Shadow Harvest WitchCraft Retreat

§ We like people to have fun so alcohol in moderation is allowed. We do not allow any illegal drugs at all.

ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

1:00 PM GATES OPEN for camping set up.

6:00 PM WORKSHOP – Kids’ drumming with Thalia. Children love to drum, and Thalia is a professional music teacher who can help them sound great! Bring a drum or other percussion instrument for your child to participate.

7:00 PM OPENING CIRCLE and Welcome.

7:45 WORKSHOP WITH PETER PADDON ~ Reclaiming Sovereignty: Discovering the connection with Sovereignty through the Lore and stories of the Mythic Landscape.

In the British Mystery Traditions, one of the most important keys is that of “Sovereignty.” Our ancestors worked hard to preserve the Mysteries of the Sacred King in story and poetry, but the essence of Sovereignty was always expressed through the Land. In modern times, though, many of us are far from the land of our ancestors, and the breakdown of tribal and family ties has left us disconnected from our own sacredness, our own Sovereignty. This workshop will explore ways of reconnecting to the Sacred King within, through storytelling and magical techniques.

8:45 - ???? BARDIC FIRE CIRCLE and Drumming, featuring Mermaid Morrigan and her infamous (and hilarious) “Ugly Baby” song repertoire – also accepting contributions of bardic songs and poetry from others!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011

10:30-11:30- KEYNOTE WORKSHOP - Visceral Magick with Peter Paddon. This workshop explores a set of basic experiences, ideas and techniques that used to be at the heart of every magical Tradition, which are frequently overlooked or ignored in modern times. But they are the very things that breathe life into magical systems, the secret key that makes the magic actually work. Peter Paddon, author and Witch, lays out exercises and practical applications that enable us experience magic as a manifest force in our life. Instead of visualizing energy in your crafting, feel it raise the hairs on your neck.

11:30-12:30 RAFFLE AND LUNCH

11:30-12:30 CONCERT BY MERMAID MORRIGAN playing songs of Land, Sea, Spirit, Ancestors, and love of the Craft on her hammered dulcimer, Persephone.

12:30 - 1:30-BOOK SALES AND SIGNING with Peter Paddon, including his newest book, “Visceral Magick.”

12:30 – 1:30 OPEN MIC AT THE MERMAID TENT. Got a song to share? Want to jam in some Pagan tunes (or any tunes)? Play an instrument? This is your chance to grab the mike!

1:30-2:15-WORKSHOP – Traditional Witchcraft Techniques for Sacred Space and Trancework, with Lord Gaelan. “Treading The Mill “ and “Laying The Compass” are different and powerful ways of achieving trance, Underworld journey work, and opening sacred space. Expand your repertoire with this interesting, non-Wiccan Crafting techniques.

2:30-3:15 WORKSHOP -- Spiritual Drumming with Thalia. Learn not just how to use basic drumbeats in ritual, but why you would want to do so; the effects drumming can give; and learn different beats for the Elements.

3:30-4:15 -- WORKSHOP - Wiccan Elders & Ancestors, with Johnnie Hales. In this time of remembrance, let us learn about and honor the interesting, vibrant, brave Witches who birthed our modern Pagan traditions, and find out where we come from. By Johnnie Hales

4:30-5:30- KEYNOTE WORKSHOP - Gods and Ancestors and the 21st Century Crafter, with Peter Paddon
Extended families living together are a thing of the past, and we often find ourselves separated from both our relatives and their stories. When we do have family, the connection with more ancient ancestors is no longer important to them, and it is difficult to make a strong spiritual connection, but it is a vital task if we are to recover the lore and magick for ourselves. This workshop looks how to make that connection through the stories and myths of our culture's Gods and heroes, in order to work powerful ancestral magick.

5:30-6:30-DINNER BREAK/RAFFLE. We are barbecuing a pig for all to share, and also, with the help of Michelle Jenkens of The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions, preparing a big pot of vegan “Stone Soup” as a vegetarian option and also for all to share. Other contributions to the dinner (bread, side dishes, dessert) are gratefully accepted.

