Image credit: "Samhain" by Wendy Andrews Samhain is an important pagan holiday commemorating the end of harvest, the beginning of the Celtic New Year, and a time to remember and honor our ancestors. Featured at this event: Event Program Here is a PDF of the program for previewing. A printed program will be available upon … Continue reading Samhain: A Journey Through the Soul
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 … Continue reading November Lunar
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 … Continue reading November Work Weekend
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. … Continue reading December Work Weekend
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 … Continue reading Yule / Winter Solstice
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 … Continue reading January Winter Break
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 … Continue reading January Work Weekend
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 … Continue reading Imbolc
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 … Continue reading February Work Weekend
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 … Continue reading March Work Day
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 … Continue reading Ostara 2025: Growing Together
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 … Continue reading April Lunar
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 … Continue reading April Work Weekend
This event is Adults Only (18+) Featured at this Event: 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 … Continue reading Beltane: The Dance of Life
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 & … Continue reading Family Beltane
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 … Continue reading May Work Day
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
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 … Continue reading June Work Day #1
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: Special Guest Presenter Aaron from The Varyags is presenting the ritual for Balder Event Pricing & … Continue reading Midsummer
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 … Continue reading June Work Day #2
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 … Continue reading July Lunar
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 … Continue reading July Work Day
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 … Continue reading August Work Day #1
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 … Continue reading Orphanarium 2025: Big Damn Fire
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 … Continue reading August Work Weekend #2
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 … Continue reading Harvest Homecoming: Harness the Light
OSS is closed to the public this weekend due to a private event rental. We welcome visitors at upcoming events and scheduled work days.
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 … Continue reading September New Moon Lunar & Mabon
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 … Continue reading September Work Day
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 … Continue reading Goddess Weekend
