Shadow Harvest Spiritual Retreat

ShadowHarvest

2009

A WitchCraft Retreat

Friday, November 6 ~ Sunday, November 8

Welcome to ShadowHarvest! We are a three-day, two night spiritual retreat for all who honor the Old Ways of Witchcraft. Come taste the Wildness of our Sacred Land in early Winter! Meet new friends, learn new ways of connecting with the Old Gods, and sharpen your skills with the Arts Magickal.

We come together at this time to Teach, to Learn, to Share, to Worship, to Sing, to Laugh, to Dance, to Meditate, to Chant; to Listen to the Hush of the Shadows, and Unleash the Ecstasy of our Magickal Selves.

LOGISTICS

***ALL ADULT ADMISSIONS GET CHANCE TO WIN THIS BEAUITFUL OAK-KING WALL PLAQUE, CRAFTED & DONATED BY CLAYFEATHER***

§ ShadowHarvest is held at Herne's Haven, the two-acre rural covenstead of the Coven of the Ancient Harvest. Primitive camping is available, and encouraged, at the rate of $15 per adult for the entire weekend. Daytrippers are also welcome at the rate of $10 per adult for the entire weekend. Children age 12 and under are free; teens 13 and over are charged adult rates.
§ Camping facilities include a porta-potty, an outdoor spigot, and a large central firepit. Campers may have small cooking fires at their own campsites unless we are under drought conditions. Campers should bring everything they need to be comfortable for weather that may be warm, but has historically been cold.

*** THIS YEAR WE WILL HAVE A LARGE COMMUNITY TENT for workshops and socializing in case the weather is too cold. Also the ritual if weather demands it. ***

§ We like people to have fun so alcohol in moderation is allowed. We do not allow any illegal drugs at all; bringing or using such onto our land will result in an immediate call to the Craven County Sheriff's Department.
§ We are animal lovers but we regretfully cannot accommodate any pets or companion animals at all on our land. We will not admit anyone who brings a cat, dog, bird, snake, or any other companion animal with them. NO EXCEPTIONS for anyone.

Download a registration form HERE.

SHADOWHARVEST 2009 SCHEDULE

~~ ** RITUALS ** ~~
~ Opening Ritual Friday Night:
Treading the Mill
The Stang, the Cauldron, the Mill, the Crooked Path are all potent Images found in old Witchcraft. After a short workshop to orient you to their meanings, join us in this rite of "Treading the Mill" to step onto the Witch-Way that leads to the mysteries of the Sabbat.

~ MAIN RITUAL Saturday Night -
Descent to Annwyn
Tread the Winding Path into the Hollow Hills Below
where live Dame Hyldor and the Horned Master
Transit the Darkness to the Meet the Light
Take or renew your Pact with the Old Gods and receive the Red Mark of the Serpent-Fire

"As you stand before the Mound
The Serpent's Kiss comes from the ground
When you are blessed in the dark of Night
The ancient Owl, She doth take flight
and when She lands upon your head
your early ways lie cold and dead
now ride the Toad with great delight
to where the Black Goat rules the Night"

WORKSHOPS
Friday night - "Images of Old Witchcraft" by Lord Gaelan Firestorm and Lady GreenFlame

Saturday -
We have a wide variety of workshops beginning at 10:30 AM sharp. Times are still being decided on most of them, so check back soon for more information!

* Special Guest Ellen Westermann of New Bern's Wild Animal Rehabilitation Center (WildARC). (1:00 pm to 2:00 pm) This non-profit agency rescues, rehabs, and releases wild animals who have been injured or lost their homes through development, traffic, or contact with humans or other animals. Meet the Red-tailed Hawk who is a permanent resident of the WildARC facility and hear about their important work. This non-profit agency receive no state, federal or local governmental funding and relies upon donations and volunteer efforts. For years HALF of all ShadowHarvest proceeds have been donated to support this noble and critical work.

* Kay Soto of 'Truely Unique' on Herbs. Kay is a very experienced herbalist and can talk about both magickal and medicinal properties of herbs. We are fortunate to have Kay as a guest as well as selections from her wonderful Wilson-based store, Truely Unique!

* Ostara Moon Magick on "The History of Halloween." Ostara Moon Magick is a First Degree Priest of the Eternal Harvest Tradition and shares this ancestral lore with us.

* Lord Gaelan Firestorm on "Ancestral Reverence." Lord Firestorm is the founder of the Eternal Harvest Tradition. Learn how to call, honor, and form relationships with the Ancestors of Land, Blood, and Spirit.

Lady GreenFlame on "Wicca without Tools." Lady GreenFlame is the senior Priestess of the Eternal Harvest tradition. We all love our witchy tools; but could you conduct a ritual without them? In this experiential workshop, learn how to go into the wild and find all you need to set up an altar and conduct an Esbat.

Sunday Morning

Depending on interest, Lord Gaelan Firestorm may teach a workshop on "Dollar Store Sorcery" or we may have a roundtable discussion on Deities, Witchcraft, Paganism and other fun topics!

FUN AND GAMES

Bobbing for apples; various raffles; and a "Pagan Trade Blanket." Bring any Pagan/Witchy things you have that you no longer need or want, and trade them for new goodies -- if you can claim them first!

For the apple-bobbing contest, you will pay $1 per "bob;" whoever wins will get half of the take, and the other half will be go to the church and the WildARC foundation.

FOOD

Bring food for the potluck on Saturday night. If you have questions about this, please email us at eternalharvestwicca@yahoo.com You are responsible for all other food for yourself. We will provide coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings and water & tea at other times during the weekend. We also will provide environmentally-friendly disposable cups, plates and cutlery if you do not bring your own.

