This year, we meet the Wicker as the Dryad, the being in the tree.
Deeply rooted in earth, in harmony with silence, yet never quiet. The Dryad is the soul of the forest, a whisper rustling the leaves, a breath from the stem. An ancient wisdom. He is the voice of nature, both strong and gentle. In a world filled with chaos and noise, he stands, bending but never breaking.
The Dryad reminds you of the power of grounding. Remember who you truly are. Not in resistance to the world, but in connection with her. As a tree opens to the light, its branches reaching towards its surroundings, the Dryad invites you to reach out as well: towards connection, towards growth, to find your place in the forest.
He protects what is near and provides shelter from the storm. Beneath his leaves, you feel sheltered from the wind. In his shadow, you find peace. In his presence, you feel held. The Dryad teaches you that true strength is not static, but flows along while being grounded. That flexibility is not a weakness, but trusting the wind.
Let his roots be your roots. Let his breath be your breath. Feel how your soul is deeply rooted in who you truly are. When the storm comes, you will stand.
Together with the Dryad, we return to the core. To a primal force that is gentle, yet unwavering. We sing with the wind, we dance with the rain, and realise that we are part of a living forest. No tree stands alone.
Step into this ritual with us. Root, reach out and live.
In this blogpost, you will find more about the Wicker and the Ritual at Castlefest.
2 August 2025
Forest stage
