02 Aug 2004 Green Spirit Steps to Spirit Rock

02 Aug 2004 Green Spirit Steps to Spirit Rock ~ This is one of the iconic sights at Circle Sanctuary, Spirit Rock near Green Spirit Festival time, early in August.  When I am out at Circle land, I like to take a photo of Spirit Rock from this angle up top.  If one looks carefully at the photos of this location from over the years, one will see many changes.  For example, many of the Red Pines are now gone.

Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, Wisconsin, USA

02 Aug 2004 Green Spirit Steps to Spirit Rock © Nicholas Sea

02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 03

02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 03 ~ Here I have taken off my glasses so that I would have a mix of photos.  These are ideal for social media sharing and will be posted on my profile too.

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02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 03 © Nicholas Sea

02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 02

02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 02 ~ I had hoped to get one good photo of myself out of the day.  Luck was with me and there are three.

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02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 02 © Nicholas Sea

02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 01

02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 01 ~ There are so few photos of me, many of which were taken at Circle Sanctuary as it turns out.  On Monday, the day after Circle Samhain Festival 2009, a few of us were on tour up to Spirit Rock. Here I am in one of my favorite places with Spirit Rock behind me.

Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, Wisconsin, USA

02 Nov 2009 Skye at Spirit Rock 01 © Nicholas Sea

03 Nov 2014 On Top of Spirit Rock

03 Nov 2014 On Top of Spirit Rock ~ Of course, one of the most notable sacred sites on Circle land is Spirit Rock.  To fully understand Spirit Rock requires a visit.  To fully see the expanse of Spirit Rock means viewing if from many angles.  This photo shows one standing on top of Spirit Rock looking outward.

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03 Nov 2014 On Top of Spirit Rock © Nicholas Sea

03 Nov 2014 Medicine Wheel in Autumn

03 Nov 2014 Medicine Wheel in Autumn ~ There is a tale to be told here.  I was not a part of the setup of the Medicine Wheel up by Spirit Rock.  I only have a few photos.  This is another location worthy of some research and writing.

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Medicine Wheel in Autumn 03 Nov 2014 © Nicholas Sea

03 Nov 2014 Mossy Ground 03 Nov 2014

03 Nov 2014 Mossy Ground 03 Nov 2014 ~ On the ridge walk out to Spirit Rock, much moss has grown up and spread out over the past many years.  Before Circle moved to the land, this area was popular with local residents.  Now that foot traffic is much diminished, natural plants including lichens and moss have made a strong come back.

Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, Wisconsin, USA

Mossy Ground 03 Nov 2014 © Nicholas Sea