29/09/2026
A Dawn Encounter at the Autumn Gorsedd
​Arriving around 4:00 AM, I made my way down to the bottom of the West Kennet Avenue, waiting quietly in the still air for the first hints of dawn. As first light began to break, I followed the ancient path up into the circle, watching the early rays spill softly over the bank of the henge.
​Just as I stepped past the Stone of Judgement, I spotted something on the ground and instinctively side-stepped, thinking I was about to land on a thistle or animal droppings. But as I moved, the shape raised its head and looked straight at me, a magnificent hare.
​I quietly apologized to my new friend for disturbing them, fully expecting the hare to bolt as they so often do. But instead, something magical happened. My little companion stayed right there with me, sitting up to greet the morning as the golden light filled the circle.
​I chose not to take many photos or videos that morning, opting instead to simply be present, breathe, and soak in the stillness. But I did capture this one special moment with my dawn companion.
​A truly privileged moment to share the circle with such a wonderful spirit, and a memory that will stay with me for a long time to come.
