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| Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 | 5:36 pm
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Pick of the Potluck Contest! at OLOTEAS Beltaine Faire this Saturday, April 28th
Pick of the Potluck Contest! Bring your best recipes for the ever popular Pick of the Potluck Contest! Allow the community to sample your creations during our Potluck Dinner and select their favorites! Please make sure to list all of your ingredients on an index card that will be placed next to the dish on the table. Prizes will be awarded for Best Entrée, Best Salad/Appetizer, and Best Dessert. The Pick of the Potluck entry forms and box will be on the kitchen counter to vote after dinner! For more event details see: www.oloteas.org | | Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 | 2:27 pm
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March OLOTEAS Services 2012 Feedback request
Hey everybody, Just a quick note on the March OLOTEAS Services 2012. I want to say thank you to all who came and participated, especially our guest ritualists and workshop presenters, and those who helped with work party and clean up. You all rocked! To those who made it to the event on Saturday; how was the day for you? the workshops? the ritual? the day in general? something else? We want to make each event as wonderful as we can so give me the good, the bad, and the ugly. You can either post to the community list or send to me personally (gasbarri at comcast dot net). To those who didn't make it on Saturday, you were missed! Hope to see you at another event soon! Dana :) Current Mood:  content | | Monday, November 21st, 2011 | 12:16 pm
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Our Lady of the Earth and Sky's 7th Annual Community Festival February 25, 2012!
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky's 7th Annual Community Festival February 25, 2012! It is time once again for the staff of OLOTEAS to turn the spotlight on you! Concentric Circles in September features local Pagan groups that are part of our community, but operate separately from OLOTEAS, while the February Community Festival focuses on presentations from within our own little community. This does not mean that if you are part of one of these larger groups you cannot apply to present as an individual or small group. We on the staff recognize how richly diverse and talented you are! We want to give you all a chance to share this with the rest of the community. What gifts do you have to share? Do you have rare knowledge, such as an ancient language, a cultural dance, or a traditional story? Do you have practical magickal skills that you could teach us in a workshop? Have you taken any special training, such as first aid, orienteering, wilderness awareness, composting, astronomy, habit restoration, etc.? Would you or a group of you like to put on a ritual? Show us what you've got! Work on your presentation skills amongst your friends! If you are interested in being a presenter, please e-mail me at gasbarri at comcast dot net for the registration form and more information. If you think you may be interested, contact me ASAP so we can get you started. Please include a short description of what you have in mind for your presentation. The deadline for registration as a presenter is the January 28th, 2012 OLOTEAS event day. We already have interested presenters and I am really looking forward to hearing from you! Dana :) Education Coordinator, OLOTEAS Current Mood: excited | | Monday, September 26th, 2011 | 10:03 am
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Thank You!
I want to send out a big THANK YOU to all of the groups that agreed to come out and present and all of the festival volunteers that lent their aid at Concentric Circles on Saturday! Concentric Circles is an event that has long been close to my heart as it is a coming together of a lot of diverse beliefs and practices with a common purpose of creating community and sharing information. The staff of Our Lady of the Earth and Sky is so grateful for your participation! Dana Education Coordinator, OLOTEAS | | Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 | 8:58 pm
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| | Monday, August 15th, 2011 | 1:38 pm
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The 13th Annual Concentric Circles presented by Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
The 13th Annual Concentric Circles presented by Our Lady of the Earth and Sky Saturday, September 24, 2011 The schedule is beginning to fill up with wonderful rituals, workshops, music and vendors. Currently we are expecting presentations from the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, Temple Ignis Aeternus, Horizon Lodge O.T.O, Bards of Caer Pugetia, Sean Ciall, Our Lady of the Earth and Sky, and music from Bards of the Koad and there will likely be more added in the coming weeks!! There is a great deal of interest in vending and providing services at this event as well! We have jewelry, Pagan art, tarot readings, energy work and psychic services from a variety of folks. For those of you who may not have attended before, Concentric Circles is an all day event at the Longhouse, in Redmond, where OLOTEAS ( http://www.oloteas.org/) hosts their monthly celebrations. The site is a large acreage on a wetlands with a main house, stone circle, outbuildings, a heated pool and hot tub and plenty of parking. The event runs from 1PM - 11PM and often includes rituals, workshops, guided meditations, demonstrations and panel discussions from various local Pagan groups and traditions. We often have many vendors that come to share the day with us as well. It is always a fantastic day of learning, worship, and community building. I am very excited about this event and I hope to see many of you there! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me or the Pastor, Stephanie, at our emails below. BB, Dana D :) Dana D Education Coordinator, OLOTEAS gasbarri@comcast.net Stephanie Pastor, OLOTEAS stephanie@oloteas.org Current Mood: excited | | Friday, July 8th, 2011 | 11:28 pm
