Heartland Pagan Festival 2015 Festival Handbook by HSA Spirit Newsletter KCHSA

Heartland Pagan Festival 30th Anniversary

May 21 to 25, 2015 Festival Handbook 36

TABLE OF CONTENTS Camp & Festival Rules……………........2 HPF History…………………...……...…..3 Meals Information……………………….3, 8 Cover Art……………………………...…..3 Important Festival Information……......4-9 Honored Guests/Bands ………...….....10-12 Festival Schedule………………………..12, 14-16 Camp/Festival Map……………………....13 Sacred Experience Descriptions……...17 Honored Guest Workshops……………18-20 Ritual and Workshop Descriptions......21-24 Mystical Merchants Map………………..26 Mystical Merchants Listing………….....27-29 Advertisements…………………………..25, 29-31 Festival Feedback Form………………..33-34 Heartland Pagan Festival Staff………..35 About Heartland Spiritual Alliance..….35

Gaea Retreat Center and Heartland Pagan Festival Rules H.S.A. expects everyone who attends this festival to act in a responsible manner and obey all local, state and federal laws, thereby protecting Camp Gaea and all in attendance here. Please use your common sense and help us ensure that everyone in attendance has a safe and enjoyable time. *Respect the land, yourself and others. *Absolutely no photographs are to be taken of any person on the festival grounds without a written consent form signed by them, or their parent or legal guardian if a minor. This is a non-negotiable issue. *No person under the age of 18 will be allowed on festival grounds without a parent or legal guardian. Children 12 and under must be in the direct presence and supervision of their parent or guardian. *Swimmers 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. *No person who has been permanently banned from the festival will be allowed on festival grounds. *Everyone must register at arrival, and wear their wristband the entire time on property. *No bass drums are allowed at the festival except the one owned by Earth Rising. *Absolutely NO firearms will be allowed into the festival. *Absolutely NO illegal or controlled substances will be tolerated at the festival. *No smoking or alcohol is allowed in the sand area around the Main Fire Circle. *Keep all vehicles on the roads, except in designated parking areas. Speed limit is 5 mph. Absolutely no driving after unloading your car and parking it until Festival is over. Please use the shuttle to get around as needed. *Attendees can only drive across the dam to unload. If wet, nobody is to drive across the dam without caretaker’s permission. *Pets must be in animal carriers or on leashes at all times. You must clean up after your animal each time. See page 6. *Use only existing fire rings– do not build any others; portable fireplaces are welcome. No cutting of trees. *Trash must be placed in the dumpster. Recycling must be sorted at recycling stations. *If you find yourself in a situation that you are uncomfortable with or offended by, remove yourself. *Cigarette butts are NOT biodegradable—please do not toss them on the ground. No smoking is allowed in any building, in the Pavilion, or in the Shuttle. *Personal items left for over 7 days after the festival is over will become the property of Gaea. There are several law enforcement officers at this festival who are required by law to arrest anyone they observe violating local, state or federal laws and ordinances. Violation of laws and rules are grounds for dismissal and removal from Festival.

Heartland Pagan Festival Heartland Spiritual Alliance is brought to you by the

HSA 2015 HPF Staff Officers President:

John Silversmith, Jr Vice President: Aislinn Firehawk Secretary

John Mitchell Treasurer

Michelle Lindeman

Committee Chairs Brochure & Workshops

Selene Rati

Community Fires

Jessi Hunter First Aide

Sean Murphy Fundraising & Merchandising:

Nivcharra bat Sarah Gaea Youth

Nichole Millman Hospitality

Jacki Kelley IT & Public Relations

Karissa Jones Membership

Michelle Lindemann Merchants

Aislinn Firehawk Registration/Community Service

Michelle Lindeman Sacred Experience

Jason Truman Security

About Heartland Spiritual Alliance Heartland Spiritual Alliance is an allvolunteer, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote alternative spirituality through participation in educational activities that focus on similarities within all religions and the respectful, free exchange of spiritual beliefs. Heartland Spiritual Alliance has sought to fulfill its mission in numerous ways such as: Spirit Circle, a networking and educational group that meets in Kansas City; publishing The Heartland Spirit newsletter; and, of course, presenting the Heartland Pagan Festival. Heartland Spiritual Alliance meets monthly on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00p to 5:00p at Aquarius in Kansas City. All meetings are open to the public. Membership is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. To become a member of Heartland Spiritual Alliance: Applications are available online or you can write and ask for a hard copy to be mailed to you. With your completed application, send $20.00 by January 31st, for your annual membership (from July to June each year) to our P.O. Box. You must be 18 years of age or older. You must perform a minimum of 20 hours of H.S.A. volunteer time (usually at the festival and/or working with a committee).

John Silversmith Jr. Speakers & Bands

Selene Rati

To contact us for any reason:

Site and Sanitation

Dana Locke

Heartland Spiritual Alliance P.O. Box 3407 Kansas City, KS 66103 Cell: (816) 813-8167 or www.kchsa.org

Trash & Recycling

Diana “Uriah” Arganbright Vehicular Management

Karissa Jones

Work Exchange

Uno Jones

Board of Directors

Chairman—Patrick Chambers Lane “Shaggyman” Locke, Ruairi MacRae, Mac Miller, Rachael Vest, Jessi Hunter, Steve Sceolan Starks

What was your favorite workshop? Why? _____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What would you like to see a workshop on? ___________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What did you think of our Honored Guest Speakers and Bands this year? ___________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

HPF: WHERE WE CAME FROM In 1985, there were no Pagan festivals anywhere near the Kansas City area. Interested folks meeting at The Rune picnic formed a group, The Council of the South Winds (C.S.W.). Their first meeting mustered only three people, but the next assembled the first core group of eight, joined by a dozen or so later. These intrepid pioneers put together the first Heartland Pagan Fest, held June 27-29th, 1986. C.S.W. repeated the Festival in 1987, with greater attendance and more expense. It was decided that incorporation was needed to effectively manage the financial and liability aspects of the event. The Heartland Spiritual Alliance (H.S.A.) was incorporated September 19, 1988. 1991 we were at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation near Osceola, MO. Stewart & Janet Farrar were guest there on their first US tour. In 1992, we came ―home‖ to Gaea Retreat Center near Tonganoxie, KS, owned by Earth Rising, Inc. H.S.A. membership was instrumental in the rehabilitation of the camp, which had been neglected for many years with considerable donated funds and hundreds of hours of labor to repair and upgrade the camp‘s infrastructure. We continue that support to this day. This is our 30th H.P.F., and we are proud of what we have accomplished over the years.

Gaea Youth –Page 9, 14-16

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Full Festival Schedule on Pages 12, 14-16

Fes Map tival Pag on e 13

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Mystical Merchants Pages 26-29

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Workshops Pages 18-24

FREE DINNER ON THURSDAY NIGHT!!! Free dinner is served to all those who attend Opening Ritual (6:30p) on Thursday Night. This year it is Yellow Dahl (an Indian stew with yellow lentils, potatoes and carrots), served with rice, bread roll, and brownies. Lemonade and tea will be available. Bring appropriate bowl, spoon and cup with you.

Cover Artwork

Every year, artists submit artwork in coordination with the festival theme. Congratulations to our 2015 H.P.F. Art winner, Lizzi Passeri, whose artwork was chosen as the winning design to help promote the Heartland Pagan Festival 30th Anniversary! Lizzi, a recent KU graduate, is a longtime child of Gaea. Lizzi has long been inspired by the Drums, Flames and Visions of this beautiful and sacred space.

IMPORTANT FESTIVAL INFORMATION!!! Information Locations Whenever you need help for any reason or need information, you can go to one of three locations: Phoenix Hall (Registration), the H.S.A. booth in the Mystical Merchants Circle, or at Safety (next to the Pavilion). For general festival questions, we prefer you go to the H.S.A. booth.

Gate Hours The gate is open 9am - 9pm. There is no admittance before or after these times. Please contact Security for any emergencies, questions or concerns. Registration hours are: Thursday and Friday from 9:00a to 9:00p, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00a to 6:00p. NO exceptions. No one will be allowed in the gates after 6:00p Saturday and Sunday night unless you are already registered and have a wristband on. You must leave by 5:00p on Monday or be subject to Camp Gaea fees.

