ABC's of African Voodoo - Madison Cansler

All are welcome to come explore the beginning steps into the magical realm of one of the world’s oldest spiritual pathways. Bring pen, paper, your thirst for knowledge, and something to sit on.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

African Rhythm Ensemble - Swing It! - Nels Linde & Judy Olson-Linde

Learn an African polyrhythm that swings, "Cou Cou Ba". We will learn all the rhythm parts, add bass drums and shakers and play together as an ensemble, and swing it. No experience necessary, there are parts for all skill levels. bring your drums of all types, rattles and shakers, or stop by and borrow a drum from Hawkdancing!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

American Tribal Style Bellydance Combinations - Melanie "Khaleesi" Moore

Refine individual technique by drilling basic American Tribal Style Bellydance steps and their variations in creative combinations. Although open to all levels, this class is best used simultaneously with Dance Fundamentals as there are no descriptions of the basic steps. To take this class you should understand partner and group improv dancing. Drummers will be richly rewarded!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

American Tribal Style Bellydance Fundamentals - Melanie "Khaleesi" Moore

Learn to bellydance by drilling the basics in fun combinations. Using both slow movements and fast steps we'll get you dancing in your first class! All basic movements and group formations including posture and body awareness, zills and music. Intro to partner and group dancing. Drummers welcome!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Amethyst Circle Party - Zan

An adult get together for anyone who chooses to have a non-alcoholic party during Pan's Ball. Please bring refreshments and snacks to share!

Intended audience: Adults

Archery As A Magical Practice - Falcon River

In this supportive and non-competitive environment, participants will learn how to apply the practice of archery as a metaphor for attaining goals in daily life. Participants will learn basic archery skills, equipment use and selection, and archery range safety practices, and how to practice archery to hone your magical skills. Learn to center, raise energy, focus your will and release your intention toward a specific goal. All archery equipment will be provided. All experience levels welcome. Bring your own bow and arrows if you have them, and a portable chair. Children ages 12-18 welcome with parent or guardian. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE PRIOR TO THIS WORKSHOP. Anyone who shows up under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave. No exceptions!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Arthur Hinds in Concert - Arthur Hinds

Since 1996, Arthur Hinds has been part of Georgia-based Celtic/Pagan band Emerald Rose, in which he's particularly known for his singing, songwriting, and bodhran playing. While continuing with ER, Arthur has branched out as a solo singer-songwriter, exploring a wide array of musical genres, including folk, jazz, rock, flamenco, and of course Celtic. His song lyrics often delve into the spiritual and mystical dimensions of life's beauties, joys, and sorrows, with Paganism, especially Celtic mythology and tradition, remaining a primary source of inspiration. Arthur is also a student of Bardic poetry and storytelling and has been known to tell a tale or two himself.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Astragaloi: Greco-Roman Dice Oracles - Jenna Mortensen

This workshop puts the astragalus back into astragalomancy! The history of using bones, specifically the astragaloi, or "knucklebones," in Classical divination practices will be discussed and the traditional divinatory meanings for the astragaloi will be presented. Practical information on how to obtain your own set will also be given.

Intended audience: Adults

Astrology 101 - Understanding the Natal Chart - Mary Frampton

Your Natal Chart is a map of you and your life, showing how you relate to the world, people, work, home and much more. With insight into yourself, you can better understand how you process information, relate to situations, and the challenges you encounter. This workshop will provide you with the basics of reading the standard natal chart. We will discuss the structure of the natal chart, definitions of the planets, signs and houses and how they work together. If you would like to have a copy of your own Natal chart to read and take with you, be sure to bring your birth information (day/month/year, time of birth, city of birth). You do not need to know this information to take the workshop, only if you would like a copy of your chart.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Author Meet & Greet - Margot Adler

Margot Adler has been a Pagan and a Priestess of Wicca for just about 40 years. The author of "Drawing Down the Moon", the classic study of contemporary Paganism and Goddess spirituality, she has also written Heretic's Heart, a Journey Through Spirit and Revolution. In her mundane life she is a correspondent for National Public Radio and is heard regularly on NPR's news shows "All Things Considered", "Morning Edition" and "Weekend Edition". This past year she has been covering Occupy Wall Street, among other political and cultural stories. She is also working on a non-fiction book about why vampires have such traction in our current culture.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Author Meet & Greet - Crystal Blanton

Crystal Blanton is a Wiccan High Priestess, member of the Northern California Local Council of Covenant of the Goddess and a published author living in the Bay Area. She has worked in Social Services for 15 years, specializing in addiction and counseling. Her books Bridging the Gap; Working Within the Dynamics of Pagan Groups and Society and Shades of Faith; Minority Voices in Paganism anthology are currently available through Immanion Press.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Author Meet & Greet - Kathryn Hinds

Kathryn is the author of more than forty young-adult books on ancient, medieval, and early-modern cultures, among them the ancient Celts, the Vikings, the Scythians and Sarmatians, the Roman Empire, and New Kingdom Egypt. She has a forthcoming six-book series on fantastic creatures in mythology and folklore: Dragons, Mermaids, Unicorns, Water Monsters, Sphinxes and Centaurs, and Griffins and Phoenixes. Kathryn is also the co-author of Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses and an award-winning poet, whose work has appeared in Canary, Goblin Fruit, 14 by 14, Mythic Passages, SageWoman, and other journals. In addition to writing, she performs and teaches bellydance, with an emphasis on the classic and folkloric styles of Egypt and Turkey. Kathryn's interests include a range of Earth-based and mystical paths and practices, but her spiritual home lies within the realm of Celtic (particularly Welsh) mythology and tradition.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Author Meet & Greet - Patrick McCollum

Patrick McCollum, the International Interfaith Ambassador for Circle Sanctuary teaches workshops on Witchcraft, Magic, Herb Lore, and Pagan history, internationally ... actively participating in the Pagan community for nearly half a century. He is also a well-known Pagan activist and state and federal religious advisor, and is the Wiccan Chaplain for the State of California Department of Corrections. As the first government recognized Pagan Chaplain in the United States, Patrick serves on the Executive Council of the American Correctional Chaplains Association. Patrick was a key member of the Pentacle Quest Team, winning the right for Pagan veterans to have the pentacle inscribed on their headstones. Patrick is also a National Coordinator for the Lady Liberty League and specializes in resolving religious discrimination issues. In 2010, Patrick was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi Award at the Capitol in Washington, DC by the Hindu American Foundation, and was also named as a World Inner Peace Ambassador by Buddhists in Bangkok Thailand where he was honored in a ceremony of 150,000 people. Patrick was also named the King of Peace by Lama Gangchen of The World Peace Foundation, and honored with the title Venerable. In 2011 Patrick climbed the Himalayas and underwent initiation as a Nakote Shaman, and later that year was selected to participate in peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis in Amman Jordan. While in Jordan, he was an invited guest of Jordan's Prime Minister and President of the Senate. Following his trip to Jordan, Patrick was invited as a guest by members of the Royal family in England. Patrick was an invited speaker at the 2004 Parliament of the World's Religions in Barcelona, Spain, and also at the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne Australia, speaking on Men Who love the Goddess and on Pagans and Religious Freedom. In 2008, Patrick was selected as the first Pagan in history to advise the United States Commission on Civil Rights; and in Melbourne, Australia he met with key officials from the Obama Administration. In 1999, Patrick received the first official Commendation as a Pagan, by the California State Senate for his chaplaincy work in prisons. Patrick is author of: Courting The Lady, A Wiccan Journey, available at courtingthelady.com

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Author Meet & Greet - Ruth Barrett

Ruth Barrett is an internationally known fretted dulcimer recording artist, singer, and songwriter and award winning recording artist of original Goddess songs. Her numerous recordings beginning in 1980 have been among the pioneering musical works in the Goddess Spirituality Movement. Ruth's classical finger picking style of dulcimer playing, combined with a powerful and beautiful voice, has enchanted audiences for over three decades. She is best known for her original pagan folk music inspired by folklore, goddess mythology, celebration of nature, as well as for her arrangements of traditional Celtic and English folk music. Ruth has recorded eleven CDs, most recently Songs of the Otherworld. Ruth is an ordained Dianic High Priestess and elder who has taught magical and ritual arts at festivals and conferences across the United States, in Canada, and Great Britain since 1980. She is author of the critically acclaimed Women's Rites, Women's Mysteries: Intuitive Ritual Creation (Llewellyn, 2007). Her book was the finalist for best Wicca/Pagan book by The Coalition of Visionary Resources. In 1997 she was honored as recipient of the L.A.C.E. award for outstanding contributions in the area of Spirituality from the Gay and Lesbian Center in Los Angeles. At the National Women's Music Festival, Ruth was presented with the 2011 Jane Schliessman Award for outstanding contributions to women's music from Women in the Arts.

Intended audience: Adults

Author Meet & Greet - Selena Fox

Selena is author of “When Goddess is God,” “Celebrating the Seasons,” and other works. She is founding editor of CIRCLE Magazine and Circle Guide to Pagan Resources. She is also a creator of CDs. More info is at www.selenafox.com.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Baby/Toddler & Me Meet & Greet - Heidi Anderson

Pagan parents of little ones, let's gather with our children! Targeted at families with children too young for child care (2 and under), but open to all. Play date for the kids, networking and kibitzing for the parents. No formal presentation or content, just a time to get together, meet other parents, swap parenting stories & play.

Intended audience: Adults

Basics of Poi - Forest Light

Learn the basics of spinning poi. Basics include forward and reverse spin, two or three beat weaves (depending on class skill level), turning while spinning, butterfly. Other more advanced skills may be taught depending on class skill level. You do not have to attend a fire safety class for this workshop.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Basics of the Drum Circle Workshop - Tuatha Dea Drum Nation

"Basics of the Drum Circle" Interactive Rhythm Event. The central purpose is to enhance individual creativity and foster community through the interlacing of rhythm and non-verbal communication methods. This workshop will include introduction to African drums, basic rhythm techniques and drum circle etiquette. Its aim is to culminate in a symphonic and unifying rhythm event. This event encourages the participation of both novice and experienced drummers alike. This is a NON-TRADITIONAL workshop and is intended to elicit self-expression and integration, as opposed to teaching traditional African rhythms. Heartbeats are the foundations of rhythm and know no gender, race or creed. All heartbeats are welcome, and no experience of any level is required. Portions of this workshop will relate to the relationship between drummers and dancers, and dancers are encouraged to participate as well. All percussion instruments are provided, but please feel free to bring your own instruments.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Bast Cat Ritual - Jamie Clemons & Tami Tredinnick

We will gather together and then while chanting process through the camp to the ritual area for a Bast Cat Ritual.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Beginning Knitting - Make a Sachet - Alexis Sparks

Have you ever wanted to make a sachet or pouch with a personal touch to give as a gift to friends and or loved ones filled with whatever your heart desires? I will be teaching how to do basic knitting to make a small square checkerboard pattern using knit and purl stitch. This course is designed to teach beginning knitters the basics, but knitters of all skill levels are welcome. There will be a limited number of knitting needles and yarn available for those who have not brought any, as well as instruction sheets so you can take this new skill with you and practice at home.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Belly Dance for All Ages, Sizes and Genders! - Kira Lang

Raks Sharqi (oriental dance) or Raqs Baladi (Dance of my Country) is a dance of 'the people'. Modern staged performances use ballet carriage and European staging, but we will be going back to the traditional folk style of dance performed by men, women, young and old at family gatherings and celebrations. Many of these dance moves work well at drum circles and gatherings. Bring a hip scarf, shawl, or coin belt if you have one.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Blessing of the Weather Web - Elisabeth MoonRaven Steele

Blessing of the weather web is a blending of traditions weaving the Native American spirituality of a woven web, with the ritual to honor Iris, Greek Goddess of the Rainbow. A traditional broom and smudge ritual, calling of the 4 quarters, and singing a couple of easy well known chants. Each participant will be encouraged to speak their own words of blessing for the weather and gathering space, then tie on a rainbow colored ribbon to the web. The ritual is a self timed releasing ritual, with the closing being at the end of the day on Sunday after clean up.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Blessings for Those Who are Dying. - Jane Edwards

How to perform a Pagan (Wiccan) blessing for someone who is dying. All materials will be provided. What to say, who should be there, what to do, how to be there for the person and others who may attend. When finished, you will have a nice portable altar to use when you are invited to perform this sacred ceremony for someone.

