The Winter Solstice is a sacred pause, the longest night of the year that invites us to turn inward, rest, and reconnect with our inner light. As we honor the transition from darkness to the returning light, this moment becomes a powerful opportunity to reflect, release, and set intentions for the year ahead.

At Seagrape Apothecary, we believe that self-care is a ritual of love and transformation. This Solstice, we invite you to embrace this magical time with practices that nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Whether it’s lighting a candle to honor the returning sun, journaling your dreams for the new year, or indulging in a luxurious bath to soothe and reset, let this season be one of deep self-connection and care.

As we prepare to step into 2025, the Year of the Hermit, we encourage you to embrace the lessons of this archetype: introspection, wisdom, and alignment with your truth. Let the Solstice be your gateway to this intentional and powerful energy.

Please join us at the shop this weekend for our annual Winter Solstice Pleasure Party if you're local to Portland, and snag a digital ticket from anywhere in the world to our amazing 4 hour long Winter Solstice Symposium & Palestine Fundraiser (recorded!)

Also, if you leave us a google review and respond to this email with it (or show us the review at the shop) we will send you a discount code as a thank you!!

Friday, December 20th: Collaborating with Your Body 

Your body is an altar, and we're here to remind you of that as often as we can. How are you tending to your altar this holiday season? If you'd like to create longer moments of pause, try spending a few extra moments after a shower moisturizing your skin with one of our body oils. Exotic Fields is perfect for the winter with scents of peppermint, clove, and rosemary. 

If you're Portland local, join us at the shop! We're here to answer whatever questions you have about connecting back your body. Or, if your mind is more gift focused, we can help you pick out treasures for your loved ones. We'll be open from 11am-5pm! 

All this things to look forward to:

• 10am-11am The Witches changed the way I Holiday: Solstice Gifts from the Coven: Guide to the Holidays! Virtual & FREE!
• 11am-12pm Join us in shop for a gathering where we'll cover the magic of the season and winter solstice! FREE!
• 11am-5pm A Basking in Your Glow deep dive at the shop! Jump into the vintage photo booth and create a devotional altar around your pictures (these can be as spicy as you want; there's a curtain ❤️‍🔥) 
• 12-4pm Massage Sessions with Amanda Carey (Amanda will offer 15 and 30-minute sessions to help you relax and unwind using compression, Swedish, and deep tissue techniques so that you can most fully enjoy your holiday celebrations.)
• Shopwide special surprises & a sale!
• Juicy goodie bags to the first 13 folks to spend $150 or more

Saturday, December 21st: Winter Solstice Community Pleasure Day

The theme of the day? Self devotion. Join us at the shop for a day of pleasure, learning how to celebrate what feels uniquely magical and good to you. Create a self devotional altar of your own with our vintage photo booth! Let's find that fuck yes! energy and ways to lean into it as often as possible. 

All this things to look forward to:

• 11-3pm *virtual* Winter Solstice Symposium & Palestine Fundraiser (recorded! all proceeds donated to MECA)
• 11am-12pm Free in-store product demo (winter tools for keeping your skin soft and moisturized) 
• 12-4pm Runes Readings with Espen Artio, drop-in first come basis
• 1-4pm Build out your winter apothecary with our dried herb swap! Stop by any time from 1-4pm, bring dried herbs to share and take what feels exciting for you. FREE!
• 5:30-6:30pm Plant circle: The Magic of Chamomile (in- person with limited seats available!)
• Shopwide special surprises & a sale!
• Juicy goodie bags to the first 13 folks to spend $150 or more

Sunday, December 22nd: Babes Brunch Potluck and Bonus Shopping

Doors to our Babes community close on Saturday, and on Sunday we feast! This is a Babes exclusive hang and all of the deets are up in the platform, so be sure to sign up so that you can make new friends and share in the magic with us. We'll also be doing a witchy tool swap that is exclusive to the Babes community! 

The shop will also be open from 12-4pm, come on in and enjoy a snoozy Sunday of slow wandering and grab any last minute gifts you need. 

** Masks are required until 1pm. Thank you for keeping our community safe! 

If you're needing inspo for last minute presents, be sure to check out our 2024 Holiday Gifting Guide!