Featured Presenter: Ellen Dugan
Ellen Dugan is the award winning author of seventeen metaphysical non-fiction titles. In 2015 she branched out into fiction with her first paranormal series, "Legacy Of Magick". Ellen is a psychic clairvoyant and has been a practicing Witch for over thirty years, she is also a certified Master Gardener. She wholeheartedly encourages everyone to personalize their spellcraft by getting their hands dirty, discovering the wonder and magick of the natural world, and connecting with nature. To find out more, visit her website at www.ellendugan.com |
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2016 BELTANE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, April 29 |
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9 am | Merchant Arrivals |
Noon | Open for General Arrivals |
Noon - 7 pm |
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2 pm | Unwrapping of the Maypole on the Green |
2:30 pm | Workshops:
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5 pm | Dinner behind the Farmhouse |
7 pm | Opening Ritual with Selena, Georgette & Bob |
8:30 pm | Beltane or Bust Game Show Night! Enjoy an evening of cheeky fun with festival friends! Learn something new, have some giggles, and maybe get your flirt on as we gather for a rousing session of friendly competition on the Beltane stage. Relax in a tavern style setting with provided refreshments and enjoy the show. Audience participation will definitely be required! |
Saturday, April 30 |
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7 - 8:30 am | Breakfast in the Summer Kitchen |
8 am |
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9 am |
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9:30 am | Childrens' Workshop: Map Making, Safety on the Land, and Setting Boundaries with Mary and Brooke An introduction to safe hiking practices, orienting to landmarks, map reading, and other skills for safely navigating Circle's land. |
10:30 am | May Court Selection & Crowning |
11 am |
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12:30 pm | Potluck Lunch behind the farmhouse |
1:30 pm | Maypole Dance Practice on the Green |
2 pm | Workshops:
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3:30 pm | Workshops:
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5 pm | Raffle Drawing |
5:30 pm | Dinner behind the Farmhouse |
6 pm | Gate Closes for arrivals |
6:45 pm | Beltane Ritual with Georgette The colors, sounds, & excitement of Beltane are popping and bursting forth all around us! Dance the maypole, feel the heartbeat of the drum, and mark the sacred moment of Divine Union as we gather with community to celebrate the high energy of this most fertile season of potential and possibility. Magick is afoot! |
9 pm | Spiral Labyrinth with Daisy A meditative, guided journey through our Spiral Labyrinth. |
Sunday, May 1 |
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7 - 8:30 am | Breakfast in the Summer Kitchen |
8 am | Gate Opens for Arrivals |
9 am | Workshops:
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11 am | Baby Blessing for Serena Skye, daughter of Nicole Davis of Michigan at the Maypole |
Noon | Lunch behind the Farmhouse |
1 pm | Closing Ritual |
3 pm | Final Departures |
ITEMS TO BRING
- Ritual garb and/or brightly colored clothes, as well as a crown of flowers or greens for your head or bells for your feet, to wear during the Beltane ritual. (optional)
- Hand clippers or a knife for clipping greenery if possible for the Bringing in the May workshop.
- Offering of small crystals, fresh flowers, other items for Fairy Shrine (optional)
- Offering of small stones, crystals, rocks, flowers for the Stone Circle (optional)
- Contribution for potluck feast to feed at least two dozen, for Saturday lunch. For details, please see our Potluck Guidelines.
- Your own cup to use for drinks at meals and other times.
- Camping Gear: tent, sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress, flashlight, water jug, towel, biodegradable soap and shampoo, personal toiletries, sungear, raingear, cold weather gear, insect and tick repellent.
- A lawn chair, mat, or blanket for outdoor seating. Many activities will be outside.
- An item for the Raffle and/or Silent Auction (optional)
- Drum, rattle, or other rhythm instrument. (optional)
- Chants, songs, or rhythms for late night drumming/dancing (optional)