Intended audience: Adults

Blessingway – Rite of Passage to Motherhood - Rev. Dawnwalker & Others

This ritual honors women in the PSG community who became mothers in the last year, or will become mothers within the next year. We will honor this important transition in a woman’s life with the creation of sacred space, singing, gift giving, pampering, and most of all offering of love and support. Those wishing to participate in this ritual are encouraged to attend the Blessingway workshop presented earlier in the week.

Intended audience: Adults

Body Artists' Meet & Greet - Jason Braun

A meetup for artists who are passionate about henna, harquus, indigo and other forms of temporary body art. How often have you created a beautiful design on someone else, only to wish that the gift could be reciprocated? Here's your chance to share tips and tricks while decorating each other. Bring your own supplies (please have your henna pre-mixed and ready to rock), a comfortable chair and your imagination!

Intended audience: Adults

Bonfire Blessing Community Ritual - Groove Troop

With pulsing rhythms, swirling dancers, and voices entwined, the PSG community co-creates this ecstatic ritual to bless the Bonfire Circle. Join your magic, energy, and passion with those of your brothers and sisters as we shed our skins, express our joy and renew our spirits around the fire.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Bonfire Blessing Ritual Planning - Groove Troop

Come and share your creative gifts as we plan the ritual to bless the Bonfire Circle! Bring your costume ideas, your choreography, your favorite songs and rhythms – this is your chance to shine.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Bonfire Circle Orientation - Groove Troop

Did you miss the "Drummer/Dancer/Firespinner Meet and Greet" earlier in the week? Want to get up to speed on how things work at Bonfire Circle? Stop by at Groove Troop camp (near that area) for a quick orientation. We will help you find your way to Drum, Dance, Sing, and Play! Welcome to Bonfire!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Bonfire Community Meet & Greet - Groove Troop

Ecstasy through music, dance and fire – now that’s what we’re talking about! Join the conversation; meet friends old and new, as we begin our week of laughter, joy and release around the fire together.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Born in the USA - Pearl Breitbach

A brief history of childbirth in the U.S., followed by an in depth discussion of homebirth. Is homebirth right for you? What if midwives are not legal in your state? How to deal with family memebers who are doubters. Rituals in pregnancy and in childbirth.

Intended audience: Adults

Building a Tiny House and Off The Grid Living - Laura LaVoie & Matt Belitsos

Tiny Houses are one of the biggest trends in housing today (no pun intended). Search the Internet for Tiny Houses and you'll find a wealth of information. Matt and I have built a tiny home in the mountains of North Carolina with our own two hands and live there off the grid. The tiny house experience is of interest to Pagans because of the lifestyle versatility and potential low environmental impact. We will share our experience of building a tiny house and what the movement could mean to the future of Paganism.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Candle Magick for the Sabbats - Serafine Borealis

Candles are an integral part of most Earth based religious ceremonies and rituals. They act as a great focal point on altars or they can stand alone as a primary tool for any magickal working. In this hands on workshop we'll explore the different correspondances for each of the 8 Sabbats and demonstrate how you can incorporate herbs, astrology, color and crystals into your own rituals in a creative yet practical way. Together we will load, bless and charge your own sacred candle that celebrates Litha, the summer solstice. All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and a chair.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Celia In Concert - Celia

Singer/Songwriter/Comedienne Celia has been described as "A cross between an Earthy Enya, Joan Baez, and Tina Fey." She dishes up the most delicious concoction of the silly and sacred delighting audiences across the nation. In addition to having the kind of silky smooth voice often associated with classic Celtic Singers, such as "Celtic Woman", Celia excels at comedy. She often transforms right on stage into one or more of her alter-egos-whose antics typically leave the audience howling with laughter. With powerful, heart-felt vocals and wacky comedic improvisations, the audience never knows what will happen with Celia on stage.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Celia Meet & Greet - Celia

Come and Meet Celia. You will be able to ask questions and engage the artist with discussion about her music/comedy and her path.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Ceremony Of Remembrance For Our Beloved Dead - Nora Cedarwind Young & Selena Fox

As the wheel relentlessly turns; members of our PSG Community have crossed over the threshold to the Summerland. This is a ceremony to remember them together as we speak their names, honor their memory and say goodbye as a community. Please bring photos, mementos, shakers & rattles.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Chant Sharing - Members of Spiral Rhythm

A chant workshop and song exchange where presenters and participants will teach, learn chants and songs, with an eye toward expanding our musical community. Lets invoke the Divine through song and chant. Please bring pen, paper and a chant to share. Recording devices are welcomed. Some hand outs available.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Chant, Chant, Rant & Rave! - Jasmine & Ambiaka Heretic

Do you long for that moment when you can find a few moments of pure bliss when the song sings you and the rhythm plays you? Us, too. Let's make it happen. We will come with plenty of chants to share (dating back to the early 90s so we may dust off some old stuff) and create a sacred space for all to share. Bring your voice, bring your drum, bring your chants to share.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Chanting as a Seamless Ritual - Margot Adler

Using a core of some 20 easy-to-learn chants (with a few harder ones at the end), participants sing and harmonize in a continuous ritual event. Through chant we create sacred space, call the elements, consecrate ourselves, cast a circle, and then have a wonderful time creating a world of continuous sound: serious, fun, soft, loud, structured, free form. It's an opportunity to use voice, joy, gestures, harmonies and energy in a weave of ecstatic connection that lasts for more than an hour, creating a seemless ecstatic ritual event. There is a lot of standing in this workshop but bring a chair if you need one.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Child Center Blessing - Brandy & Steve

Come and cast a circle with the PSG wee ones and open the Child Center for this year's Gathering. Following the blessing the Child Center will be open from 10am-Noon and 2-4pm on opening Sunday.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Child's Play - Tuatha Dea Drum Nation

"Child's Play" Interactive Rhythm Event structured around the use of rhythm as a developmental tool and fun children's activity. It's purpose is to foster creativity, assist in the development of motor skills, provide a catalysis for independent thought within a unified group, promote self esteem, help develop community in a safe and fun, non-threatening environment. This particular rhythm event is geared for children 12 and under only. Parents are welcome and encouraged to support their children. All percussion instruments are provided, but please feel free to bring your own instruments if desired.

Intended audience: Children

Circle Craft - Selena Fox

Exploring the Circle Craft path of spirituality.

Intended audience: Adults

Circle Repair; Restorative Practices in Covens and Circles - Crystal Blanton

Preventative work is important in any group but prevention does not always stop potentially damaging situations within a coven or group. Part of sustaining covens and groups is in our ability to repair what might be affected after a given situation. Restorative Justice is a system of conflict mediation that has been growing in popularity and use within justice systems, schools and other avenues. Join in learning restorative concepts and how to apply that to workings within a coven or group. Come prepared for discussion and ritual participation.

Intended audience: Adults

Circle Sanctuary 2011 Financial Report - Bob Paxton

An overview of Circle Sanctuary's 2011 financial report, and discussion of Circle's evolving fundraising strategies. Your input is welcome!

Intended audience: Adults

Circle Sanctuary Ministers Meeting - Selena Fox & Others

Special meeting open to Circle Sanctuary Ministers and those in Circle's Ministers Training Program. This is a meeting to share news and consider some future directions of Circle ministries development. Bring a chair.

Intended audience: Adults

Cleansing and Clearing Techniques - Jade McGeehan (Spirit Water Dragon)

You will be given written and oral information on what stones, oils, herbs, and other tools that can be used to clear, cleanse, protect & hold your space. You will also be smudged once you have entered the workshop space before we start. You will be given a small protection gift to get you started. We will have open discussion during the workshop so that your inquiries can be approached also.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Closing Ritual - Selena Fox & MoonFeather

Ritual of thanksgiving and farewell, with the extinguishing of the Sacred Fire, releasing of Wards, blessings of safe travel, and celebration of PSG Community Spirit.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Coming Out - Helping Others Make a Choice - Rev. David C. Sassman (Indywiz)

For many in our community, the decision to keep their spirituality hidden from family, friends, and co-workers or to "Come out of the broom closet" can be a very difficult choice. In this workshop we will discuss ways to help those who are facing this dilemma and guide them in making an informed decision.

Intended audience: Adults

Community Gamelan - Whitedeer

Series of 3 workshops in preparation to accompany the Darshana Ritual Theatre. Come and contribute to the trance-inducing soundscape of the Gamelan (Gamma-lahn). Literally translated as orchestra, the Gamelan is made up of gongs, cymbals, tubular metalophones, small xylophones and drums, who's sound goes floating through the air in interlocking patterns. All the instruments are tuned to the same scale, so there are never any wrong notes. Participants have the opportunity to act as a channel through which the music comes, and experience music as a spiritual path. No musical ability is required-- only an openness and willingness to receive divine communion through music.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Connecting Heart to Heart - Dana Piper & Pauline Valvo

This Human Awareness Institute (HAI) workshop is full of experiential, heart-opening processes and opportunities to view the world through loving eyes. The workshop is relevant for both singles and couples. You'll have the opportunity to connect with others through verbal sharing and exercises designed to open your heart. If you are interested in self-awareness, communication, connection, and creating meaningful, intimate relationships, then please join us for this gentle, yet powerful, experience. To learn more about the Human Awareness Institute, visit us at www.hai.org.

Intended audience: Adults

Crafting Washi Gourd Egg Shakers - Beltana Spellsinger

Come and create with us! Learn the art of Washi craft; where we will decorate an egg sized gourd with beautiful Japanese Washi egg paper. You will have gained a new skill, and a little musical instrument to bring to the drum or bardic circle, and then home with you, to adore for ages! All materials and supplies will be provided, and a $5 donation is requested to cover them, thank you.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Creating & Conducting Pagan Weddings - Selena Fox

Five session Pagan Wedding course for Pagan ministers and ministers-in-training.

Intended audience: Adults

Creating a Blessingway - Rev. Dawnwalker

A Blessingway is a rite of passage to Motherhood. As opposed to a baby shower, which traditionally honors the new arrival, the Blessingway ritual focuses exclusively on the Mother. This workshop will provide an introduction to Blessingway rituals, and then focus on creating the Blessingway Ritual to be conducted during PSG later in the week. All women desiring to participate in the ritual are encouraged to attend this workshop.

Intended audience: Adults

Creating a Protective Amulet for Home or Automobile - Jessica Waltrip

Constructing a personalized protective Amulet to wear, hang in home or in Automobile, from stones, charms, based on elements and colors associated with ones physical and psychic needs. Materials provided as donation to gathering. Will consist of making amulet and blessing to charge.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Creating Effective Chants - Arthur Hinds

We’ve all been in situations when we need a chant but don’t know one that really suits our purpose. Most of us have also experienced rituals in which the chants just haven’t worked as intended. In this workshop we’ll learn to avoid the pitfalls of chant creation and explore the qualities that make a chant most effective. We’ll also learn by doing and, as a group, create one or more chants of our own!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Creating Meaningful Ritual for Incarcerated Pagans - Rev. Patrick McCollum

This workshop will discuss the distinct difference between constructing rituals for incarcerated Pagans, and those designed for “Mainstream” free Pagans. Incarcerated Pagans have different needs and various limitations on their religious exercises. Failure to recognize these differences often leads to problems, both for the inmates, and for the volunteers facilitating their services. This workshop is designed to assist Professional Pagan clergy working in correctional enviroments.

