As we mature, many people find that typical birthday celebrations become less satisfying. The Birthday Circle is a beautiful, moving and fun ceremony specially created to nurture and honour the Birthday Girl. Everyone within the Circle is given an opportunity to share stories and celebrate their friendship with the Birthday Girl in a unique and meaningful way. Continue the celebrations later with drinks and lunch or dinner.

What happens in a Birthday Circle?

Whilst each Circle is unique and can be tailored to meet individual needs, below are some of the various options that can be included in a Birthday Circle.

• A beautiful altar complete with flowers, candles and crystals sets the mood in the middle of the Birthday Circle.
• The Birthday Circle opens with an explanation of the ceremony as well as cleansing of the room with a ‘smudge stick’ - a native American custom used to prepare a space.
• An optional short chant is offered to quiet the mind.
• A short, guided meditation continues the process of relaxing and unwinding. 
• Guests bring an object that reminds them of the Birthday Girl and during this time they share stories and qualities that they especially appreciate about her. Lots of laughter is shared at this time.
• Pampering time for the Birthday Girl begins. She reclines on a sofa, eyes closed and listening to beautiful music. Friends lay their hands on the Birthday Girl, sending her love and energy - A wish or blessing for the Birthday Girl is written on a beautiful card and presented to her in a special bag as each guest lights a candle to symbolise their wish or blessing.
• Closure of the Circle, which can include dancing to the Birthday Girl’s favourite song to celebrate as well as presenting her with a beautiful booklet to keep - full of special mementos from the Circle’s guests and honouring their individual friendships with her.
• Materials are tidied away, leaving the guests to celebrate in another way - eating and drinking!

Cost: $350 per Circle for up to 10 people. For larger groups there is an extra charge of $35 per person. Duration approximately 1.5-2 hours.

Cost includes:
> an email invitation, complete with a photo and description of the Circle
> a beautiful booklet for the Birthday Girl to keep – full of special mementos from the Circle’s guests, honouring their individual friendships with her
> a wish or blessing for the Birthday Girl is written on a beautiful card and presented to her in a special bag as each guest lights a candle to symbolise their wish or blessing.