| Friday, May 3rd |
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| 12:00pm |
Gate opens for VENDOR arrivals |
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| 3:00pm |
Gate opens for general arrivals |
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| 4:00pm |
Opening of the Fairie Shrine with Kristol, Rev. Selena Fox & Others |
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Join in as we open, bless, and welcome in the Fae! Feel free to bring trinkets, shiney objects and gifts for the Fae. Bring a poem or blessing to share! |
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All ages are welcome! |
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| 5:00pm |
Mediation Techniques to Enhance Well-Being and Nature Connectedness with Dr. Dennis Carpenter |
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Meditation can help reduce stress, enhance wellness and deepen connections to body, land and spirit. We will explore ways to weave breathing techniques, embodiment, mindfulness and
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| 6:00pm |
Dinner served behind the farmhouse |
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| 7:30pm |
Opening Announcements and Opening Ritual at the Maypole |
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| 8:30pm |
Don't Be Drum Shy! with Shouting Mountain in the Temple Room |
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This fun hands-on workshop is open to all levels of experience and ability. If you have a drum or other percussion instrument, bring it with you! If you haven't found that drum that makes
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your heartbeat yet, a limited number of drums will be available for those without. |
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Together we will explore rhythms and share our love of the drum with open hearts!
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| Saturday, May 4th |
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| 8-9am |
Continental breakfast in the Summer Kitchen |
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| 9:00am |
Gate opens for new arrivals / Raffle-Silent Auction and Merchanting opens on the Green! |
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| 9:00am |
Newcomers Meet & Greet at the picnic tables |
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All are welcome to come learn about Circle Sanctuary and the land. Bring your questions. Meet the community! |
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| 9:30am |
Unwrapping of the Maypole & Practice |
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Join in the unwrapping of the May Pole. Teens and adults are welcome to help unwrap. This will be followed by Maypole Dance practice for those who signed up to dance and weave the |
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May Pole during ritual! |
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| 10:30am |
Morris Dancers & May Day Royalty Selection |
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This group of Morris dancers have been performing at Circle's Beltane celebrations since the mid-90's! The English folk dance has been a part of the May Day celebrations for centuries and we are |
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happy to continue the tradition! During this time, we will also announce and crown the |
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May Day Royalty! This participatory performance will be just one of many opportunities to embrace the heritage of the holiday! |
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| Noon |
Lunch served behind the farmhouse |
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| 1:30pm |
Land Spirits Rituals with Rev. Selena Fox in the Temple Room |
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Explore some ceremonial ways of connecting and collaborating with Spirits of Land. Honor Land Spirits as part of personal and household spiritual practices including home blessings,
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life transitions, lunar rituals, and seasonal celebrations. Learn some invocations, chants, offerings, meditations and thanksgivings that can enhance relationships with Land Spirits.
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This workshop will also be livestreamed. |
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Register at: https://circlesanctuary.org/event-5696132 |
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| 1:30pm |
Family Programming - Beltane Crown Making with McKenzie & Christina |
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Make your own Beltane Crown! We'll take a short walk to gather natural materials to make your crown using leaves and flowers.
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| 3:00pm |
Handfasting of Syh & Grant with Rev. Selena Fox at Stone Circle |
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Join us as beloved community members, and last year's May couple Syh and Grant tie the knot! |
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Ride assists will be available to Stone Circle. |
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| 3:00pm |
Family Programming - Power of Color with McKenzie& Christina |
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Harness the power of color to build intention by coloring your hair using special chalk markers that wash out in a single shampoo. Let's have fun learning the energy of each color and
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decorating ourselves while we do it! Younger participants should be a favorite adult helper please. |
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| 4:30pm |
Raffle & Silent Auction Ends |
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The exciting results of the raffle and silent auction. You must be present or have a proxy to win. |
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| 6:00pm |
Dinner served behind the farmhouse |
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| 7:30pm |
Main Ritual - Live Life in Full Bloom with Rev. Sharon & others |
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Bloom and blossom in this raucous joyful ritual! Ritual will start at the Maypole. |
| Sunday, May 5th |
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| 8-9am |
Continental breakfast in the summer kitchen |
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| 9:00am |
Family Programming - Children's Beltane Ritual with McKenzie & Christina |
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Join the kids in their Beltane Ritual as they perform the May Pole Dance with their very own May Pole. |
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| 10:00am |
Mindful Nature Walk with Dr. Dennis Carpenter |
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We will practice meditation techniques as we walk to various sacred sites at Circle Sanctuary to connect more deeply with our own bodies, with Circle Sanctuary the land, and spirit |
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within us and around us. This is Part 2 of the series and while participating in both parts
of the series is recommended, those that didn't attend Part 1 are still welcome and
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encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes/clothes and the pace will accommodate |
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the the needs of those participating. Meet in front of the barn. |
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| 10:00am |
Power Amulet Making with Chrstina Dummann in the Temple Room |
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Make your very own power amulet. Learn about various power symbols and tap into your creative side as we decorate the amulets. Bring small crystals or other items to |
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decorate your amulet. Younger participants should bring an adult helper. |
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| 11:30am |
Lunch served behind the farmhouse |
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| 1:00pm |
Closing Ritual at the May Pole |
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| 3:00pm |
Final Departures |
Awakening!