Join @sacred.salt.ceremonies and @the.elemental.priestessin celebrating summer’s potent date 8/8, The Lion’s Gate, with an immersive sunrise event!

We will start with a short meditation to ground into the elements.

Then soothe into a spectacular sound bath with spoken word about the power of the summer sun in the sign of Leo.

To conclude the experience, we will all plunge into the ocean together to collect water and embrace the astrological energy, which Dena will later distill into pure sea salt.

Everyone in attendance will receive salt from the water collected commemorate the experience & to use for their spring cleansing rituals!

DATE, TIME & LOCATION -

Saturday, August 8, 2026. SUNRISE. Wrightsville Beach Access 4 (lots of parking, changing stations, foot wash, bathrooms)
Rain Sate - Sunday, August 9, 2026

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING -

Bring a chair, blanket, or yoga mat to sit on. Wear something weather appropriate: consider layers since you will be jumping in the ocean - shorts or bathing suit, whatever you don’t mind getting wet up to the thighs.

SALT PICKUP INFO -
TBD or $2 additional per packet to mail
Or by arrangement.

TO REGISTER:: Venmo $20 to @DenaMerlino subject LION.

Do not use the Register/Cart on this website. It is not connected.

Plan your birthday, family event, or other special day by commemorating the experience with salt gathering! Dena will work with your group to plan a custom experience that will connect you with each other and the ocean. Gather on the beach, give a toast/meditate/share stories - enjoy the togetherness! Everyone will gather water and Dena will distill it into keepsake salt that everyone will receive to use to remember the special occasion.

The cost is $50/person with $100 minimum for the custom experience and hand-distilled sea salt.