Intended audience: Adults

Creation in Chant - PJ Seale

Come be part of the birth of a new chant. Bring your energy, inspiration, ideas to share, meld, marry into the chaos of the creative process.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Crone Goddess Necklace - Sandy (Artistfair)

This class is for 2012 Crones who are Croning at PSG or past PSG Crones who never made their necklace. This necklace will be made to wear at the Croning ceremony. The Goddess clay piece was approved by Selena to symbolize all who have Croned at PSG. The clay Goddesses will be pre-made and placed in Crone Temple for blessing and energy. Each Crone will choose her piece, wire and clasp and 6 special beads will be provided. There will be a limited supply of filler beads and beads donated from the past available, but CRONES MUST BRING THEIR OWN BEADS in order to fill the complete strand of the necklace. Bring Heirloom beads, (from Mom's or Gram-moms old necklaces, beads from home purchased from a bead or craft store). Great beads can also be found at resale shops.

Intended audience: Adults

Crone Reunion Potluck - Barbara DancingHeart

A special time to share food, stories, wisdom and laughs with this year's Crones-in-the-making and crones from past PSGs. Potluck supper, bring a dish to share and your own beverage.

Intended audience: Adults

Crone Sharing & Quest at Crone Temple of Wisdom - Barbara DancingHeart, Sandy Artistfair, Anastasia

The Crone Quest/Sharing, culminating in the Rite of Passage into Cronehood, is open to women who are at least one year past menses and are identifying with the Crone Goddess stage of life. The program leading up to the Friday ritual consists of daily meetings to expand knowledge and embrace a new role as a Crone individually and as part of the community. There are lots of fun activities like creating a beaded crone goddess necklace and a reunion with PSG crones from years past.

Intended audience: Adults

Crone Temple of Wisdom Opening Ritual - Barbara DancingHeart, Sandy Artistfair, Anastasia

Open to Crones and Crones-in-the-making. Celebrate the beauty and wisdom of the Crone by consecrating a circle of support, sharing and strength. We'll acknowledge last year's PSG Crones and welcome this year's group. Feel free to bring an item to place on the altar for the week.

Intended audience: Adults

Crone Temple of Wisdom Closing Ritual - Barbara DancingHeart, Sandy Artistfair, Anastasia

Short, final ritual to release the elements and energy and give thanks for the wisdom imparted and shared during PSG. Open to Crones and Future Crones.

Intended audience: Adults

Daily Centering Circle at Psyche's Grotto - Chiron & Staff

Take a breath and find your center each day. Experience a variety of grounding and centering techniques to help you refresh yourself during the Gathering.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Daily Pagans in Recovery Meeting - Zan

These daily twelve-step meetings are for anyone in a recovery program. Take a break from the Gathering to reaffirm your commitment to the recovery process.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Damh the Bard in Concert - Damh the Bard

Damh the Bard is the Pendragon of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids and a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour. Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Dance of the Crones - Penny Goody

Women "of that age" are invited to share in a beautiful veil dance. We will learn a floaty walk and perform it during the Darshana ritual performance. This is our opportunity to bless our family and share some laughs. There will be several veils available to use.

Intended audience: Adults

Dances of Universal Peace; Toward The One, Honoring The Many - Ed Francis & Linda Su

We facilitate a connection with the Divine in ancient ways, through the use of sacred phrases, chants, music, and movement. Ed shares history and background information and plays the keyboard; Linda teaches the songs and dances. You're likely to learn something new when Ed speaks; Linda still does, after nearly ten years! Bring something to sit on, your water bottle, an open heart, a loving spirit, and the willingness to try something new. We will include, and/or adapt, some Dances for those with limited mobility.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Dealing with Difficult People - Chiron

Every pastoral counselor has dealt with one or more people who are more difficult than the average person. Their problems never seem to be resolved and nothing you do or say seems to help. This can lead to high levels of frustration to both the counselor and the client. We will tackle several such troubled and troublesome clients and provide some suggestions for better handling these situations.

Intended audience: Adults

Developing Your Paganism Elevator Speech - Shel Skau

An 'elevator speech' is some 'canned langue' that you develop and use when ever the subject comes up and you are trying to teach or explain a certain concept or idea. Ever struggle with finding the right words to explain to others the who, what, when and where’s of your religious path? Join in on a discussion that will hopefully get you pointed in the right direction. The time in this workshop will be spent in individual and group processes that helps to identify the main components of your own personal ‘elevator speech’ about your personal faith tradition.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Dianic Panic: Feminist Witchcraft in the Dianic Tradition - Ruth Barrett

Dianic High Priestess and elder, Ruth Barrett will share the her-story, philosophy, cosmology, ethics, and political dimensions of Dianic feminist Witchcraft and the Goddess movement. Bring your curiosity and questions. Open to everyone!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

A Dianic Women’s Ritual for Summer Solstice - Ruth Barrett

As a community of women who bleed, will bleed, or have bled our sacred bloods, we celebrate the Summer Solstice in a Dianic ritual that celebrates ourselves and honors the mythic cycle of the Goddess as She transitions from Maiden to fertile Mother/ Amazon/ Creatrix/ Manifester/ Maker. She uses her sacred uterine bloods to manifest tangible and intangible reality. We, in Her image celebrate our ability to heal, transform, and create our lives in this season of Her sacred fire. The ritual will also include a working around female reproductive rights. Think about in advance: As Creatrix in your own life, how do you use your sacred bloods? How do you feed and tend your creative fire? In honor of our sacred bloods and the summer solstice, please wear red as all or a part of your ritual garb. Bring drums and percussion toys if you have them. This ritual is for female born and raised women and girls. Facilitated by Ruth Barrett and women of the PSG community.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

The Divine in Song - PJ Seale

Exploring her journey in search of the Divine in song and chant. How to channel and direct spiritual energy created through music. Bring pencil, paper and something comfy for ground sitting.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Don't you touch me ...You can eat me ! - Kristia Wildflower

Reading mixed messages; juicy, sweet, musky, fowl, burning, prickly ... all describe sensations you may encounter with edible & poisonous plants. Learn which weeds, seeds, flowers, fruit, nuts, roots, pods & plants are safe for pets or humans to touch & eat. Kristia will go beyond the simple scientific identity, opening up the flower's personality. Then sharing the secrets and wisdom held within. This workshop will involve hands on, activities of local plants. Participants may want to bring gloves & notebooks.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Dragon Ritual Drummers in Concert - Dragon Ritual Drummers

The critically acclaimed European & North American Born 6 Member Band makes up the amazing and unique music of the #1 globally ranked Pagan drum troupe; The Dragon Ritual Drummers. Their music & performances are creative, intense and powerful. They bring the audience to their feet dancing as they are swept away in the intense beat of music from around the world and through the ages.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Dreams- Understanding Their Mystery Can Change Your Life - Danette- Wind Dancer

Dreams can function in your life in a variety of ways, such as: giving insight to your destiny, helping you discover spiritual gifts, healing you from past wounds, providing light needed for spiritual growth in an area of your life, or helping adjust your viewpoints of yourself and others. Come learn some basic principles and insights and possibly experience a couple of short dreams interpretations.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Earth-Centered Activism & Environmental Justice Meet & Greet - Kristin Pomykala

Opportunity for Pagans engaged in earth-centered activism and environmental justice work to meet and share their experiences and interests. From here we can identify particular actions we may want to get involved in together and potential alliances to be built between our communities and with others engaged in similar work. Though more a meet and greet than a workshop, prep materials will be provided.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Elements of Ritual that Rock – All Occasions - Mari Powers

Do you want to consistently create rituals that are participatory, meaningful and memorable? In this workshop we will learn a dedceptively simple method of ritual design that can be used in any given situation; a method that works for rites of passage, solitary, large group, theme or seasonal rituals and more! Please bring a pen and a notebook or paper.

Intended audience: Adults

Enhancing Pagan Spiritual Leadership - Rev. Harry Dorman (PathWalker)

Learn concepts of leadership power building to broaden your effectiveness both within, and outside, the Pagan community. We will be discussing multiple concepts such as: A)The Power of "Personal Truths", (B)Going Beyond Knowledge To Wisdom, (C)Going Beyond Tolerance To Acceptance, (D)Rules of Contentious Engagement or Dialogue, (E)Dealing with Anti-Pagan Sentiment, (F)Remembering The Strength of Solitary Paganism, (G)Harnessing The Power of Critical Thinking.

Intended audience: Adults

Everything Energy - Carol Rivermoon

Ki. Chi. Prana. Mana. Orgone. Pneumo. These are a few of the terms other cultures have for what we in the modern west refer to as "energy", or more specifically, "subtle energies". Obi-wan Kenobi of Star Wars referred to it as "The Force", saying that "It surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together". Reiki is one particular 'flavor' of healing energy, while Ki and Chi are terms most often used by Martial Artists and practitioners of Chinese Medicine. In this class we will discuss a few cultures' perceptions of this "subtle energy", and play with it a bit ourselves. Facilitator Carol Rivermoon is a Reiki Master, 1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a student of Aikido. She has been working as an Energy Healer for more than two decades.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Exploring Discrete States of Consciousness with Hemisync Audio Program - Chip Brown

Using headphones, audio equipment and specially recorded CDs and/or tapes provided by the presenter, we will explore discrete state of consciousness. Programs have been created by The Monroe Institute. This workshop is two "workshop sessions" long, back-to-back. Total workshop time is 4 hours. Pre-workshop sign-up is required - limited space: room for 12 participants.

Intended audience: Adults

Fairy House Building & Stories - Gail Sassman

Come & build a fairy house & learn how to lure fairies to your creation.I will provide supplies, but you can bring your own decorations if you desire. Limited to 15 people due to supplies & space. Kids younger than 10 yrs can join in if they bring a teen or adult helper.

Intended audience: Teens and Tweens

Fairy Shrine Opening Ritual - Jesse & The Community

Opening of the Fairy Shrine ritual space so offerings to the fey folk can be left. Bring your offerings and help open the space!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Fat Girls Dance: The Radical Act of Self Love - Jasmine Heretic

I considered and reconsidered the title. I used it when I did this workshop with a group of college women and it evoked strong responses. But I wanted to make a point, not just for fat girls (of which I am one), but for all women: What would happen if we love ourselves fiercely and without reservation? What if we reclaim the language used to disempower women and make it our own? What if we moved like the Goddesses we are in all the worlds, not just the ones -- like PSG -- where we feel safe? Could these be revolutionary acts? I think so. And if we do it, you realize that other sisters will feel empowered and encouraged, too. We'll do a few interactive exercises and then an informal ritual to take this energy home with us. All women (biological or identified) are welcome. Some of the discussion and language may not be suitable for young teens.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Fire Spinners Meet & Greet - Fire Team Leaders & GROOVE Troop

Get to know the fire spinning community at PSG and come and meet the Fire Spinning Team! This is our time as community members to discuss what we would like to put forth for the week, ask questions and get answers!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Fire Spinners Safety Class - Fire Team Leaders

It is in the interest of everyone's safety and enjoyment that we offer these Safety Classes for anyone who plans to spin at PSG. Minors must attend the class with their parent or guardian, sign a waiver, successfully complete the class, and receive a bracelet allowing you to spin. You will not be learning to spin at this workshop! This is for those who already spin and would like to spin in the Fire Spinning Zone or at any ritual. You must have this Safety Class and receive a wristband before you can participate in any other fire spinning workshops or rituals! Anyone who plans on spinning should attend one of these classes!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Fun with Fusion for Belly Dancers - Dawn Murray

Fusion is a sub-sect of belly dance that incorporates belly dance, theater and other dance styles into one performance. In this workshop you'll be given the basic elements incorporated in fusion choreography: from pops & locks to basic steps in other dance styles to some theatrical elements frequently used to tell a story. We'll put these ideas together into a short, fun choreography. All levels of belly dancer are welcome.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Gestalt Dream Work - Dawn Baldwin

Learn one technique for dream interpretation that includes the whole you, from a pantheistic, gestalt perspective. Use simple techniques to help yourself and your friends and family to understand the underlying Gods within.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Getting Over the Minors in Tarot - Edmund & Nicky

When you first get a tarot deck it can be like magic, however it can be a daunting task to learn the meaning of 78 different cards. Not to mention if you choose to do reversals then you have 144. The goal of this workshop is to get new tarot readers over 'the hump'. That is getting you to know at least 40 of the cards so that over half the deck is behind you. While you won't know all the shades of the cards you will be able to walk away with a basic understanding of them and be able to be 'off book' for the minors in no time. Bring a deck (preferably in the Rider-Waite-Smith vein) and be ready to take notes. More importantly have a few friends lined up so when we're done you can start reading for them!