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Save the Date! OLOTEAS 13th Annual Concentric Circles Saturday, September 24, 2011
Save the Date! OLOTEAS 13th Annual Concentric Circles Saturday, September 24, 2011 For those of you who may not have attended before, Concentric Circles is an all day event at the Longhouse, in Redmond, where OLOTEAS ( http://www.oloteas.org/) hosts their monthly celebrations. The site is a large acreage on a wetlands with a main house, stone circle, outbuildings, a heated pool and hot tub and plenty of parking. The event runs from 1PM - 11PM and often includes rituals, workshops, guided meditations, demonstrations and panel discussions from various local Pagan groups and traditions. We often have many vendors that come to share the day with us as well. It is always a fantastic day of learning, worship, and community building. I am very excited about this event and I hope to see many of you there! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me or the Pastor, Stephanie, at our emails below. BB, Dana :) Dana Education Coordinator, OLOTEAS gasbarri@comcast.net Stephanie Pastor, OLOTEAS stephanie@oloteas.org | | Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 | 11:20 am
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June Stewardship Party 10AM - 2PM
Stewardship Party 10:00AM at the Longhouse. Take some time to help maintain the space for our events. We will feed you lunch. Look for Dana when you arrive. Thanks all! | | Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 | 4:34 pm
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Our Lady of the Earth and Sky June Services June 25, 2011
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our June services. Date: Saturday, June 25, ~ 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road - Redmond 98053 (see directions below) June Ritual: "Summer Community Ritual" (with this month's ritual director, Kimberly) Community participation ritual! This month, we will work from a structure but create a ritual spontaneously together. The grounding, elemental calls, and evocations will be given by those who volunteer, with energic participation from all those who are willing. We will also determine the "working" (the intention) of the ritual during the pre-ritual discussion. Happy Summer! Hope to see you there! Community Discussion: “Pagans in the Wider World” (with Stephanie) How does your spirituality influence your day to day activities? What roles, if any, should Pagans play in creating the world we want to live in, outside of our faith community? Younglings’ Workshop: “Celebrating the Summer Solstice!” (with Dana) Join us for a discussion of the Summer Solstice and ways to celebrate the holiday. While we talk, we will be working on a sunny craft project to bring that solar energy into our lives. Day Schedule: 10:00 AM Stewardship Party (please do not arrive before 2:00 PM unless you are joining the Stewardship Party) 2:00 PM Site opens; singing and chanting in the stone circle 2:30 PM Opening circle 4:00 -5:30 PM Community Discussion: Pagans in the Wider World 4:00 -5:00 PM Younglings’ and Young Adults’ Workshop(s): Celebrating the Summer Solstice 6:00 PM Potluck dinner 7:00 PM Newcomer’s Orientation (please plan to attend if you have not been to an OLOTEAS event before) 7:45 PM Pre-ritual discussion with ritual to follow 9:00-10:00 Dancing in the Blockhouse 10:30 PM Closing Circle What to Bring: Snacks for yourself, a potluck item to share, and your own feast gear (plate, cup, utensils), as on-site supplies are limited. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals). Registration: For this event, we request a donation of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for young adults ages 13-17, and $2.00 for children 2-12; this includes all aspects of the event. It is important for event and ritual planning that *all* people check in at the front door. Please do not arrive before 2:00 PM unless you want to attend the Stewardship Party at 10:00 AM. A Note About Children: This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and numerous natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children MUST be under adult supervision (in line-of-sight) at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those 13 and under). Other than the kids’ workshop (when offered), there are no organized children’s activities, although there are games and crafts for kids. A Note About Noise at the Longhouse: The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 PM. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10:00 PM), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors’ property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly. A Note About Parking and Carpooling: Please carpool if at all possible — there is limited onsite parking. If driving to the site, please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles. Directions: Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road . Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson’s, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don’t you are in the neighbors’ drive. Our Lady of the Earth and Sky 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle , WA 98125-5401 Website: http://www.oloteas.org/Email: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org | | Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 | 3:07 pm
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OLOTEAS Spring Work Party! Saturday, March 26th
