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Ostara At the Sanctuary
March 20 at 3:00 pm to March 22 at 5:00 pm
Join us this weekend for Ostara!
House Cleansing , Blessing & Warding by Patrick- Spring is a common time for deep cleaning our homes. “Spring cleaning” can also be done energetically! This workshop will share a variety of techniques for energetic cleansing as well as ways to bless and protect our personal sanctuaries. Some of what we will discuss will be put into practice in our annual retreat center cleansing ritual later in the evening.
Cob seedling pots by Kelsey – Just in time to get ready for spring planting learn how to make biodegradable seedling pots from a mixture of clay, sand, straw and water in which you can start your seeds before planting directly into the ground outdoors. Hands on workshop!
Spring Traditions Around the World by Patrick – This workshop will explore some of the major springtime traditions celebrated in cultures around the world from South Asia, Japan, the Middle East and Europe.
Art Raffle and Silent Auction- All weekend you can bid on silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets at the registration booth. Winners will be announced Sunday morning but you don’t have to be present to win!
Retreat Center & House Blessing – Following opening ritual Fae and Patrick will lead community members in our annual magical cleansing of the retreat center and a blessing upon the house and all who would enter.
Scavenger Hunt- Grab a map and a set of clues and go in search of prizes scattered about in some of our favorite places on the land.
Crafting- Get into the spirit of the season by creating your own spring time witches ball, natural bird treat, and/or butterfly feeder.
Egg Hunt- A traditional Ostara egg hunt around the retreat center grounds. Please consider bringing your own basket. We will have a limited number available for use.
Potluck Community Dinner- Bring a dish to share and enjoy an eclectic, delicious dinner in community! Please be prepared to write an ingredients list to help those with food sensitivities.
Fireside Social Circle- We’ll be Drumming, singing, chatting, sharing stories, deep thoughts and laughter by the fireside Saturday night after ritual. Bring your voice, instruments and favorite songs!
Shrine Tending at the Fae village– Help us tidy up from winter and leave them something that sparkles! Sunday after lunch!
| Regular Pricing Ending 3/15 | Gate Pricing | ||
| Full Event | $45.00 | $55.00 | |
| Day Pass | $20.00 | $25.00 |
Work vouchers may be used for discounts up to half off the entry price. Work vouchers are transferable to others. Please contact info@oakspiritsanctuary.org to receive a special code to use your vouchers.
OSS can accept cash or card payments.
Saturday Day Pass: Arrive as early as 9:00 when gate opens. Must leave event by Saturday night, midnight.
There is no entry to this event without paid registration.
Registration (OPENS 1/26/2026)
When online registration is closed, at-the-gate registration will be available. When you arrive, come to the registration area and check-in.
1/26/2026: Registration opens with an early discount for 3 weeks
2/15/2026: Pricing changes to regular price available for 4 weeks
3/15/2026: Online registration ends. At-the Gate registration will be available for the full weekend and day passes.
Vendors
Vending for merchants and crafts people is available at this event. There is no extra fee for vending with your paid registration, but OSS asks for a donation of an item for the art raffle. Please plan on registering online and filling out the vendor application below rather than “at the gate” registration.
Gate Hours
Gate will open on Friday at 3:00 and close at 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday nights. No entries from 9:00 pm unless other arrangements have been made by contacting info@oakspiritsanctuary.org.
Although the gate is closed at 9:00 PM, this is for entries and anyone can leave the property at any time.
Gate opens at 9:00 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. Event closes at 3:00 PM Sunday.
If you are attending with a Saturday Day Pass, you must leave by midnight.
Overnight Stays at this Event
Camping on the land is included with this event. Please be prepared for any kind of weather event.
If you wish to reserve space inside the retreat center for sleeping, this is an additional fee of $10. per person. This is on a first come/ first served basis. There will be an “add-on” option when you register. Only choose this if your request for retreat space has been approved.
You will need to email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org to request sleeping space and check on availability.
You will need to bring your own sleeping set-up: cot, inflatable air mattress, and all bed linens/ pillows. You may use the kitchen for the preparation of your food.
The Basics of Camping at OSS
The grounds of OSS are open and do not have designated camping sites as one might expect at a state park campground. You may camp anywhere that is not a ritual or community space. Tent, pull-behind campers, and drivable camping vehicles are all allowed.
Camping is rustic: there are no electric or water hook-ups, no flush toilets. Porta-potties are available on site. Frog Bog (shower house) will be in operation for this event.
OSS does not offer trash disposal services. Please plan to remove your own trash and recycling.
Pets may attend but must be leashed and under control at all times.
Natural Laws of Oak Spirit Sanctuary
We strongly recommend reading through the “Natural Laws” document to become familiar with the basic policies regarding land use and personal conduct when visiting and camping at OSS.
Accessibility
If you have accessibility challenges and need more information about the grounds or amenities at OSS or how we can best help you, please contact info@oakspiritsanctuary.org.
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