Intended audience: Adults

Gifts of the Cauldron - Cerri Lee

Celtic mythology is full of references to Magical Cauldrons. From the Cauldron of Rebirth to the Cauldron of Inspiration. In this workshop we aim to work with many aspects of the Cauldron across British and Irish myth and legend, particularly opening to the 'Celtic Chakra' system as given in the ancient poem, The Cauldron of Poesy.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Goddess Painting - Ambiaka Maupin

Come and paint a Goddess in nature. No artistic skill or talent is required. Only a desire to express yourself and your Goddess vision. I will have stencils of various Goddess figures and we will trace them onto watercolor paper and paint them with watercolor crayons, pencils, and paints. All materials provided for a $5 fee. Workshop is limited to 10 people.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Go-Ya! - Cheri & Moonfeather

One timeless night, deep in the forests of Wisconsin, inspiration came for a visit and Go-Ya was born. Tongue-in-cheek "yoga" for the rest of us, Go-Ya is a fun, gentle series of stretches that anyone can do. Come, learn a brief history of Go-Ya, the proper Go-Ya attire and gear, and some basic Go-Ya poses. If time permits we will move beyond "The Penguin" to some more advanced partner moves. "Wipe the brow!"

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Guided Meditation & Balancing With Music - Jade McGeehan & Doris Hagemann

You will be musically guided with a variety of instruments through a chakra cleansing and relaxation technique, then gently guided into a meditation to receive healing, gifts, up-liftment and connecting with your guides. Please bring a pillow or anything else that may help you to totally relax while lying or sitting on the ground. If you'd like to bring a sacred item to be cleared and then energized by your journey, feel free to bring it as long as it won't be offensive to anyone else.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Hafla! - Melanie "Khaleesi" Moore

You've practiced all week - now come and show off your bellydance skills! This show is for all ages. Middle Eastern drummers will receive fabulous prizes!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Hand Fasting of Rebecca & Damasqhs of Tuatha Dea - Selena Fox & Tuatha Dea

The Hand Fasting of Rebecca and Damasqhs of Tuatha Dea will be a celebration of their love and commitment to one another and open to all! Everyone is welcome. The couple is proud and honored to have Selena Fox perform this special union of hearts and souls. The Dragon Ritual Drummers will be drumming the festivities and members of Tuatha Dea plan a musical addition. Ritual, union, music, drumming, dancing and full on celebration desired and welcome.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Hellenic Polytheism for a Solid Spiritual Foundation - Cara Schulz

Hellenic Polytheism: Incorporating authentic practices for a solid spiritual foundation. This workshop is for Pagans, Wiccans, and other polytheists who honor Hellenic (Greek) deities and would like more information on traditional ways in which people honored, and still honor, these deities in their daily life. Incorporate what you like into your spiritual practice and find out more about Hellenismos. Detailed handouts with sources for further reading available. The workshop is focused on daily devotional household worship and covers: 1. The Gods specific to the household. 2. What a household altar is & how it's different from working/magical altars. 3. Religious observances unique to the Hellenic household and how to celebrate them. 4. Basic Hellenic ethics.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Herbal First Aid - Adrian Klimaszewski

Natural remedies to the rescue! In a over prescribed society, it's easy to forget about the effective and natural way to heal our bodies with plants. I'll be going over how to prepare an herbal first aid kit that will surely make life easier both at the gathering and home. To include demonstrations on natural remedies for bites/stings, cuts/wounds, and burns. No medical advice will be given.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Honoring Hekate: Devotion to the Witches' Goddess - Tamilia D. Reed

Come learn more about Hekate, an ancient Greek divinity who is known as the Goddess of Witches, among other telling titles. You'll obtain helpful information about Her ancient and modern worship. In addition, you'll receive practical, step-by-step guidance on forming and maintaining a healthy and balanced working relationship with Her. There will be time throughout the workshop to swap stories about working with Hekate and engage in productive discussion.

Intended audience: Adults

How to Dance Like No One is Watching. No, really. - Nataraj Hauser

The drums are playing, the fire is entrancing, and others are dancing and look soooo beautiful, yet your feet are stuck to the ground. Learn techniques to put your fear of looking foolish on the back-burner and find some simple moves that uncork your inner dancer. This isn't about being a star or even about being watched, it's about you letting your body feel the energy and move. All ages and mobility levels are welcome. No music will be used as it interferes with your internal soundtrack and forces external constraints. This is YOUR dance, after all!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

I Am - Rev. Shine

We will be examining how we define ourselves and how it relates to the path we want to follow. Are we friend or foe to our personal growth? How do you change direction if you don't like where you are going? Are you conflicted with your wants and your have too's? How does your age factor into your priorities? Come and learn some ways to help yourself answer these questions and more.

Intended audience: Adults

The Importance of Pagan Unity Now - Mike Adams

The importance of Pagans working together to support each other personally and literally communally from residential living to the aging communal properties we currently own. In order to build a future for our children we must demonstrate we are able to exemplify what we embody as Pagans and Pagan elders. Addressing - through open discussion - the urgent need for a universal dialog and language for unity.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Into the Depths: Facilitating Trance Journeys and Meditations - Shauna Aura Knight & Jason Morrow

Would you like to lead potent meditations and journeys? Anyone can read a guided meditation from a book, but how do you facilitate potent trance journeys and pathworking that deeply engages participants in a trance state? The most transformative rituals utilize trance, bringing participants to the deepest spiritual places. Through presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises, we’ll explore tools for leading effective trances including: dual voice, open and inclusive language, rhythm, instrumental support, and how ritual structure, space setup, chanting, movement, and more can improve the effectiveness of your trancework. We’ll also work with trances to relax, such as going on a journey, and trances to build energy. We’ll also address resources from Neuro-Linguistic programming, hypnotherapy, educational theory, learning modalities, and Shamanic roots of trance, as well as discuss ethics and safety. All skill levels welcome. Can you hear the rhythm of the waters calling you into the depths?

Intended audience: Adults

Intro to Shamanic Breathwork Process - Deblyn Russell & Pearl Breitbach

The Shamanic Breathwork Process is a powerful healing process that is experiential, based on each person’s experience and psycho-spiritual. This workshop is an introduction to this amazing healing process that lovingly assists people (as midwives do) through sequences of symbolic death and rebirth that results in major life transformations.

Intended audience: Adults

Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Concepts in Religion - Chiron

Pantheism, polytheism, panpsychism, immanence, transcendence, and so on. All of these concepts are important to understand as pagans try to be a bit more sophisticated in their understanding of basic ideas in the philosophy of religion and theology. This workshop is primarily geared for ministers, though open to general adults as well. We will go over those ideas and several others so that you become familiar with the conceptual landscape.

Intended audience: Adults

Intuition 101-Recognizing Your Psychic Gifts - Lori Glaser

In this class we will have group participation. We will all share the gifts we know we currently possess. Then learn how to use them to navigate our own lives. We will tap into our "other" gifts we may not know we have. To "tap" into our sixth sense for development purposes. We will work in partners, guided seeing, feeling, knowing, hearing, exercises. Come "open up " with Medium/Psychic LoriAnn.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Journey Amongst Spirits: Utilize Trance States for Otherworldly Travel - Jenna Mortensen & Tamilia Reed

Wondering how to travel the non-corporeal planes? In this workshop, we provide general information regarding safe travel in the otherworlds through the induction of trance states, peppered with several helpful examples taken from our own journeying experiences. A facilitated discussion among the fellow 'travelers' in the audience will be encouraged and all questions and experience levels are welcome!

Intended audience: Adults

The Joy of Laughter Yoga - Lori Whalen & Celia

Laughter Yoga is 30 minutes of hearty, extended, unconditional laughter combined with Yogic Breathing (Pranayama). Laughter Yoga brings joy and connection thru group participation & childlike playfulness. Laughter games and exercises soon turn to authentic and contagious laughter. This is not traditional yoga with stretches and poses. No yoga mat required! Wear comfortable clothing & bring a willingness to play and expand your joy!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Kids' Rhythm - Carol Rivermoon

Kids! Are you fascinated with what's going on around the bonfire at night? Do you want to add to the beats you hear there? Here's your chance to make and decorate a rattle and learn a little about rhythm. Here's a hint...it all starts with your heartbeat! Bring a plastic bottle with a lid!

Intended audience: Tweens

Knitting Up Some Magic - Gail Sassman

Join me & share the magic in our needles. Tell some knitting stories & show off your creations & tell us what they mean to you. Bring your knitting or other needlework if you like.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Labyrinth - A Meditative Journey - Jilly Bear & Bill

Walk the Candlelight Labyrinth, take the journey, spiral in, spiral out, feel the change, feel the change... A thousand lighted candles light your way into another world, one of hopefully answers and insights. The Labyrinth will be lit and open for walking from dusk to dawn.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Lady Liberty League Annual Meeting - Selena Fox

Sharing of news about Pagan civil rights and religious freedom endeavors by LLL members and other activists. If you want, bring a chair and a bite to eat at this lunchtime meeting.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Lavender Luncheon - Jesse & Shariff

Join us at the Rainbow Center for an early afternoon meet and greet. Please bring your lunch, relax, and get to know more “family” at PSG.

Intended audience: Adults

Leather Mask Making - A 2-Part Workshop - Carlee & Adam

Come and learn the basics to leather mask making. This workshop is for those who are curious about leather working and would like to try their hand at mask making. We will cover a brief design conceptualization, leather cutting, shaping and sculpting, and decoration. Participant will complete a mask during the course of two workshops. Part 1: will focus on forming and sculpting. Part 2: will focus on decorating the masks. There is a fee of $15 dollars to cover the expense of materials. Materials include leather, face form, glue and pans, paints, ties and decorations. Workshop space is limited to 15 people.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Life Drawing & Painting - Bear Woman & Colleen

Take your inner Artist out for some play time! Bring your paper and whatever medium you would like to use and come join us for Life Drawing or painting! Want to be a model? Wonderful! Bring your beautiful body, clothed or not and model for us. We will provide easels and some props/draperies. The most breathtakingly beautiful, yet challenging thing to draw is the human form, come and exercise your talent with us!!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Love, Honor, and the Underworld in Welsh Mythology - Kathryn & Arthur Hinds

Through song, story, and discussion, we’ll explore these timeless Pagan themes through the Welsh mythic tales of Pwyll, Arawn, and Rhiannon.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Macumbian Voudoun 101 - Madison Cansler

Come learn how to start your journey on this ancient pathway. Bring pen, paper, and something to sit on.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Magical Gift Exchange - Nancie & Shine

Annual spiritual gift exchange. Everyone taking part will give a gift and in return receive a gift. Bring a sacred item (i.e., a ritual tool, an amulet, necklace, a divinity statue, a handmade ritual object, an altar piece, etc.) that has special meaning to you and give it away. Bless your gift and include with it your name and something about its spiritual significance. Wrap it in opaque paper, cloth, or other covering. Separate circles for Adult, Teens, Tweens and Children.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

The Magick of the Pentagram - Gregory Michael Brewer

We will discuss the debate regarding which point on the Pentagram represents what element as well as how to use the Pentagram in daily Magickal practice such as instant Magick, opening and closing portals, clearing space and using the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram for exorcisms.

