Beltaine - May 1st - Sacred Fires
Beltaine is a window, or portal, between the worlds of life/death, fae/human, ancestors/future, and more. It literally means bright fire, and is a time when the magic of new life, new fire, purification, and fertility is invited in. May Eve is a night of purging & cleansing for May Morning rebirth. It is also a time to commune with the Fae, and the ancestors.
Beltaine, and its counterpart Samhain, divide the year into its two primary seasons, winter (Dark Part) and summer (Light Part). As Samhain is about honoring Death, Beltane, its counter part, is about honoring Life. It is the time when the sun is fully released from his bondage of winter and able to rule over summer and life once again.
Beltane, like Samhain, is a time of "no time" when the veils between the two worlds are at their thinnest. No time is when the two worlds intermingle and unite and the magic abounds!
The fecund communion of the male & female principles to create new life is symbolized in the tall May Pole that is garlanded with luscious flowers and enraptured with luxurious ribbons. Men and women dance round the pole, in flirtatious dalliance to wrap its length.
Each year at Annwfn we celebrate Beltaine on a weekend closest to May 1st and ideally filled with the power of the Full Moon. We host a traditional Walpurgasnacht, sensual May Games (for couples), crowning of the May King & Queen, and the May Pole ritual.
2015 -- May 8-10 Friday through Sunday
Location: Annwfn Sanctuary - Near Ukiah, CA
To register visit CAW.ORG
In this Grand Festival, you will be treated to 4-days of Workshops, Fire Dancing, Performances,Royal Brunch & Rituals in addition to the Traditional Faire at Annwfn.
We are planning a grand festival at Annwfn one of our countries oldest Pagan Sacred Sanctuaries (www.AnnwfnCeremonies.weebly.com).
Events will include:
DONATE/REGISTER:
caw.org/content/q?belatine2015
or send check to: CAW, POB 758, Cotati, CA 94931
WORK-TRADE: Some partial Work-Trades available: Email [email protected]
WORKSHOPS/PERFORMANCES: To Propose a Workshop or Performance: Email:
FOOD: Some shared feasting & potluck
Ritual clothing is admired but not required.
BRING: Camping Gear, Musical Instruments, Food, Water, Ritual Gear
Days can be warm but evenings can be cold. Bring propane. Warm clothes. Sleeping Bags. Tents. Etc.
More details on camping at Annwfn
THIS IS A High Magical Protocol, polite, gracious, mannerly & conscious event.
This is a HIGH MAGICK weekend. What this means is:
REQUESTS:
Directions: Please Register to receive Gate Code & Phone Numbers for the Caretakers
Beltaine, and its counterpart Samhain, divide the year into its two primary seasons, winter (Dark Part) and summer (Light Part). As Samhain is about honoring Death, Beltane, its counter part, is about honoring Life. It is the time when the sun is fully released from his bondage of winter and able to rule over summer and life once again.
Beltane, like Samhain, is a time of "no time" when the veils between the two worlds are at their thinnest. No time is when the two worlds intermingle and unite and the magic abounds!
The fecund communion of the male & female principles to create new life is symbolized in the tall May Pole that is garlanded with luscious flowers and enraptured with luxurious ribbons. Men and women dance round the pole, in flirtatious dalliance to wrap its length.
Each year at Annwfn we celebrate Beltaine on a weekend closest to May 1st and ideally filled with the power of the Full Moon. We host a traditional Walpurgasnacht, sensual May Games (for couples), crowning of the May King & Queen, and the May Pole ritual.
2015 -- May 8-10 Friday through Sunday
Location: Annwfn Sanctuary - Near Ukiah, CA
To register visit CAW.ORG
In this Grand Festival, you will be treated to 4-days of Workshops, Fire Dancing, Performances,Royal Brunch & Rituals in addition to the Traditional Faire at Annwfn.
We are planning a grand festival at Annwfn one of our countries oldest Pagan Sacred Sanctuaries (www.AnnwfnCeremonies.weebly.com).
Events will include:
- THURSDAY: Setting up Camp Sites, Registration, & Opening Ritual
- FRIDAY: Workshops, Performances, Royal Brunch, & Rituals (Including Tantra & Sacred Eros, Divine Tatooing, Sex Magick and more. . . )
- SATURDAY: Walpurgasnacht Purification Ceremony, Fire Spinning, Games, Feasting,
- SUNDAY: May Pole dance, Men & Women's Circles, Blessings
- MONDAY: Closing Circle, Wind down, Breakfast, Pack up
DONATE/REGISTER:
caw.org/content/q?belatine2015
or send check to: CAW, POB 758, Cotati, CA 94931
WORK-TRADE: Some partial Work-Trades available: Email [email protected]
WORKSHOPS/PERFORMANCES: To Propose a Workshop or Performance: Email:
FOOD: Some shared feasting & potluck
- There is generally a pot-luck feast on Friday evening;
- A full catered feast will be provided for Sat. eve,
- A big pot-luck breakfast Sunday morning.
- For other meals & snacks, you’ll be on your own.
Ritual clothing is admired but not required.
BRING: Camping Gear, Musical Instruments, Food, Water, Ritual Gear
Days can be warm but evenings can be cold. Bring propane. Warm clothes. Sleeping Bags. Tents. Etc.
More details on camping at Annwfn
THIS IS A High Magical Protocol, polite, gracious, mannerly & conscious event.
This is a HIGH MAGICK weekend. What this means is:
- we need & will be holding a powerful container - that is distinct & separate from day-to-day use, hanging out, partying, relaxing or casual conversations.
- we will be looking at rebirth, new beginnings, releasing the old, communing with the fae, building community, & celebrating fertility.
REQUESTS:
- INVITING FRIENDS TO CEREMONY: If you INVITE FRIENDS, let them know that there is a suggested donation AS these events are fundraisers for Annwfn. (NOTE: If we don't get money coming in we could lose the land!)
- If possible have them WRITE checks, or PAYPAL http://annwfnceremonies.weebly.com/donation.html (so that we can track their donation).
- ALCOHOL & DRUGS: These events are meant to be healing, transformational, and conscious in their use of any substances.
- DURING RITUAL, Please do NOT offer ceremonial celebrants who are attending any alternative substances UNLESS you have been requested to do so as part of ceremony.
- Ritual Space is meant to be conscious & sober UNLESS that is specifically invited & blessed into part of the ceremony.
- Exemption: Those who are legally needing to use substances for medical reasons.
- PLAY NICE: During the Sacred Ceremony weekends, please work together with kindness. Put your personal issues aside for a few days. Treat ceremonial celebrants with graciousness. Do NOT gossip nor focus on the negative. Ceremony weekends are a time to build and manifest a better world.
Directions: Please Register to receive Gate Code & Phone Numbers for the Caretakers
- Take exit 557 off of Route 101. Proceed West on West Road. Turn right on Bel Arbres Road.
- Continue through the winery and past all the buildings to a dirt road leading upward.
- Follow the main ranch dirt road to the gate located at GPS: 39.258010 N 123.261495 W
- You need the gate code to open the gate. Call Arthur to get the current code.
- You must have a 4 wheel drive OR park at the parking lot below the main ranch road.
- The parking lot is at GPS: 39.252702 N 123.276037 W
- There is a device (walkie-talkie) to call for a 4WD shuttle in the phone booth at the parking lot.