Contact at the Cabin Presents
Solstice Gathering
at the Serpent Mound
Five days of breathwork, cold immersion, sacred ceremony, and community at one of North America's most mysterious ancient sites.
The solstice is approaching
What Awaits You
More Than a Retreat.
A Sacred Gathering.
Five transformative days blending ancient wisdom with modern practice at one of the world's most enigmatic sacred sites.
Breathwork Journeys
Daily Wim Hof guided sessions to activate your body, quiet your mind, and open pathways you've never experienced.
Cold Immersion
Cold plunge training to build elemental resilience, mental clarity, and a deep connection to your own power.
Walking the Serpent
A guided solstice alignment ceremony on the ancient mound itself — the moment the sun lines up perfectly at the serpent's head.
Nightly Bonfires
Music, connection, and fire under an open sky. The evenings are where community is truly forged.
Sacred Movement
Conscious movement, somatic integration, and grounding practices woven through each day.
Mysticism & Wisdom
Fireside talks on healing, cosmic cycles, and the deeper intelligence of sacred sites and solstice energy.
Your Guide
Certified Wim Hof Instructor · Modern Shaman
Brandon Powell
Brandon is an internationally respected guide who has led transformational retreats across the globe. As a certified Wim Hof Method instructor and longtime guide for Contact at the Cabin, he weaves breathwork, cold therapy, spiritual wisdom, and deep presence into experiences that genuinely change lives. His grounded, warm energy creates a container where real transformation is possible.
Special Guest
Mythologist · Author · Star Mythos Scholar
David Mathisen
David Mathisen is the author of The Mathisen Corollary and Star Myths of the World — a multi-volume series demonstrating that the world's ancient sacred traditions share a common celestial language encoded in the stars. At the Serpent Mound, one of North America's most deliberately star-aligned sacred sites, David will lead sessions exploring the astronomical mythology woven into the mound's design and its connections to the world's great mythological traditions. His work bridges rigorous scholarship with genuine wonder.
The Sacred Site
The Serpent Mound, Ohio
Built over 2,000 years ago by the Adena people, the Great Serpent Mound is North America's largest effigy mound — a quarter-mile serpent coiling across the Ohio landscape. On the Summer Solstice, the serpent's head aligns precisely with the setting sun. Standing there in that moment is something that doesn't translate into words. About the site ↗
The Journey
Five Days of Transformation
Day One · Jun 19
Arrival & Opening
- Shuttle departs Columbus Airport ~2pm
- Site arrivals from 4pm
- Welcome ceremony
- Community dinner
- Opening bonfire
Day Two · Jun 20
Awakening
- Morning breathwork
- Cold immersion training
- Site exploration
- Fireside talk: Sacred sites
Day Three · Jun 21
The Solstice ✦
- Sunrise ceremony
- Deep breathwork journey
- Walking the Serpent ritual
- Solstice celebration night
Day Four · Jun 22
Integration
- Morning movement
- Cold plunge
- Reflection & ceremony
- Music under the stars
Day Five · Jun 23
Closing
- Final breathwork
- Closing circle
- Community breakfast
- Shuttle departs ~1pm to Columbus Airport
Choose Your Experience
Tickets & Pricing
Every all-inclusive package covers all meals, all sessions, and the full experience. Just show up.
Camping All-Inclusive
Sleep under the Ohio stars at the ancient site. Bring your own gear and fully immerse in the land. All meals and sessions included.
Bunk House Room All-Inclusive
Comfortable shared bunk-style lodging at the nearby estate. Real beds, real showers, community energy. All meals included.
Couch Crash All-Inclusive
The budget-friendly indoor option — a couch or sleeping surface inside the estate. Same full experience, same great food, less cost.
Private Room All-Inclusive
Your own private space at the Airbnb estate. Maximum comfort and solitude for deep integration. All meals included.
Day Pass
Join for a single day — no food, no lodging. Perfect if you live nearby and want to experience the solstice ceremony and sessions.
Not Ready for Full Payment?
Secure your spot with a deposit. Remainder due May 15th — non-refundable. Pay the balance before the deadline to lock in your place.
Couples Deal — 2nd Person Add-On
Already booked? Add your partner at the special rate. Must be purchased alongside a full ticket. The most meaningful experiences are shared ones.
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Questions? Email contactatthecabin@gmail.com
Everything Included
Just Show Up and Tune In
Past Participants
What People Say About Contact at the Cabin
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Amazing week long tour with great people. Highly recommend.
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Great crew! Lots of fun. Looking forward to the next adventure!
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Solstice Waits
for No One.
This gathering happens once. The solstice alignment happens once a year. Come be part of something ancient.
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