June 27 at 2:00 pm to June 28 at 2:00 pm
We are closed for a private rental. Please respect our guests privacy.
The Sanctuary will be open again to visit at 2:00pm Sunday.
December 12 at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Volunteer 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 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!)
All are welcome!
December 19 at 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Celebrate the Yuletide back home with Oak Spirit Sanctuary!
November 21 at 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm
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.
November 14 at 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Volunteer 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 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!)
All are welcome!
October 23 at 8:00 am to October 25 at 5:00 pm
We celebrate as the wheel of the year turns on. Samhain is the pagan holiday of honoring the ancestors and the end of harvest.
October 17 at 9:30 am to October 18 at 4:00 pm
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.
This weekend we will meet on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
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 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.
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.
Volunteer 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 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!)
All are welcome!
October 2 at 3:00 pm to October 4 at 3:00 pm
This event is inclusive to all those identifying as women.
Planning will be starting soon!
The best place for joining the planning and finding out information and the proposed schedule is the OSS Sisters of the Sanctuary Facebook Group.
September 26 at 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm
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.
September 19 at 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Volunteer 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 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!)
All are welcome!
September 4 at 3:00 pm to September 7 at 5:00 pm
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!
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
- Annual Goddess Grape Stomp
- A variety of workshops and activities
- Annual Chili Cook-off Contest
- Community Potluck dinner
- OSS traditional bardic circle/ community bonfire time
- Art Raffle and Curated Basket Silent Auction
In 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!
What else 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.
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 EXTENSIONOF 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
| Ticket Type | 7/20-8/7 | 8/4-9/1 | Gate |
| Full Festival | $45.00 | $55.00 | $60.00 |
Saturday Day Pass | $25.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
Here 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.
We 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.
If you are interested in vending, please follow these steps:
- Register for the event through our standard attendance registration.
- Complete the separate vendor registration form.
If 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.
August 29 at 9:30 am to August 30 at 3:00 pm
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Volunteer 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 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!)
All are welcome!
August 8 at 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Volunteer 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 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!)
All are welcome!
July 25 at 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm
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.
July 18 at 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
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.
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.
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 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.
Volunteer 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 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!)
All are welcome!