Oak Spirit Sanctuary

November Work Weekend
2024-11-23 09:30 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Work Days and Weekends at Oak Spirit Sanctuary not only help with the upkeep of the land and facilities but are also a great way to get to know other people at OSS. Working together is a great way to build community.

There 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.

A Work “Day” is the Saturday of a weekend and usually starts around 9:30 am and lasts until about 5:00 pm. Arrive when you can and stay as long as you are able.

A Work “Weekend” spans Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. These are scheduled before a few of the weekend festivals or when there are bigger projects to work on.

Attendees 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!)

A main dish is provided by OSS for the lunchtime meal for most work days unless otherwise indicated. If you have food sensitivities, you may wish to bring your own lunch.

Overnight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend.

Volunteering at a work day earns a $5.00 digital voucher. Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events. (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.

​​Please Note: Winter work days generally focus on the 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.

Work Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary

Even if you are uninterested or unable to participate in the work day, these scheduled times provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land, available to answer any questions you may have.

All are welcome!

December Work Weekend
2024-12-14 09:30 - 2024-12-15 17:00
At this work day we will focus on preparation for next weekend’s Yule and also clearing out the culverts on the driveway.

Work Days and Weekends at Oak Spirit Sanctuary not only help with the upkeep of the land and facilities but are also a great way to get to know other people at OSS. Working together is a great way to build community.

There 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.

A Work “Day” is the Saturday of a weekend and usually starts around 9:30 am and lasts until about 5:00 pm. Arrive when you can and stay as long as you are able.

A Work “Weekend” spans Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. These are scheduled before a few of the bigger events.

Attendees 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!)

A main dish is provided by OSS for the lunchtime meal for most work days unless otherwise indicated. If you have food sensitivities, you may wish to bring your own lunch.

Overnight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend.

Volunteering at a work day earns a $5.00 digital voucher. Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events. (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.

​​Please Note: Winter work days generally focus on the 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.

Work Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary

Even if you are uninterested or unable to participate in the work day, these scheduled times provide a great opportunity to visit as there are folks present on the land, available to answer any questions you may have.

All are welcome!

Yule / Winter Solstice
2024-12-21 13:00 - 23:00
This is a one-day, free, family friendly event. Arrive anytime and join the scheduled activities.

Schedule

1:00 — Tree decorating, Crafts, afternoon snacks

3:00 — 4:00 Year and A Day Class

4:15 — Yule Gift Exchange

5:00 –Visit from Father Yule

5:30 — Potluck

6:30 — Ritual Prep, Ritual Conspiracy

7:00 — Ritual

Afterwards: Community time at Family fire circle and in Retreat center, which may include story time & holiday carol singing

Information about the Event:

Food to bring:

Additional snacks for the afternoon activities are nice but optional

Potluck Meal: OSS is providing turkey and ham, mashed potatoes and gravy. Please bring a side dish of any kind or dessert that would feed 10 to 12 people. (There is a stove top, but not a working oven.) Crock pots are great!

Beverages: Adult and/or nonalcoholic beverages for your own consumption. A bottle of libations of some kind to share is nice but optional.

Yule Gift Exchange: (All ages) Anyone who wishes to participate should bring a wrapped gift (price limit of about $10). This can be something magical, silly, practical–really, anything that would make a good gift for someone of any age or gender. This is all ages: adults and children will play the same gift exchange game, and each child who participates will also need their own present to participate.

Other items to bring: A camp chair and some warm wraps or blankets if you want to be outside. A portion of the activities will be outside, so dress warmly! (If the cold is too much, you are free to stay indoors.)

Directions to Oak Spirit Sanctuary

It has come to our attention that some GPS maps send people to the wrong location. OSS is NOT the white house at the 90 degree corner on Cumberland Church Road. The property of OSS is not visible from the road. Once on Cumberland Church Road, the route is pretty straightforward. You will take a 90 degree turn to the right where you see a white farmhouse. Don’t go straight ahead–there’s a road there but it looks less maintained. Stay on the larger, well-graveled road.Proceed forward. You will pass a fenced, brown building that looks like a county maintenance building on the left. Just after this, you will see a green dumpster at the entry point to the OSS driveway. Make your right turn here. Proceed slowly all the way up the driveway making no turns. You’ll see a farmhouse up ahead and some fencing with an open gate. You’ve found OSS!