	ShadowHarvest 2009 A WitchCraft Retreat Friday, November 6 ~ Sunday, November 8

	Welcome to ShadowHarvest! We are a three-day, two night spiritual retreat for all who honor the Old Ways of Witchcraft. Come taste the Wildness of our Sacred Land in early Winter! Meet new friends, learn new ways of connecting with the Old Gods, and sharpen your skills with the Arts Magickal.

	We come together at this time to Teach, to Learn, to Share, to Worship, to Sing, to Laugh, to Dance, to Meditate, to Chant; to Listen to the Hush of the Shadows, and Unleash the Ecstasy of our Magickal Selves.

	LOGISTICS *ALL ADULT ADMISSIONS GET CHANCE TO WIN THIS BEAUITFUL OAK-KING WALL PLAQUE, CRAFTED & DONATED BY CLAYFEATHER* § ShadowHarvest is held at Herne's Haven, the two-acre rural covenstead of the Coven of the Ancient Harvest. Primitive camping is available, and encouraged, at the rate of $15 per adult for the entire weekend. Daytrippers are also welcome at the rate of $10 per adult for the entire weekend. Children age 12 and under are free; teens 13 and over are charged adult rates. § Camping facilities include a porta-potty, an outdoor spigot, and a large central firepit. Campers may have small cooking fires at their own campsites unless we are under drought conditions. Campers should bring everything they need to be comfortable for weather that may be warm, but has historically been cold. * THIS YEAR WE WILL HAVE A LARGE COMMUNITY TENT for workshops and socializing in case the weather is too cold. Also the ritual if weather demands it. * § We like people to have fun so alcohol in moderation is allowed. We do not allow any illegal drugs at all; bringing or using such onto our land will result in an immediate call to the Craven County Sheriff's Department. § We are animal lovers but we regretfully cannot accommodate any pets or companion animals at all on our land. We will not admit anyone who brings a cat, dog, bird, snake, or any other companion animal with them. NO EXCEPTIONS for anyone. Download a registration form HERE.
	SHADOWHARVEST 2009 SCHEDULE ~~ RITUALS ~~ ~ Opening Ritual Friday Night: Treading the Mill The Stang, the Cauldron, the Mill, the Crooked Path are all potent Images found in old Witchcraft. After a short workshop to orient you to their meanings, join us in this rite of "Treading the Mill" to step onto the Witch-Way that leads to the mysteries of the Sabbat. ~ MAIN RITUAL Saturday Night - Descent to Annwyn Tread the Winding Path into the Hollow Hills Below where live Dame Hyldor and the Horned Master Transit the Darkness to the Meet the Light Take or renew your Pact with the Old Gods and receive the Red Mark of the Serpent-Fire "As you stand before the Mound The Serpent's Kiss comes from the ground When you are blessed in the dark of Night The ancient Owl, She doth take flight and when She lands upon your head your early ways lie cold and dead now ride the Toad with great delight to where the Black Goat rules the Night" WORKSHOPS Friday night - "Images of Old Witchcraft" by Lord Gaelan Firestorm and Lady GreenFlame Saturday - We have a wide variety of workshops beginning at 10:30 AM sharp. Times are still being decided on most of them, so check back soon for more information! * Special Guest Ellen Westermann of New Bern's Wild Animal Rehabilitation Center (WildARC). (1:00 pm to 2:00 pm) This non-profit agency rescues, rehabs, and releases wild animals who have been injured or lost their homes through development, traffic, or contact with humans or other animals. Meet the Red-tailed Hawk who is a permanent resident of the WildARC facility and hear about their important work. This non-profit agency receive no state, federal or local governmental funding and relies upon donations and volunteer efforts. For years HALF of all ShadowHarvest proceeds have been donated to support this noble and critical work. * Kay Soto of 'Truely Unique' on Herbs. Kay is a very experienced herbalist and can talk about both magickal and medicinal properties of herbs. We are fortunate to have Kay as a guest as well as selections from her wonderful Wilson-based store, Truely Unique! * Ostara Moon Magick on "The History of Halloween." Ostara Moon Magick is a First Degree Priest of the Eternal Harvest Tradition and shares this ancestral lore with us. * Lord Gaelan Firestorm on "Ancestral Reverence." Lord Firestorm is the founder of the Eternal Harvest Tradition. Learn how to call, honor, and form relationships with the Ancestors of Land, Blood, and Spirit. Lady GreenFlame on "Wicca without Tools." Lady GreenFlame is the senior Priestess of the Eternal Harvest tradition. We all love our witchy tools; but could you conduct a ritual without them? In this experiential workshop, learn how to go into the wild and find all you need to set up an altar and conduct an Esbat. Sunday Morning Depending on interest, Lord Gaelan Firestorm may teach a workshop on "Dollar Store Sorcery" or we may have a roundtable discussion on Deities, Witchcraft, Paganism and other fun topics! FUN AND GAMES Bobbing for apples; various raffles; and a "Pagan Trade Blanket." Bring any Pagan/Witchy things you have that you no longer need or want, and trade them for new goodies -- if you can claim them first! For the apple-bobbing contest, you will pay $1 per "bob;" whoever wins will get half of the take, and the other half will be go to the church and the WildARC foundation. FOOD Bring food for the potluck on Saturday night. If you have questions about this, please email us at eternalharvestwicca@yahoo.com You are responsible for all other food for yourself. We will provide coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings and water & tea at other times during the weekend. We also will provide environmentally-friendly disposable cups, plates and cutlery if you do not bring your own.