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SUMMARY:General Information about OSS Ticketed Festivals
DESCRIPTION:Oak Spirit Sanctuary hosts four weekend festivals per year for which there is a registration fee.  These are:\n\n\n\nOstara: Around the date of the Spring Equinox \n\n\n\nBeltane: Usually first weekend in May\, closest to May 1st \n\n\n\nHarvest Homecoming:  Usually the first weekend of September\, the weekend of Labor Day.  An extra day of relaxed camping (Monday\, Labor Day) is included in this festival \n\n\n\nSamhain: A weekend close to October 31st  \n\n\n\nOther festivals\, such as a Women’s Gathering\, are developed when there is interest in and planners for such events. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nThe pricing of these events was standardized starting from February 2023.  The following price chart may help with planning and budgeting for OSS events.  OSS prices events with three “tiers:”  An early registration discounted price\, a regular price\, and an At-the-Gate price.  Day passes for Saturday are available with a discount for purchasing online.  Usually\, registration opens about five to six weeks ahead of the event. The dates of the price changes are planned in advance and posted with the individual event pages.  The ticketing platform is set to automatically change the price on the appropriate date.  OSS encourages registering online whenever possible as this helps with attendance count and preparation as well as gets you discounted pricing.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that all children 17 years and younger are free for all events. We include an option to register children with a $0 ticket price–we appreciate having the names and count of all attendees at our events. \n\n\n\nOstaraBeltaneHarvest HomecomingSamhainEarly registration discount$35$55$45$35Regular pricing$45$65$55$45At-the-Gate$55$70$60$55Saturday Day pass Online / Sat. pass At the Gate$20/$25$30/$35$25/$30$20/$25\n\n\n\nFinancial Assistance for Event Attendance\n\n\n\nIt is the desire of Oak Spirit Sanctuary to reduce barriers with regard to event attendance for those experiencing financial hardship.  The following document will be available on the individual website event pages.  Please review this document to learn about options that can make OSS events financially accessible.   \n\n\n\nInformation about Financial Assistance for Event Attendance \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nPlease email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/general-information-about-oss-ticketed-festivals/
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SUMMARY:August Volunteer & Visiting Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Days at Oak Spirit Sanctuary are a wonderful ways to help with the Sanctuary’s upkeep\, prepare for events and a great way to get to know others in OSS community. Working together is a great way to build connections and support our Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nThere will be jobs and or projects for everyone regardless of capabilities. Please don’t think because you can’t do heavy lifting or swing an ax there is no way to contribute. \n\n\n\nAttendees are asked to check in with the work day lead\, immediately upon arrival to the property. Be sure to sign the attendance book. (If you are new\, ask anyone who has been to OSS before to show you where!) \n\n\n\nA simple meal is provided by OSS for lunch for most work days unless otherwise indicated.  If you have food sensitivities\, you may wish to bring your own lunch.   \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering for the day earns a $5.00 digital voucher.  Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events or camping fees. (Does not apply to outside events hosted at OSS.) Please remember to sign the attendance book so your attendance is recorded to be sure to get a digital voucher.  \n\n\n\n​​Please Note:  Winter Volunteer Days generally focus on our Retreat Center\, but this will be contingent on winter weather conditions. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced here and on OSS’s social media pages. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property\, these scheduled Volunteer Days provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land\, available to answer any questions you may have. You are free to visit without any obligation to participate in the Volunteer Day.  For day visits\, please plan to leave at the conclusion of the work day\, unless you have registered for camping. (We also encourage first time visitors to come to any of our other events\, of course!)  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/august-volunteer-visiting-day-2026/
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SUMMARY:August Volunteer & Visiting Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Days at Oak Spirit Sanctuary are a wonderful ways to help with the Sanctuary’s upkeep\, prepare for events and a great way to get to know others in OSS community. Working together is a great way to build connections and support our Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nThere will be jobs and or projects for everyone regardless of capabilities. Please don’t think because you can’t do heavy lifting or swing an ax there is no way to contribute. \n\n\n\nAttendees are asked to check in with the work day lead\, immediately upon arrival to the property. Be sure to sign the attendance book. (If you are new\, ask anyone who has been to OSS before to show you where!) \n\n\n\nA simple meal is provided by OSS for lunch for most work days unless otherwise indicated.  If you have food sensitivities\, you may wish to bring your own lunch.   \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering for the day earns a $5.00 digital voucher.  Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events or camping fees. (Does not apply to outside events hosted at OSS.) Please remember to sign the attendance book so your attendance is recorded to be sure to get a digital voucher.  \n\n\n\n​​Please Note:  Winter Volunteer Days generally focus on our Retreat Center\, but this will be contingent on winter weather conditions. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced here and on OSS’s social media pages. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property\, these scheduled Volunteer Days provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land\, available to answer any questions you may have. You are free to visit without any obligation to participate in the Volunteer Day.  For day visits\, please plan to leave at the conclusion of the work day\, unless you have registered for camping. (We also encourage first time visitors to come to any of our other events\, of course!)  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/august-volunteer-visiting-weekend26/