Intended audience: Adults

Make a Sundial! - Gypsi Ballard

Learn about the movement of the earth around the sun and make and decorate a simple sundial. Supplies are limited, so sign up in advance at the Tween Center to be sure we have enough supplies for you. All ages are welcome (child through adult)!

Intended audience: Teens and Tweens

Media Training for Pagans - David Salisbury

The media is a powerful entity. It shapes the views of entire cultures and is responsible for relaying information to an incredibly large population of people. As Pagans, the media will often approach us for stories at various points in the year (Halloween or solstice days for example). We may even call upon media to cover our own work such as a local Pagan Pride Event or public ritual. Do you know what to do when the media comes knocking? This workshop will explore the ways Pagans can approach and respond to media for any need. You will be actively trained on how to frame interview responses, use professional voice dictation, and how to lure the media to your event or campaign.

Intended audience: Adults

Meet Your Voice - Celia

Your voice is an amazing instrument. It is always with you. Come and uncover your “consistent instrument” thru vocal games & discovery. Celia will guide the group thru imaginative play & exercises that will leave you with a new appreciation for this incredible expressive part of you called your voice. Expect to become more present in your body and vocal singing or speech expression whether you want to lead rituals, chants, audition for American Idol, or simply rock out behind your steering wheel with the windows up. We will play & sing together. You might even have a fantastic time!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Men - Daniel Baldwin, LCSW

A frank discussion about men. Explore the history of male roles and masculine energy. See how destructive messages that plague modern men keep them isolated and disconnected. Reconnect with the circle of sacred masculine brotherhood. Learn how to access and balance the archetypal energies of the warrior, lover, magician, and king. This world needs powerful, congruent, loving, vulnerable and compassionate men. Learn how to access this in power and prevent it from coming savage and in unison with the the order of nature. This workshop is for men only. (During the workshop it will be explained why.)

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Men's Morning Networking Meeting - Dan & Paul

Come and join us and your fellow Pagan men at the Temple of the Sun God after the morning meetings for meditation, discussion, and any other topics for the day!

Intended audience: Adults

Men's Ritual - Arthur Hinds

This ritual takes this year’s PSG theme of Tribe and Spirit Through the Ages and leads men through a primal experience of death and rebirth, empowering us to work and speak with Spirit for the benefit of all our Tribe. The men’s ritual is open to all adults who self-identify as male and are willing to bare their chest.

Intended audience: Adults

Midwifery - Pearl Breitbach

Midwifery, contrary to popular belief, is the oldest profession. We will take a brief look at midwifery thru the ages and throughout the world. We will have an in depth look at the many routes to becoming a midwife, and will discuss the varied legal scenarios for midwives in the U.S.

Intended audience: Adults

A Mindwalk for Tweens - Zenobia & Penny Goody

A 30-45 minute Mindwalk/Guided Meditation "Into the Trees" using voice and music. You will need something to relax on, something with which to cover your eyes (optional), water, a pencil and pad in order to take notes, and an open mind.

Intended audience: Teens and Tweens

The Modern Warrior Spirit - SpiritDancer

This workshop will cover what the Warrior Spirit is and what it means to have it within yourself. How does the warrior class of the past relate to the modern warrior of today? There will be interactive discussion and Warrior Blessing. Military, EMT, nurses, police officers, fire fighters are encouraged to attend to share their experiences.

Intended audience: Adults

Moon Lodge Closing Ritual - Caitlin

Short ritual to give final blessings to the Moon Lodge and the work done there throughout the week.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Moon Lodge Daily Networking - Your Own Inner Strength - Caitlin

The Moon Lodge is our women only center where we focus on women's needs, issues, workshops, and rituals. Anyone who has started their menses at some point in their life is welcome to use the Moon Lodge. We are not a traditional Moon Lodge, so you do not need to be menstruating to use it. Join us for our daily networking meetings. Feel free to visit the Moon Lodge for a quiet, grounding place whenever it isn't scheduled for a workshop or ritual! Journaling and art supplies will be available in the Moon Lodge during all daylight hours from opening blessing to closing blessing even if you are not able to attend the networking meetings. Women between menarche and croning are always welcome. The Moon Lodge is a women's wisdom sharing and private woman's networking area just as much as it is a Moon Lodge or Red Tent in the traditional sense of the word. Sunday: Opening Blessing Monday: How Do We Find And Use Our Inner Strength? Tuesday: Book Discussion, Review, and Swap Wednesday: Chant Share Thursday: Art and Journaling Friday: Wisdom Share, Community Young Women Encouraged to Attend Saturday: How Do We Find And Use Our Inner Strength? Revisited Sunday: Closing Blessing

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Moon Lodge Opening Ritual - Caitlin

Opening ritual to consecrate the Moon Lodge.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Moving Mantras for Modern Pagans - Kathryn Hinds

The chanting of mantras has been a powerful practice in Buddhism and Hinduism for more than two thousand years. Similarly, Sufis have found mystical release through chanting the names of God since the Middle Ages. More recently, medical researchers have shown that both prayer and mantra chanting can lower blood pressure and improve overall well-being in other ways. In this workshop, we’ll explore the creation of Pagan-specific mantras and combine them with movement in an experience that is meditative, empowering, and simultaneously relaxing and energizing.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Native American 101 - Rev. Shine

As the title indicates this workshop is for anyone who has any questions about protocol and interacting with the Native Community. Discussion of basic communication for individual, tribal, and pow-wow activities. Open forum to answer questions relating to Native Americans.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Newcomers Meeting - MoonFeather & Brian

New to PSG? Come to the Meet & Greet and meet other new folks and make new friends! This is a time for you to come and hear more about PSG and ask any questions you may have. Bring your guidebook and a pen!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Of Gnomes, Knights, & Other Magical Personalities - Chris Eldridge - The Roaming Gnome

Do you identify with Gnomes, Knights,Gods and Goddesses? Have you taken a name of a fictional character as a magical name? Have you been called in circle to represent a specific element? How do you expand this connection? Using a magical technique based loosely on something called "assuming the God form" we will set the stage for incorporating more fully that which you are drawn to into everyday life or your ritual practice.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Ogham - Druid Tree Magic - Damh the Bard

Everyone knows Druids love trees. During this workshop we will explore the history, myths, and practical aspects of the Ogham tree alphabet. Divination, tree lore, spellcraft, and story combine to bring the Ogham to life.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Opening Ritual - Selena Fox & Others

This PSG Community Ritual begins with a candlelight processional through the PSG village. The rite includes a site blessing, honoring of Divine forces, the setting of the Wards, and a welcoming in of Summer and the kindling of the Community's Sacred Fire with the remains of last year's fire. Wear your Spirit Bag and bring your candle lantern.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Pagan Academic Network Meeting - Dr. Dennis & Selena Fox

Meet & Greet for Pagan Scholars with an academic interest in Pagan Studies and other subjects.

Intended audience: Adults

Pagan Educational Network Meet & Greet - Rev. David Sassman (Indywiz)

Stop in and find out more about PEN - Pagan Educational Network and its ministries and services.

Intended audience: Adults

Pagan Family Circle - Kristin Pomykala

Opportunity for Pagan families to come together and play and share resources for raising children with the Pagan values of respecting all life. Informal talking circle, a few sing-along chants with drums and rattles, arts and crafts for expressing visions of kinship with each other and all the living world, healthy snacks.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Pagan Newswire Collective, Building a Bureau - Nels Linde & Cara Schulz

A local Pagan on line news blog can be a focal point bringing together a diverse community. Sharing the life passages, news, rituals, and events of our varied traditions opens the door to other forms of co-operation. Many Pagans are isolated and can find a doorway to a larger community through a news blog. Presenting Pagan viewpoints about issues of regional and national importance is the next step in empowering Pagans to claim their rights. Learn the basics of opening a news bureau, gathering a team, and building a news network.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Pagan Spirit Around the World - Selena Fox, Margot Adler, Damh the Bard & Patrick McCollum

In this panel, Pagan Elders share their perspectives and experiences of the growth and development of Pagan Community around the world.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Pagan Themes in Traditional Songs - Damh the Bard & Ruth Barrett

Many old folk songs can trace their roots to Pagan themes and our ritual year. During this workshop Ruth Barrett and Damh the Bard will each perform a selection of songs from the past and discuss their themes and Pagan roots. Bringing them back to a modern Pagan audience. Come ready to listen, but also to sing along!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

The Pagan-Cultural Integration of Practice; Eclecticism & Practice - Crystal Blanton

While there is much debate on holding authentic structures within Paganism that have been passed down through lineage and history, there is also the process of finding ways to integrate ethnic, societal, family and personal culture into spiritual practice. As more people come into Paganism with different backgrounds and experiences, this process has become more of a challenge and one that needs to be openly discussed. This workshop will discuss integration of practice, cultural diversity within Paganism and sensitivity to the many paths that come together to circle in the dance of spirituality and life. Tips, tools and exercises will be involved.

Intended audience: Adults

Paint the Wind; Dance with Silk - Kira Lang

From Sufi veil meditation & Tang Dynasty Sleeve Dancing to Veiled Poi & juggling silk handkerchiefs the color and grace of playing with silk is mystical. We will discuss symbolism in colors, discuss silk in differant dances and create dance with silks of many styles. Veils, veil-fans, ribbons and sleeves provided, but please feel free to bring your own.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Pan's Ball - Paul, Dan & Scott of Satyr Camp

Wicked fun at our annual funky dress dance party. Costumes and wild dress are highly encouraged for the revelry. This is a 21+ only event; IDs will be checked.

Intended audience: Adults

Partnered Stretching - Dana Piper

Every muscle spends its entire life contracting and releasing, that's all. After years of contracting with every movement the muscles start to stay a bit contracted. After more years we may feel tight, restricted or bound. These restrictions then change how we move and thereby throw the whole delicate system off balance. With Partnered Stretching one can let go completely of tension while their partner gently guides the muscles into a deep and lasting release which means better posture, easier movement, less pain..... Learn advanced stretch techniques used by sports teams and clinics. Increase range of motion, in most cases, by inches in mere seconds. Wear appropriate non-restrictive clothing or none at all. This is a 2 part workshop (3 hours). Part two: partners switch with repeated info.

Intended audience: Adults

Peace Be With You - Lady Amber Dawn & David

This ritual will center around the Goddess MAAT and peace for Mother Egypt. Come offer your blessings.

Intended audience: Adults

Performing Arts Show - Arthur Hinds

Come on community, show us your talent! Performances should be family friendly and no longer than 4 minutes. Location of auditions will be announced at the morning meetings!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Polyamory - Beyond NRE Part II of II - Jimmy Butterfly

Polyamory is the belief that we can love more than one person. In theory it makes perfect sense, but what happens when the New Relationship Energy wears off. This will be an open-ended discussion on the many issues related to polyamory -- including (but not limited to) Primary vs. Secondary, LDR vs Living Together vs. Marriage, Children, Extended Family, anything else you want to talk about. Come and share. This workshop will be all discussion and assumes a knowledge of the basics of polyamory.

Intended audience: Adults

Polyamory Part I of II - Jimmy Butterfly

As children we learn parents' love is infinite. As teens, we learn romantic love is for only one person. Polyamory teaches we can love many and no one must be everything. Let's come together in community to explore what polyamory is and its day-to-day implications. Come and learn and come and share. This workshop begins with a talk and then moves to open-ended discussion.

Intended audience: Adults

The Practical Qabalah, An Ancient Tool for a New Age - Michael Cheiron, Ph.D.

