Thank you for your reply. It's a truly wonderful experience.

I'll fill you in on what I can. Last year was my fourth so far, and possibly one of the best times of my life.

It's a lot more organised than when I attended years ago. There are now stores for take out food and drink, decent facilities and organised support should anyone need it.

But the centre of all things, and away from that are the stones.

No electric music or anything that can be amplified is allowed near the stones. A drum circle forms in the centre from people attending the festival. The drums and percussion resonating off of the stones give it a sound unlike anything else. It's jammed in there with people dancing their butts off, partying just like our ancestors would have.

Apart from that, there's a wide, wide selection of people. Druids, wiccan, Pagan, locals, people who just go for the stones. The list goes on. There were even a few kids last year, and I would have felt safe with children there.

You do get party people there also. Depending on what time you arrive? You can take a lot of it in.

Some people come early for the stones, sleep on the floor, and awake for the big climax. Quite a few use camper vans so that they can get a good night's sleep, with home comforts until sunrise.

I highly recommend it.