Follow the driveway, this will veer right. Parking is on the left side of the road once you are past the outbuildings and see fields ahead. If it has been raining, we recommend parking pretty close to the road, not all the way forward to the tree line when you pull off to park.

January Winter Break
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00
After a full year of events and management of Oak Spirit Sanctuary, the General Council takes a full month off from meetings and Wheel of the Year programming.

We will be having a Work Weekend January 25th and 26th, please come! See the event page for more information.

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and look forward to getting together regularly from the January Work Weekend and into the events of 2025.

January Work Weekend
2025-01-25 09:30 - 2025-01-26 17:00
Work Days and Work Weekends at Oak Spirit Sanctuary not only help with the upkeep of the land and facilities and prepare for events but are also a great way to get to know other people at OSS. Working together is a great way to build community.

There 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.

A Work “Day” is the Saturday of a weekend and usually starts around 9:30 am and lasts until about 5:00 pm. Arrive when you can and stay as long as you are able.

A Work “Weekend” is two days: Saturday morning to Sunday late afternoon. These are scheduled before a few of the bigger events or when we have larger projects to do.

Attendees 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!)

A 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.

Overnight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend.

Volunteering at a work day earns a $5.00 digital voucher. Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events. (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.

​​Please Note: Winter work days generally focus on the 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.

Work Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary

If you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property, these scheduled work 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 work 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!)

All are welcome!

Imbolc
2025-02-15 15:30 - 23:00
Imbolc is the first cross-quarter holiday celebrated at OSS in the new calendar year. It is a one-day, free, family friendly event. This event has the structure of a typical OSS “Lunar.”

The day’s event begin with an afternoon class from the OSS educational series: “A Year and A Day,” for training and information in basic Neo-Pagan topics.

Class is followed by a pot-luck dinner. Please bring a pot-luck dish suitable for about 10 to 12 people with an ingredients list.

Ritual follows the Pot-Luck dinner

After the ritual, merriment and camaraderie around the evening bonfire complete the night’s observances. The retreat house is open as well for those who don’t wish to be out in cold weather. Bring your drums and acoustic instruments, and (adult) beverages of your choice. Dress warmly and bring a camp chair if you wish to sit at the fire.

Schedule:

3:30 Arrive and get settled in!

4:30 – 5:30: Year and A Day class Topic: “Wheel of the Year”

6:00: Community Potluck Meal

7:30: Ritual

Post-ritual: Community time around the fire

February Work Weekend
2025-02-22 09:30 - 2025-02-23 17:00
Work Days and Work Weekends at Oak Spirit Sanctuary not only help with the upkeep of the land and facilities and prepare for events but are also a great way to get to know other people at OSS. Working together is a great way to build community.

There 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.

A Work “Day” is the Saturday of a weekend and usually starts around 9:30 am and lasts until about 5:00 pm. Arrive when you can and stay as long as you are able.

A Work “Weekend” is two days: Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. These are scheduled before a few of the bigger events or when we have larger projects to do.

Attendees 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!)

A 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.

Overnight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend.

Volunteering at a work day earns a $5.00 digital voucher. Vouchers up to half off the registration price may be used for any OSS ticketed events. (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.

​​Please Note: Winter work days generally focus on the 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.

Work Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary

If you are new to OSS and would like to visit and explore the property, these scheduled work 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 work 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!)

All are welcome!

March Work Day
2025-03-15 09:30 - 17:00

Ostara 2025: Growing Together
2025-03-21 15:00 - 2025-03-23 15:00
Join us in a celebration of the Spring Equinox, the growing sunlight, and the awakening of the Earth. Deepen your spiritual roots, renew your soul, and enliven your connection with community!

Please read this full page for information. You will find registration link (when open) at the bottom.

**Image: “Moon Gazing” Amanda Clark**

Featured at this Event:

Three dynamic rituals

Workshops on various topics

Traditional Egg Hunt

Seasonal Craft Activities

Community Shrine Tending

Community Potluck dinner

OSS traditional bardic circle/ community bonfire time

Art Raffle

Informational Documents

These documents will be emailed to all registered people a few days before the event, and they are accessible here. Have a preview! A simple printed program will be available at registration check in.

Ostara GuideDownload

Ostara ChantsDownload

What to Bring Especially for this Event

Snack food or beverages for the “Spring Fling” wine and cheese social on Friday evening. Optional, but appreciated!

Please bring a potluck dish for about 10 to 12 people with a label for ingredients. If you need help keeping your dish cold until time for the potluck, contact an event person.