6:45-7:30-RITUAL PREP AND PRE-RITUAL TALK
7:45-8:45-MAIN RITUAL, “Descent to Annwyn.” Sojourn to the realms below; honor the Crone and the Lord of the Wild Hunt, greet the Ancestors and invite them to dance with us! Featuring the Skeleton Band

9:00-10:00-Pagan Trade Blanket With Johnnie Hales. Got an Pagan thingy, dowhickey, gimcrack or thingabob that’s nice but that you have no use for? One Pagan’s “trash” is another Pagan’s “treasure.” Bring your unwanted and unloved Pagan goodies and swap them out in this fun and dynamic swap meet, featuring Johnnie “The Pagan Picker” Hales.

….DRUMMING, SINGING, BONFIRE BROUHAHAS until …. ???

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011

8:00-10:00-Community Breakfast / Awards ceremony/Raffle-Kay Soto
10:00-12:00-WORKSHOP: PAINT YOUR OWN ALTAR TILE with Clayfeather. Create your own sacred piece for your altar with your hostess, Clayfeather.

10:30 – Domino Divination with Lord Gaelan. Learn a simple, easy way to do a quick reading using ordinary game dominoes. Please bring your own dominoes if you want to do a reading while there.

12:00-12:30-Closing Ritual and gates closing. Goodbye, ShadowHarvest 2011! See everyone at Mayfaire, 2012!

DIRECTIONS

3805 Highway 17 North in Washington

3805 Highway 17 North in Washington

From Greenville, Wilson, and further west: take HIGHWAY 264 toward WASHINGTON. Turn LEFT onto Highway 17 north for a couple of miles. Look for a sign on the left.

From parts South (New Bern, Jacksonville and such): HIGHWAY 17 NORTH all the way. Washington is about 30 miles past the old gathering place. You can take 17 North Bypass around Washington OR go thru Chocowinity and the downtown area. Either way, a couple of miles past downtown area, look for sign on the LEFT.

RALEIGH/GREENSBORO/PARTS WEST: Take 440 EAST and exit onto 64/264. Take exit 14 toward Greenville and get on/stay on Highway 264. Washington is about 1/2 hour past Greenville. See above for directions from Greenville.

Parts North: Hwy 17 SOUTH toward Washington. Look for sign on RIGHT.

	ShadowHarvest 2011 Image copyright © 2011 by ClayFeather. Do not use without permission. A WitchCraft Retreat Friday, November 4 ~ Sunday, November 6 3805 Highway 17 North - LOOK FOR BALLOONS sponsored by TRUELY UNIQUE and THE SOJOURNER'S WHOLE EARTH PROVISIONS and other groups to be named... ~~featuring VENDING by * TRUELY UNIQUE * THE SOJOURNER * OLD WORLD CRAFTS OF NEW BERN (chain mail and handcrafted jewelry), GREENMAN AND THE FAE * CLAYFEATHER'S SCULPTED PAGAN ART (sculpted Goddess, God, and Elemental wall hangings, pendants, and more) MASKS by IRON CLOWN STUDIOS HOMEMADE ATHAMES, KNIVES, IMPORTED SWORDS AND BLANES, CANDLE HOLDERS, BOLLINES, ETC. BY BLACK FOX * HANDMADE RITUAL SOAPS AND ALTAR CLOTHES BY MOONFLOWER * STYLISH RECYCLED AND UPCYCLED BAGS AND SUPPLIES BY PANYA JORDEN SHAMANIC PIECES AND ANIMAL SPIRITS PIECES BY NOKI MOON NEW VENDORS BEING ADDED EVERY WEEK ~ CHECK BACK! ALSO TAROT, RUNE, AND TEA LEAF READERS FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER Witch, Cunningman, Author, and Publisher PETER PADDON
	BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Peter is a Brit of Welsh ancestry who lives in Los Angeles with his wife Linda, where he is Magister of Briar Rose, a small Coven of modern Cunningfolk. Aside from being an author, Peter also created the Craftwise series of spellcasting DVDs, and is the host of the Crooked Path podcast. He is also the founder of Pendraig Publishing, which puts out books and media not only on traditional Witchcraft, but many aspects of the occult mysteries. He can also be found at his site on Amazon.com. Having many years of experience in various forms of Occult Studies, including Alexandrian Wicca, the Egyptian Mysteries, Rosicrucianism and Enochian magick, Peter finally found what he had been looking for all his life in the two Traditional Covens he became a member of in the US. The first was the Roebuck (1734, Clan of Tubal Cain), under Ann and Dave Finnin, and the second was Wildewood Grove (Welsh Celtic Tradition), under its Mistress, Raven Womack. Eternal Harvest is extremely privileged to have Peter visiting us for this year's ShadowHarvest, to share his wealth of occult experience and knowledge with North Carolina and the surrounding states. ALSO FEATURING CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES BY MANY OTHER TEACHERS AND ARTISTS ~ see below!

