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THE ROWANTHWAITE SPRING GAZETTE
Issue No. 2.
Thursday
29 January 2026
A Tiny Newspaper 🗞️
✨ of Growth and New Beginnings 🌱
Rowanthwaite
Where Soul, Story &
Miracles Bloom
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Your weekly sun-warmed catch-up from the heart of the village.
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⭐ Rowanthwaite Weather this week:☁️ 🌱 ☀️A mist of morning dew,
the scent of damp earth by noon,
and the first brave peek of a snowdrop by teatime..
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Friends, welcome to our latest Gazette!We’re finally flinging the windows wide to let the 'winter hush' out and the scent of damp earth and possibility in.If you listen closely between the birdsong, you can almost hear the village heart beating a little faster.it’s time to wake up, Rowanthwaite is in bloom.
Mr. Wise Owl’s Spring Look
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Mr. Wise Owl - Keeper of Ancient Wisdom News.Hooo, I have officially traded my heavy woollen scarf for a jaunty green ribbon. I have been clearing cobwebs from the rafters and sneezing quite musically into my Christmas gift from our Founder, a beautiful silk handkerchief..The Good Faeries are under strict instructions to stay off the honey mead until at least March as the bees are not awake yet and stocks are running low.🦉 CORRECTION FROM THE DESK OF MR. WISE OWL"It has come to my attention that certain Faeries were spotted yesterday attempting to wake the bees early with a very small, very loud brass trumpet. 🎺I must reiterate: The honey mead stocks are for Spring Festival toasting only.Any further attempts to 'negotiate' with the hives will result in a temporary suspension of biscuit privileges at the Village Hall.You have been warned!Hooo."
Mr. Wise Owl’s Pick of The Week
Mr. Wise Owl’s Pick of The Week: The Faerie Luck & Good Fortune Series: The Spring Awakening Edition
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✨ Unveil Our Spring Treasures
• The Primrose Blessing: Wishes for New Growth
• The Dewdrop Miracles: Clarity for the Path Ahead
• The Spring-Wild Promise: Life returning in abundance
Our Exclusive
Guided Story Journeys
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The SilverLeaf Blessing
🌿 THIS WEEK’S GOOD NEWS!
THE SAP IS RISING IN ROWANTHWAITEFriends,
The windows are being flung wide, the frost is retreating from the glass, and Rowanthwaite is WAKING UP for our Spring Awakening Festival.You are warmly invited to watch the world turn green again. 🌷
✨ The Seedling & Sunbeam Series
NEW IN! 🌱
🌟Come to The Exclusive Rowanthwaite Gatherings A twice Weekly Blessing Place by Sunset Light.Fresh, vibrant, and wonder-filled.
Wednesdays at 10am. ⭐️
“The most whimsical, blossoming place you can be!”.Wednesdays at 7pm. ⭐️It’s the “most whimsical, blessed place you can be!”
Meet your Guardian Angel
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Meet Your Spring Angel
THE ANGEL OF THE FIRST BLOOMTwo wonder-filled Spring Blessings are now open:
• Find Your Spark at The Quickening on 12th February.
• The Golden Daffodil Blessing on 26th February.
Your vibrant beginning for a season of growth.(https://ko-fi.com/s/ca4328dd1e)andThe Sparkling Spring Shoots on 14th February.Claim Your Cosy Seat at our Spring-Light Gatherings:
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⭐ AROUND THE VILLAGELittle Blessing House BulletinThe brown paper parcel on the counter has begun to vibrate slightly.This morning, a single tiny green leaf poked through the twine.We are leaving it a saucer of sunlight.
⭐️ From The Soul LibraryA new spine shimmered on the
Lantern-Lit Shelf today.It is not ready to be opened,
but it wished to be mentioned.
**1:1 SESSIONS: THE SPRING CONSULTVisit the Storybook Cottage for a Soul Mapping session.Let’s chart where your inner garden is beginning to grow
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🦉 Mr. Wise Owl's Notice:
The Last Great Rose-hip ‘Jam’boree is happening!The Last Great Rose-hip ‘Jam’boree!
Mr. Wise Owl notes that the winter stores are nearly full.We require hands for our final rose-hip simmering on Wednesday, February 18th before the kitchen transitions to Elderflower cordials!We have had many batches, and this is the last until later in the year.Come, bring your aprons! (Should you happen upon a Faerie, do ask about my biscuits)!
Make a Wish at the Wishing Well to help the flowers grow.Toss a little ‘seed’ (or coin) into the Well to ensure Rowanthwaite’s magic remains evergreen.The Well thanks you, and so do we.
The Owl and The Lantern - guided story journeyUnlock the first 🗝️ on your
Soul path
Rowanthwaite Gold Coin Shelf
The Cascading Waterfall of Coins
Browse Myth & Lore
Fae and Elemental
Meet the Fair Folk - Meet your Faerie Guide
10 March
Coming Soon
The Enchanted PathWay
A Treasury of Wonders
The Owl & The Lantern*
Wish Fulfilling & Guidebooks
Our Bookshelves are being gradually filled.