I need you! Yes you! A hearty soul who loves the land and does not mind getting dirty to join me for the March OLOTEAS work party. We will end around 1:30pm and then we will feed you lunch! Who: Find Dana when you arrive and find out what we will be working on. When: 10am - 1:30pm, Saturday, March 26, 2011: If you show up onsite before the doors open at 2:00PM, the assumption will be that you are there for work party (and we love you for it!). Where: The Longhouse: We do not know exactly what our tasks will be but be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor yard work. Boots, gloves and a change of clothes tend to come in handy. Why: Besides the environmental ethic of Paganism and the fact that it is just plain fun, part of OLOTEAS' arrangement with the Longhouse includes at least a five person monthly work party. Also, if times are tight for you (as they are for many of us) and you cannot pay full site fee, helping with things like work party and clean up is a great way to contribute to your community. If you have special food needs for lunch (Vegan, no wheat, and so on) and you are coming to work party, please email me dana (at) oloteas (dot) org and I will make sure there is something for you to eat. Hope to see you all on Saturday! Dana :) | | Sunday, March 6th, 2011 | 5:30 pm
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Skiing the Magickal Bunny Slope Spring Class Schedule
This series of classes will be presented on five consecutive Fridays in April at Edge of the Circle Books. Please note that this will be the only Bunnyslopes session this year. Fridays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 7PM - 9PM 701 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 726-1999 Website: www.edgeofthecircle.com Classes include instruction, exercises, and question-and-answer time. Enrollment is open to all, but note that due to the class structure and content, attendance at the first day’s class is required. If you can’t make it the first day, please join us when the next series is offered. If you’ve taken the class before, you’re welcome to come to any session you may have missed previously, or re-take any you found particularly interesting. Please send an email to dana(at)oloteas(dot)org to let us know that you’re planning to attend (so we have some idea how many chairs to put out and handouts to make!). This class is completely, absolutely, 100% free of charge! It is presented as a community service of OLOTEAS, and is supported by donations from our ritual events. Many thanks to Edge of the Circle Books for allowing us to use the space at no cost! Our Lady of the Earth and Sky 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401 Website: http://www.oloteas.org/Email: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org | | Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | 3:02 pm
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January OLOTEAS event
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our January event. The event includes workshops for kids and adults, a potluck feast, an indoor pool/hot tub, and wetlands to explore. Date: Saturday, January 22nd ~ 2 pm - 10:30 pm Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road - Redmond 98053 (see directions below) Day Schedule:
10:00am Work Party (Please do not arrive before 2:00pm unless you are attending the work party)
2:00pm Site Opens
2:30pm Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
4:00pm - 5:30pm Presentation: Spirituality of Place (Stephanie)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Workshop: Seasons! (Ruthie & Joshua)
6:00pm Potluck Feast
7:00pm Newcomers’ Discussion
7:45pm Pre-Ritual Discussion with Main Ritual to Follow
10:15pm Pool/Hot Tub and Shrine Close
10:30pm Closing Circle, Site Closes, Clean Up ( Details here ) Current Mood: excited | | Monday, December 6th, 2010 | 9:29 pm
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DVD Release Party for Aleister Crowley’s, The Rite of Mercury
On Friday December 17th at 8pm Eleusyve Productions will be hosting an event at the E/M Fine Art Gallery to celebrate the DVD release of Aleister Crowley’s, The Rite of Mercury, a rock opera. The E/M Fine Art Gallery is located at 410 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle. There is a $10 cover for this event. Adapted from one of the seven planetary rites that comprise Aleister Crowley’s Rites of Eleusis, The Rite of Mercury was presented October 1st and 2nd at the Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle in commemoration of the centennial of the original staging of these Rites by Crowley at Caxton Hall in London during the autumn of 1910. Advance copies of the DVD can be ordered until December 10th and will be available for pick up at the release party, or shipped by December 20th for those unable to attend the event. We hope to see you there! | | Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 | 1:07 pm
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OLOTEAS November event
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our November event. The event includes workshops for kids and adults, a potluck feast, an indoor pool/hot tub, and wetlands to explore. Date: Saturday, November 27th ~ 2 pm - 10:30 pm Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road - Redmond 98053 (see directions below) Day Schedule: 10:00am Work Party (Please do not arrive before 2:00pm unless you are attending the work party) 2:00pm Site Opens 2:30pm Opening Circle (Stone Circle) 4:00pm - 5:30pm Workshop: Body Awareness, Ritual Awareness (Jane) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Workshop: Divination! (Ruthie & Joshua) 6:00pm Potluck Feast 7:00pm Newcomers’ Discussion 7:45pm Pre-Ritual Discussion with Main Ritual to Follow 10:15pm Pool/Hot Tub and Shrine Close 10:30pm Closing Circle, Site Closes, Clean Up Presentation Descriptions: Workshop: Body Awareness, Ritual Awareness 4:00pm - 5:30pm Blockhouse (with Jane) Though we may think we are aware