Wristbands You have been issued a wristband that must remain on your wrist for the duration of the festival. If it breaks, come to Registration so we can issue a replacement. Wearing your wristband at all times is absolutely mandatory. Day Pass Wristbands are "paper" and are to designate attendees that have paid to be at HPF for a 24 hour period. Day Passes are good from 9am through 9am the following day. Our Security Staff must be able to quickly and easily locate your wristband, therefore, all wristbands are to be worn on the wrist. All pets must be registered and wear wristbands on the collar. Festival Wristbands: Silver - HSA/HPF Staff Purple - HSA Member Blue - Fire Horde Staff Orange - Honored Guest Green - HPF Attendee age 21+ Yellow - HPF Attendee age 18-20 White - HPF Attendee age 0-17 or Pet Red - Shuttle Priority

Day Pass Wristbands: Thurs—Neon Green Fri—Neon Yellow Sat—Neon Pink Sun—Neon Orange Shuttle—Red

Festival Feedback Please take a moment to write down your thoughts about this festival. Then, tear out this page and place it in one of the two suggestion boxes conveniently located on the festival grounds at the H.S.A. booth and in Registration. You may also submit feedback at any time through the H.S.A. website at: http://www.kchsa.org, or mail it to us at P.O.Box 3407, Kansas City, KS 66103. How many years have you attended Heartland Pagan Festival?____________________ Have you ever visited our website at www.kchsa.org? ___________________________ What was your best experience during this festival? _____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What was your worst experience during this festival? ____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

Community Service Community Service is requiring that all attendees from the ages of 18-60 put in 2 hours of service while at the Festival. This service will not only help the Festival run more smoothly, but introduce you to many new people all at the same time. We do offer the ability for you to bribe out of your community service requirement by paying $10 at registration in exchange for your service.

Parking

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Attendees MUST park in the designated parking area for the DURATION of the festival. Parking staff will direct vehicles as they enter the site. If your vehicle is parked in a No Parking zone, (the Lake, Grover’s Glen, Dining Hall/ Bathhouse, Pavilion, Merchant’s Circle, - even in lots) - it may be subject to towing. You are responsible for all fees for towing.

How could the H.S.A. Staff have made your experience better? ____________________

Shuttle

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There is one shuttle vehicle for those with mobility concerns. Shuttle can hold 7 people, with priority given to those with RED wristbands. Able-bodied riders will be asked to give up their seats to those with RED wristbands. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to ride. Please allow extra time to get somewhere when riding the shuttle. Shuttle will run from 9:00a to start of concerts. Shuttle stops are located at the Pavilion, Phoenix Hall, Dining Hall, Coyote Run, and the road to First Field. If you need the Shuttle at any time, check with any HSA Staff Member with a radio, any Shuttle Stop, or ask Safety (south side of the Pavilion) to contact the Shuttle for you.

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Disabled Attendees

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Heartland Pagan Festival makes reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Wheelchair accessible showers and restrooms are located within the bathhouse. There is also an interpreter available for people with hearing disabilities-contact Safety.

Camping Camping is allowed in all areas except: Grover‘s Glen, on the Dam, the Parking Area on the south side of the Pavilion, and in any Ritual Areas marked on the map on page 13 of this publication.

Family Area Coyote Run has been designated as a family area for the Festival. Please note that this area is still very near to Leather Lane and that family does not equal quiet.

Adult Only Areas While the Lushes of Leather Lane are certainly not new to Heartland Pagan Festival, please note that for the continued security of all participants, only individuals 21 and over will be permitted in Leather Lane and Drum Styx, as these areas have been reserved for adult activities.

Clean and Sober Camping Amethyst Camp, new to Camp Gaea, has been designated as a clean & sober sanctuary. This area is restricted in use to only those individuals who will fully respect the need of participants to maintain sobriety in all things, and will themselves remain sober. Ask at Registration or Safety for the location of this camping area.

Security/First Aid The Security / First Aid staff are here to help ensure you have a relaxed and spiritually rewarding holiday weekend. The Security Center is next to the Pavilion (on the south side) and staffed 24 hours a day. Heartland Spiritual Alliance does not assume responsibility for individual personal routine health care needs or medications, which must be met daily by festival attendees. Festival attendees remain solely responsible for their own health and safe behavior during the festival.

Security Policies  Drink responsibly.  Do not leave your valuables unattended in your camp. Lock them in your car.  Do not leave children unattended. Unattended children will be given a large dose of sugar, a red bull, and a puppy before we track you down. Ok, we are kidding but please see Gaea Retreat Center and Heartland Pagan Festival Rules on page 2.  After making your purchases in a merchant‘s booth, please do not put them down in the merchant area. The merchants are not responsible for purchased property.  Lost and found is located in the Security tent which is next to the Pavilion. .  Repeated comments of an insulting, lewd, or disrespectful nature will not be tolerated; If this behavior persists, you will be told to leave for the duration of HPF 2015.  Fighting (do we really need to tell you what will happen)?  We on the security crew are committed to helping our attendees have a safe and enjoyable festival. If you need help or information feel free to visit the Security tent anytime or flag one of us down.

FRS/GMRS Radios Please DO NOT use Channels 10 through 21. These are for use by specific HSA committees ONLY. If you choose to monitor one of these stations, please be kind and DO NOT TRANSMIT. It is important for your safety and the safety of others around you that our staff be able to communicate effectively with each other in emergency situations.

Charging Stations Charging stations have been set up at the Pavilion and Dining Hall. Please keep an eye on your electronics. HSA/Gaea are not responsible for devices left unattended.

Water and Ice Advertisement

Running water is available at the top of the new staircase on the ridge and from a spout on the exterior of the Dining Hall. Bags of ice are available for 6 lbs at $2.50 each and 20 lbs at $4.50 each at the south side of the Pavilion on Thursday to Sunday from 9:00a to 12:00p and 4:00p to 6:30p.

Recycling and Trash Trash Pirates will be collecting aluminum, plastic, and glass during festival. For safety reasons, we collect glass separately. You may burn your cardboard. Barrels are placed throughout camp and labeled for your convenience. Please have all trash bagged and closed. When you hear the Pirates coming be sure to bring out your trash & recycling daily. We again will be collecting all gently used camping items (resalable items only please!) that would normally be thrown away and donating them to a local non -profit that helps homeless youth! We would also encourage all guests to pick up scattered MOOP (Matter Out Of Place). It is everyone‘s responsibility to help keep our camp clean. Special MOOP bags available at the Gaea Youth Tent, Jr. Pirate Doubloon Shoppe, or from Pirates while on runs. Remember Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and ―Leave No Trace‖!

Toilets and Bathhouse Port-O-Potties and hand washing stations are located throughout the camping and merchant areas. The shower house is unisex. There is a small, private, handicapped accessible changing and shower area. The shower house will be closed daily for cleaning, from approximately 9:00a to 10:30a. Please be patient and courteous to the crew.

Pets All animals must be in an animal carrier or on a leash at all times. If your animal is found not on a leash, you will be asked to remove the animal from the festival. Clean up after your pet, and dispose of waste in the trash cans. If your pet becomes a problem you may be asked to remove the animal from the festival.

Swimming Gaea includes a 12 acre lake with a sand beach for swimming access. H.S.A. does not provide lifeguards, so swimming is ―at your own risk‖, and NO ONE under the age of 16 may swim without the supervision of an adult. Please be extremely cautious around the lake area. There must also be an adult in all boats going out on the lake.

Community Fires and Firewood Campfires are permitted only in designated, previously existing fire pits. Under no circumstances may you dig your own fire pit in any other location. You can use your own grill. You may not cut down any living trees or portions of living trees for firewood. Please supply your own firewood, as all firewood supplied by H.S.A. is only for the use of H.S.A.-operated fires and the Bardic Circle in Mystical Merchants area.

Fire Safety Policies To protect our dancers from burns and broken glass, please do not bring anything made of glass or anything on fire including lit cigarettes into the main ritual circle during the bonfire. To protect yourself and others, please do not approach, jump over, or make contact with the bonfire. Please do not put anything into the bonfire including cigarette butts, trash, clothing, ritual objects, explosives, alcohol, spit, etc. without the express permission of the lead fire tender. Persons behaving in a manner which could endanger themselves or others will be removed from the main ritual circle during bonfires. Please step back from the fire if asked to do so by the fire tenders. Anyone who cannot follow these rules, will be asked to leave the fire circle.

The GLM shop features recycled and repurposed items to encourage a "greener" living. Each hand crafted item is made here in the USA by outstanding artists. But don't overlook the Fair Trade products that will also be available. This local shop loves to give back to the community and offers kids classes, birthday parties, and fun events for the whole family.

