Celebrate the Coming of Summer!
Welcome Summer Festival
Sunday, June 8
Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve
9 am - 6 pm
9 - 10am Arrivals & self-guided Nature walks
9:30 - 10 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.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm 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 - 1:30 pm Potluck Lunch - bring a prepared dish to contribute
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm PSG Preparations - including loading supplies in the PSG truck.
4 - 5 pm Welcome Summer Ritual - a ritual of celebration of Summer, guided by Selena Fox & with music by Celtic bard Michael Doran. The Ritual includes blessing of the Spirit Bags and PSG with rhythms, chants, and visualization.
5 - 6 pm Farewells & Clean-up

PRE-REGISTER: Please let us know if you are attending. RSVP by June 5, if possible: events@circlesanctuary.org; (608) 924-2216.

This festival is open to adults & youth. There is no charge. Donations appreciated, but not required.

If you bring youth with you, you are responsible for their supervision. Please do not bring: animal friends, alcohol, illegal substances.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Potluck dish for lunch
  • Rattle or drum (optional)
  • Comfortable clothes - some of the activities will be outdoors, weather permitting,
  • Some dried herbs or bits of wood for the Summer bonfire (optional).
MORE INFO: Email: events@circlesanctuary.org or call: (608) 924-2216.