Ten spheres from which to gain wisdom and understanding or ten spheres in which to store wisdom. It can be either or both. The Tree of Life has been with us in one form or another since antiquity, with its beginnings shrouded in mystery. It has been used by may religions and cultures over time and yet it is no less powerful and useful today as it was back in the day. Join Michael, as he travels through those spheres, for a fresh look at an old system and learn how to apply it to your daily life. This is truly a tool you can use. All levels of experience welcome.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Primal Improvisation & Music Creation Workshop - Tuatha Dea Drum Nation

"Primal Improvisation and Music Creation" Interactive Rhythm Event structured around the use of rhythm as a catalyst to inspire creativity using the integration of various instruments and voices to cumulatively build and shape a foundation for original compositions within a group, utilizing individual parts. Strong focus is placed on group cooperation and team-building skills to develop awareness of overall sound and aesthetic quality. Everyone is encouraged to participate regardless of musical background. This workshop is designed to elicit self-expression while simultaneously developing listening skills and to create non-structured musical pieces. All heartbeats and voices are welcome, no experience of any level is required. All percussion instruments are provided, but please feel free to bring your own instruments. Come create music with Tuatha Dea.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Progressive Relaxation for A Balanced State of Being - Dawn and Dan Baldwin

Learn progressive relaxation techniques to calm and ground yourself. Identify how to heal your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. Create a shield to prevent negative energies from effecting your balcanced state of being.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

The Promethean Lyre: Personal Transformation through Story and Myth - Steve Smith

What is your story of your Self? We live in a world surrounded by fascinating and varied mythology. Not just of the gods and heroes of legends past, but also of ourselves - the gods and heroes of the present day. If we walk in a world of magic, why should our personal story be anything less than magical or legendary? Through trancework, discussion, and a little bit of play, we will focus on discovering how to use our innate, human talent for storytelling to intentionally shape our identity and our will. We will step into a world of magic, freeing ourselves from stories that do not serve us, and begin to discover our unimaginably epic selves.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

PSG Community Welcome - Selena, Dennis & MoonFeather

This year's welcome includes introductions of Gathering staff, welcome of PSG newcomers, honoring of long time PSG members and a welcome message from Stonehouse Park! Wear your Spirit Bag and come dressed for the processional and ritual which follows.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

PSG Facebook & Discussion List Meet & Greet -

Come put a name with a face and meet with others on the PSG Facebook page and PSG discussion list!

Intended audience: Adults

PSG Singles Meet & Greet - Steffanie Crossland

A meet and greet for the single folks at PSG. Although we love our coupled friends, it is nice to also have single friends to date, hang-out with, etc. Since people generally don't have their status written across their foreheads, this meet and greet will provide the opportunity to discover who in the Tribe is single. So join us to find great friends or maybe more.

Intended audience: Adults

Psychic Self-Defense - Michael Cheiron, Ph.D.

During this workshop Michael will teach how to be more aware and how to protect yourself, your home and your family. If you have ever felt drained, tired or down after spending time around certain people, then you may be the victim of psychic attack. Although not all psychic attacks are intentional, they are all harmful to your well-being. We can all be taken advantage of by those who inadvertently and/or intentionally wish to harm us or cause us to do something against our will. Whether we are aware of it or not we need to protect ourselves.

Intended audience: Adults

Psyche's Grotto Blessing & Orientation - Chiron & Staff

Blessing of Psyche's Grotto and orientation for volunteers interested in working the center.

Intended audience: Adults

Psyche's Grotto Closing Ritual - Chiron & Staff

Closing blessing of Psyche's Grotto.

Intended audience: Adults

Psychological Perspectives on Development - Dr. Dennis

This workshop for the Pagan Leadership Institute presents an overview of various psychological theoretical perspectives on lifespan development. It is intended to sensitize Pagan ministers or ministers in training to the normative developmental experiences of individuals throughout their life journey.

Intended audience: Adults

Psychometry - Michael Cheiron, Ph.D.

Are you born with psychic abilities? Can only a chosen few learn this ability? And, what is Psychometry anyway? Attend this workshop and learn that everything contains energy and objects that are with you all, or most, of the time contain your energy which can be read, felt or seen by those who are open. Some say you must be born with this psychic ability known as Psychometry while others believe it is a skill that it can be learned. We will share stories and experiment to see which is true. Be sure to bring an object that is usually close to you (ring, bracelet, keys, etc.) for a fun exercise.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Public Health Considerations for Pagan Community Leaders - Bob Paxton

When like-minded people gather, they reinforce shared beliefs and ways of living. This affects the health of community members -- sometimes in unpredictable and surprising ways. This workshop will help you examine your local Pagan community from a public health perspective, identifying behaviors which affect community members' health both positively and negatively. Having identified those behaviors, this workshop will also discuss strategies for influencing the community in ways that can bring about positive change.

Intended audience: Adults

Quote the Raven - Lori Dake

Silly banter, songs and games with my friend Regina Raven. Sure to be entertaining for all ages!

Intended audience: Tweens and Children

Raising the Sacred Fire: Raising Energy in Ritual - Shauna Aura Knight & River Higginbotham

How do you raise energy in ritual? Building ecstatic energy creates memorable rituals and transformative spiritual experiences. But how do you engage participation? How do you keep a group of people chanting or working with energy together? How is energy for a healing ritual different from a cone of power? This workshop offers tools to work with ecstatic energy through presentation, discussion, and hands-on practice. Explore: ritual structure and flow, energetic intention, strengthening presence and charisma, and engaging participation with chanting, movement, rhythm, and group connection. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to practice ritual skills. Experienced ritualists will learn tools to facilitate more potent rituals and discussing what works and why. New ritualists will learn foundations of ritual work. Will you join us to harness the fire of life force?

Intended audience: Adults

Raw Crackers & Other Delights - Linda Su

Come taste, learn, and make. This is a hands-on workshop, so be prepared to roll up your sleeves & get your hands sticky/oily/messy! I will have a limited amount of samples already prepared, so we'll nibble while we talk. I'll share some of my food history/philosophy/recipes/great books, & we'll discuss some of your questions/concerns/ideas as well. Using simple kitchen tools & appliances, such as a blender & dehydrator, we'll start a batch of crackers, blend up some raw zucchini hummus, throw together a salad, & stir up a little "candy" for dessert. (Donations welcome to help defray the cost of ingredients. Limit of 15 people.)

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Reconstructionalist Meet & Greet - Dawn Murray

A meetup for those that identify as Reconstructionalist Pagans from Hellene to Kemetic and so forth. A chance for us to get together and discuss the appeal of and the challenges that arise in following a path that does not follow Wiccan principles or eclecticism. Bring a chair and a desire for discourse.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

The Redneck Ritual - Tristan & Zan

Back by popular demand live! From the Redneck Riviera .... it's the Redneck Ritual, hosted by your Redneck hosts: Tristan and Zan! Get ready to laugh and dance Redneck Style to our Lady of the Trailer Park, and Our Lord Dale of Earnhardt. Hail Dale, y'all!

Intended audience: All Audiences

Releasing the Flow of the Creative Juices; How Do YOU Do It? - Beltana Spellsinger

Are you a Singer? Songwriter? Musician? Artist? Dancer? Join us in a workshop for opening the gates of creativity... First, in a guided mediation that will help us find that place where we can open up and be creative, anytime, and then second, where we will share in a brief circle your ideas on how you personally create your own art, and get to that place!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Rhythm For Women - Interactive Rhythm Event & Drum Circle - Tuatha Dea Drum Nation

"Rhythm for Women" Interactive Rhythm Event and Drum Circle is designed by women for women. The ladies of Tuatha Dea will be presenting a workshop drum circle to create a unifying and empowering circle using the drum as a catalysis. The workshop will include the basic drumming, drum etiquette, introduction to the symbiotic relationship between drummers and dancers and more.

Intended audience: Adults

Rite of Passage into Cronehood Ritual - Selena Fox, Barbara DancingHeart, Sandy Artistfair, Anastasia

This ritual is the culmination of the week-long experience at the Crone Temple of Wisdom for the women now embracing this fabulous phase of life! Participation in the entire program is mandatory in order to go through the Rite of Passage Crone Ritual. Maidens, Mothers and Crones of the community are invited to share in this transformative celebration.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Rite of Passage Into Young Manhood Part I of III: Young Men & The Importance of Rites of Passage - Billy Crow, Bob Paxton & Others

A workshop about Rites of Passage specifically focused on Young Men on their path to Manhood. Come and join the seekers from this year's rite of passage and those from years past. Lend your advice and energy, or just come to learn more about this vitally important transition in a young man's life. This workshop also serves as Part I of III parts of the Young Men's Rite of Passage experience. All seekers and their guardians are required to attend this workshop.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Rite of Passage into Young Manhood Part II of III - Billy Crow, Bob Paxton & Others

Explore visions of your path as a young man and connect with the Spirit of Tribe and your Ancestors. Learn to navigate the woods at night and hunt with the Pack as you search for your connection to land Spirits and the Horned God. Young Men’s Rite of Passage is a 3-day intensive Land Initiation that introduces the seeker to Spirit, Tribe & Family in new ways. YMROP also serves as a bridge to other transformative rituals like “Men’s Rite of Passage” and “The Sacred Hunt”. We are looking for Boys age 13 to 16, must have Guardians consent. Interested participants are required to attend the Monday Meeting (Young Men and the Importance of Rites of Passage) with a parent/guardian to sign up and receive a breakdown of intensive. Please note that we will be asking for Parent or Guardian participation throughout the process.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Rite of Passage into Young Manhood Part III of III - Billy Crow, Bob Paxton & Others

This post ritual workshop is for all seekers, their guardians, and any individuals from the community who attended the pre-meeting and discussion. We will discuss the previous night's experience and receive further guidance on how to transition what they have learned back into their day to day lives.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Rite of Passage into Young Womanhood - Nora Cedarwind Young & Selena Fox

This three-day program is to honor young women who have recently started their menses, and welcome them into the larger Community of women. All participants must have recently started their menses (or reasonable proximity) and have a support person (parent, guardian or family friend) to attend the meeting on Monday and the ritual on Wednesday. The program includes: Meeting with candidates and their support people, making special Spirit Bags, making a special Goddess figure, and receiving wisdom from the Crones of our tribe. The Rite of Passage into Young Womanhood Ritual culminates with the candidates being presented to the Community of women at the Women's Ritual. Attendance at all these functions, as well as attendance of two morning meetings is mandatory for candidates and their support person.

