With the turning of the seasons, I offer a page of Celtic harp music, writings and reflections, and nature sounds from The Dene - the green valley where I live, the place which nurtures me, inspires me and feeds me.

Each season, a new page offers a place to read the words, hear the nature sounds of my valley, and listen to the Celtic harp music that comes as I create a new Celtic Harp Essence. Sometimes, a slideshow of images with music is included, so that you step out of the busy-ness of life for a while, and be enfolded by the music of Julie's harp, and sounds and images of nature.

" I will lie down with the deer 

In the coolness of the green shadows,

And through my dreams of summer’s green

And of birdsong in the wild places,

I will hear the Song of the Seasons."

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From 'The Song of the Seasons' by ©Julie Darling

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This green place - and all its creatures of the land and of the air - have been my close companions for more than twenty years. 

I have watched the seasons come and go, seen my sweet children grow and blossom here, and seen my own private journey unfold within this landscape.

 I hope you will feel nurtured and inspired by the words and images from my small part of the green world.

My hope is that this page will be a source of peace and inspiration for those who visit - like a 'Living Well'  to refresh and restore the mind and spirit.

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"The strength of the oak around you,

Protection of rowan surround you, 

The wisdom of hazel within you, 

And the Song of Peace be yours." 

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from 'A Celtic Blessing' by Julie Darling © 2013

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Summer light through the harp strings

The ancient pack horse bridge in winter

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A brown hare in spring

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