Lammas Fest 2023
Join us for a lovely afternoon celebrating First Harvest with classes, workshops, and vendors in a beautiful setting.
Join us at beautiful Rhoneymeade Arboretum (177 Rimmey Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828) where you will enjoy our featured speakers, workshops, vendors, and entertainment.
You can connect to nature while exploring the walking paths through farmland, forest, gardens, meadows, as well as an arboretum and a sculpture garden.
This event is FREE!
Your generous donations keep our events free!
BRING A CHAIR to enjoy our many lectures and workshops… and the beautiful surroundings.
Our location:
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/HMtj9TizoM4DcPzE8
SCHEDULE
10:00 – 11:00 Vendors set up, Vendors be ready to sell at 12:00 noon
11:00 – Opening Rite “A Gaulish rite of thanksgiving to Nantosueltâ and Sucellos” by Artoðiriânâ Nantotauriniâ – A Gaulish rite of thanksgiving for the First Harvest (an interactive ritual encounter)” with Q&A on Gaulish Paganism afterward
12:00 – Magical herbalism with Denise White
Although herbs and other plant materials are commonly used in witchcraft, often their magickal potential is not realized. This workshop will explore ways to grow, harvest and connect with plants to be used in witchcraft that will maximize their magick. We will also discuss plant selection and practical magick using plant materials.
1:00 – Talismanic Planetary Magic – Holly D’Angelo and Isabella Diener
The ancient art of astrological magic is returning to Western esotericism after many centuries of neglect. Holly and Isabella would like to share some of this knowledge with you so you can harness the power of the planets! The class will begin with an exploration of the significations of the planets (including the Sun and the Moon) and what areas of life they govern. They will then go over planetary correspondences with colors, stones, herbs, and scents so we can attune all aspects of our magic to a concentrated Planetary energy. Then, they will put these correspondences into practice by making talismans! They will demonstrate how to construct and consecrate a talisman with a simple ritual and talk about timing using astrology for when to best deploy our rituals.
This is a make-and-take workshop with a suggested donation of $5.00 for the talisman materials. All proceeds go to Happy Valley Golden Wheel.
2:00 – Q & A on Hills and Rivers and Covenant of the Goddess – panel of Hills and Rivers members chat about what Hills and Rivers does locally and the mission of their national organization, Covenant of the Goddess. During this time there will also be a walk to the nearby labyrinth.
3:00 – “The Sacred 3: An Introduction to the Triparte Cosmos” by Collin W.
In this workshop, we will explore the 3-part cosmos of the Indo-European Pagan inheritance. This will begin with an Ár nDraíocht Féin-style rite that will bring participants into spiritual contact with the 3 Worlds and some deities that rule them. We will follow the rite with a discussion of the attributes, lore, and powers of the 3 worlds. We conclude with some tips on how to interact with the 3 Worlds to improve our practice and magical workings.”
4:00 – “Kassa – Rhythm of the Farmers” by Jeff D’Angelo
Kassa, which means granery, is a traditional Malinke rhythm played during work in the fields of Northeast Guinea. Come learn the 6 djembe parts to this swinging rhythm. ( and I can show the djun parts as well, especially since I expect it likely it will be like last year and I’ll be supplying most of the drums, and djuns get 3 or 4 more people playing )
You can play the drums provided or bring your own!!
5:00 – Closing Spiral Dance by Hills and Rivers members, drummers, and attendees.
SPEAKERS
Artoðiriânâ Nantotauriniâ – High Priestess of Circle of Diana (Wiccan coven established in 2012) and Founder of the Sacred Grove of Diana-Abnoba on Facebook. She is an Ambactos of Galatîs Litauiâs and a Sacerdos at Roma Aeterna. Her persona practice is Gallo-Roman, a blend of Gaulish and Roman traditions as found in the Alpine region of northern Italy, homeland of her ancestors.
Denise White – Denise White has a deep connection with the magickal world of plants and has been growing and using herbs in her magick for many years. She is a third-degree Wiccan high priestess of eclectic Gardnerian tradition. She has led a training coven, Goddess Grove; and is currently Elder Priestess of the progressive Wiccan covens, HearthFire and Riversong. She holds clergy credentials through Covenant of the Goddess and is active with Hills and Rivers local council.
Holly D. – Holly began her magical career when she joined Silver Circle of the Pennsylvania State University, one of the oldest college Pagan clubs in the country. Eventually, she found a calling to practice in the Golden Dawn tradition of ceremonial and ritual magic, and in 2007 she received initiation into a Temple of Ordo Stella Matutina. Since then, she has studied, practiced and taught many topics in the Golden Dawn tradition through her work with the OSM and through teaching private classes. Holly is also a founding member of Happy Valley Golden Wheel, a Pagan community group based in State College.
Isabella D. – Isabella has been studying astrology for the past 15 years. Her focus is primarily on natal chart and composite chart reading, with a special interest in understanding how each of our natal charts explain our perceptions and interactions with the world. Isabella believes it is important to have a grasp on several different approaches to astrology (e.g., modern vs. Hellenistic, whole sign vs. placidus) in order to understand planetary placements from multiple perspectives. She teaches astrology classes with Holly D’Angelo monthly at Astrologers Anonymous in State College. Isabella enjoys reading and interpreting others’ charts and helping them understand themselves and their relationships on a spiritual level!
Collin W. – Collin is a Queer Pagan by fate and vocation. He is a Gaelic, Norse and Slavic Folk Pagan as well as co-host of the Crone’s Porch Podcast. Collin hails from upstate New York where he developed a taste for history, archaeology, and religion. He followed up on this interest by getting a degree in archaeology and anthropology which he promptly never used and has since focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. He currently works at a major U.S. university as a religious inclusion and diversity professional, and program coordinator with extensive experience in diversity-centered education and programming.
As a Pagan, Collin is committed to adapting ancient lore and lessons into a modern path that can accommodate Queer people and act as a flexible, evolving, culturally safe, and healing space for all. He has been doing this for 3 years and counting with Ian Shick, who together have founded a Gaelic, Slavic and Norse path unique to them. Collin has been active in the Queer community and Queer activism for 6 years, especially in Trans spaces and a Pagan community leader in two different states. Collin has a deep interest in helping Pagan community grow, adapt, be more inclusive, and increase his own knowledge of the Spiritual world. In his free time, Collin is a Games Master for friends and local community groups, an artist in pyrography and embroidery, and a gamer of little skill.
Jeff D. – Jeff has been playing music since age 5 including piano, guitar, bass, and West African djembe and djun djuns. He performs regularly in musical groups such as Dirty Agnes, Clark and Kobel, and Drums of West Africa.
VENDORS
The Amaris Starseed Shop – https://www.facebook.com/amarisstarseed
Into the Myst – https://www.intothemystonline.com
New Moon Studios – http://www.newmoonstudiosart.com/
Alchemical Arts and Wellness – https://www.facebook.com/ALCHEMICALartsandwellness
READERS
Holly D’Angelo & Isabela Diener – will be offering 20 minute natal chart readings – They ask that those who want to do this have their birth data ready, ideally with birth time to the minute. $20 for 20 minutes suggested donation.
FOOD VENDING
Brazilian Munchies
“BRINGING THE REAL TASTE OF BRAZIL TO CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA”
Serving the STATE COLLEGE, BELLEFONTE & PENNS VALLEY areas (Gluten Free and Vegan options available)
Hills and Rivers 