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SUMMARY:Yule / Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:This is a one-day\, free\, family friendly event.  Arrive anytime and join the scheduled activities. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n1:00 — Tree decorating\, Crafts\, afternoon snacks \n\n\n\n3:00 — 4:00 Year and A Day Class \n\n\n\n4:15 — Yule Gift Exchange \n\n\n\n5:00 –Visit from Father Yule \n\n\n\n5:30 — Potluck \n\n\n\n6:30 — Ritual Prep\, Ritual Conspiracy \n\n\n\n7:00 — Ritual \n\n\n\nAfterwards: Community time at Family fire circle and in Retreat center\, which may include story time & holiday carol singing \n\n\n\nInformation about the Event:\n\n\n\nFood to bring:  \n\n\n\n\nAdditional snacks for the afternoon activities are nice but optional\n\n\n\nPotluck 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!\n\n\n\nBeverages: Adult and/or nonalcoholic beverages for your own consumption. A bottle of libations of some kind to share is nice but optional.\n\n\n\n\nYule 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. \n\n\n\nOther 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.) \n\n\n\nDirections to Oak Spirit Sanctuary\n\n\n\nIt 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! \n\n\n\nFollow 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.
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/yule-winter-solstice/
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SUMMARY:December Work Weekend
DESCRIPTION:At this work day we will focus on preparation for next weekend’s Yule and also clearing out the culverts on the driveway. \n\n\n\nWork 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. \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\nA 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. \n\n\n\nA Work “Weekend” spans Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.  These are scheduled before a few of the bigger events.  \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 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.   \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering 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.  \n\n\n\n​​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. \n\n\n\nWork Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nEven 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. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/december-work-day-2/
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SUMMARY:November Work Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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. \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\nA 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. \n\n\n\nA 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. \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 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.   \n\n\n\nOvernight camping is free for the day you participate in a work weekend. \n\n\n\nVolunteering 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.  \n\n\n\n​​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. \n\n\n\nWork Days are an Opportunity to Visit Oak Spirit Sanctuary \n\n\n\nEven 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. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/november-work-day-2/
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SUMMARY:November Lunar
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. \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\, as an individual or as part of a group\, that is interested in presenting a community-oriented ritual at OSS\, please contact us at info@oakspiritsanctuary.org 
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/november-lunar/
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SUMMARY:Samhain: A Journey Through the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Image credit: “Samhain” by Wendy Andrews \n\n\n\nSamhain 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. \n\n\n\nFeatured at this event:\n\n\n\n\nThree dynamic rituals\n\n\n\nAncestors Altar \n\n\n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\nPumpkin Carving\n\n\n\nA costume contest for both adults and children\n\n\n\nA Saturday night Halloween party\n\n\n\nArt Raffle and Auction\n\n\n\n\nEvent Program\n\n\n\nHere is a PDF of the program for previewing.   A printed program will be available upon check-in. \n\n\n\nSamhain 2024 Program\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew T-Shirts will be available for sale at $20.00 each\n\n\n\nCommunity Involvement\n\n\n\nArt Raffle & Auction Donations\n\n\n\nArt and Craft pieces are always welcome donations that help fundraise at the ticketed events for OSS. Your free-will donated item is greatly appreciated and will be used for this or future events.  \n\n\n\nCommunity Volunteering\n\n\n\nMany hands make light work! We are asking participants to volunteer to help with the tasks of this event. Time commitment is minimal\, with flexible timeframes to do the tasks so you don’t miss any parts of the event. Take Down crew would be the most vigorous and longer shifts of the available tasks at the end of the event. Please sign up for a task onsite when you check in at registration.  \n\n\n\nItems to bring for this event\n\n\n\nSpecific for this event’s programming\, rituals\, and activities:\n\n\n\n\nA Halloween costume for the costume contest: (both adults and children)\n\n\n\nSnacks\, Appetizers\, Adult beverages\, Non-alcoholic drinks if you wish to contribute something to the Saturday night Samhain party.\n\n\n\nA 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\nDrums\, percussion and acoustic instruments for Bardic Circle \n\n\n\nLate October weather is unpredictable. Please bring warm clothing\, rain appropriate wear\,  and warm or waterproof footwear in case of colder or rainy weather.\n\n\n\nOfferings and mementos for the Ancestor’s Altar.  Photos\, funeral cards\, flowers\, food items\, memorabilia from your loved ones.  These items are to be returned to you at the end of the event (or when you leave.) \n\n\n\n\nNatural Laws of Oak Spirit Sanctuary\n\n\n\nThe Oak Spirit Sanctuary Natural Laws is a document that summarizes the main rules and policies we need to know to be good stewards for the land and to the community.  Please visit that page to familiarize yourself with the Natural Laws. \n\n\n\nThe Basics of Camping At Oak Spirit Sanctuary\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 and primitive: There are no electric or water hook-ups\, no flush toilets\, no RV waste disposal.  Porta-potties are available on site.  \n\n\n\nThere is a shower house for hot showers\, with both “open air” and a private stall available. Showers are generally open to “mixed company.” \n\n\n\nOSS does not offer trash disposal services. Please plan to remove your own trash and recycling. If you pack it in\, plan to pack it out. \n\n\n\n Pets may attend but must be leashed and under control at all times. Owners must clean up pet waste. \n\n\n\nFires can only be made in established fire circles. Please do not start new fire circles All fires are sacred and no trash is ever thrown into the fire. Please dispose of your cigarette butts in your own camp trash\, not into the fires.  \n\n\n\nIf you have accessibility challenges and need more information about the grounds or amenities at OSS or how we can help you\, please contact info@oakspiritsanctuary.org. \n\n\n\nFor full information regarding land use\, camping\, and expectations of conduct\, please see the Natural Laws. \n\n\n\nIce will be available to purchase on site: $3.00 cash $3.25 card payment per bag. \n\n\n\nEvent Pricing\n\n\n\nEarly Registration Sale Price 10/1 to 10/7 (11:59pm)Regular Price10/8 to 10/22 (11:59 pm)At the GateFull Event$35$45$55Saturday Day Pass$20$20$25\n\n\n\nOnline Registration is now closed.  “At-the-Gate” registration is available \n\n\n\n\nChildren 17 years and younger are free.\n\n\n\nOutdoor Camping is included with registration. \n\n\n\nWork day vouchers may be used for up to half off the registration price.  Work vouchers are transferrable to others.\n\n\n\nRegistrations are refundable up to 7 days before the event.\n\n\n\n\nWorkday Voucher Use\n\n\n\nIf you have work vouchers you would like to use\, we’ll have a list of them for At-the-Gate registrations and you can use them at this time. \n\n\n\nGate Hours\n\n\n\nFriday: Gates open at 3:00 PM and close at 9:00 \n\n\n\nSaturday : Gates open at 9:00 and close at 9:00 (for new entries\, you can leave as late as you wish) \n\n\n\nSunday: Gates open at 9:00. Event ends at 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nWhen you arrive\, please check in at the Registration area first. \n\n\n\nIf you anticipate arriving outside of open gate times\, please contact info@oakspiritsanctuary.org to make arrangements. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nPlease email info@oakspiritsanctuary.org
URL:https://www.oakspiritsanctuary.org/event/samhain-festival/
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