October 12th through the 14th
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(Schedule of events can be found at the end of this page)
This year, we are pleased to announce our Special Guest Authors/Speakers:
Mike Nichols is the celebrated author of 'The Witches' Sabbats' book and web site, and a contributing author to 'Creating Circles & Ceremonies'. A pioneer in the American Neo-Pagan movement, Nichols taught classes in Witchcraft for twenty years continuously, from 1970 to 1989, in Columbia and Kansas City, Missouri, and he has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR), Spiral Dance Radio, and Eclectic Pagan Podcast on iTunes. A founding member of the Coven of New Gwynedd, Nichols was the first Wiccan representative on the Kansas City Interfaith Council.
Mike will be giving his lecture on THE WITCHES' SABBATS: Unlike many modern authors who stress rituals or activities for the eight Wiccan holidays, Mike draws upon classic studies in folklore and mythology to uncover the earliest folk customs, lore, terminology, and symbolism associated with each of the eight Sabbats. He demonstrates how these oldest of Pagan holidays were appropriated by the Christian liturgical calendar, often with the same Gods and their rites only thinly veiled. As opposed to being isolated events, Mike stresses how the eight Witches' Sabbats relate to one another and how, taken as a whole, they form the great mandala of the solar year and its seasons.
Wolvenwold will have Mike's famous book; "The Witches' Sabbats," available at the gathering, where Mike will be doing book signings! This will be Mike's first visit to Wolvenwold, so let's make him feel welcome!!!
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The author/illustrator of the Pagan children's book An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child, W. Lyon Martin has followed a Pagan path all her adult life. She became a parent in March 1994, when her daughter was born.
She began to actively call herself Pagan in 1985 after she read Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler. She continues to read and research her chosen religion to achieve a better understanding of the Pagan Path and deepen her spiritual connection to the Goddess and God.
An Eclectic witch living in Eastern Missouri, she has written articles for Craft publications both on-line and in print including PanGaia, PagaNet News, The Seeker Journal, NewWitch, Acorns Journal, Elements Magazine, Crescent Magazine, The Witch’s Voice and The Pagan-Wiccan Times.
She has been a working artist since 1981, when she received an Associate of Applied Science degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She continued her training at the School of Visual Arts where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1988. She has exhibited her watercolor paintings in art shows internationally. Her fine art paintings grace both public and private collections. Her illustration work has been featured in assorted publications, from books and magazines to corporate collateral materials and advertisements.
Lyon's Craft website, Magickware is geared toward unique handmade gifts, quality ritual supplies and fine art for the Pagan home. She lives with her husband, her daughter and a cranky, old cat of undetermined ancestry.
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Special Guest Performers:
Friday
Saturday
Our Special Soule Feste Rites:
The Dawn of the Dead Ritual
The dawn of the dead ritual will be facilitated by Little Joe and all others who
would like to drum with him into the night,
creating a peacefull energy which will surround the land, and all of us.
Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity as we go around the circle to
share remembrances of their loved ones and tell stories about them. Then, we'll
drum throughout the night, until dawn. This will start late, and will be the
last event of the evening.
BIO:
Joe is a steward of Wolvenwold who says, "I dream of freedom. I play my drum. I am free. I search beyond mentality to the center of it all. Stripped of everything, bare skin and bones. we are all one. Learning how to connect to people beyond physical and verbal. I dance around the fire and howl!!!! moment to moment, to each a lifetime. the breath of life engulfs me. I pray to be a clear communicator of love and peace."
Also...
Bardic circles, drumming, and more...
A good rule of thumb... always bring a chair or something to sit on.
More details/descriptions in the festival guide to be given out upon arrival to the site.
Friday
Evening
Meet & Greet/Opening Circle
Bring a chair/blanket and get to know one another at the Main Circle.
Musical Performance/Ritual/Fire Spinning by:
At the Main Stage... come and be a part of the magick...
Saturday
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Beltana presents: "Relaxing Massage for Anyone and Everyone"
Bring a friend & a blanket! All - Ages. Therapeutic. Non - Sexual. At the Main Stage.
11:00 AM - Noon
Lady Moon & Soma present:
"Protecting Yourself During the Dark Half of the Year"
Come learn about safeguarding yourself during the shadow half
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Holly presents: "Sculpting Clay Thingies"
Get your hands dirty while making pretty clay beads, runes, and more...
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Mike Nichols presents: "The Witches' Sabbats"
Drawing upon classic studies in folklore and mythology
Dark
Potluck feast around the main stage area
Bring your goodies, and a plate!
After Dark
Come and see the delights that await you...
Late Evening
Joe Credit facilitates: The "Dawn of the Dead" Ritual
Main Circle
Remember loved ones and drum through the night
Sunday
10:00 AM
Yoga with MJ
Bring a mat or blanket, dress comfortable for lots of stretching!
11:30 AM
Holly's Clay trinkets Part Duex; painting them
12:00 Closing Circle
Come join us in bidding adieu to the land and one another
Vendors:
Fae Fantasies
Hand Knits, Beadwork, and Lovely Things
Mary Jane's Expressions
Face/Body Painting and Henna upon request
Cheese-A-Dillas Backwoods Cafe
A Selection of Simple yet Sumptuous faire
