Sweat Lodges

At our orchard in Somerset as well as elsewhere, we regularly run sweat lodges, song circles and other events. The Orchard is also available for hire for events. For more information click here.

A sweat lodge, or temazcal as it is known in South America (inipi in the north), is an ancient rite of purification. Rocks are heated on the fire and then brought into the lodge where water is poured on them, whilst we sing and pray together in the dark.

I’m extremely grateful to have received the blessing to hold temazcals from Carmen Vicente, chief of the Red Path in Ecuador after completion of my vision quest in 2016.

A sweat lodge is a very beautiful and powerful ceremony and many find it to have a healing effect. I am delighted and honoured to be able to extend a very warm welcome to all. We hold both mixed and men’s sweats and we have a great team to take care of things. If you feel that you might like to join us sometime for a sweat lodge or song circle then please feel free to join our mailing list via the sign up form below.

For all our relations, aho mitakuye oyasin!

“Sunny was absolutely brilliant, a rare and beautiful soul, with a deep connection and appreciation for our group journey. Each individual was held by his presence, prayer and love. I’ve done many many sweat lodges over the years but nothing at this deep level of wonder and the sacred. Very highly recommended.”

Jarvis Smith Founder Spirited Business and Leadership