Solstice Sunrise on the Orchard

Wedding Day has arrived at the Upper Creek Monastery and it was a beautiful sunrise. Today is solstice and the wedding ceremony for Bob & Sylvia will be in the orchard at 2 pm which is local low tide. Here are a few photos taken as the sun rose and bathed the orchard in morning light.

Some of the natural beauty of the orchard - Foxglove with Beds.

Here is the Ceremonial Circle prepared for wedding ceremony. Eventually pavers will surround the circle. - General Lee enjoys the sun and tends to his split nail.

This was the view that greeted us as we rose this morning. A dozen white wedding roses with the orchard glowing in the distance. The roses are on the table the kiters of Alameda signed and gave to us as a going away present.

Here is the gateway to the orchard which has been freshly mowed in anticipation of today's event.

The ceremonial circle awaiting guests, and the bride and groom.

Wish us well on this very special day!