The Greener Life Market – A shop that encourages your Greener side. As a leading provider of Green Products, I take pride in offering the highest quality of Green items. I am very passionate about our Earth's needs and am dedicated to our community needs of recycling. I hope by opening this store, I

Dance and Drum Etiquette

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The dancers‘ circle around the nightly community fire is for moving dancers only. There are benches around the perimeter of the dance circle for observers. The drummers‘ area is located on the south side of the dance circle, and is reserved for drummers only. A lead drummer ―on duty‖ will lead the heartbeat each night, so please be respectful while everyone shares their sacred heartbeat in this area.

tomorrow a "greener" place. I can't wait to meet you! ~Gabriella

Departure If you are leaving the property prior to Monday, and do not plan to return, please check out at Registration. If an emergency situation occurs, we do not want to have to search for people who are no longer on property. You should plan on having your area cleaned up, bagging and taking all trash to designated areas, and leaving by 5:00p on Monday. If you plan on camping Monday evening, you will be subject to Camp Gaea fees.

Located at 227 SE Douglas St in Historic Downtown Lee’s Summit, MO Contact us at 816-246-2091 or greenerlifemarket@gmail.com. Advertisement

Silent Auction The silent auction raises money for Heartland Spiritual Alliance and will be open from 10:00a to 6:00p, Thursday—Saturday. Winning bidders are announced at the concert on Saturday evening. Pay for and pick up won items at the Silent Auction tent between 10:00a and 6:00p Sunday.

Heartland Merchandise for 30th Anniversary Please stop by our Merchandising booth to pick up your t-shirt and water bottle. These LIMITED supplies are available to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with this year‘s beautiful artwork. Be more earth-conscious and use one of our water bottles to help reduce the waste plastic disposable bottles create. Whether you purchase one of our bottles, or use your own—stop at one of our watering stations to refill. These stations will have ICED water available. Stations are located at: Merchandising Booth Safety Ice Dining Hall Every Traffic Stop

Plastic Water Bottles Glass Water Bottles T-shirts S-2XL T-shirts 3XL-4XL

$4.50 $9.50 $13.00 for one OR $20.00 for two. $15.00 for one OR $25.00 for two. 7

(41) Avalon Oddiments Fiona Pagan Garage Sale: gently used books, garb, jewelry, coven sword(s), short brooms, handmade hats, mitts, kilt hose, socks.

HPF Talent Show Hosted by John Mitchell Thursday night after the Opening Ritual. Sign up sheet will be at the Pavilion, Thursday afternoon until show time. Share your special talent!!

(42) Wit & Charm Jotun Christ Knick-knacks, charms, wood art, leatherwork & more. Mostly reused & repurposed. (43) Heartbeat Some altar table tops and band merchandise, CDs as well as some crochet items & a rack of the dye.

Saturday 8:00p in the Pavilion for our 1st Annual Family Bingo Night. Bingo cards will be provided to you free of charge. Prizes will be won by those who obtain BINGO!!

KITTY-KAT KITCHEN Meals are available in the Dining Hall. Brunch will be served from 9am – 11am Dinner will be served from 5pm – 7pm Meal Plan Prices: Adult Child (under 10) Ala Carte Meals

Price Price Price

$80.00 entire festival $40.00 entire festival $15.00 per meal

BRUNCH Entree Biscuits & Gravy Pancackes French Toast

Breakfast Meat Sausage Ham Veggie Meat

Potatoes Hash Browns Home Fries Tater Tots

Casseroles Stratas Enchiladas Corned Beef Hash

(44) Merchant Workshop See daily workshop schedule to know what wisdom will be imparted here. (45) Taldish Castle Kurt Piepenbrok Ritual dance skirts, witch hats, werewigs, purses & bags, tarot cards, singing bowls, incense, athames, statues, brooms, books, djembes, pendants & talismans, crystal balls, sealing wax.

Avalon Oddiments The Traveling Pagan Garage Sale Merchant Booth #41 Gently used garb, books, cards & runes More jewelry this year Two swords (one by Master Giovannon) Material, handcrafted bags, kilt hose & fingerless mitts Hats of various styles (Steampunk) Check it Out!!! Advertisement

Eggs Scrambled Eggs Denver Eggs Eggs Florentine Curried Eggs & Rice

Brunches will include at Chef‘s discretion, at least one item from each category: All brunches will include a hot or cold cereal selection, fruit, pastries, and more. Coffee, iced tea and juices will be available for breakfasts; additional drinks will be available for purchase during meal times.

DINNER Friday Night: Honey Glazed Ham – vegetarian selection is a vegetarian Ham Roast, cheesy scalloped potatoes, and green beans, served with a garden salad, and a variety of breads. Saturday Night: Oven roasted Chicken Quarters – vegetarian selection is Pecan Meatloaf, with home style mac-n-cheese, vegetable medley mix, garden salad, and a variety of breads. Sunday Night: Spaghetti with meat sauce – vegetarian selection is a veggie marinara sauce, garlic bread, mixed vegetables, and a garden salad.

Lemonade and Iced Tea will be offered each dinner along with a variety of desserts; additional drinks will be available for purchase during meal times.

(20) Starrcatt Richard Basham Gifts, jewelry, clothing, drums.

(28) Merchants Check-In Everyone needs to stop before driving into the Merchants Circle

(21) Intuitive Portraits by Michelle Michelle Stelting michelle@intuitiveportraits.com www.intuitiveportraits.com Your Intuitive Portrait is a drawing of your face, surrounded by your aura colors, spirit guides & animal totems. Each one is 11x14‖ & $50. I can also draw 2 people together, showing how your auras & spirit guides interact, 14x17‖ & $100

(29) Shuttle Stop Ask Merchants to call for a Shuttle if you need it & wait here.

(22) Droopy Daisy Jani White Herbal soaps, salves, bug spray, tub teas. Handmade jewelry using natural stones & components. (23) Odyssey Craftworks, LLC Chris Moore, Carey Moore We produce original & historically inspired jewelry designs in pewter, bronze, silver & gold. We also produce our own line of hand-blended fragrance oils. Prints of Liv‘s original artwork is also among our selections. We welcome inquiries about custom work as well. (24) GreenSong & Grandmother Lady Elspeth Nybor art, including some originals, Grandmother's books and Spoken Word CDs, Tarot Consultations with The Nybor Tarot Deck, Granny's Attic (treasures from our library & home) (25) Rainbow Journey Womyn (26) Maiden, Mother, Crone Bodywork Aislinn Firehawk, Tami Macias, Thia Sleszynski RJW will be offering a wide variety of hand-crafted items, music, artwork & many surprises! Maiden ~ Through the intuition & clairvoyance found in the trust and innocence of youth, This‘s Maiden Massage is a gentle, transient experience filtering out chronic pain patterns in comfort. Mother ~ Focusing on the physical, Tami‘s Mother Massage goes deep into tissues & aids in breaking down areas of stiffness & pain. Crone ~ Calling on her decades of experience, Aislinn‘s Crone Massage combines many disciplines for a Body/Mind/ Spirit experience to aid in your healing process at all levels. (27) Trash & Recycling Sort your trash! Pack it in & pack it out! Reduce, reuse, recycle!

(30) Shadoe Stones Dawn Cowan Gemstone jewelry & trees.

Jr. Pirate Program For Our Youth—Age 17 & Under

(31) Spiral Fae Accents Amber Shineman www.facebook.com/spiralfae We are the wonderful Fae that bring you creative goodies & real gemstone jewelry, handmade by us with an eye for quality. We also create handmade leather masks for all occasions, as well as other leather goods.

One of our favorite parts of the festival is our Jr. Pirate program to get our Youth involved!! Pirates and selected adults have magical coins which are gifted to a Jr. Pirate as a token of appreciation. It is a ―Thank You‖ as it were. PLEASE remember, ―Thank You‘s‖ should NOT be taken back. Once a coin is gifted it is theirs forever more! There is a Doubloon Shoppe where our Jr. Pirates can spend these magical coins and we throw a Jr. Pirate Party on Sunday at 2:45p so we can ensure our Youngun‘s have some good ‗ole fashioned Pirate FUN!!! Be sure to stop by the Doubloon Shoppe to sign your Jr. Pirate up so they can enjoy the FUN!!

(32) Sapphire’s Moonbeams Sapphire Moonbeam I create handmade stone & crystal metaphysical jewelry. I also do energy paintings. My stuff rocks! (33) Dyin’ to Please Cinda Hughes Handmade tie-dye. (34) MacCamie Studios Mark Jameson Hand dyed wrap pants, shirts, sarongs & socks. Plus, crowns & hairsticks. (35) Compound Collective Amy “Byrdie” Stanley A collective of independent artists from Milwaukee, WI. Featuring a wide range of handcrafted goods. (36) Wolf Treasures Gene Corn Books, tarot, crystals, metaphysical tools, statuary, jewelry & much more! (37) Bardic Circle Looking to jam, share a song or poem, or just listen to others? This is the place for you. Each evening, starting about 0‘dark-thirty, anyone is able to share or strut their stuff, whatever that may be! John Mitchell will be facilitating this! (38) Twisted Wire Creations Michael Flippin Hand-made chainmail style jewelry and apparel. (39) Aeldaritch Smoke EB Lattimer All the usual EB stuff.

