Saturday, November 1st
Ongoing: Labyrinth
Ongoing: Community Fire for drumming, conversations, and warmth
8am-9am Continental Breakfast in the Summer Kitchen
9:00 am Newcomer Meet & Greet in the Heated Tent
Join us if you are new to Circle land; if you haven’t been here in a while; and if you have insights that you’d like to share. We will be discussing the land, the space, and the festival.
9:45 - 10 am Family Programming Orientation in the Summer Kitchen with Rev. Florence
Kids bring your adult with you for a quick overview of family programming and expectations.
10:00am Annual Meeting in the Temple Room
Participate in a review of Circle Sanctuary's activities over the past year, recognition of the contributions of volunteers and staff, the introduction of the newly member elected board member, and presentation of the Annual Report.
10am -12 Noon Family Programming - in the Summer Kitchen
Adults join your kids for self-guided play time. Board games and art supplies will be provided.
Noon Lunch served behind the farmhouse
1:30pm Celebrating Circle Cemetery’s 30th Anniversary in Temple Room
It is often said that grief is the final act of love and many cultures value funerals & burials as an expression of that love. Join us as we host a panel to discuss Circle Cemetery and celebrate 30 years of service to the community and 15 years after becoming Wisconsin’s first green full body burial cemetery. Our panel including Selena, Dennis, Chip and the newly formed Circle Cemetery Committee will discuss Circle Cemetery’s past, present and future.
1:30 pm Family Programming: Facing Fears at Samhain in the Summer Kitchen
Samhain is a time to look at the dark and things that may scare us.. Join us for a discussion of ways to overcome our fears.
3:00pm Craft Your Own Memory Box in the Temple Room with Lisa & Rev. Judith
Join us for an opportunity to create a memory box of photos, written words, symbols and other mementos of loved ones who have passed over. We will provide small boxes with lids and basic crafting supplies. You may bring your own box if called to do so, and copies of photos and any items you would like to add to your box of memories.
3:00pm Family Programming: Funeral Exploration for Kids in the Summer Kitchen
Join us for a discussion and demonstration of how we remember and honor the dead at Samhain
4:30pm Silent Auction/Raffle Ends
Meet at the Raffle Tent for the always exciting awarding of prizes! You must be present (or send a proxy) to win!
5pm (or immediately following the raffle) - Family Samhain Ritual - meet at the Summer Kitchen
6:00pm Dinner is served behind the farmhouse
7:45 PM Kids Samhain Movie Night (location TBD)
8:00pm Main Ritual with Jasmine & River
Bring your memory boxes (If you crafted one at the workshop) and other ancestor altar items with you and gather at the entrance to the heated tent where our main ritual will begin. Ritual will conclude at the bonfire.
