Celebrate the Coming of Summer!
Welcome Summer Festival
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve
9 am - 5 pm
Celebrate the arrival of Summer and the height of the festival season! We join together to mark the Summer Solstice, to set our hands to crafts, and to help the Community prepare for this year's Pagan Spirit Gathering.
| 9 AM | Arrivals and self-guided nature walks |
| 9:30 AM | Circle of Welcome & Gathering in Rhythm Circle - bring a drum or rattle to play if you have one; some will be available for loan. |
| 10 AM | Spirit Bag Making with Selena Fox & others. Work with herbs & stones in crafting spirit bags for this year's Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) and for healing. |
| 12:30 PM | Potluck Lunch - bring a prepared dish to contribute |
| 1:30 PM | PSG Preparations - including loading supplies in the PSG truck. |
| 4 PM | Welcome Summer Ritual - a ritual of celebration of Summer, guided by Selena Fox & others. The Ritual includes blessing of the Spirit Bags and PSG with rhythms, chants, and visualization. |
| 5 PM | Farewells & Cleanup |
PRE-REGISTER: Please let us know if you are attending. RSVP by June 7th, if possible: events@circlesanctuary.org; (608) 924-2216.
The event is FREE. Donations appreciated, but not required.
This festival is open to adults & youth. If you bring youth with you, you are responsible for their supervision.