Stonehenge: A Journey Through Time and Quiet Magic
We’ve been blessed to visit Stonehenge not once, but twice—first in 2008, when we captured the photograph I shared, and again in the summer of 2018. And still, it calls us back. One day, we hope to return for the Summer Solstice, a dream that has lived quietly in our hearts for years.
Walking Into History
Stonehenge is one of the Seven Wonders of the World for a reason. People travel from every corner of the globe—pagans, historians, wanderers, and the simply curious—especially during the Solstice, when the sun aligns with the stones and the air feels charged with something ancient.
But you don’t need to arrive on a sacred date to feel the power of this land.
Standing before those towering stones, surrounded by open fields, farmland, and the quiet sweep of Wiltshire’s countryside, you feel time loosen its grip. You’re left with awe, questions, and a sense of connection to something older than memory. It’s humbling in the best way.
For me, Stonehenge awakened something deep in my Celtic, English, and Irish roots—something I didn’t even know was waiting. I made a conscious effort to be present, to listen, to absorb the energy of the land. And in doing so, I felt a kind of healing and knowing that I couldn’t have found anywhere else.
That first visit opened a door. It taught me that if I kept saying yes to the places that called me, the path would unfold. And it did. It still does.
Avebury: The Other Sacred Circle
During our first trip, we also visited Avebury, just twenty‑four miles from Stonehenge. If Stonehenge is the iconic monument, Avebury is the quiet, powerful sibling—vast, open, and deeply alive.
The moment you step onto its grounds, you feel it: the hum of the stones, the weight of history, the sense that you’re walking inside a living circle rather than observing one from afar. It’s one of the most sacred places in England, and its energy is unmistakable.
Why These Places Matter
Whether you’re a traveler, a history lover, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the world, Stonehenge and Avebury offer something rare: a chance to stand where ancient hands shaped the earth, where rituals once rose with the sun, where the past still breathes.
These places remind us that we’re part of a much larger story—one that stretches back through our ancestors and forward into the unknown.
I hope the photographs I shared give you a glimpse of that magic. And I hope, someday, you have the chance to stand among these stones yourself. There’s nothing quite like it.
Below are some of the pictures we took on our visits.