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SUMMARY:Harvest Homecoming 2026
DESCRIPTION:This special event is a favorite of many at Oak Spirit Sanctuary.  A homecoming for Oak Spirits and for new and old friends alike! This year’s theme encourages us to draw strength and spiritual nourishment from a foundation of abundance. We can find this abundance through our relationship with the Land and from our participation in a community of practice!    \n\n\n\nThis family friendly festival includes long-standing OSS traditions like our Triple Goddess Grape Stomp\, the annual chili cook-off contest\, as well as our annual church meeting on Sunday.  \n\n\n\nProgramming runs Friday to Sunday evening with a “casual camping” Monday\, with no scheduled programming\, for those who wish to stay over until Labor Day.Please read this entire event page. This will be the place with the most complete event information. This page will be updated so come back to check it! \n\n\n\nFeatured at this Event:  \n\n\n\n\nThree dynamic rituals \n\n\n\nAnnual Goddess Grape Stomp\n\n\n\nA variety of workshops and activities \n\n\n\nAnnual Chili Cook-off Contest\n\n\n\nCommunity Potluck dinner \n\n\n\nOSS traditional bardic circle/ community bonfire time \n\n\n\nArt Raffle and Curated Basket Silent Auction\n\n\n\n\nIn lieu of a paid performer\, this year we will be hosting a community-driven talent share at Saturday’s bonfire circle. Not quite a “talent show” per se but rather a facilitated bardic circle where community members are encouraged to sing a song\, lead a chant\, tell a story or joke\, juggle\, spin fire. . . whatever!  When we did this a few years ago\, perhaps the biggest cheers went to a young man who was a competitive speed Rubic’s cube solver. Please consider bringing your talents to our evening! \n\n\n\nWhat else to Bring to this Event: \n\n\n\nTo have the grandest experience of Harvest Homecoming\, please consider bringing the following items:**Snacks\, Appetizers\, Adult beverages\, Non-alcoholic drinks if you wish to contribute something to the opening Social Hour \n\n\n\n**A potluck dish for about 10 to 12 people with ingredients labeled. Please keep your food item appropriately cooled for food safety considerations until cooking or presenting. If you need help with keeping your item cold until needed\, let an event organizer know. \n\n\n\n**Chili if you wish to enter the cooking contests. This dish will then immediately become part of the community potluck. \n\n\n\n**Grapes for the Triple Goddess Grape Stomp–Any kind of grape. Please do not wash the grapes with fruit and vegetable wash beforehand. \n\n\n\n**Drums\, percussion and acoustic instruments for Bardic Circle and Talent Share \n\n\n\n**Since the weather may be hot: fun water play items to keep cool. Toys like super soakers\, small kiddie pools (inflatable or solid plastic)\, but no plastic water balloons please. If the weather is hot\, a shallow\, inflatable pool will be available for cooling off\, so bring swim suits or pool clothing. \n\n\n\n**Items to place on the Community Shrine that represent your individual tradition\, craft\, or practice. This shrine will be a symbol of the diversity of practice found in our community. Examples: items like: statues\, print images\, stones\, tools\, flowers\, candles. These items will be collected by their owners before departure. \n\n\n\nEvent Itinerary \n\n\n\nEvent coordinators are diligently planning a full event for you! When you register online\, you will receive an email closer to the event with some reminders as well as the program booklet after online registration closes. Paper programs will be available when you check in at registration. \n\n\n\nGate Hours \n\n\n\nGate 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.  \n\n\n\nAlthough the gate is closed at 9:00 PM\, this is for entries and anyone can leave the property at any time. \n\n\n\nGate opens at 9:00 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. Event closes at 3:00 PM Sunday. \n\n\n\nIf you are attending with a Saturday Day Pass\, you must leave by midnight. \n\n\n\nOvernight Stays at this Event \n\n\n\nCamping on the land is included with this event. Please be prepared for any kind of weather event. \n\n\n\nIf 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. If your request for retreat space is approved\, we will collect the extra payment at registration check-in or have you send it via Paypal or Venmo. \n\n\n\nYou will need to email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org to request sleeping space and check on availability. \n\n\n\nYou 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. \n\n\n\nThe Basics of Camping at OSS \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nCamping 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.  \n\n\n\nOSS does not offer trash disposal services. Please plan to remove your own trash and recycling. \n\n\n\nPets may attend but must be leashed and under control at all times. \n\n\n\nNatural Laws of Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nEvent Pricing and Dates of Pricing Changes \n\n\n\nJuly 18th: Online registration opens with an early discount for 2 weeks \n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXTENSIONOF EARLY DISCOUNT PRICING! \n\n\n\nEarly registration discount is available through Wednesday August 6th\, ending at midnight! \n\n\n\nAugust 7th: Regular event price begins \n\n\n\nAugust 26th: Online registration ends\, At-the-Gate registration will be available \n\n\n\nTicket Type7/20-8/78/4-9/1GateFull Festival $45.00$55.00$60.00Saturday Day Pass$25.00$25.00$30.00\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nHere at Oak Spirit Sanctuary we believe that everyone should have access to community and spiritual connection. If financial hardship is a barrier\, please don’t let that stop you from attending. We offer options to support accessibility and encourage you to reach out so we can help make your participation possible. For more information click below.  \n\n\n\n\nHardship Options\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome vendors to Harvest Homecoming! There is no additional fee to vend with us beyond the cost of admission – we do ask for a donation to a future silent auction/raffle.  \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in vending\, please follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the event through our standard attendance registration.\n\n\n\nComplete the separate vendor registration form.\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor registration \n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be featured in our promotions\, please send us an email with links to your pages\, photos\, and any materials you would like us to share. This also helps us highlight and thank you for vending with us—both during this event and in future community spotlights.
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/harvest-homecoming-2026/
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SUMMARY:September Volunteer & Visiting Day
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Days at Oak Spirit Sanctuary are a wonderful ways to help with the Sanctuary’s upkeep\, prepare for events and a great way to get to know others in OSS community. Working together is a great way to build connections and support our Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nThere will be jobs and or projects for everyone regardless of capabilities. Please don’t think because you can’t do heavy lifting or swing an ax there is no way to contribute. \n\n\n\nAttendees are asked to check in with the work day lead\, immediately upon arrival to the property. Be sure to sign the attendance book. (If you are new\, ask anyone who has been to OSS before to show you where!) \n\n\n\nA simple meal is provided by OSS for lunch for most work days unless otherwise indicated.  If you have food sensitivities\, you may wish to bring your own lunch.   \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering for the day earns a $5.00 digital voucher.  Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events or camping fees. (Does not apply to outside events hosted at OSS.) Please remember to sign the attendance book so your attendance is recorded to be sure to get a digital voucher.  \n\n\n\n​​Please Note:  Winter Volunteer Days generally focus on our Retreat Center\, but this will be contingent on winter weather conditions. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced here and on OSS’s social media pages. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property\, these scheduled Volunteer Days provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land\, available to answer any questions you may have. You are free to visit without any obligation to participate in the Volunteer Day.  For day visits\, please plan to leave at the conclusion of the work day\, unless you have registered for camping. (We also encourage first time visitors to come to any of our other events\, of course!)  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/september-volunteer-visiting-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T230000
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SUMMARY:September Lunar Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to Lunar Gatherings at Oak Spirit Sanctuary. They are family friendly and FREE.  \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS\, attending a Lunar is a great way to “dip your toe” into events at OSS and visit the land.   \n\n\n\nLunars are generally scheduled during the waxing moon phase on a Saturday closest to the upcoming full moon during months OSS is not hosting a larger\, ticketed event.  Some Lunars may occur on a New Moon\, depending on the year.  \n\n\n\nLunars are a one-day event with an afternoon class from the OSS educational series: “A Year and A Day\,” for training and information in basic Neo-Pagan topics.  \n\n\n\nClass is followed by a pot-luck dinner. Please bring a pot-luck dish suitable for about 10 to 12 people with an ingredients list. \n\n\n\nRitual follows the Pot-Luck dinner \n\n\n\nAfter the ritual\, merriment and camaraderie around the evening bonfire complete the night’s observances. Bring your drums and acoustic instruments\, and (adult) beverages of your choice. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to camp overnight\, please visit the Camping Information and Registration page for more information.  You may also register and pay for camping the day of the Lunar.  Simply let OSS personnel know and they will help you out!   \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n4:30– 5:30:  Year and A Day class \n\n\n\n6:00:  Community Potluck Meal \n\n\n\n7:30:  Ritual \n\n\n\nPost-ritual:  Community time around the fire \n\n\n\nNote: OSS welcomes guest presenters. If you or your group are interested in presenting a community-oriented ritual at OSS\, please contact us at info@oakspiritsanctuary.org  \n\n\n\nSometimes\, Lunar Gatherings coincide with OSS Work Days. Joining in for the work day is welcome but optional. If you work at the work day\, camping is free for the evening.