of our bodies, many of us go through everyday life less aware than we think. Believe it or not, as we grow older, we often become less aware of our body, where it is, and what it is doing. Becoming consciously aware of one's body can lead to a heightened awareness of energy during ritual and also reduce physical accidents and injury. Join us as we go back to baby steps and learn to listen to our body once again using simple exercises that can be taken home for practice. Kid's Class: Divination 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library (with Ruthie & Joshua) All under 18s are welcome to join us for our November Kid's class. Younger kids get to have fun experimenting with different simple Divination methods while discussing general ideas about our psychic nature. Older kids get to delve into a closer examination of the tarot, discussing the symbology of the cards as well as a couple different layouts for readings. November Ritual: Fear Into Action 8:00pm Stone Circle (from this month’s ritual writer and director - Stephanie) Fear can be a paralyzing force, keeping us from doing what we need to do or want to do to improve our lives and make the world a better place. Join us in the darkness as we confront our fears, burn them away, and take with us light to carry through this dark time of the year. What to Bring: Snacks for yourself, a potluck item to share, and your own feast gear (plate, cup, utensils), as on-site supplies are limited. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals). Registration: For this event, we request a donation of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 13-17, and $2.00 for children 2-12; this includes all aspects of the event. It is important for event and ritual planning that *all* people check in at the front door. Please do not arrive before 2:00 pm unless you are a vendor or you want to attend the work party at 10:00 am. A Note About Children: This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and numerous natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children MUST be under adult supervision (in line-of-sight) at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those 13 and under). Other than the kids’ workshop (when offered), there are no organized children’s activities, although there are games and crafts for kids. A Note About Noise at the Longhouse: The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 pm. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10 pm), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors’ property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly. A Note About Parking and Carpooling: Please carpool if at all possible — there is limited onsite parking. If driving to the site, please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles. Directions: Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road. Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson’s, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don’t you are in the neighbors’ drive. Our Lady of the Earth and Sky 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401 Website: http://www.oloteas.org/Email: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org | | Thursday, November 4th, 2010 | 11:43 am
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Upcoming Events and Second Saturday
Some events coming up tonight, tomorrow, and next week that I thought might be of interest: NOVEMBER 4: The Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas presents Codes and Secret Deeds: African Spiritual Practice through the Diaspora Thursday, November 4th 2010, 7pm Seattle University’s LeRoux Conference Center located in the student center bldg at 12th and Cherry. From Santería to the metaphysical, the Black religious and spiritual traditions are not monolithic. Join us for a conversation of the traditions, practices and influences of Black religion and spirituality in the Diaspora. Moderator: Flora Wilson Bridges, PhD Panelists: Onifa Adeola Karade, Kola Abimbola, PhD Special Guest Panelist: Luisah Teish, author of Jambalaya $10/door, $5/students More info: http://www.cdforum.org/season/255NOVEMBER 5: At the Duwamish Longhouse: Duwamish Stories. 7-8:30 PM. Mike ‘didahalqid’ Evans shares traditional native stories associated with Duwamish locations. $5 students/seniors, $10 adults. Come early 5-7 PM for frybread-$3. Duwamish Longhouse contact info and directions: http://www.duwamishtribe.org/longhouse.htmlSecond Saturday, November 13: Alive! Expo, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall Tickets $5 advance, $10 door, cash only; free admission for folks under 16 or active military Since it's November and who knows what the weather will do, here's an indoor activity that sounds interesting. Let's meet at 10am in front of the entrance and see what's up in the world of "Green Living and Natural Products." More info here: http://www.aliveexpo.com/about_show.phpPlanning to come to Second Saturday? Comment below or send me an email: stephanie@oloteas.org | | Monday, October 4th, 2010 | 10:04 am
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OLOTEAS Samhain
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our October event, the celebration of Samhain. Part of our main ritual will be a reading of the names of our beloved dead. If you have a name or names you would like included in the list, please send them to stephanie(at)oloteas(dot)org
PLEASE tell us how to pronounce the name if it is not obvious! You do not need to be at the ritual to have a name read, and the name does not need to be someone who has died in the past year, just someone you wish to honor. Names can be sent via email until 5pm on Friday, October 22, or added to list at the check-in desk on the 24th. The event also includes workshops for kids and adults, a potluck feast, an indoor pool/hot tub, and wetlands to explore.