	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. WASHINGTON, NC, IS OUR VENUE THIS YEAR. OUR LOCATION IS ON ~TEN~ PRIVATE ACRES IN THE COUNTRY ... BUT ONLY ABOUT TWO MILES FROM A VARIETY OF HOTELS, MOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND STORES.

	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 § ShadowHarvest is held at WHISPERING PINES in (Little) Washington, NC. Primitive camping is available, and encouraged. Carpooling/sharing is encouraged. Daytrippers are very welcome also. This is a FREE event although donations are very welcome! Our porta-potty and other logistics are here via the gracious donations of our Sponsors. § 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, especially at night, and oftentimes windy. THERE WILL BE SOME FOOD VENDING AND ALSO A PIG-PICKING ON SATURDAY NIGHT with potluck side dishes. The barbecue is free although donations are gratefully accepted. FOOD VENDING by Preston "The Chili Witch" delicious homemade chili and other goodies by member of our own community.

	§ We like people to have fun so alcohol in moderation is allowed. We do not allow any illegal drugs at all. ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 1:00 PM GATES OPEN for camping set up. 6:00 PM WORKSHOP – Kids’ drumming with Thalia. Children love to drum, and Thalia is a professional music teacher who can help them sound great! Bring a drum or other percussion instrument for your child to participate. 7:00 PM OPENING CIRCLE and Welcome. 7:45 WORKSHOP WITH PETER PADDON ~ Reclaiming Sovereignty: Discovering the connection with Sovereignty through the Lore and stories of the Mythic Landscape. In the British Mystery Traditions, one of the most important keys is that of “Sovereignty.” Our ancestors worked hard to preserve the Mysteries of the Sacred King in story and poetry, but the essence of Sovereignty was always expressed through the Land. In modern times, though, many of us are far from the land of our ancestors, and the breakdown of tribal and family ties has left us disconnected from our own sacredness, our own Sovereignty. This workshop will explore ways of reconnecting to the Sacred King within, through storytelling and magical techniques. 8:45 - ???? BARDIC FIRE CIRCLE and Drumming, featuring Mermaid Morrigan and her infamous (and hilarious) “Ugly Baby” song repertoire – also accepting contributions of bardic songs and poetry from others! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011 10:30-11:30- KEYNOTE WORKSHOP - Visceral Magick with Peter Paddon. This workshop explores a set of basic experiences, ideas and techniques that used to be at the heart of every magical Tradition, which are frequently overlooked or ignored in modern times. But they are the very things that breathe life into magical systems, the secret key that makes the magic actually work. Peter Paddon, author and Witch, lays out exercises and practical applications that enable us experience magic as a manifest force in our life. Instead of visualizing energy in your crafting, feel it raise the hairs on your neck. 11:30-12:30 RAFFLE AND LUNCH 11:30-12:30 CONCERT BY MERMAID MORRIGAN playing songs of Land, Sea, Spirit, Ancestors, and love of the Craft on her hammered dulcimer, Persephone. 12:30 - 1:30-BOOK SALES AND SIGNING with Peter Paddon, including his newest book, “Visceral Magick.” 12:30 – 1:30 OPEN MIC AT THE MERMAID TENT. Got a song to share? Want to jam in some Pagan tunes (or any tunes)? Play an instrument? This is your chance to grab the mike! 1:30-2:15-WORKSHOP – Traditional Witchcraft Techniques for Sacred Space and Trancework, with Lord Gaelan. “Treading The Mill “ and “Laying The Compass” are different and powerful ways of achieving trance, Underworld journey work, and opening sacred space. Expand your repertoire with this interesting, non-Wiccan Crafting techniques. 