"Winter is a season of recovery and preparation."
~Paul Theroux
Sip cacao, craft your simmer pot, & reconnect with community before the year turns anew
As the longest night of the year descends, we gather to honor the stillness, warmth, and renewal of the Winter Solstice. This sacred evening blends ancient Yule traditions with modern mindfulness - a heart-opening cacao ceremony, gentle meditation, and a hands-on craft to carry the magic home.
Together, we’ll sip ceremonial cacao, reflect on the year’s closing chapter, and create intention-infused simmer pot kits — fragrant blends of herbs, fruits, and spices to bring warmth and good energy into your home through the winter months.
This is a cozy, candlelit gathering for anyone craving grounding, connection, and ritual in community.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨Opening Circle & Cacao Ceremony – Settle into presence and sip heart-opening cacao as we honor the turning of the wheel and the return of the light.
🔥Yule Log Ritual – Release what you’re ready to let go of withe a fire burning ritual, and gather around the symbolic Yule log, celebrating rebirth and renewal.
🌿Guided Meditation & Reflection – A grounding, restorative meditation to invite peace, gratitude, and hope for the new year
🍊Create Your Own Simmer Pot Kit – Blend dried fruits, herbs, and spices to craft your personal simmer pot to take home — a sensory reminder of warmth, love, and new beginnings.
💫 Community Sharing & Closing – A heartfelt circle to share insights, laughter, and light as we step into winter together.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
This evening is for anyone longing to slow down and reconnect — whether you’re familiar with solstice rituals or simply curious about finding calm and meaning through the season. All are welcome.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
💗Ceremonial cacao
💗Simmer pot creation materials (herbs, fruit, jars, ribbons)
💗Meditation & journaling prompts
💗Cozy atmosphere
WHAT TO BRING:
A small item or crystal for the altar (optional)
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Cassie Chechile
Cassie Chechile is a yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, and entrepreneur based in Downtown New Rochelle, NY.
With a professional background in public relations, marketing, and business development, Cassie has combined her expertise in branding with her passion for wellness to create an online presence and classes where individuals can find balance, strength, and inner peace. Currently completing her yoga teacher certification, Cassie focuses on beginner-friendly, accessible yoga, emphasizing slow, intentional movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. She believes in the transformative power of yoga to support both physical and mental well-being, making her classes welcoming to students of all experience levels.
To deepen students experience, she sometimes incorporates Reiki energy healing for those who wish to receive it. Cassie’s journey into wellness is deeply personal—rooted in her own experiences of self-discovery, mental health advocacy, and mid-life pivots. Her teaching, and growing online presence, is committed to helping others cultivate sustainable wellness practices and feel empowered in their daily lives.
She is also passionate about building community, both locally in New Rochelle and Westchester and through her online platforms, where she shares insights on yoga, Pilates, mindfulness, and everyday wellness rituals. When she’s not teaching or working, Cassie enjoys cooking, spending time with her husband Paul and their dogs, exploring new wellness practices, and advocating for a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.
To get to know more about Cassie, click HERE!