A LITTLE ROWANTHWAITE NOTE
FROM JULIE
Dear friends,Thank you for staying with us through the long winter hush.Seeing the light change in the village this week has been a miracle in itself.We are currently polishing the gates and planting the seeds of stories yet to be told.
We hope you enjoyed our first Spring Gazette.To stay ‘in the know’ as the buds begin to burst... leave your name below.
With sunbeams and birdsong,
Julie & Mr. Wise Owl 🦉
Don't Miss the Next Chapter of Rowanthwaite’s Story.
Explore the Village: Where to Next? …
Mr. Wise Owl’s Special “Pick of the Week”
A Special Exclusive Story Journey from The Soul BookShopSpecial EditionThis quiet story unfolds with the Wise Owl as your companion as you embark on a gentle journey to uncover what you have been missing.Relax and unwind with this easy, enchanting journey.Receive the first 🗝️ on your Soul path.What’s included:🕯 Exclusive Audio Guided Story Journey mp3
📜 Printable “Handwritten Letter” with Reflection prompts
🪶 Owl and Lantern Activation Bonus mp3✨ Immediate Digital Download
Mr. Wise Owl’s Pick of the Week
The Owl and The Lantern
A potent guided journey from The Soul BookShop into the “library of your Soul”Unlock the first key to your Soul path with the Wise Owl as your guide!This quiet story unfolds with the Wise Owl as your companion as you embark on a gentle journey to uncover what you have been missing.Relax and unwind with this easy, enchanting journey.Receive the first 🗝️ on your Soul path.✨ Digital DownloadWhat’s included:🕯 Audio Story Journey mp3
📜 Printable “Owl Scroll” with journal prompts
🪶 Soul Feather Activation Bonus mp3
Entry level to self-remembering - gentle, enchanting, inner-child awakening£11Place your Pre-Order Now.
For those wanting a miracle breakthrough, deeper crystal clarity, comfort, and renewed direction for the season and New Year ahead.1.1 sessions are now open again.
Magical, sparkling, guidance in the Rowanthwaite way.
🦉 Mr. Wise Owl’s Pick of the Week
The Owl and The Lantern: A Guided Journey
"Hooo! My first recommendation for the season.Before the meadows get too loud, come with me into the quiet corners of the Soul Library."
* The Experience: A potent guided journey to unlock the first key to your Soul path.
* The Vibe: Relaxing, enchanting, and designed for "inner-child awakening."
* The Goal: Uncover exactly what you’ve been missing in the winter hush.
What’s tucked inside your digital satchel:
* 🕯 Audio Story Journey: The full guided path (mp3).
* 📜 Printable “Owl Scroll”: Beautiful journal prompts for your desk.
* 🪶 Soul Feather Activation: A special bonus audio track.
Entry level to self-remembering gentle and enchanting.£11
[ 🧺 Pre-Order at the Shop Counter ]
🖋️ A Note from Julie
"I remember the first time I met the Wise Owl in my own quiet moments; it felt like finally being handed a key I didn’t know I’d dropped. I created this journey for anyone who feels like they are standing on the edge of a new season but isn't quite sure which way to turn. It’s a gentle, low-pressure way to start listening to your own heart again. I hope it brings you as much peace as it brought me."
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🕊️ How to Receive Your Spring Blessing
"Hooo! Don't worry, you don't need a carrier owl to get your treasures.
Once you’ve stopped by the Shop Counter, here is what happens next:"
* The Magic Link: Check your inbox immediately for a letter from Rowanthwaite.Your digital satchel link will be waiting there.
* The Audio Journey: I recommend finding a quiet nook and a pair of headphones.Simply click 'Download' to save the Owl & Lantern audio to your phone or computer.
* The Scroll: Your Printable Owl Scroll is a PDF.It looks best printed on slightly cream-colored paper, but plain white works just as well for capturing your morning thoughts.
* A Tiny Tip: If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, check your 'Spam' or 'Promotions' folder sometimes the village post gets a little lost in the brambles!Made for you with love
🐇 Coming Soon: The March Hare’s Miracle
A Sprint into Whimsy!
"If the Owl helps us find our quiet, the March Hare is here to help us find our joy.
As we approach the Equinox, we’ll be launching a brand-new Story Journey designed to shake off the last of the winter cobwebs. Expect a bit of 'madness' in the best possible way think sudden bursts of creativity, unexpected spring laughter, and the courage to take a 'hare-brained' leap toward a dream you’ve been cradling.
Keep your eyes on the Gazette... he’ll be arriving just as the first tulips wake up."
🎨tch the Nora Ephron "hand-written letter" feel.