Longest Light: A Solstice Sunset Crater Ceremony
Saturday, June 20 2026
On the longest day of the year, we’ll gather inside the crater of Cinder Cone for a guided sunset meditation and ceremony.
This is a rare opportunity to descend into an extinct volcano within Lassen Volcanic National Park and sit together in stillness, held by the vastness of the landscape. We’ll work with the energy of the solstice, calling in clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of awe.
What to expect:
We’ll begin with a guided hike through striking lava beds and cinder fields, making our way up to the summit before descending into the crater for our practice. Afterward, we’ll hike back down together as the light begins to soften.
This is a moderate day hike (around 4 miles round trip with about 1,000' elevation gain) at a steady, supportive pace. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Optional: You’re welcome to extend the experience with a casual campout nearby. Bring your own gear, food, and anything you need to be comfortable. Paddle boards encouraged for time on the lake.
Your Guide:
Natalie Pyrooz
Natalie Pyrooz guides integrated yoga and nature-based experiences, focusing on cultivating connection and belonging, inner peace, and self-love. The monthly women’s gathering she co-created is one of her sources for inspiration for this retreat offering.
She has explored many facets of mother-daughter relationships in doing the hard work to heal, strengthen, and repair her own relationship with her mother. A birthmother to a child who developed autism, she has transformed deep grief into empathy and love, which she shares in her gatherings.
She brings together sound, movement, breathwork, mantra, tratak, philosophy, Ayurveda, and guided meditation. She has trained around the world, studying traditional and modern yoga, feminine form Ayurveda, Thai massage, sound healing, botanical studies
Energy Exchange:
Ceremony only:
$55 – $111 sliding scale
$55 → supported rate
$77–$88 → true value
$111 → supporter rate
Camping, Hike and Morning Yoga:
$75 - 135 sliding scale