Gaea Youth Policies       

Gaea Youth Activities are listed on the Workshop Grid. Friday—Nordic Saturday—Egyptian Sunday—Celtic/Wiccan Parents must bring children to each workshop. Children must be picked up by a parent or a guardian. Gaea Youth is not a babysitting service and bad behavior is not tolerated. Parents are required to stay with children under the age of six (6). Parents are always welcome. Parents are responsible for their children between workshops and when away from the Gaea Youth Tent. Any child who is removed for disruptive behavior may be excluded from the rest of the Gaea Youth activities.

(40) Centering Dome A place to chill & relax.

HONORED GUEST SPEAKERS T. THORN COYLE

T. Thorn Coyle is a magic worker committed to love, liberation and justice. Sometimes called a Master Teacher, her work reaches people all over the world through spiritual direction, soul readings, vibrant workshops and online classes. Pagan, mystic, musician and activist, she is author of Make Magic of Your Life: Passion, Purpose, and the Power of Desire, Kissing the Limitless, Crafting a Daily Practice, and Evolutionary Witchcraft. Thorn hosts Elemental Castings podcast and the Fiat LVX! video series, has written for Huffington Post, Patheos, and at her own blog, Know Thyself. She has also produced several CDs of sacred music, and appeared in many anthologies. Head of Solar Cross Temple and Morningstar Mystery School, she lives by the beautiful San Francisco Bay and wishes for a world with adequate non-gendered pronouns.

GR A N D M O T H E R E L S P E T H O D B E R T & J O H N GR A S T O R F

Few of our cultural elders in America ever reach the status of ―Living Legend‖ but 85 year old Grandmother Elspeth, "the Crone on the Road," may just be one.. Author of the poem, The Challenge, and creator of the spoken word CD sets Out of the Forest, and Gylantra's Legacy, Elspeth Odbert has been conducting workshops on spiritual growth and enrichment since 1991. She is a inspirational teacher and storyteller. leading her listeners on an ecospiritual path of personal and planetary transformation. She is a Certified Shamanic Practitioner and a Master Gardener. With the able assistance of Nybor, Elspeth has created a storybook, Gylantra's Journey. This fully illustrated "fable for a possible future" presents their dream of what can be. Another place where Nybor and Elspeth (and John) are working together is GreenSong, a non-profit organization working toward sustainability and preparedness. Presently, John is researching the political, social and technical effects of the decline of petroleum as primary energy source. He is working with Grandmother Elspeth in speaking of the complex challenges of the future.

REV. AISLINN AWATAKE FIREHAWK

Aislinn has been walking her path for several decades. She loves to share her limited knowledge, not as a blueprint on how others walk their path, but as an idea that creating your own spiritual path and walking it is not so difficult as one may think. She studies all manner of subjects from an intuitive perspective, rather than ―learn from books‖, because this works for her.

KELSO

Born and raised in Buffalo, Kelso has always loved music. He started playing drums at age 8. In high school he was in several bands and president of his school band. After high school, he was a vocalist with the bands Tyr and Axemen. He first found the djembe over 20 years ago after one of his best friends visited Starwood and brought a ―jungle man‖ named, Freedom, who built and gifted Kelso with his first Djembe. He has drummed at Sirius Rising, Starwood, Heartland, Hawkfest, FPG, Phoenix Phyre, May Moon, Rowan Fest, ESA, CMA, Stones Rising, Witch Stock, and so many more, just to play with the best. He has had the privilege to learn and play with some of the most talented drummers in the world. He‘s played along side musicians such as Nighthawk, Ginger Doss, Linda Millard, Spoonfed Tribe (at Heartland), Bekah Kelso, as well as several African masters. He understands the inner workings of the drum, physically, mentally, spiritually and energetically. His energy and love for the drum circle and the community led him to start putting on workshops, not just for the adults but for the children as well (they are the future of our community) and he considers it an honor to share what he has learned on his journey with the drum.

Mystical Merchants Circle (1) Faolan’s Woodwork Julia Lawrence Pens, wands, wooden boxes, etc… (2) HSA Merchandising & Silent Auction Festival T-shirts, plastic & glass water bottles. Bid on silent auction items. Bidding closes Sat @ 6:00p. (3) Speakers & Bands Chat with this year‘s speakers and band members. Get your books and CD‘s signed. (4) Jr. Pirates Doubloon Shoppe See Page 9 for information. (5) Gaea Youth See Page 9 and Workshop Grid for Gaea Youth Information. (6) Catty Corner Café Heather Wilkes CCC offers a variety of warm foods & snacks to tempt you appetite: pulled pork sandwich, beef brisket & sloppy joe; hummus w/ veggies, vegan hot dog & other vegetarian foods, too. Every morning Scooters coffee, biscuits & gravy will be available until gone. Also, a variety of snack foods, all natural homemade beef jerky & dried fruit (made without preservatives), brownies & cold drinks. (7) Wyrd Sistrs Julia Lawrence Body Art, henna, Jagua, body paints, glitter tattoos. Massage: Swedish, Myofascial Release & Bodyart Therapy (8) Hawkdancing Studio Nels Linde Drums, accessories, costuming, pottery (9) Enchanted Willow Jim Mosher Incense, scented oils, herbs, ritual tools, tools for divination, miscellaneous metaphysical supplies. Live harp music & CDs. (10) Ooooo Shiny! Jim Todd Our name says it all! Come in & browse our selection of clothing, tapestries, incense & SHINY stuff!

(11) Spiralware Neil Goodman Men‘s clothing, shirts, pants & kilts. Rope sandals, ritual wear & sarongs for men & women. Women‘s skirts, tops, dresses & belly dance wear. Bags, tapestries, wooden practice swords, blankets & much more! (12) Grandma Dragon’s Attic Terrilyn Koetting Cloaks, jewelry, chalices, pouches & bags, hairsticks, tie-dyed items, neck coolers & more. Check out the treasures from Grandma Dragon‘s Attic! (13) Sacred Light of Isis Sherree Ross 816/808-6606 www.sherreeross.com www.facebook.com/SacredLightofIsis Reiki sessions by a Seichim & Karuna Master/Teacher. Healing, wellness & wonderful things for you. Supplement information & herbal products for your personal wellness. (14) Hippy Village Melanie Gilbert General store so you don‘t have to leave camp! Leather masks, tie-dye, lotion bars, recycled crafts & more! (15) GEM Enterprises (16) Rain Dove Creations Greg Meister, Rain Dove Ritual/Wizard robes in silk, cotton & rayon. Fairy skirts & blouses. Silks, satins & spandex for festival & everyday. Stonewash, tiedye & appliqued. Pants, skirts, dresses, tops, ponchos, kurtas, kaftans, hoodies, sarongs, tapestries & Belly Dance outfits. Natural stone jewelry in Sterling Silver, pewter & stainless steel, leather cuffs, drinking horns, crystals & stones. (17) Aquarius (18) Vulcan’s Forge Barbara Criswell, Russ Criswell Sterling silver, Pagan & Wiccan jewelry. Books, tarot & altar supplies. Also, some things just for a giggle. (19) Fae Fantasies Cheryl Locke, Sherri Farris Unique beaded & tatted jewelry, essential oils, handmade knits, candles, miscellaneous treasures.

HONORED GUEST BANDS GI N GE R D O S S & L Y N D A M I L L A R D

The music of award-winning singer/songwriter, Ginger Doss, has been well known in the pagan and spiritual centers of the country for many years. Her eclectic musical style awakens the spirit to journey on a tribal groove, dance with the elemental flow and transform with the power of divine song. This musical shaman has been slamin‘ down her chakra rock in spiritual centers and communities across the US and Canada as a solo artist for the past 5 years. Lynda Millard is an accomplished singer/songwriter who‘s career spans many successful original band projects in which she contributed her dynamic song writing, signature bass playing, vocal prowess and breathtaking command of the flute. Together Ginger and Lynda helped form the award-winning band Velvet Hammer, which toured the rock clubs and festivals across the US and later evolved into Dreamtrybe. Together they have a harmonic grace and command of their instruments that can only come from years of playing and singing together. Drum, dance and journey on sparkling waves of musical bliss as they weave their melodic magic with rocking grooves and spine-tingling harmonies that have earned them international acclaim.