Item for the Art Raffle: if you are an artist or craftsperson, a donation of an item for the Art Raffle is very much appreciated.

Event Pricing

Early DiscountAvailable 2/19 to 3/4Regular PriceFrom 3/5 to 3/19At-The-GateFull Event$35.$45.$55.Saturday Day Pass$20.$20.$25.

Children 17 years old and younger are Free

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.

There is no entry to this event without paid registration.

Click on Eventbrite image below for event registration

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 entry from 9:00 pm unless other arrangements have been made by contacting info@oakspiritsanctuary.org. Gate opens at 9:00 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. Event closes at 3:00 PM Sunday

Overnight Stays at this Event

Camping on the land is included with this event. Please be prepared for cold-weather camping.

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.—-CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY

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 not be in operation for this event.

OSS does not offer trash disposal services. Please plan to remove your own trash and recy Outdoor Camping is included with registration.

Pets may attend but must be leashed and under control at all times.

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.

Registration (OPENS FEBRUARY 19th)

Registration and Payment are through Eventbrite.

February 19th: Registration opens with an early discount for 2 weeks

March 5th: Pricing changes to regular price available for 2 weeks

March 19th: Online registration ends. At-the Gate registration will be available for the full weekend and day passes.

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.

Questions?

We have answers! Please email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org

April Lunar
2025-04-12 16:30 - 23:00
All are invited to Lunar Gatherings at Oak Spirit Sanctuary. They are family friendly and FREE.

If you are new to OSS, attending a Lunar is a great way to “dip your toe” into events at OSS and visit the land.

Lunars 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.

Lunars 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.

Class is followed by a pot-luck dinner. Please bring a pot-luck dish suitable for about 10 to 12 people with an ingredients list.

Ritual follows the Pot-Luck dinner

After 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.

If 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!

Schedule:

4:30– 5:30: Year and A Day class

6:00: Community Potluck Meal

7:30: Ritual

Post-ritual: Community time around the fire

Note: 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

Sometimes, 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.

April Work Weekend
2025-04-26 09:30 - 2025-04-27 17:00

Beltane: The Dance of Life
2025-05-02 15:00 - 2025-05-04 15:00
This event is Adults Only (18+)

Featured at this Event:

Three dynamic rituals

Workshops on various topics

Special Guest presenters and performers

Community Shrine Tending

Community Potluck dinner

OSS traditional bardic circle/ community bonfire time

Art Raffle

Guest Presenter: Laura Wolf

Laura Wolf is a Shamanic Priestess, Sensual Embodiment Coach, Founder of the WildWoman Experience Women’s Retreats, and Master Facilitator of the Shamanic Breathwork Process®. Her passion is to help you come home to your glorious body, release your grip on everything you think is in your way, and live in total trust of the Universe. Her work is embodied, energetic, empowering, practical, mystical and life-changing. She works with body, mind, emotions, energy, the elements, and spirit – because alignment of all parts of you is required if you want to create the life of your dreams. www.laurawolf.comLaura will be presenting two different styles of breathwork workshops.

Guest Presenter: Katarina Elaine

Katarina Elaine is an LQTBQIA+ inclusive polytheistic traditional witch/Wiccan who studied the craft in Galway Ireland. She currently facilitates spiritual events and public rituals in the Kansas City area and creates Pagan and sex-positive content on social media. She is the founder of Temple Scarlet and has a decade of metaphysical store experience. A few of her skills include tarot reading, aura reading, and crystal assisted energy healing.Katarina will be presenting a workshop on Sacred Sexuality.

Guest Performer: Celia Farran

Celia is a singer-songwriter, sound healer, looping artist, and “Everyday Goddess” whose performances weave together the sacred and the silly in celebration of life, love, and wild joy. Described as “a cross between an Earthy Enya, Joan Baez, and Tina Fey,” Celia brings an enchanting mix of heartfelt music, spontaneous comedy, and soulful ritual that feels right at home in the magic of Beltane. With fiery red hair and a sparkle in her eye, she channels the spirit of the season—playful, passionate, and powerfully present.

Her live-looping performances create lush, layered soundscapes—everything built in real time, with nothing pre-recorded. Whether she’s invoking laughter through her comedic alter-egos or guiding audiences into deep emotional resonance with her songs, Celia invites us to reconnect with the divine in ourselves and each other. With 13 albums, a devoted Patreon Song Club, and years of festival performances under her belt, Celia brings a unique blend of music, healing, and mischief to this Beltane Festival!