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/september-lunar-gathering26/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T150000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Goddess Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This event is inclusive to all those identifying as women. \n\n\n\nPlanning will be starting soon! \n\n\n\nThe best place for joining the planning and finding out information and the proposed schedule is the OSS Sisters of the Sanctuary Facebook Group.
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/autumn-goddess-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260221T145514Z
CREATED:20260221T145450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T145514Z
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SUMMARY:October Volunteer & Visiting Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Weekends at Oak Spirit Sanctuary are a wonderful ways to help with the Sanctuary’s upkeep\, prepare for events and a great way to get to know others in OSS community. Working together is a great way to build connections and support our Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nThis weekend we will meet on Saturday and Sunday. \n\n\n\nThere will be jobs and or projects for everyone regardless of capabilities. Please don’t think because you can’t do heavy lifting or swing an ax there is no way to contribute. \n\n\n\nAttendees are asked to check in with the work day lead\, immediately upon arrival to the property. Be sure to sign the attendance book. (If you are new\, ask anyone who has been to OSS before to show you where!) \n\n\n\nA simple meal is provided by OSS for lunch for most work days unless otherwise indicated. If you have food sensitivities\, you may wish to bring your own lunch. \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering each day earns a $5.00 digital voucher. Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events or camping fees. (Does not apply to outside events hosted at OSS.) Please remember to sign the attendance book so your attendance is recorded to be sure to get a digital voucher. \n\n\n\n​​Please Note: Winter Volunteer Days generally focus on our Retreat Center\, but this will be contingent on winter weather conditions. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced here and on OSS’s social media pages. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property\, these scheduled Volunteer Days provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land\, available to answer any questions you may have. You are free to visit without any obligation to participate in the Volunteer Day. For day visits\, please plan to leave at the conclusion of the work day\, unless you have registered for camping. (We also encourage first time visitors to come to any of our other events\, of course!) \n\n\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/october-volunteer-visiting-weekend26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000
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SUMMARY:Samhain at the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate as the wheel of the year turns on. Samhain is the pagan holiday of honoring the ancestors and the end of harvest.