CORY PHILLIPS & THE MIDWEST BAND

Cory Phillips is a singer, musician, lyricist, poet, scientist & souljazzeroticgroovefunk leader from all over the damn place. His self-titled/self-produced debut came in 2009, followed by extensive performing in Southern California & the Midwest. He and his large band of savvy, funkjazz musicians, the Groove Orchestra, can be found on the club circuit dishing out the swampy dance grooves more than 100 nights a year. SEXTHIRSTYLOVEHUNGER, his second and most anticipated album documentation of sexual/romantic nature, is due to be released in Spring 2015. www.sexthirstylovehunger.com

S. J. TUCKER & BETSY TINNEY

S.J. Tucker came flying out of her community in Memphis, Tennessee a decade ago, guitar in hand, and her feet have hardly hit the ground since. Folk, Pagan, Blues, Rock, Celtic, Gospel, Geek, Jazz, Punk, Opera, Goth-industrial: all of these types of music share space in her impressive discography, and their varied elements are bound together by her masterful lyrical storytelling and embellished perfectly by the brilliant cello of Betsy Tinney! No two of their concerts are the sam, but S.J. and Betsy‘s skill, presence and desire for connection with their audience consistently shine from every stage they cross. Beloved of the Pagan community and even named ―the face of NeoTribal Paganism‖ by Witches & Pagans Magazine, Tucker is proud to contribute to the vibrant soundtrack of festival life. New for 2015 is Stolen Season, a jazz-induced record featuring guest performances by the aforementioned Betsy Tinney, Heather Dale, Ben Deschamps and Renee Janski. In the works for this year are both a mythic song collection entitled, Stormchaser, and a long-awaited follow-up to her Blessings album called Rootless. Listen free and join the fan family at http://sjtucker.com

HEARTBEAT

Hailing from Blackhawk, Colorado, the Gypsy/Metal/Tribal Rock band, Heartbeat, consisting of mostly family members, specializes in a world sound type of music. From their tribal sound with lots of drums, to a Middle Eastern sound, to jazz, classic rock, Spanish sounds and into Steam Punk, their diverse sound has something for everything. Their music touches and inspires both the new age and the curious.

They have performed the Colfax Marathon, GalaxyFest, Front Range and Grand Junction Pagan Pride. They have performed at popular Denver venues, such as The Gothic, Buffalo Rose, Herman‘s Hideaway, 3 Kings, D-Note, Bushwhackers, The Roxy, Cervantes, Mercury Café, and Summit Music Hall. By request, they have performed their unique show at many private parties and jump for the chance to perform and support charities. www.heartbeatband.com

B I G B A D GI N A

Brilliant acoustic to radical electric, Big Bad Gina is genre hoppin‘ and folkin‘ rockin‘ on any stage at any event. This all female ensemble combines impressive multiinstrumentalism with blissful 3-part harmonies. These are three accomplished songwriters, with three diverse musical backgrounds, with three powerful CD releases; Renee Janski, Ethno-Amazon vocals, gypsy fiddle and keyboard kinesthetic, Jori Costello, singer/songbird rocker, guitar grooving, percussion pounding Goddess, and Melodie Giffis, Global Jazz Angel with the silky soprano voice, keeping it rollin‘ on the bass and guitars. http://bigbadgina.com/ Twice headlined the National Women‘s Music Festival (2012 & 2013). Played Lansing‘s renowned Ten Pound Fiddle Series (2013). Played Michigan Womyn‘s Music Festival on 3 stages (2013 & 2013). Pride Festivals in Nashville, Tulsa, KC MO, and Milwaukee. Hosts and producers of their own annual festival—Amazon Music Festival—where 2014 featured six acts including Holly Near and Emma‘s Revolution. Most recently, BBG just finished a West Coast Tour with Laura Love, which was well received with sold-out shows and standing ovations in every venue. BBG Discography begins with Amazon Warrior Princess, blazing the trail with bold lyrics and memorable refrains, all the while singing about profound life emotions and challenges. In their second release, Lake of Dreams, the three songwriters bring it on strong with soulful lyrics about love, life, and living our dreams; especially good for the after-dinner hours. BBG‘s 3rd CD, Shine Your Light, features tributes to iconic women songwriters such as Ferron, Teresa Trull, and an invincible roaring reference to Helen Reddy. From haunting love ballad with soaring violin, to rockin‘ shining samba, or from bluesy cosmic piano, to a bass and drum veggie rap, Big Bad Gina brings multiple genres to life.

ABNEY PARK

Abney Park comes from an era that never was, but one that we wish had been. An era where airships waged war in the skies, and corsets and cumberbuns were proper adventuring attire. They‘ve picked up their bad musical habits, scoundrelous musicians, and anachronistically hybridized instruments from dozens of locations and eras that they have visited in their travels, and thrown them into one riotous dervish of a performance. Expect clockwork guitars, belly dancers, flintlock bassists, middle eastern percussion, violent violin, and Tesla powered keyboards blazing in a post-apocalyptic, swashbuckling, Steampunk musical mayhem. www.abneypark.com

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 TIME

OTHER

6:30p 7:30p

MAIN RITUAL CIRCLE OPENING RITUAL

Talent Show Hosted by John Mitchell Pavilion

10:00p

FREE Dinner For EVERYONE who attends Opening Ritual Please bring your own bowl, silverware and cup. Fire Drumming and Dancing Advertisement

Shabbat: The Jewish Practice of Sabbath Nivcharra bat Sarah Saturday Main Hall 4:00p-5:00p In our world of constant motion, the Jewish Sabbath is a weekly celebration of rest, encouraging peace and relaxation for 24 hours. Come learn about the Jewish Shabbat and the role that rest plays in connection with the Divine. We will be talking about the practice while eating traditional Shabbat bread called ―Challah‖ and bringing wine (or mead) to drink is encouraged!

Tea with the Crones Sacred Experience Committee Sunday Flora‘s Garden 2:45p-3:45p Have a spot of tea and share in the wisdom of some of the elder women of the Pagan Community. Expect a bit of cackling! Welcome to Gaea-A Walking Tour of the Land Morris Friday Main Fire Circle 12:15p-2:30p If you are new to Gaea, or perhaps one that has not seen Grover, Dragon Tree, Old Way, the Nemeton, Flora‘s Garden, and many other sacred places, this may be a tour for you. You will need water, hiking boots and the energy to explore the land.

Nivcharra bat Sarah is a passionate student of Judaism and Divinity, committed to the Jewish practice of bringing Divinity into everyday life. Sigil Magic Sean Manning Friday Flora‘s Garden Techniques for designing and activating magical sigils.

4:00p-5:00p

Sean has been a student of tarot, Qabalistic ritual magick, and Chaos Magic for 20 years.

MAP LOCATIONS 1) Sweat Lodge 2) Parking 3) Bardic Circle 4) Merchants Workshop Area 5) Mystical Merchants Circle

Morris is a former board member of Earth Rising Inc, a sponsor the cabin-S2, and former board member of HSA.

6) Staff Parking Only

Whole Earth Kirtan Taliesin Friday Flora‘s Garden 12:15p-1:15p Pagan-friendly, earth-based, call and response chants by Starhawk, Sara Rain, and others. Ecstatic dancers and drummers are welcome.

8) Handicapped Accessible Camping

7) Main Ritual Circle

9) Safety Center

Taliesin is a producer and musician from Lawrence. Whole Earth Kirtan is a collective of chant and world music musicians who present truths from a wide variety of spiritual perspectives. www.LCarter.com

Spirit Conjuration Jeffery Groves Friday Flora‘s Garden 1:30p-2:30p Although it is often overlooked or even treated as taboo in Pagan communities, conjuring spirits for communion and magical effect is a staple of spiritual practices across the world. Discuss the theory, mechanics, and ethics of conjuring spirits with a Triangle of Art.

Women’s Mysteries Lark and Galadrial Sunday Venus Sanctuary 10:00a-12:00p Mysterious Women, please join us to celebrate and make magic again at Heartland. Together, we make all our lives joyful. Women, girls and infants are welcome.

Jeffrey Groves is a practitioner of eclectic witchcraft and a student of ceremonial magic.

Galadrial and Lark love making mystery and magic with delightful women.

Sunrise Ritual Sacred Experience Committee Friday Main Fire 6:30a-7:30a Experience the magical quiet of Heartland at this early morning ritual around the embers of the main fire.

