REGISTRATION IS OPEN: To register for the on-site event: https://circlesanctuary.org/event-6248499 Tier I pricing ends 7/25. Tier II pricing begins 7/26 - 7/30 when registration closes.
To register for only Rev. Selena's virtual workshop: Lughnasadh Fire Magic https://circlesanctuary.org/event-6250111 |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
Friday, August 1st
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 2nd
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 3rd
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!
Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations with refund requests received five days before the event will be issued after the event, less 15% fee for processing. No refunds will be granted for cancellations made less than 5 days before the start of the event. |
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Lok at our Events Archive for information on prior years' festivals! | All adult participants will be asked to provide at least 2 hours of community service for the event. |