What to Bring Especially for this Event

Snack food or beverages for the sharing . Optional, but appreciated!

Please bring a potluck dish for about 10 to 12 people with a label for ingredients. If you need help keeping your dish cold until time for the potluck, contact an event person.

Item for the Art Raffle: if you are an artist or craftsperson, a donation of an item for the Art Raffle is very much appreciated.

Additional items as described for Main Ritual on Saturday

Information about Main Ritual on Saturday

We will be venerating the Cosmic Forces of Creation through joyful veneration. We encourage people to come in whatever ritual finery expresses your celebratory side. Masks, crowns, make-up, full masquerade, sparkles, goth, lots of layers or none at all . . . you do you!

We will be creating an altar to Creation and asking participants to make it beautiful. We will have materials, but please, bring some of your own! Flowers, fruits, candy, stones, coins . . . feel free to be creative! Objects may also be placed on the altar to charge and collected later or left to be ritually offered to the Land.

We will also happily accept contributions to the cakes & ale ritual feast. Berries, nuts, cookies, etc. We don’t need a lot of extra, but variety is the spice of life!

None of the above is mandatory, of course, but so much of what we get out of the ritual experience is a factor of what we bring to it. Blessed Be!

Event Pricing

Early DiscountAvailable 3/31 to 4/13Regular PriceFrom 4/14 to 4/29At-The-GateFull Event$55.$65.$70.Saturday Day Pass$30.$30.$35.

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 March 31st)

Online registration is now closed. At-The-Gate registration is available. When you arrive, come to the registration area and check-in.

March 31st: Registration opens with an early discount for 2 weeks

April 14th: Pricing changes to regular price available for 2 weeks and 2 days

April 29th: 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.

Event Program

Beltane: The Dance of Life Program

Here is a digital copy of the event program. There will be paper programs available when you check in at registration.

Questions?

We have answers! Please email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org

Family Beltane
2025-05-10 13:00 - 20:00
Join us for Family Beltane at Oak Spirit Sanctuary!

Come celebrate the joy of spring, community, and renewal with a day full of connection, laughter, and magic for all ages!

Schedule of Events:

1:00pm – Welcome Home

1:30pm – Scavenger Hunt & Family Games

3:00pm – Maypole Dance

4:00pm – Crafts at the House & Potluck Prep

5:00pm – Cook Out Style Potluck Feast

6:00pm – Beltane Ritual

Bring your family, your favorite cook out side dish to share, and your Beltane spirit! Let’s dance the Maypole, share good food, and celebrate the turning of the Wheel together.

All are welcome—see you at the Sanctuary!

May Work Day
2025-05-17 09:30 - 17:00

Temple Scarlet Spring Retreat
2025-05-23 17:00 - 2025-05-26 17:00
This is an outside rental taking place at Oak Spirit Sanctuary. All information and registration is available from the event’s website.Please visit:

Temple Scarlet

June Work Day #1
2025-06-14 09:30 - 17:00

Midsummer
2025-06-20 15:00 - 2025-06-22 15:00
Join us to honor the life and light of Baldr, culminating in a ritual reenactment of his funeral

This event is co-sponsored by the Ida Plainsmen and Oak Spirit Sanctuary

(Artwork by Peter Cramer, 1779)

Featured at This Event:

Games for Kids and Adults

Main Ritual for Balder

Vendors

Bonfire with Drum Circle (Bring your own Drum)

Communal Story Time

Potluck for Saturday Lunch

Tarot Readings

Mead Competition

Special Guest Presenter

Aaron from The Varyags is presenting the ritual for Balder

Event Pricing & Registration

Online Registration through the Zeffy platform is now closed.

At the Gate Registration for adults 18+ years old: $40.00

Children 17 and younger are free

Camping on the land is included with this event. Please be prepared for any kind of weather event.

OSS Work Vouchers

If you have been coming to OSS work days, you have work vouchers to use! You can use your vouchers for up to half off the admission price. They are also transferrable to other people.

Email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org and we will look up your work vouchers and give you a special code to use when registering. We will need to know how many people you wish to use the vouchers for.

