathering.\n\nA night of sound, stillness and dreams beneath the longest night of the year.\n\nMuch love,\n\nYolanda, Joey & Mark ❤️💙\n\n \n\n \n\nWAYS TO CONNECT WITH US: \n\n[Sound Journey WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=2)\n\n[Yolanda Thalia Events WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JWsuoCDvnPxF7uzmNwLNSm?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=2)\n\n[Let It Be WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C5dGkcBYRxO5BsfDXhFxIM?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=2)\n\n[Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/)\n\nFind us on Instagram:\n\n[@dragontreemedicine](Https://Instagram.com/dragontreemedicine)\n\n[@yolanda\\_\\_thalia](Https://Instagram.com/yolanda__thalia)\n\n[@joeyespo13](Https://Instagram.com/joeyespo13)\n\n[@letitbeworldwide](Https://Instagram.com/letitbeworldwide)", "endsAt": "2026-12-21T09:00:00Z", "locations": [ { "$type": "community.lexicon.location.geo", "latitude": "53.3832035", "longitude": "-2.9617423", "name": "Let it Be, Park Road, Dingle, Liverpool, UK" } ], "mode": "community.lexicon.calendar.event#inperson", "name": "DREAMSCAPE Winter Solstice Overnight Sound Journey", "startsAt": "2026-12-20T21:00:00Z", "status": "community.lexicon.calendar.event#scheduled", "uris": [ { "$type": "community.lexicon.calendar.event#uri", "name": "DREAMSCAPE Winter Solstice Overnight Sound Journey", "uri": "https://dandelion.events/e/w07vo" } ] }

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