2:30-3:15 WORKSHOP -- Spiritual Drumming with Thalia. Learn not just how to use basic drumbeats in ritual, but why you would want to do so; the effects drumming can give; and learn different beats for the Elements. 3:30-4:15 -- WORKSHOP - Wiccan Elders & Ancestors, with Johnnie Hales. In this time of remembrance, let us learn about and honor the interesting, vibrant, brave Witches who birthed our modern Pagan traditions, and find out where we come from. By Johnnie Hales 4:30-5:30- KEYNOTE WORKSHOP - Gods and Ancestors and the 21st Century Crafter, with Peter Paddon Extended families living together are a thing of the past, and we often find ourselves separated from both our relatives and their stories. When we do have family, the connection with more ancient ancestors is no longer important to them, and it is difficult to make a strong spiritual connection, but it is a vital task if we are to recover the lore and magick for ourselves. This workshop looks how to make that connection through the stories and myths of our culture's Gods and heroes, in order to work powerful ancestral magick. 5:30-6:30-DINNER BREAK/RAFFLE. We are barbecuing a pig for all to share, and also, with the help of Michelle Jenkens of The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions, preparing a big pot of vegan “Stone Soup” as a vegetarian option and also for all to share. Other contributions to the dinner (bread, side dishes, dessert) are gratefully accepted. 6:45-7:30-RITUAL PREP AND PRE-RITUAL TALK 7:45-8:45-MAIN RITUAL, “Descent to Annwyn.” Sojourn to the realms below; honor the Crone and the Lord of the Wild Hunt, greet the Ancestors and invite them to dance with us! Featuring the Skeleton Band 9:00-10:00-Pagan Trade Blanket With Johnnie Hales. Got an Pagan thingy, dowhickey, gimcrack or thingabob that’s nice but that you have no use for? One Pagan’s “trash” is another Pagan’s “treasure.” Bring your unwanted and unloved Pagan goodies and swap them out in this fun and dynamic swap meet, featuring Johnnie “The Pagan Picker” Hales. ….DRUMMING, SINGING, BONFIRE BROUHAHAS until …. ??? SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011 8:00-10:00-Community Breakfast / Awards ceremony/Raffle-Kay Soto 10:00-12:00-WORKSHOP: PAINT YOUR OWN ALTAR TILE with Clayfeather. Create your own sacred piece for your altar with your hostess, Clayfeather. 10:30 – Domino Divination with Lord Gaelan. Learn a simple, easy way to do a quick reading using ordinary game dominoes. Please bring your own dominoes if you want to do a reading while there. 12:00-12:30-Closing Ritual and gates closing. Goodbye, ShadowHarvest 2011! See everyone at Mayfaire, 2012! DIRECTIONS 3805 Highway 17 North in Washington 3805 Highway 17 North in Washington From Greenville, Wilson, and further west: take HIGHWAY 264 toward WASHINGTON. Turn LEFT onto Highway 17 north for a couple of miles. Look for a sign on the left. From parts South (New Bern, Jacksonville and such): HIGHWAY 17 NORTH all the way. Washington is about 30 miles past the old gathering place. You can take 17 North Bypass around Washington OR go thru Chocowinity and the downtown area. Either way, a couple of miles past downtown area, look for sign on the LEFT. RALEIGH/GREENSBORO/PARTS WEST: Take 440 EAST and exit onto 64/264. Take exit 14 toward Greenville and get on/stay on Highway 264. Washington is about 1/2 hour past Greenville. See above for directions from Greenville. Parts North: Hwy 17 SOUTH toward Washington. Look for sign on RIGHT. F