Intended audience: Teens and Tweens

Rite of Passage into Young Womanhood Ritual - Nora Cedarwind Young & Selena Fox

This ritual is the culminating experience for the young women who go through the Rite of Passage program. Participation in the entire program is mandatory in order to go through the Rite of Passage Ritual.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Ritual Pit Fired Clay - Susan Minyard

Come make a Goddess or other ritual piece out of clay for your altar. We will pit fire them here at PSG and you can have a real object filled with the village spirit to take home with you.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Ruth Barrett in Concert - Ruth Barrett

Ruth Barrett is an internationally known fretted dulcimer recording artist, singer, and songwriter and award winning recording artist of original Goddess songs. Her numerous recordings beginning in 1980 have been among the pioneering musical works in the Goddess Spirituality Movement. Ruth's classical finger picking style of dulcimer playing, combined with a powerful and beautiful voice, has enchanted audiences for over three decades. She is best known for her original pagan folk music inspired by folklore, goddess mythology, celebration of nature, as well as for her arrangements of traditional Celtic and English folk music. Ruth has recorded eleven CDs, most recently Songs of the Otherworld.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Sacred Cats Discussion - Jamie Clemons & Tami Tredinnick

We will have a brief talk about the history of Sacred Cats followed by a discussion of cats in magical practice and make cat spirit bags for the Bast Cat Ritual.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Sacred Dance for Darshana Ritual Theatre - Violette Rose and Whitedeer

Series of 3 workshops, for those interested in dancing with Darshana Ritual Theatre. The dance is adapted from a women's folk dance from Ragasthan, India called Terrah Taal, or Dance of the 13 moons. Dancers will become sacred temple dancers and energy shifters. Experience the use of dance for communion with the divine. Dance is in a circular group, involving sounding zills (finger cymbals) attached to the head, shoulders, hands and ankles in patterns. Day 3 is costuming day, so come with colorful full dancing skirts, all your zills (7 is needed per person, but bring what you can) and a large veil. Some skirts, zills and veils will be available and shared between us all. These workshops are for participants with some informal dance ability, though it is not difficult to learn. You must have the ability to transfer to your knees and to the floor for some parts of the dance.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Sacred Fire Circle - Circle Sanctuary Fire Tribe

Come connect deeply with tribe as we support each other on our mutual journey toward wholeness and holiness! Using the portals of Voice, Music, Movement, and Service, we work ritual together from midnight to dawn, with the intention to release painful patterns and energies, gain access to our deep wells of creativity, and find personal transformation. We invite you to join us as we prepare the space before ritual by creating visual beauty and places for healing, meditation, and nurturing. As we work together, we also build bonds of community, friendship and mutual understanding which allow us greater trust and freedom within the Fire Circle. Join us in this powerful, deep journey of transformation. Songs, rhythms, poetry, dance or simply a hand to hold -your gifts are welcome here!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Sacred Fire Circle Afterglow - Circle Sanctuary Fire Tribe

Those who attended the Sacred Fire Circle are encouraged to come and help with the take-down of the Fire Circle as we discuss our experiences from the night. A wonderful way to share the magick in which you shared, and connect with your Fire Tribe.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Sacred Fire Circle Orientation - Circle Sanctuary Fire Tribe

What is a Sacred Fire Circle and what do you do there? Come and learn this and more! We'll talk about the amazing transformational energy of the Fire Circle and how you play an important part in that. We'll talk about the alchemical process as we take this journey together. We'll also be discussing what preparation work needs done by the tribe prior to the Circle. This orientation is not mandatory for attending the Sacred Fire Circle but it is highly suggested!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Sacred Hunt Orientation Meeting - Hawthorn & Sacred Hunt Team

This is the orientation meeting for the Sacred Hunt ritual, during which time Hunters, Villagers, and Drummers will learn more about the specific mysteries associated with their respective roles. It is especially important that all Hunters attend this orientation meeting, or they will not be able to participate in the Sacred Hunt ritual.

Intended audience: Adults

Sacred Hunt Post Mortem - Hawthorn & Sacred Hunt Team

This is the debriefing meeting that takes place on the day after the Sacred Hunt Ritual. Here all participants in the Sacred Hunt will be able to share their stories, perceptions, and feelings about the ritual, and more importantly, to process and integrate their experiences. Many participants have expressed that the ritual is not complete until the end of this meeting, which deepens their understanding of what has occurred. All participants in the ritual should plan to attend this meeting.

Intended audience: Adults

Sacred Hunt Ritual - Hawthorn & Sacred Hunt Team

This is an ecstatic ritual that utilizes physical exertion and the elements of firelight, a woodland setting, and intense drumming to facilitate consciousness alteration for the purpose of spiritual transformation or awareness. It involves an alchemical melding of the work of the Villagers (Yin element), Hunters (Yang element) and Drummers (Flux). The Hunt can be a personal odyssey to overcome challenges to spiritual evolution, eliminate toxic or unnecessary elements in one's life, or to quest for something integral to personal growth. Participation entails additional attendance at a prior orientation meeting as well as a debriefing meeting the day following. See Hawthorn, Fearn, Aegis or Rilla for further details.

Intended audience: Adults

Silk Salt Dye - Kerri Hirsch-Upton

Come create an altar cloth, cool bandana, tarot wrap, or just a fantastic piece of art, using a very simple combination of silk, salt, dye, and a dash of whimsy. No artistic skills necessary. Just come, channel your inner Jackson Pollack and see what emerges. All ages welcome. A $5 material fee...some upgrades available (sarongs, scarves, hats, or fans.)

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Sleepy Seeds & Fairy Dreams - Kristia Wildflower

All of us need sleep to grow up, grow strong & grow old. Plants & people both need water & sunshine to blossom. Wildflower has picked stories & songs that will allow sleepy seeds to sprout & sweet fairy dreams to dance in the Land of Nod. Young children with parents & others, interested in listening are welcome to attend & bring a pillow.

Intended audience: Tweens and Children

So What is Polarity Therapy? - Messina

Polarity therapy incorporates, bodywork, nutrition, exercise and self awareness into each session. Practitioners of Polarity therapy seek to balance and restore the natural flow of energy which, flows from the universe and into the body through the chakras. This workshop will go into further detail on the history of polarity therapy, and what a common session may look like. If you are looking for more information on what polarity therapy really is....come join this workshop.

Intended audience: Adults

Solstice Morning Ceremony - Selena Fox & Others

Celebrate Summer Solstice Day with an honoring of the Sacred Sun with invocations, chants, meditation, and sacred rhythms around the Sacred Fire. If you wish, bring a rhythm instrument to play and dried herbs or other offerings to cast into the fire. The ceremony will also include blessings for planetary well-being.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Solstice Yoga and Meditation - Lance Hoagland

Come and practice the ancient art of Yoga and Meditation each morning at 8 am. (Monday thru Saturday) Our practice will be centered on the Summer Solstice with 45 minutes of physical yoga and 15 minutes of mediation. No yoga or mediation experience required, and all levels are welcome. (Please let the instructor know of any physical limitations you may have.) Bring your yoga mat or a blanket or beach towel and a pillow to sit on. (Some mats will be provide on a first come, first serve basis.) For the yoga practice, loose clothes and bare feet are best, and if you would like to wear special jewelry or ritual wear for the meditation please bring these items as well. (Sky clad is also welcome).

Intended audience: Adults

Spell/Energy Work from the Stage - Connie Bergmann (Sophia)

Are you a musician or an actor who has wondered how can I recieve a better response from the audience? Have you thought that the energy was so good at a performance you wondered how you can "bottle it up" and use it for a ritual. Whether you are a musician, actor, entertainer, or just part of the audience you can work with the energies of a performance. My experience as a rock musician has taught me how one can work a spell from the stage, sometimes with immediate results. If you want to hear about spellwork without casting a circle or how the thundering blast beats of the drums can stir up a frenzy, then come check out this workshop.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Spellsinger in Concert - Spellsinger

Beltana Spellsinger is a singer/songwriter/guitarist from the beautiful Southern Ozarks, USA where she calls a place named Wolvenwold her home. Here, she has hosted festivals, learned about her spirituality, and started a family. Her songs are mystical and magickal, explore the Otherworlds and the Goddess, and carry her along her path as a wytch, a bard and a Mother.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Spiral Rhythm in Concert - Spiral Rhythm

Spiral Rhythm was born when a group of friends translated the energy they felt all around many Pagan community fires into a deep and abiding spiritual harmony. Over the years the faces have changed, members have come and gone, but all have left their indelible spiritual footprint on the group. Of the original group three still share their energy -- Kiki Harrington, Ric Nyer, and Kerri Hirsch-Upton. Madison Cansler, Laurel Eris and PJ Seale joined later and added their own unique stamp to the group's dynamics. Every community fire, festival gathering and concert audience have helped us to achieve a unique acapella and percussive blend that is a multi-layered, deeply spiritual celebration of the Divine power all around us. The group has released seven CD's: I Am, Live at Turning of the Year 2002, PSG Live 2004 and 2005, Roll of Thunder, Spiral Rhythm Drums, and We are Light. The group is currently working on an eighth CD - hopefully for release in 2011. Their inspiring music has been featured on Witchvox, Fellowship of the Earth, Circle of Souls, and Goddess Internet radio.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Spirit Dolls - Fabrication & Ritual Use - Jeffrey James (JJ)

Come discuss the use of dolls in various types of ritual. Following the discussion learn to make a basic yarn doll. Supplies will be provided, but you may choose to bring beads or small natural objects to include in your creation. Workshop is limited to 15 participants. Intended audience: Adults and older teens, younger teens must bring an adult helper.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Standing on the Threshold - Thresholds in Life and Magick - Minerva Thalia & Messina

Standing on the threshold presents the concept of working magick within our liminal spaces. When we work between the veils, in our subconscious or in the underworld, we are working in the threshold or liminal spaces. In order to learn to live in the threshold we must go into both the dark and bright spaces and all the phases between. When in these middle spaces we learn more about our path, our fate and ourselves. Liminal spaces are neutral or gray; they are not good or bad, or black or white. Learn more about yourself, places of power, threshold deities and liminal magick.

Intended audience: Adults

Starlight Shopping Spree - All Merchants

Merchants - shine your light! Villagers shop at booths that are staying open late in the night! Watch for special sales offered by some merchants! Perhaps our musicians will be roving the streets singing and selling CD's! Come out and join the community fun while shopping under the stars and support our wonderful merchants!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Stones, Bones, Shells - Oh My! - Zenobia

A discussion on reading methods other than Tarot cards. You will need something to relax on, bring what you have to make a reading set, water, and a pencil and pad in order to take notes.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Sustaining Through Conflict; Restorative Justice in Action - Crystal Blanton

Recent years have shown a need for continued discussions around conflict and sustainability within the Pagan community through discord and turmoil. Adding onto the Circle Restore workshop, this workshop we will review restorative methods for community and participate in a Restorative Justice Circle that is about community and solidarity. Come together in celebration of spiritual community and be a part of re-creating elements that are supportive, healing, celebratory, empathetic and community building. While we are learning more about restorative practices that help to build and create cohesive community; learn some of the practical applications by being a part of the process.

Intended audience: Adults

Sweatlodge - Chante', Cynthia & Others

Lodges are intense ritual experiences. Attention is paid to appropriate preparation and manner of attendance for a successful outcome for all participants. Prayer and singing help keep the flow moving in the lodge as well as disipline and self control during the ritual. Some heat tolerance is necessary, but the heat in the lodge is well controlled and not unduly uncomfortable. Open discussion and question and answer periods will be held before and after the lodges. Sweat Lodge Orientation for Facilitators: 1-2:30pm, Monday, Sweat Lodge To create a list of sweats for the week. We will share our experiences, expertise, and expectations as Sweat Lodge Facilitators. Sweat Lodge Orientation for Firetenders: 1-2:30pm, Tuesday, Sweat Lodge Anyone interested in Sweat Lodges at PSG and those who wish to do firetending should attend. You will be instructed on and participate in such fundamentals as how to build a fire that can support and heat the stones, how to handle and carry stones, and how to be the anchor for a ceremony. Sweat Lodge Workshop for Participants: Noon, Monday, Sweat Lodge An overview of a Sweat Lodge will be presented for anyone who wants to learn. If you plan on participating in a Sweat Lodge during PSG you are encouraged to attend.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Tai Chi Practice - Jeffrey James (JJ)

Daily Tai Chi practice. I will be practicing the Yang lee modified form of Tai Chi. I will teach the form and go over breathing and movements. Participants should be able to learn at least the first section of the form which can be done as a stand alone form in of itself over the course of the week. If people are interested we can also go over both silk reeling and push hands. Class content may be adjusted depending on progression and experience of participants. If you cannot make it every day that is fine, feel free to stop by when you can!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Tales of Magical Creatures (Part I of II) - Kathryn Hinds

Come hear about fantastical beasts from all over the globe: dragons, unicorns, mermaids, sphinxes, griffins, thunderbirds, and more. You will hear both familiar tales and less well-known ones that are bound to open new windows into the world of magical creatures. Adults are welcome to attend!