Date: Saturday, October 23rd ~ 2 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road - Redmond 98053 (see directions below)
Day Schedule:
10:00am Work Party (Please do not arrive before 2:00pm unless you are attending the work party)
2:00pm Site Opens
2:30pm Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
4:00pm - 5:30pm Workshop: Prayers for the Dead / Rites for the Living by Dark Matters (Raven, Ria and Amanda from the Nightwing branch of the Feri Tradition)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Workshop: Pumpkin Carving! (Ruthie & Joshua)
6:00pm Potluck Feast
7:00pm Newcomers' Discussion
7:45pm Pre-Ritual Discussion with Main Ritual to Follow presented by Dark Matters (Raven, Ria and Amanda from the Nightwing branch of the Feri Tradition)
9:00pm -10:00pm Event: “Dancing in the Blockhouse”
10:15pm Pool/Hot Tub and Shrine Close
10:30pm Closing Circle, Site Closes, Clean Up
Presentation Descriptions:
Workshop: Prayers for the Dead / Rites for the Living 4:00pm - 5:30pm Blockhouse by Dark Matters (Raven, Ria and Amanda from the Nightwing branch of the Feri Tradition):
A workshop on prayers, rites and customs across multiple cultures. We will focus on inspiration for our own rites, and on practical things you can do to honor ancestors, including building shrines and altars, and memorial services we are called upon to do. We’ll also talk about how death is perceived (as a lover, a maiden, a specter, a thief, a stranger, a visitor, etc).
Kids' Workshop: Pumpkin carving! 4:00pm - 5:00pm (with Ruthie & Joshua, meet outside the living room)
Come get into the season with us as we carve our own pumpkins! Bring your own or have one of ours, either way we'll be having lots of fun.
October Ritual: Samhain between the worlds by Dark Matters 8:00pm (from this month's ritual writers and directors - Raven, Ria and Amanda from the Nightwing branch of the Feri Tradition):
Those who are dead are gone, but not forgotten. The ritual for Samhain honors the dead, the living and the otherworldly, and takes part in the place between worlds, where we can talk to the spirits, give libations and offerings, and feel the wind of other between the worlds. Event: Dancing in the Blockhouse 9:00pm -10:00pm (with Jane)
"Hey now, hey now now..."
Join us in the Blockhouse and let your inner (or outer) Goth dance to the melancholy sounds of hand picked Dark Wave and Gothic Rock songs.
What to Bring:
Snacks for yourself, a potluck item to share, and your own feast gear (plate, cup, utensils), as on-site supplies are limited. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).
Registration:
For this event, we request a donation of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 13-17, and $2.00 for children 2-12; this includes all aspects of the event. It is important for event and ritual planning that *all* people check in at the front door. Please do not arrive before 2:00 pm unless you are a vendor or you want to attend the work party at 10:00 am.
A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and numerous natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children MUST be under adult supervision (in line-of-sight) at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those 13 and under). Other than the kids' workshop (when offered), there are no organized children's activities, although there are games and crafts for kids.
A Note About Noise at the Longhouse:
The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 pm. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10 pm), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors' property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly.
A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
Please carpool if at all possible -- there is limited onsite parking. If driving to the site, please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles.
Directions:
Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road. Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson's, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don't you are in the neighbors' drive.
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
12345 Lake City Way NE #195
Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Email: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org
Current Mood: excited | | Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 | 8:59 pm
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The Rite of Mercury
Eleusyve Productions, who brought you The Rite of Luna (2005) and The Rite of Venus (2007) is pleased to offer you a preview in-concert presentation of their highly anticipated Rite of Mercury. Join in the splendor with us as Mercury and his officers invoke the Word, and he strives to impart the understanding of divinity. ... But will the players get the point before he gives up? ... And who will be chosen to take his place at the head of things? Come and find out how it goes down, and answer the age old question: Is it better to burn out than to fade away??? Eleusyve Productions, the dream-child of Fr. Jon Sewell and Sr. Melissa Holm, is an amateur theater group dedicated to the adaptation and presentation of Aleister Crowley's Rites of Eleusis (a series of seven ritual plays) as musical theater pieces. Using sound, light, movement, drama and magick to enhance the poetry and symmetry of the original works, we strive to make them more accessible to a broader audience. For more information about Eleusyve Productions and the full production of Rite of Mercury (October 1 & 2), visit www.eleusyve.com. | | Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 | 11:03 am
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September event - Concentric Circles!