Bardic Circle Hosted by John Mitchell & Kelso Singing, chants, storytelling, instrument playing, sharing. Share your love of music. Nightly, after concerts. Fire provided. 24

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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 TIME

10:00a to 11:00a

PAVILION

FLORA‘S GARDEN

MERCHANTS

OTHER

GAEA YOUTH NORDIC

6:30am

Morning Meditation Daniel Scharpenburg

Norse Myth Fiona (2 hrs)

Life in the West African Peace Corps Melodie Griffis (BBG) (2 hrs) Main Hall

Viking Shield

Sunrise Ritual Jason Truman (SEC) Gather @ Main Fire Circle

12:15p to 1:15p

The Feminine Divine Grandmother Elspeth

Whole Earth Kirtan Taliesin

Consent 101 Rachel Taylor & JJ Gunsaulis

Welcome to Gaea Morris (2 hrs) Gather @ Main Fire Circle

Valkyrie Headdress

1:30p to 2:30p

Practical Magic T. Thorn Coyle

Spirit Conjuration Jeffrey Groves

Meditative Journey Aislinn Awatake Firehawk

Belly Dancing Morena Main Fire Circle

Rune Stones

2:45p to 3:45p

SOUND CHECK

Enchanting the Everyday Audrey Hazzard

Drum Circle 101 Kelso

Embracing The Dark Kalisara Main Hall

Thor‘s Hammer Amulet

Sigil Magic Sean Manning

Who Is The Bella Donna? Grandmother Elspeth

Multiple Religion Relationships Jami & Adam Scott Main Hall

Water Bomb War

DINNER 6:30p to 8:00p

Ginger Doss & Lynda Millard

8:00p to 10:00p

Cory Phillips & the Midwest Band

Sacred Dress through the Ages Nivcharra bat Sarah Sunday Merchants Circle 12:15p-1:15p Learn about the role of Sacred Dress in various spiritual paths across time. One of the oldest elements of worship and it has been incorporated in nearly every spiritual practice. Mixing history and fashion, this is a brief overview of different types, styles, and applications of Sacred Dress.

Gary Stanfield has been Pagan since the late 1980’s and is a Vietnam Veteran and a UU. His Pagan practice emphasizes English polytheism, singing, dance, and rhythm.

LUNCH

4:00p to 5:00p

Memorial Day Ritual Gary Stanfield Sunday Memorial Grove 5:30p-6:30p A Pagan religious ritual to honor those who have died in war for the U.S.A. The ceremony is brief.

Nivcharra bat Sarah is a passionate student of Judaism and Divinity, committed to the Jewish practice of bringing Divinity into everyday life.

Morning Meditation Daniel (Heng Xue) Scharpenburg Friday, Saturday & Sunday Flora‘s Garden 10:00a-11:00a Meditation is a way to ―wake up‖ to the present moment and also to cut through delusion and see life as it really is. It is a way of tuning into our true nature, which is luminous and free. No experience is necessary for this workshop, just a good attitude.

The Science of Man’s Conscious SelfEvolution, 3rd Way of Understanding (Agape), 4th Way of Intelligence (Thankfulness/Gratitude) Nigel Albertson Sunday Main Hall 2:45p-5:00p An overview of the Picture of Integrated Man and the ways of living made available since Humanity began. Communication will include our path forward from Survival and Justice to Love and Intelligence. We will announce personal integration and describing those ideas, ideals, and beliefs that are obstructions to liberation.

Daniel Scharpenburg is a transmitted dharma heir in the lineage of Ch’an Master Xu Yun and a Bodhisattva Monk. He’s the writer of “Notes from a Buddhist Mystic”. http://faroutzen.me Multiple/Dual Religion Relationships J. Adam Scott and Jami Dawn Scott Friday Main Hall 4:00p-5:00p This open discussion will cover tips for loving someone who worships the divine differently than you. Bring your experiences to share; together we can learn to see the similarities and celebrate the differences of your faiths.

Nigel Albertson has been a student of the Way for 10 yrs, and as his elder workers have passed, he feels it’s time to begin teaching. Nigel.Albertson@icloud.com Secular Magic Jason Truman and Evelyn Welk Saturday Merchants Circle 10:00a-11:00a Explore the possibilities and implications of a magical paradigm free of deities and the dogma they bring to the table. Discuss the probability of a secular magical paradigm predating the worship of gods altogether, and how the idea could alter magical landscapes.

Jami and Adam were married in 2011 in a Duel Religion Ceremony. Adam was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints until the age of 14. Jami was raised in the Presbyterian Church, USA. At 19 she left the church and began identifying as Pagan.

10:00p and After

Main Fire Circle—Fire, Drumming and Dancing & Bardic Circle at Merchants

Norse Myth Fiona Friday Merchants Circle 10:00a-12:00p The Norse gave us many things—days of the week, words like ―weird‖ and ―berserk‖. They also took many things, mainly because of their Gods. Find out about them.

Jason is an anti-theist practitioner of chaos magick believing that M&M’s are just as valid a magical tool as any ancient athame. He is currently serving as the chair of the Sacred Experience Committee. Evelyn describes herself as a metamodern shaman, practicing chaos magick for 20+ years. She is a member of the Illuminates of Thanateros and the MT of Temple Ne-ga-ee-kia (IOT North America).

Fiona loves mythology and storytelling. She has been teaching this class since 1992, it is always different.

Community Child Blessing Sacred Experience Committee Saturday Flora‘s Garden 1:30p-2:30p This introduction to the pagan gods and community is open to any parents wishing to participate with their child in this joyous rite of passage. All assistance will be provided. Earth Worship Gary Stanfield Saturday Main Fire Circle 1:30p-2:30p Praise and supplication in chant and poetry. Most or some of the chants will be familiar if you have been to Wiccan, UU, or Sufi rituals. This ritual does not require that you buy into any specific theology; only that you want to be one with the soul of the Earth. Come, breathe in peace and breathe out love. Gary Stanfield has been Pagan since the late 1980’s and is a Vietnam Veteran and a UU. His Pagan practice emphasizes English polytheism, singing, and dance Embracing the Dark Kalisara Friday Main Hall 2:45p-3:45p We will talk about the dark, internal, and even hostile aspects of Goddess, death, the Wheel of the Year, and the spiritual journey of the ―dark night of the soul.‖ Rev. Kalisara is a Heathen-ish, eclectic Pagan with an emphasis on Dark Goddesses and Crones. She is one of the hosts of Pagan Musings Podcast and a Pagan author. Enchanting the Everyday Audrey Hazzard Friday Flora‘s Garden 2:45p-3:45p Too often, the magic we practice is reserved for special occasions and urgent crises. In between, we struggle to find time for spiritual practice. We‘ll discuss simple ways to enchant our daily lives and mindfully inhabit magical consciousness, every day. Audrey Hazzard is a practitioner of chaos magick and eclectic witchcraft who has performed planetary rites in the front seat of her car during her lunch break. Gaea: Land, Myths and Magick Lane Shaggyman & Rhiannon Sunday Pavilion 1:30p-2:30p An inclusive dialogue, sharing history, stories and memories of the early days and beyond...Everyone is welcome and encouraged to ask questions.

Shaggyman and Rhiannon are 2 of the founding members of H.S.A. and E.R.I.

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 TIME

PAVILION

FLORA‘S GARDEN

MERCHANTS

10:00a to 11:00a

Natural Cleaning Lorelei Tanner

Morning Meditation Daniel Scharpenburg

Secular Magic Jason Truman & Evelyn Welk

Cartouche Hierogliphics

12:15p to 1:15p

Introverts and Energy Kalisara

Children’s Drum Circle Kelso

Pharaoh Headdress

Introverts and Energy Kalisara Saturday Flora‘s Garden 12:15p-1:15p We will discuss how being an introvert can change the way we deal with energy, from shielding to casting, dealing with the energy in circle, and working with large groups during events.

Integral Evolution Grandmother Elspeth

1:30p to 2:30p

Keyboard Kinesthetics Renee Janski (BBG)

Community Child Blessing Sacred Experience Committee

Journey Into the Stones Aislinn Awatake Firehawk

Earth Worship Gary Stanfield Gather @ Main Fire Circle

Collar and Armlet

Rev. Kalisara is a Heathen-ish, eclectic Pagan with an emphasis on Dark Goddesses and Crones. She is one of the hosts of Pagan Musings Podcast and a Pagan author.

2:45p to 3:45p

Intersection of Magic & Consent Kalisara

Kumihimo Weaving Buffy MCKinley

On Leadership T. Thorn Coyle

Vocal Play With Sistah Jo Jo Jori Costello (BBG) Main Hall

Eye of Horus Mobil

4:00p to 5:00p

SOUND CHECK

Awesomecraft JJ Gunsalis

Shaping the World John Grastorf

Shabbat Nivcharra Bat Sarah Main Hall

Relay Race

Intersection of Magic and Consent Kalisara Saturday Pavilion 2:45p-3:45p We will be talking about the way an individual‘s right to personal inviolability meets another individual‘s right to energetic empowerment, how different types of spells and energy-work affect others, and how that compares to similar but magical actions. Rev. Kalisara is a Heathen-ish, eclectic Pagan with an emphasis on Dark Goddesses and Crones. She is one of the hosts of Pagan Musings Podcast and a Pagan author.

