Friday, August 1^st

11:00am           Gate opens for vendor arrivals and set-up

1:00pm             Gate opens for general participant arrivals

2:00pm              Merchanting on the green opens

Enjoy walking around the sacred land, visiting the various shrines, commune with nature!

4:00pm              Breaking the “I” Habit with John Dickerman in the Temple Room

We are often told that suffering is a state of mind, yet we also know that there is real pain in the world. In this workshop we will explore how our attachments to things and identifications with our life roles and emotional states can amplify suffering, and how breaking those attachments and identifications can increase our happiness in spite of the things we cannot control.

4:00pm              Family Programming – Story & Song Time in the Summer Kitchen

5:30pm              Dinner served behind the farmhouse

7:30pm              Festival Announcements and Opening Ritual with Rev. Sharon & others at the Maypole

Lughnasadh is all about abundance and thanksgiving.  The crops must be cut and harvested for our sustenance.  But what about our spiritual sustenance?  Throughout the weekend, we will have opportunities to learn how we can fill our time with healthy activities and opportunities for growth with the support of an amazing community.

8:30pm              An Alchemical Tour of the Subtle Bodies with John Dickerman

Modern culture has embraced the simplistic dualism of body and soul. The Ancients knew better. We will discuss some classical ideas about how complex a human being actually is and use some alchemical exercises to increase our awareness of different subtle bodies to gain a more holistic view of ourselves.

8:30pm              Movie Night! with Becky Malke

Join us in the summer kitchen for a family-friendly movie and popcorn! 

10:00pm           Join the fun around the community fire! Conversation, drumming & fun!

11pm                  Gate closes

Saturday, August 2^nd

8-900am           Continental breakfast served in the summer kitchen.

8:30am              Mindful Nature Connection Walk with Dennis Carpenter

Join Dennis near the main entrance to the barn for a leisurely meditative walk to a sacred site at Circle Sanctuary, and nature meditation at that site.  We will connect with the green fullness of summer.  Be prepared for walking in any weather/temperature conditions, including sturdy walking shoes and drinking water. 

9:00am              Raffle/Silent Auction & Merchanting opens

10:00am           Journaling with Intention toward Gratitude & Abundance in the Temple Room with Sherie Drees

Intentional journaling isn’t your typical high school, write down anything, form of journaling.  Intentional journaling is a process to bring about a positive outcome.  It involves setting an intention for your writing, focusing on that topic or goal, and using your journaling to achieve it.  The outcome can bring about self-awareness and can be therapeutic and healing in reaching important decisions or setting specific goals and can help manage stress and emotions.  Join us!

10:00am           Family Programming - Hike + make your own tree identification book - meet in the Summer Kitchen

11:30am           Lunch served behind the farmhouse

12:30pm           Newcomers Meet & Greet at the picnic tables with Robbi

Come meet new friends and learn about Circle Sanctuary! Ask questions!  Get answers! Everyone welcome – even old timers are encouraged to share!

1:00pm              Lughnasadh Fire Magic – with Selena Fox

Explore and experience ways of working with candle flames, bonfires, sunlight, and fires of creativity for happiness, inspiration, healing, and wellbeing as part of celebrations of Lughnasadh, ancient Celtic Fire Festival. 

Bring a candle in a candle holder to work with during this workshop.  Also bring a notebook and pen for noting insights and guidance. 

This is a hybrid workshop.  In person participation included with on-site festival registration.  Workshop is also available via livestream through Zoom – register here:  https://circlesanctuary.org/event-6250111               

1:00pm              Family Programming - Intuitive Art in the Summer Kitchen

2:30pm              The Games with Torie & Ginger in Meadowvale

Our ancestors celebrated not only the planting, tending, and harvesting of their food but they also tested their skills that defined their place in the community.  Come show us your skills as the ever-fun games of Green Spirit return!  Many fun games such as caber toss, sled pull, tug of war, there may be flutes and what’s that about vaseline?  Come join in the fun and games! 

4:30pm              Raffle/Silent Auction Ends

You must be present to win or have a proxy there to claim your prizes!

5:30pm              Dinner Served behind the farmhouse

7:00pm              Discovering your Purpose Main Ritual with Rev. Sharon, Sprill & Others

Everyone feels lost sometimes, bombarded with expectations, overwhelmed with endless options, struggling to keep up with it all.  Now is the time to evaluate what we have cultivated in our lives, to gain deeper self-knowledge of ourselves, and imagine the future as we harvest health and happiness. 

After ritual      Drumming, dancing, chanting around the bonfire!

11:00pm           Gate closes

Sunday, August 3^rd

8am-9am         Continental Breakfast in the Summer Kitchen

9:30am              Mind & Body Care - with Emily in the Temple Room

Strong mind-body connections can have a positive impact on your mental, emotional and physical health.  These mindfulness practices allow you to promote physical and mental well-being.  Join us for Yoga designed for everyone and every ability!  Bring a yoga mat (we will have some to borrow) or use a chair!   

11:00am           Sigil Workshop with Sprill in the Temple Room

From your weekend of journaling, meditation, games, workshops, and ritual we invite you to attend a short workshop about sigils.  What are they?  How can you use them?  What do they mean? You’ll have the opportunity to create your own personal sigil to remind you of lessons learned this weekend to empower you as we prepare for the darker season.

11:00am           Family Programming - Elemental Science in the Summer Kitchen

Basic kid-friendly science projects exploring the elements & how they interact.

12:00pm           Lunch served behind the farmhouse

1:30pm              Practicing Gratitude Closing Ritual with Rev. Sharon and others

3:00pm              Final Departures

Safe journeys!  See you at Welcome Fall or Sacred Fire Circle!