Join us for a full day of workshops, rituals, artisans, and community from throughout the Puget Sound region for the 12th annual Concentric Circles at the Longhouse, a beautiful wetlands setting featuring indoor space, outdoor stone circle, heated pool, and hot tub. Date: Saturday, September 25th ~ 1 pm - 11:00 pm (Please note the different times than our usual schedule) Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road - Redmond 98053 (see directions below) Day Schedule: 1:00 Site opens 1:30-2:00 OLOTEAS: Opening Circle (Stone Circle) 2:00-3:00 ATC: Youth Blessing of the Elements Ritual (Stone Circle) 2:00-3:00 Sean Ciall Spell Circle: History of Kabalah Workshop (Blockhouse) 2:00-3:00 Grey School of Wizardry: Magickal Camouflage Workshop (Psychic Garden) 3:00-4:00 Horizon Oasis OTO: The Victorian Era Magickal Explosion Workshop (Blockhouse) 3:00-4:00 Bards of the Koad: Musical Performance (Outdoor Stage) 4:00-5:00 Women of the Goddess: Dianic Wicca Workshop (Blockhouse) 4:00-5:00 OLOTEAS: Kids’ Workshop (Front Lawn) 5:00-6:00 OLOTEAS: Thanksgiving Ritual (Stone Circle) 6:00-7:00 Sylvan Grove: Sylvan Tradition and Working with the Fey Workshop (Meditation Room) 6:00-7:30 Sean Ciall Sword Circle: Psychic Self Defense Workshop (Blockhouse) 7:00-8:30 Sylvan Grove: Magick Ritual with the Fey (Stone Circle) 9:00-9:30 Eleusyve Productions: Rite of Mercury, a Preview (Outdoor Stage) 10:30-11:00 OLOTEAS: Closing Circle (Stone Circle) 11:00 Site closes, clean up to follow ( More Info )Our Lady of the Earth and Sky 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401 Website: http://www.oloteas.org/Email: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org Current Mood: excited | | Friday, September 3rd, 2010 | 1:27 pm
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Skiing the Magickal Bunny Slopes Fall Class Schedule
The Fall series of classes will be presented on five consecutive Fridays in October and November at Edge of the Circle Books: Fridays, October 8, 15, 22, 29 and Friday, November 5 from 7PM - 9PM 701 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 726-1999 Website: www.edgeofthecircle.com Classes include instruction, exercises, and question-and-answer time. Enrollment is open to all, but note that due to the class structure and content, attendance at the first day’s class is required. If you can’t make it the first day, please join us when the next series is offered in Spring 2011. If you’ve taken the class before, you’re welcome to come to any session you may have missed previously, or re-take any you found particularly interesting. Please send an email to dana(at)oloteas(dot)org to let us know that you’re planning to attend (so we have some idea how many chairs to put out and handouts to make!). This class is completely, absolutely, 100% free of charge! It is presented twice a year as a community service of OLOTEAS, and is supported by donations from our ritual events. Many thanks to Edge of the Circle Books for allowing us to use the space at no cost! Our Lady of the Earth and Sky Mailing Address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401 Website: http://www.oloteas.org/Email list sign up: http://oloteas.org/mailman/listinfo/community_oloteas.orgEmail: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org | | Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | 4:06 pm
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Second Saturday Social: Seattle Tilth Harvest Fair, September 11
The harvest season is upon us, and Seattle Tilth puts on a fabulous fair to celebrate every year, so let's take advantage of it! This year's fair features an organic farmers' market, workshops on urban farming, and more...it sounds kind of like the Concentric Circles of sustainable agriculture! Even if you don't garden, it's a fun event and nice chance to hang out in a pretty park with some interesting people. Here's the event website: http://seattletilth.org/special_events/harvestfair2010and here's how to get there by car and bus: http://seattletilth.org/directions/wofficeandgardens (if you follow directions to their office, you can't miss the fair, which takes over the whole grounds of the Good Shepherd Center where they are located.) Let's meet at 11:30 at the Music Gazebo. Bring a picnic or enjoy some delicious food from the farmers' market. Post below to let me know if you plan to be there, which I hope you will! BB, Stephanie |
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