Vendors

Mystic Notions Shoppe

Elise Gurrola

One-of-a-Kind Tumblers, Crocheted items, Stickers, Soaps, Lotions, Candles and Incense

mystic.notions.shoppe@gmail.com

Sibyl of Saturn

Avery Colson

Reiki, Bone Throwing, Psychic Readings

averywrenc@gmail.com

Mystically Morphed

Lindsey Lyons

Reiki/Energy Healing, Tarot/Oracle Reader; Handmade Jewelry, Feather Smudge Wands and Simmer Pot Kits

mystically.morphed@gmail.com

Harmony and Balance

Rebecca Foote

Massage Therapy

rebeccafoote40@gmail.com

Kel’s Groovy Jewerly

Kelsey Fahrmeier

Earrings

kelsgroovyjewerly@yahoo.com

Massages by Robin Kula

Site and Organizational Information about Oak Spirit Sanctuary

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.

Questions about the site of this event?

We have answers! Please email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org

June Work Day #2
2025-06-28 09:30 - 17:00

July Lunar
2025-07-12 16:30 - 23:00

July Work Day
2025-07-19 09:30 - 17:00

General Information about OSS Ticketed Festivals
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2027-12-31 17:00
Oak Spirit Sanctuary hosts four weekend festivals per year for which there is a registration fee. These are:

Ostara: Around the date of the Spring Equinox

Beltane: Usually first weekend in May, closest to May 1st

Harvest 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

Samhain: A weekend close to October 31st

Other festivals, such as a Women’s Gathering, are developed when there is interest in and planners for such events.

Pricing

The 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.

Please 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.

OstaraBeltaneHarvest 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

Financial Assistance for Event Attendance

It 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.

Information about Financial Assistance for Event Attendance

Questions?

Please email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org

August Work Day #1
2025-08-09 09:30 - 17:00

Orphanarium 2025: Big Damn Fire
2025-08-15 15:00 - 2025-08-17 15:00
Adults-Only (18+)

Non-Sanctioned “Burning Man” event co-sponsored by Oak Spirit Sanctuary.

Registration: $30.00 (plus fees) online and At-the-Gate

Online registration opens July 8th at 12:00 a.m. and will close Thursday August 7th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Cancellation Refund Policy

In the event this event is cancelled, registrants will be refunded their payments less any fees charged by the ticketing platform.

Gate Hours

Friday Gate Hours: Event opens on Friday at 3:00 and gate closes at 9:00 PM Friday. No entries from 9:00 pm unless other arrangements have been made by contacting info@oakspiritsanctuary.org.

Saturday Gate Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm nights.

Event closes at 3:00 PM Sunday.

Although the gate is closed in the evening, this is for entries and anyone can leave the property at any time.

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.

August Work Weekend #2
2025-08-23 09:30 - 2025-08-24 17:00

Harvest Homecoming: Harness the Light
2025-08-29 15:00 - 2025-09-01 15:00
Image: “The Sun at His Eastern Gate” by William Blake

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 connect with divine light from within and without to renew and fortify ourselves to bring our gifts to our communities and our world.

This 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.

Programming 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!

Featured at this Event:

Three dynamic rituals

A variety of workshops and activities

Special Guest presenters and performers

Community Shrine Tending

Annual Chili Cook-off Contest

Community Potluck dinner

OSS traditional bardic circle/ community bonfire time

Art Raffle and Curated Basket Silent Auction

Special Entertainer:

Krista Chapman Green

A native Texan, I finally found my forever home over 15 years ago, in the foothills of Arkansas. With that move, a huge shift started within myself that there was no escaping. I am thankful for those changes every day of my life. As a long-time solitary practitioner of a very eclectic but nature-based path, I found the spaces and places that fit the pieces of my soul back together like a puzzle in my new surroundings. My two greatest loves, writing and music began to flow together in the climate of the perpetual beauty of this place I know is the home of my heart.

My music is a strong reflection of my walk with the Goddess in all her names and forms , while also acknowledging and recognizing the rural folk roots of my soul.

I am a full time Mother, Lover and Friend, my life is full and blessed. I am surrounded by people who love and support me daily in the work of making my dreams my realities.

My life and the lives of so many others that have touched me along the way are hidden here in the words and melodies of my music. Stories of hope, despair , joy and love. Of my relationships with those I follow and those I am still learning so much about.

Thank you, for joining me on my journey. May you find comfort , or laughter, tears or strength in my words somewhere.

Sponsors

OSS Wishes to thank some special sponsors who have donated items to our raffle baskets.

Vendors

Step into The Bone Cabinet and discover a unique collection of wearable art and handcrafted health supplies. This vendor brings offerings that nourish both body and soul.