Kumihimo Weaving Buffy McKinley Saturday Flora‘s Garden 2:45p-3:45 Learn the Japanese art of cord weaving known as Kumihimo. Materials will be provided for everyone to make a bracelet to take home. This technique is also useful for making ritual cords. We will discuss ways to incorporate weavings into our magical practices. Buffy has been making Kumihimo weavings for the past 2 yrs, and wanted to share this simple technique. Lorelei’s Guide to Natural Cleaning Lorelei Tanner Saturday Pavilion 10:00a-11:00a Tired of using harsh chemicals to keep the house clean? Learn about using a variety of household items, including baking soda, borax, and castile soap to keep a sparkly home that you can feel good about. Lorelei Tanner is a practitioner of eclectic paganism, a mom, and has been collecting recipes and information about green living for nearly a decade.

OTHER

GAEA YOUTH EGYPTIAN

LUNCH

DINNER 6:00p to 7:00p

S. J. Tucker

7:00p to 8:00p

Main Ritual Main Fire Circle Vision Quest South Cabins (Runs until midnight)

8:00p to 9:00p

Family BINGO

9:00p and After

Main Fire Circle—Fire, Drumming and Dancing & Bardic Circle at Merchants

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015 TIME

PAVILION

FLORA‘S GARDEN

MERCHANTS

OTHER

GAEA YOUTH CELTIC

10:00a to 11:00a

SOUND CHECK

Morning Meditation Daniel Scharpenburg

Journey With the Goddess Runes Aislinn Awatake Firehawk

Mysterious Women Galadrial & Lark Venus Sanctuary

Goblet

Listed Alphabetically

LUNCH

HEARTBEAT CONCERT @ PAVILION

12:15p to 1:15p

Eat Your Front Yard Grandmother Elspeth & John Grastorf

Beloved Love Within Robin Murphy

Sacred Dress Nivcharra bat Sarah

Music & Magick S. J. Tucker Main Hall

Altar Cloth

1:30p to 2:30p

Gaea: Land, Myths and Magick Lane Shaggyman & Rhiannon

Crafting a ConsentBased Pagan Culture Inara de Luna

Celtic Myth Fiona

Battle Goddess T. Thorn Coyle Gather @ Main Fire Circle

Pendulum

SOUND CHECK

Tea with Crones Sacred Experience Committee

The Science of Man’s Conscious Nigel Albertson

Pirate Party

2:45p to 3:45p

4:00p to 5:00p

DINNER 6:30p to 8:00p

8:00p to 10:00p

Meditation Techniques Ginger Doss

Grandmother Turtle’s Wisdom Tales Grandmother Elspeth

God/Goddess Figures

5:30 Memorial Day Service at Memorial Grove Big Bad Gina

Ritual and Workshop Descriptions Awesomecraft JJ “Sweetass” Gunsaulis Saturday Flora‘s Garden 4:00p-5:00p This is a guide to the importance of pagan festival culture, and how we can build a stronger, more inclusive community. We will discuss an understanding of various needs of attendees, the importance of community and how fundamental it is to our various magical paths. JJ is a 3rd degree of the Coven of the Crossroads, a festival goer of the last 15 years, an advocate of pagan culture and togetherness of the Pagan Community. Belly Dancing Morena Friday Main Fire Circle 1:30p-2:30p What is a wonderful way to get in shape, build self-esteem and de-stress? Belly dance, of course!! Morena teaches how to shimmy out your troubles. Belly dance is an ancient art to help you center yourself and celebrate what makes you YOU! Morena is a belly dance performer and instructor in Kansas. She teaches, performs & runs the business Morena Raqs Bizarre. morenabellydance@gmail.com

Abney Park

10:00p to 10:30p

Closing Ritual Main Fire Circle

10:30 and After

Main Fire Circle—Fire, Drumming and Dancing & Bardic Circle at Merchants

Beloved Love Within Robin Murphy Sunday Flora‘s Garden 12:15p-1:15p Take a journey to a place where you can fall in love with yourself, a place where the Gods are available to partner with you in sacred connection. Practical and mystical practices will be revealed to help you shift the energy away from needing others for validation to feeling selffulfilled and in relationship with the Divine. Bring blanekt and a journal. Robin Murphy has been serving as Priestess since 1990. In addition, she has served on staff with Diana’s Grove Mystery School, H.S.A., Cherry Hill Seminary and the Fires of Venus Community.

Celtic Myth Fiona Sunday Merchants Circle 1:30p-3:45p Lecture format 6 page handout covering the celts, Welsh, Cornish, continental but mainly Irish major deities and holidays with some time for Q@A. If you want more information come to her booth, Avalon Oddiments. Fiona loves mythology and storytelling. She has been teaching this class since 1992, it is a different class every time. Consent 101: Consent is Sexy JJ “Sweetass” Gunsaulis Friday Merchants Circle 12:15p-1:15p Consent 101: Consent is Sexy explores concepts of sexual consent and safer sex, especially at pagan festivals. Let‘s talk about how to ask for, give consent and have safer sex in the context of a sexpositive, body-positive, nudityoptional festival. JJ is a 3rd degree of the Coven of the Crossroads, a festival goer of the last 15 years, an advocate of pagan culture and togetherness of the Pagan Community. Crafting a Consent-Based Pagan Culture Inara de Luna Sunday Flora‘s Garden 1:30p-2:30p In the U.S., the Consent Movement aims to transform our rape-based society. How can we change our Pagan community to be one that espouses consent in our lives and rituals? Let‘s explore together how we might join in the creation of a consent -based culture. Inara de Luna is a therapy-trained life and relationship coach who works with Pagans and sexual minorities. Find more info at www.sex-positive-coach.com and www.ConsentCommunity.net

Music and Magick S.J. Tucker Sunday Main Hall 12:15p-1:15p ―We can do ‗Row, Row, Row Your Boat‘ and move mountains.‖ –Ubaka Hill Music, as we know, has the power to heal or to conjure; to stoke the fire of revolution; to ease the passing of those in pain. But how do we find the magick of music within ourselves, and how can we tap into it for our own benefit? What makes music tick, and why does it have such an impact on us and on our surroundings: Join S.J. as she teaches her own ―default settings‖ for working with music as a form of energy, power, change and communication. No previous singing experience or musical training is necessary-only an open mind and heart. Please wear comfortable clothing to allow movement, and bring a notebook to jot down thoughts and impressions. On Leadership: Assessing Community Commitments T Thorn Coyle Saturday Merchants Circle 2:45p-3:45p Effective leadership requires taking responsibility for our commitments. Have you ever seen community leaders just stop showing up? Or start throwing disrupting the works through various means? Have we noticed that sometimes we take on too much and begin to feel overwhelmed? Do we have trouble taking breaks? This workshop helps us to assess our commitments by using the Pentacle of Autonomy: Commitment, Honor, Truth, Strength, and Compassion. We will also learn to recognize whether our energy is being eaten, drained or fed, whether we are just in a temporary slump, or whether it is really time to honorably cut our ties and move on. Practical Magic: To Manifest Desire T Thorn Coyle Friday Pavilion 1:30p-2:30p Whether you call yourself a Witch, Magician, Magic Worker or Priest…claiming the power to manifest unlocks many doorways. Too many people give away their power, allowing systems, large tides, or even individuals to manifest the world around them. By invoking Desire and moving with it through the Four Powers–To Know, To Will, To Dare, To Keep Silence–we bring the sacred idea, the holy longing, into action and the material. We claim our power and responsibility, enabling us to be of greater service to this planet, the cosmos, and our Gods.

Shaping the World of Tomorrow John Grastorf Saturday Merchants Circle 4:00p-5:00p When a society is facing a wall of frozen institutions and immanent change, the

Sacred Experience Main Ritual Arch Over the course of this year‘s three rituals we will cleanse ourselves of the preoccupations which prevent us from fully participating in the festival, reclaim our Promethean light, and launch ourselves back into our lives with power, passion, and purpose.

Opening Ritual—Thursday, 6:30p In this wordless ritual we are each killed and resurrected in order to cleanse ourselves of the baggage which prevents us from seeing clearly. The first priestess appears and obtains the tools of magic.