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/samhain-at-the-sanctuary26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260222T012713Z
CREATED:20260222T012540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T012713Z
UID:11028-1794648600-1794672000@www.oakspiritsanctuary.org
SUMMARY:November Volunteer & Visiting Day
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Days at Oak Spirit Sanctuary are a wonderful ways to help with the Sanctuary’s upkeep\, prepare for events and a great way to get to know others in OSS community. Working together is a great way to build connections and support our Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nThere will be jobs and or projects for everyone regardless of capabilities. Please don’t think because you can’t do heavy lifting or swing an ax there is no way to contribute. \n\n\n\nAttendees are asked to check in with the work day lead\, immediately upon arrival to the property. Be sure to sign the attendance book. (If you are new\, ask anyone who has been to OSS before to show you where!) \n\n\n\nA simple meal is provided by OSS for lunch for most work days unless otherwise indicated.  If you have food sensitivities\, you may wish to bring your own lunch.   \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering for the day earns a $5.00 digital voucher.  Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events or camping fees. (Does not apply to outside events hosted at OSS.) Please remember to sign the attendance book so your attendance is recorded to be sure to get a digital voucher.  \n\n\n\n​​Please Note:  Winter Volunteer Days generally focus on our Retreat Center\, but this will be contingent on winter weather conditions. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced here and on OSS’s social media pages. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property\, these scheduled Volunteer Days provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land\, available to answer any questions you may have. You are free to visit without any obligation to participate in the Volunteer Day.  For day visits\, please plan to leave at the conclusion of the work day\, unless you have registered for camping. (We also encourage first time visitors to come to any of our other events\, of course!)  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/november-volunteer-visiting-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260222T022143Z
CREATED:20260222T022136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T022143Z
UID:11031-1795275000-1795302000@www.oakspiritsanctuary.org
SUMMARY:November Lunar Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to Lunar Gatherings at Oak Spirit Sanctuary. They are family friendly and FREE.  \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS\, attending a Lunar is a great way to “dip your toe” into events at OSS and visit the land.   \n\n\n\nLunars are generally scheduled during the waxing moon phase on a Saturday closest to the upcoming full moon during months OSS is not hosting a larger\, ticketed event.  Some Lunars may occur on a New Moon\, depending on the year.  \n\n\n\nLunars are a one-day event with an afternoon class from the OSS educational series: “A Year and A Day\,” for training and information in basic Neo-Pagan topics.  \n\n\n\nClass is followed by a pot-luck dinner. Please bring a pot-luck dish suitable for about 10 to 12 people with an ingredients list. \n\n\n\nRitual follows the Pot-Luck dinner \n\n\n\nAfter the ritual\, merriment and camaraderie around the evening bonfire complete the night’s observances. Bring your drums and acoustic instruments\, and (adult) beverages of your choice. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to camp overnight\, please visit the Camping Information and Registration page for more information.  You may also register and pay for camping the day of the Lunar.  Simply let OSS personnel know and they will help you out!   \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n4:30– 5:30:  Year and A Day class \n\n\n\n6:00:  Community Potluck Meal \n\n\n\n7:30:  Ritual \n\n\n\nPost-ritual:  Community time around the fire \n\n\n\nNote: OSS welcomes guest presenters. If you or your group are interested in presenting a community-oriented ritual at OSS\, please contact us at info@oakspiritsanctuary.org  \n\n\n\nSometimes\, Lunar Gatherings coincide with OSS Work Days. Joining in for the work day is welcome but optional. If you work at the work day\, camping is free for the evening.
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/november-lunar-gathering26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260222T155032Z
CREATED:20260222T155027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T155032Z
UID:11037-1797067800-1797093000@www.oakspiritsanctuary.org
SUMMARY:December Volunteer & Visiting Day
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Days at Oak Spirit Sanctuary are a wonderful ways to help with the Sanctuary’s upkeep\, prepare for events and a great way to get to know others in OSS community. Working together is a great way to build connections and support our Sanctuary. \n\n\n\nThere will be jobs and or projects for everyone regardless of capabilities. Please don’t think because you can’t do heavy lifting or swing an ax there is no way to contribute. \n\n\n\nAttendees are asked to check in with the work day lead\, immediately upon arrival to the property. Be sure to sign the attendance book. (If you are new\, ask anyone who has been to OSS before to show you where!) \n\n\n\nA simple meal is provided by OSS for lunch for most work days unless otherwise indicated.  If you have food sensitivities\, you may wish to bring your own lunch.   \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering for the day earns a $5.00 digital voucher.  Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events or camping fees. (Does not apply to outside events hosted at OSS.) Please remember to sign the attendance book so your attendance is recorded to be sure to get a digital voucher.  \n\n\n\n​​Please Note:  Winter Volunteer Days generally focus on our Retreat Center\, but this will be contingent on winter weather conditions. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced here and on OSS’s social media pages. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nIf you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property\, these scheduled Volunteer Days provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land\, available to answer any questions you may have. You are free to visit without any obligation to participate in the Volunteer Day.  For day visits\, please plan to leave at the conclusion of the work day\, unless you have registered for camping. (We also encourage first time visitors to come to any of our other events\, of course!)  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/december-volunteer-visiting-day26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T230000
DTSTAMP:20260222T024014Z
CREATED:20260222T024009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T024014Z
UID:11034-1797685200-1797721200@www.oakspiritsanctuary.org
SUMMARY:Yule at the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Yuletide back home with Oak Spirit Sanctuary!
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/yule-at-the-sanctuary26/
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