What to Bring to this Event:

To 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

**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.

**Chili if you wish to enter the cooking contests. This dish will then immediately become part of the community potluck.

**Grapes for the Triple Goddess Grape Stomp–Any kind of grape. Please do not wash the grapes with fruit and vegetable wash beforehand.

**Drums, percussion and acoustic instruments for Bardic Circle and Talent Share

**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.

**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.**Wands will be featured in the main ritual. There will be a wand making workshop with supplies provided, but if you have special items that are small that you wish to incorporate into your wand (small stones, feathers, etc.) please bring those. If you have your own wand, feel free to bring that to the ritual.

** Clothes and accessories for the clothing swap! Bring items in good shape that you no longer wear and go home with something different!

Event Itinerary

Event 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.

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. 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.

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.

Event Pricing and Dates of Pricing Changes

July 18th: Online registration opens with an early discount for 2 weeks

SPECIAL EXTENSION OF EARLY DISCOUNT PRICING!

Early registration discount is available through Wednesday August 6th, ending at midnight!

August 7th: Regular event price begins

August 26th: Online registration ends, At-the-Gate registration will be available

Early DiscountExpired Regular PriceClosedAt-The-GateFull Event$45.$55.$60.Saturday Day Pass$25.$25.$30.

Please note that one of the workshops is a special craft that will require extra materials fee. This workshop will be on Sunday. (Not available for Saturday Day Pass.) There is still a limited amount of material available for the Dye-Pot workshop and payment can be made directly to the presenter on Sunday.

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.

Purchase Registration through Zeffy–Closed.

Registration “At-the-Gate” will be available

Use link below. Please note that Zeffy automates its ticketing fees at a certain percentage. You can change this to a different amount (even zero).

If you wish to participate in the Dye-Pot Ceremony with Botanical Dyes, there is a materials fee option in the Zeffy registration process. You have a choice of silk ($10.00) or cotton ($5.00). The fabrics used need to be prepared ahead of time for the dye process, so we need a count of how many of each kind of fabric are needed. If interested, please reserve your spot and add your choice of fabric for all who wish to participate when you register for Harvest Homecoming.

Vendors

Vending for merchants and craft 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 use in future fundraising. Please plan on registering online and filling out the vendor application below rather than “at the gate” registration.

Financial Assistance for Event Attendance

OSS wishes to decrease barriers to event attendance. If you are experiencing financial hardship that makes it difficult to attend one of the ticketed weekend festivals, please see the information in the document linked below.

This option is now closed for Harvest Homecoming.

Questions?

We have answers! Please email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org

Closed for Private Event
2025-09-12 00:00 - 2025-09-14 23:59
OSS is closed to the public this weekend due to a private event rental. We welcome visitors at upcoming events and scheduled work days.

September New Moon Lunar & Mabon
2025-09-20 04:30 - 23:00

September Work Day
2025-09-27 09:30 - 17:00

Goddess Weekend
2025-10-03 15:00 - 2025-10-05 15:00
This event is for anyone who identifies as a woman. It is a more relaxed and cooperatively planned retreat rather than a pre-planned festival. There will be rituals, crafts, and workshops. Meals are organized and prepared as a group.

The best place for joining the planning and finding out information and the proposed schedule is the OSS Sisters of the Sanctuary Facebook Group.

Schedule

Friday

6:00 pm – Wine and cheese meet n greet. Bring a bottle to share and finger foods!

7:30 pm – Opening Ritual Followed by Bonfire, drums, chanting.

Saturday

Breakfast on your own

9:00 am – Coffee and Witchcraft

10:00 am – Protection Amulet crafting

11:30 am – Energy and Movement, workshop

12:30 pm – lunch on your own

1:30 pm – Sacred Broom Crafting

3:00 pm – Ritual Conspiracy

4:30 pm – J-Rage Against the Machine

6:30 pm – Potluck dinner

7:30 pm – Main Ritual, followed by bonfire, drumming and chanting

Sunday

10:30 am – leftover brunch

11:30 am – Closing Ritual: Healing Circle

Followed by Kitchen & House clean up.

Event pricing

$30.00 for each person online and at the gate. Online Sales end on September 30th at 11:55 PM

Click Below for Zeffy Ticketing platform

Please note that Zeffy automates the ticketing fee. You can set this option to zero.

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.

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.

October Work Weekend
2025-10-18 09:30 - 2025-10-19 17:00