Intended audience: Teens and Tweens

Tales of Magical Creatures, (Part II of II) - Kathryn Hinds

There are so many wonderful stories about dragons, unicorns, mermaids, sphinxes, and other fantastical creatures that one session just isn’t enough! Come hear more about your favorite magical beasts, and maybe some you’ve never heard of before. Adults are welcome to attend too!

Intended audience: Teens and Tweens

Tarot Basics for the New Reader - Mikael Drache

It often begins with that little book you find in the deck you purchased out of curiosity. You followed the directions... read the descriptions of the card meanings and found the results intriguing. The Magick of the Tarot is nearly impossible to ignore and we often feel compelled to explore the Tarot further. If this sounds familiar, then this workshop is for you! It is for the curious, anyone just starting out as well as new Readers wanting to learn more. No prior knowledge is required. Cards are nice to bring but not required.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Teaching Others How to Develop Their Own Elevator Speech - Shel Skau

Intended for teachers and group leaders. This workshop will look at a few different ways to work with individuals who are new to the faith and practice. The time will be spent giving you ideas on how to assist others in your community in increasing their comfort level in being able to talk about and explain their own beliefs to their non- Pagan community. Sharing of teaching curriculums welcomed and encouraged.

Intended audience: Adults

Teaching Pagan Spirituality: Facilitating Growth in Your Students - Rev. Dawnwalker

Whether you have been teaching for years, or are just now considering taking on students, this workshop will provide you with tools to better connect with your students, assess their learning styles, and foster spiritual growth and development. We will talk about skills that will help you improve your teaching style and enhance your student/teacher relationships, as well as the fundamentals of the four “R’s”: Research, Responsibility, Respect, and Reflection.

Intended audience: Adults

Teen Meet & Greet - Jenn, Kirsten & Maddie

Calling all teens! Come meet new faces and greet familiar ones at the teen meet and greet. We will be discussing the many fantastic things the teen center will be involved with for the week; as well as expectations and other in's and out's. Get to know your coordinators and other go-to folks within the teen community. Parents of teens welcome and encouraged to join in on the meeting.

Intended audience: Teens

Therianthropy - Managing the Beast Within - Lupa Luna

Therianthropy is a Greek word meaning Beast (Therios) and Man (Anthropos). At this Workshop we will discuss Theories of Therianthropy's origins and it's place in Anthropology and Mythology; Ways to identify your 'Theriotype' and how to Honor it (and keep yourself sane) by incorporating it's behaviors into your daily life; The difference between your 'Theriotype' and your Spirit Animal; The Art of 'Shifting', and other controversial issues affecting the Therian Community.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Timber & Wren Handfasting - Jerod Beier (Timber) & Michelle Wren Mitchell

After 4 years, Timber and Wren will formalize their union with a Handfasting performed by Selena. They welcome any and all who wish to come and join them and their loved ones in this wonderful life changing event! Singing and drumming is encouraged and Timber and Wren would be honored if you would come!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Touching the Sacred, the Power of the Tangible - Rev. Patrick McCollum

This hands-on workshop will explore the energy contained within sacred objects and discuss how the relationship between the power of Place, People, and Events, can be used in ritual. Participants will have the opportunity to handle ancient and modern sacred relics from around the world and to use them for magic. Some of the items which will be included in the workshop are: a leaf from the original Bodhi tree where the Buddha meditated, an original stone carving of the Pagan god EL, consort of the Goddess Asherah, Fragments from Geoffrey Chaucer, Isaac Newton, and Mary, Queen of Scotts, The first stone laid at Winchester Abby, An Acorn from a “Druid” tree planted in 700 AD, Remnants from the First Fire lit to the Goddess Brigid from Kildare Ireland, Relics from the Ancient Temple at Borobudur on the Island of Java, Relics from the Temple of Hercules in Jordan, and others.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Tuatha Dea in Concert - Tuatha Dea

Tuatha Dea is pure primal energy with a Celtic twist. The band's eclectic sound blends the tribal vibe of primitive drums with conventional and non conventional instruments such as guitar, bass, modern and Native American flutes as well as a myriad of vocal styles to create a truly unique sound. Born of a family drum circle, the group delivers an authentic tribal and clannish feel that not only draws the audience into the music but into the moment and family as well. Their rhythmic groove naturally inspires audience participation which has become a staple of their performances. From the beginning the band has embraced its Celtic heritage and meshed the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland and Great Britain with the pulsepounding heartbeat of the drums to produce unique versions of old favorites like "Danny Boy", "Whiskey In A Jar", "Loch Lomond" and others. The group's eclectic nature also incorporates a rock, blues, new age and even punk edge into their repertoire of material to further widen their appeal. Original music such as the Celtic mythology of their namesake song "Tuatha de Danaan" and "Pipers Pay" as well as mainstream compositions such as "The Sky Is Falling" and "Granny's Bedtime Tonic" marks Tuatha Dea as a creative force. Feel the music. Embrace the rhythm. Experience the family of Tuatha Dea.

Intended audience: All Audiences

Tween Meet & Greet - Shannon

Come and meet the Tween coordinators for PSG. This is for Tweens and their parents. Bring your questions and we will do our best to answer them. Come find out what the Tween Center is all about and understand how it works! We will have a small project to finish as a group, so we want all the Tweens to be able to make it.

Intended audience: Tweens

The Vagina Monologues - Liz Wiley & friends

The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler. A staged reading by Liz Wiley and friends. The Vagina Monologues by playwright/activist Eve Ensler is based on Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s' sexuality and strength. Ensler's experience performing The Vagina Monologues inspired her to create V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.

Intended audience: Adults

Vampires Are Us: Power and the Planet - Margot Adler

Starting as a meditation on mortality after the illness and death of my late husband, I've now read more than 210 vampire novels - from teen to adult, from detective, to romance, from gothic to modern. "Every society creates the vampire it needs," wrote Nina Auerbach. England in the 19th century had the largest ports in the world, so Stoker created his version of Dracula in part, because of England’s own fear of outsiders, disease, and immigration. In the last ten years, but possibly going back to Dark Shadows, our society has created the 'struggling to be moral' vampire: Spike and Angel from Buffy, Bill Compton, Eric Northman and Jessica from True Blood, Edward, Alice and all the Cullens from Twilight, Damon and Stefan from the Vampire Diaries, Mick St. John, Henry Fitzroy - we could go on and on. They are all struggling to be moral despite being predators. As are we. Our blood is oil; our prey is the planet. The human obsession with power and the fate of the earth, and issues of choice and identity give vampires their current traction, even more so than sex.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

The Victims of Bullying and How to Overcome - Drew Eberhard & Jeff Paddock

A discussion about the impacts and nature of bullying, how to create/promote awareness, to create/promote an advocacy amongst those of like mind and nature, be it sexuality, gender, or religious affiliation, etc. To instill the expertise and knowledge about the issues and how they affect us all, and the efficiency to provide support and guidance when needed, and an overall power to overcome, and stop further events from occurring.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Warrior Blessing Ritual - Rev. David C. Sassman (Indywiz)

Celebrating the Pagan Warrior - Military - Active Duty and Veterans of all branches of the Armed Forces. We also honor all First Responders. Join us in our annual celebration of those Pagans who have served or have passed as we salute and honor the Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Airman serving or have served.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Warrior Reveille - Dawnwalker & Knighthiker

Join fellow Warriors Mon-Sat at 8 am for coffee, morning snacks, fellowship, devotionals, and of course story-telling. Gather each morning to study the Warrior Archetype and share your experiences with Inanna, Odin, Athena, Thor, Morrrigan, Lugh, Bast, Horus, and others.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Weaving the Magic: Creating Stronger Rituals through Authenticity - Steve Smith & Shauna Aura Knight

Would you like more magical ritual? Learning to facilitate effective experiences can be frustrating, with many Pagans complaining of unengaging rituals with no soul. But how do you get participants to care, to join in? How do you bring the magic? Join us to learn facilitation skills focusing on inclusivity, authenticity, and deep presence. To engage participants into feeling the magic, we as leaders must feel the magic first. We’ll explore ways modern Pagan rituals can help attendees connect to the divine, the deep, and sacred. To engage a group’s participation, we first must connect to our personal passion. We’ll bring the elements, deities, and other parts of ritual to life by calling them forth from experience, imagination, and your own personal connection. Through authenticity, we move from unengaging rituals into intimate and deeply impactful experiences for all. Do you hear the call of compelling, potent ritual?

Intended audience: Adults

West African Rhythm - Moribayassa! - Laurie Blue Heron

Moribayassa is a very special rhythm played in Malinke villages of Guinea, West Africa as part of an adult woman's rite of passage. Come hear the story of how this life event is celebrated by the community, learn the interlocking parts that make up this beautiful rhythm, and sing the song together. If we really get rocking, we'll try out a few solo phrases! Many of these traditional parts are also very adaptable to play along with other rhythms you might hear at Bonfire Circle. Some instruments are available to borrow. No drumming experience is necessary - there are parts for all levels of play. Our whole village is welcome - join us!

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

West Side Story Witches; How Gang Wars Destroy Community - Crystal Blanton

Any growing community can create fertile ground for dissension and misunderstandings. This will then become the soil that feeds what can develop into Witch wars and destructive dynamics. Our ability to sustain the Pagan community will rely largely on our ability to work within the confines of budding dynamics in a community that is growing rapidly and often without a lot of resources. This workshop will discuss ways to identify potential situations that could cultivate issues within the community at large and potential solutions for resolution.

Intended audience: Adults

Witchin in the Kitchen--Spell Stars for Magickal Use - Melissa Murry

Using natural ingredients and your own creativity, you can create your own Spell Stars to use in your everyday magickal practices. These special Stars can be used with elemental magick and even as decorations around your home, office, or classroom. Easy to make with children on the Sabbats or for a specific working, you'll be happy to add Spell Stars to your magickal tool box! All participants will make one Spell Star and handouts with directions will be provided.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Women and the God - Kathryn Hinds

For many women in modern Paganism, the God is a problem—or at least a puzzle. After escaping centuries of patriarchal religion and embracing the Goddess, how do we now relate to the male aspect of Deity? Or do we? How important is the God to Pagan women? This workshop is a place to explore and discuss such questions and related gender issues in modern Pagan life.

Intended audience: Adults

Writing with the Elements - Salvatore Marici

This workshop will provide authors with a tool to discover something new or something they did not know how to articulate. Authors communicate to readers, but as authors, we must begin writing poems without knowing where we are headed with them in order to discover something about ourselves. As observers of the Elements, we will use nouns, adjectives and verbs in a writing exercise to express Fire, Air, Water and Earth, which evoke the Spirit. In the second part of the workshop, under the Spirit’s guidance we will continue to write, which will begin to show how our interactions with the Elements influence us and, perhaps, will even show something else. At the end of the workshop, each author will have a start of a poem that (if reworked and with a good muse) will show a discovery. Bring a notebook and pen.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens

Yoga for Witches - Shouting Mountain

Yoga for Witches is for people who already practice yoga and are looking for a way to re-energize their practice. This workshop will demonstrate simple and flexible methods to incorporate your ritual tools into your yoga routine. The practice will also change based upon the day of the week and the elements being honored. There will be a handout sheet. Participants may wish to bring a mat but it is not required. Wear loose fitting clothing as participants will be performing yoga asanas. Workshop length will be 90 minutes.

Intended audience: Adults

Zodiac Potluck - Nancie

The ever popular feast-in-the-round! Donations of tables for serving are needed. Please drop off your tables at the points marked along the road by 1pm on Monday! Tables will be returned to these points after the potluck. Bring an ample amount of food to share, your own table service and serving utensils. Please put your name on your dishes, and please label your dish with all ingredients. Come and meet new friends! With gathering music beginning at 6pm by Beltana.

Intended audience: Adults and Teens