Celebrate the Coming of Summer!
Welcome Summer Festival
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve
9 am - 6 pm


EVENT SCHEDULE:

9 - 10 am: 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).

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. 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).

Overnight lodging on Friday night is an option for those taking part in both the Full Moon Circle and the Welcome Summer Festival, but must be arranged in advance by June 4.