The winter and summer solstices are the best times to visit the Chime Capsule where the sunset and sunrise shine perpendicular to the building. In the winter, the lowest sunset sets the interior of the capsule aglow with warm light reflecting throughout while the summer sunrise lights up the space brighter than any other time. It seeps into the subtle openings in the subtractive wall around the hanging chimes that creates a halo like effect. 

Whether you travel down the guided path from the meadow through the forest and over the creek, or take the adventurous journey down from the path that branches off the blue loop trail, you’ll be met with not only the sound of resounding chimes, but also song.  During the winter solstice a small latin choir greets the evening sun with “O Send Out Thy Light” by Owain Park a reverent and pleading song about persevering forward during dark times and returning to a joyful way of being. Candles within the space are lit after the sun has set and electric torches dot the forest for post-ritual festivities and gatherings.  On the morning of the summer solstice the same small group ushers in the sunrise with “Mirabile Mysterium” by Jacobus Handl that exclaims nature has been renewed and we now live without division.  Many patrons bring flowers to the site in appreciation of the ceremony.  After both introductory rituals musicians of various styles perform pieces in the moods of winter or summer.  The Chime Capsule is open all year round for visitors of all ages and spontaneous musician performances, though the solstices are its most popular events and typically see around fifty or more visitors each six months.