The Grounding Room: Returning to the Light
The end of the year has a way of making us look forward. But before we rush toward what’s next, there is something powerful about honoring where we’ve been.
December brings us into 冬至 (Dōngzhì), the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year and a turning point in the seasonal cycle. In Chinese tradition, as darkness reaches its fullest expression, light quietly begins to return.
Nature reminds us that every new beginning is preceded by a moment of stillness.
Join us at Men & Beasts for Homecoming Co.’s final Grounding Room of 2026—a monthly ritual gathering for people seeking greater clarity, deeper connection, and intentional living.
Through tea, seasonal wisdom, reflection, meaningful conversation, and ritual, we’ll create space to honor the year you’ve lived, complete what you're ready to leave behind, and listen for what wants to emerge as you step into a new year.
After this 3-hour gathering, you'll Leave With:
🌱 A deeper appreciation for how you've grown, changed, and lived this year
🔥 A sense of completion around what you're ready to leave in 2026
🤝 Clarity about what you want to carry forward and what feels ready to emerge next
⚡ Grounded practices and next steps to help you move forward with confidence
✨ What to Expect:
Tea & Seasonal Wisdom: Explore 冬至 (Dōngzhì) and the wisdom of stillness, completion, and returning light.
Guided Reflection: Look back on the year and acknowledge what you've experienced, learned, celebrated, and become.
Signature Release Ritual: Give yourself permission to leave something behind with the year that's ending.
Visioning & Intention Setting: Listen for what wants to emerge next without rushing into resolutions or another to-do list.
Take-home tea and seasonal reflection prompts
🧘 What to Bring:
An open heart
Journal + pen
Something you’re choosing to release
Curiosity about what this season may be inviting you into
💛 Hosted by Shanshan Li
Founder of Homecoming Co. and creator of The Grounding Room. Originally from Kunming, China, Shanshan has lived, worked, and traveled across three continents, exploring the relationship between culture, belonging, and personal growth.
Through Homecoming, she creates experiences that blend reflection, ritual, cultural wisdom, and intentional community to help people slow down enough to hear themselves again and intentionally create lives that feel aligned from the inside out.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
Tickets are non-refundable if you’re unable to attend. If we cancel the event, you’ll receive a full refund.
Can’t make it? You’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Thanks for understanding! 🤍