Main Ritual—Saturday, 7:00p challenge is to step outside of the efforts to reform intransigence and seek the goal, the objective, and the path into tomorrow. Our civilization is the most complex and diverse in history. Within it and our knowledge of history we can define and work towards a just, competent, functional world for tomorrow that also reflects our pride and enjoyment. Technology, the social sciences and the ethical belief paths can hold the answer. This is conversation worthy of the consideration and contribution of everyone. Vocal Play with ―Sistah Jo Jo‖ Jori Costello (BBG) Saturday Main Hall 2:45p – 3:45p Explore your voice with tone, drone, and soloing within a group. Learn how to play with your voice and improvise in an awesome playful way. Vocals only! Who is the Bella Donna? Grandmother Elspeth and John Grastorf Friday Merchants Circle 4:00p-5:00p Some thoughts on a neglected aspect of a woman‘s life: the years of her maturity. She is no longer focused on nurturing, but has moved into a leadership position. She may be the CEO of a company, the head of a law firm, the matriarch of an extended family, the Queen of something, the High Priestess of many covens. In short, She is The One In Charge.

The priestess draws her consort from the crowd and, with his aid, restores the Word and the Light to humankind. Tokens of power will be handed out to attendees.

Closing Ritual—Sunday, 10:00p Final ritual focuses on turning words into actions and manifesting our visions in our lives. .

Community Sand Mandala Let your creative energy intermingle with the rest of the festival community. From 12pm Thursday, throughout the festival weekend, add your individual expression to the community sand mandala (located in the Main Hall). Take part in creating a unique piece of community art. Pictures will be taken of the mandala throughout its creation. On the final day of festival at 12 pm, the mandala will be ritually destroyed and returned to nature for the blessing to be dispersed outwards to the land and the wider community.

Vision Quest Saturday. (Enter by South Cabins), 7:00p-Midnight Discover Tolkein‘s lessons and wisdom as you travel the path of the Fellowship or that of the Ring. The Vision Quest will begin at the trail entrance past cabin S3 (please see your camp map). As always, the trail is a challenging hike, even in the daylight, so be prepared with good walking/hiking shoes and a flashlight (both are required). Also, for safety reasons, only those 18 years of age or older will be allowed into the Vision Quest, and any visibly intoxicated people will be turned away.

Sweat Lodge Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Past the Beach) The Sweat Lodge returns to Heartland Pagan Festival for 2015 with Alaric Geimer as the water-pourer. Alaric has been traveling to Wyoming and learning for a number of years from Stewart "Buffalo" Doty, who was the water-pourer for the Lodge at Heartland for 7 years. Alaric is humbled and honored to be given the responsibility of pouring the lodges for 2015. Sweats will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, across the lake and past the beach. Times and Information about the Sweats will be posted at Registration. There is no sign-up list. First come, first served. Sweats take approximately 3-4 hours.

Labrynth Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday In the First Field near the gate to the Second Field sits a beautiful labrynth. Weave your way inwards and back to achieve peace and awareness.

Centering Dome Located in the Merchant‘s Circle, the Centering Dome is a place where people can go to relax and find their center. We will have blankets to spread out on and help you to catch your breath.

Honored Guests Workshops Listed Alphabetically Please see Page 10-12 for biographical information on our Honored Guests Battle Goddess: Self-Defense and General Kick-Assery T Thorn Coyle Sunday Merchants Circle 1:30p-2:30p The call came from Goddesses of two traditions-Freya and the Morrigan-to train ourselves into full strength. We strive to answer that call. Whether you want to cultivate a sense of greater confidence, lean how to break out of choke holds, or find the inner strength to stand up to bullies, come move with us. This introductory workshop will offer techniques for strong posture and presence and some basic self-defense. Invoke Goddess power to walk the earth ready for whatever may come. Those under 18 years of age must attend with a legal guardian. Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes.

The Feminine Divine Grandmother Elspeth Friday Pavilion 12:15p-1:15p For thousands of years, western culture has been based on the Projective/Masculine qualities of competition, logic and power over others. During these times, our Gods have personified those qualities. Once God was a Woman, women were honored and the Receptive qualities of cooperation, intuition and compassion were fully active. In this presentation we will look at some of those times, those God(esses) and some of the results.

Children’s Drum Circle Kelso Saturday Merchants Circle 12:15p-1:15p Learn basic drum beats and learn how a drum circle works. Feel free to bring drums, shakers, pots-n-pans, or two sticks, the tool doesn‘t matter. It‘s all about the energy and intent. We will have plenty of drums and noise makers. Drummers, Dancers, Hoopers welcome.

Grandmother Turtle’s Wisdom Tales Grandmother Elspeth Sunday Merchants Circle 4:00p-5:00p From the beginning of our history, stories have been, not only entertainment, but also teaching and history. In our degraded times, they have been pushed back into the nursery, thought fit only for children. Come share this time where STORY is given its traditional value.

Drum Circle 101 Kelso Friday Merchants Circle 2:45p-3:45p Learn how the Drummer, the Dancers, the Fire, and the Energy works together. Learn the basic grooves and rhythms to be a vital part of any drum circle, learn how to keep the dancers dancing and the energy flowing. This workshop is meant for newbies to the drum circle. Drummers and dancers of any level are encouraged to attend. Eat Your Front Yard Grandmother Elspeth and John Grastorf Sunday Pavilion 12:15p-1:15p We will look at Food and Water Security, the political value of growing your own, and ways to decide what is best for your family and community. We must first learn to ask the hard questions before we can look for answers.

Integral Evolution in Our Rapidly Changing World Grandmother Elspeth Saturday Pavilion 12:15p-1:15p We are living in an unprecedented time, each crisis is more challenging than the next: the end of cheap energy, erratic climate change, difficulties in food production and distribution. Wealth and power are concentrated in the 1%. In the midst of a deteriorating environment, many have opted out of both financial and political responsibility. We have lost ourselves, forgetting that our real work is to expand our perceptions and train our capabilities. We can no longer separate our spiritual selves from the rest of our lives.

Journey with the Goddess Runes Aislinn Firehawk Sunday Merchants Circle 10:00a-11:00a Considered by many to be older than even the Elder Futhark, the Goddess Runes speak to some when the Futhark will not. Come explore this alternative to working with traditional Runes in depth. We will begin by creating your own set of Goddess Runes; then, a short Guided meditation with each of the Runes. We will end the session by doing readings for one another after a short question and answer session.

Life in the West African Peace Corps Melodie Griffis (BBG) Friday Main Hall 10:00a-11:00a Melodie Griffis of Big Bad Gina brings her Peace Corps presentation about the 3 years she spent as a health volunteer in Cameroon, West Central Africa. If you‘ve ever thought about volunteering or are just interested in life overseas, come check out Melodie‘s slide show and hear some stories about the toughest job you‘ll ever love!

Journey into the Stones Aislinn Firehawk Saturday Merchants Circle 1:30p-2:30p Everywhere you look, whether in the city, the suburbs, or the country; rocks, their effects and their by-products are in abundant supply. They are an integral part of our lives-providing shelter, tools, boundaries, pleasure and much more. To know and understand the nature of various types of rocks helps to bring us closer to perceiving the principles and values of Nature, herself. The more we discern Nature, the easier it becomes to build a personal affinity with Mother Earth. Because stones are not only seen on the surface, but also make up a considerable portion of the interior, we would be unreasonable to ignore their presence, and the potential uses they can play in our daily lifewalk.

Meditation Techniques for A Modern, Hectic Lifestyle Ginger Doss Sunday Flora‘s Garden 4:00p-5:00p Daily meditation is easier than you think, and can be done anywhere, anytime! When you are master of your mind, your energy work is more powerful, your vision gains focus and the path to true happiness easily reveals itself to you. Learning to become the master of your mind takes practice-and meditation is the practice of mastering your mind. Join Ginger as she teaches methods she has learned from cutting edge Buddhist meditation masters, and sit together in group meditation. Find peace as you journey to the place within your mind that is always still, always clear, always calm…even in the middle of grand central station, or a high energy pagan festival!

Keyboard Kinesthetics Renee Janski (BBG) Saturday Pavilion 1:30p-2:30p Bring your basic keyboard knowledge and learn how the physical movement, along with the melodies, help to raise your spiritual vibration.

Meditative Journey Aislinn Firehawk Friday Merchants Circle 1:30p-2:30p When I first began trying-without much success, I might add-to meditate, I was of the impression that that only way to do so was to completely empty my mind of all thoughts. After what I considered failure after failure to meditate in the quiet, contemplative ways, I sought alternatives to these methods over the years, and would like to share some techniques that worked to assist me to get beyond the ―busy-ness‖ of my mind. While there are apparently many reasons for my difficulties, I have been able to get past the ―busy-ness‖ of my mind in order to hear the guidance along my lifewalk.