Welcome to the 20th Anniversary of the St Louis Pagan Picnic Wow.. We made it! 20 years of the Pagan Picnic in Tower Grove Park, St Louis, Missouri. That is 20 years of Fun, Comraderie, Education and Fellowship! This is not only a milestone for the Picnic, but for the Pagan Community as a whole. For 20 years we have been able to join others with similiar beliefs and spiritual practices in a safe, fun environment to share ideas, join in community ritual or just to share a heavenly empanada. This same community has come together numerous times to ensure the continuation of the Picnic even though at times it seemed the tradition was destined to end. River Higginbotham has provided an Article: Pagan Picnic – How and why we have it and what it means to me in this program book chronicling the entire 20 year history of the Pagan Picnic. Please be sure and read it in entirety. It is an amazing story of the early beginnings, the struggles and the triumphs! Flyers and Program books throughout the years are also included. Thank you River! New this year to Picnic, Charlie Bettis will be leading Panel Discussion at 11am on Saturday and Sunday in the Bardic Circle. Stop by and add your voice! Also, Rhythm Village is a new addition to the Picnic. There will drumming and merriment all weekend in the Village with special workshops as well. Please stop by the Raffle Booth and check out what our generous vendors and supporters have donated. The Raffle is a major event for the Picnic but this year there is a Special Raffle in addition to the regular drawing. A proud Picnic supporter has donated a Quilt made from the tshirts of prior Pagan Picnics. Thank you for this special gift! (hugs to come when I see you) Thank you for allowing me to a part of such an enduring event. And a huge THANK YOU to those that have shed blood, sweat and tears to make this event a success year after year after year. May it be strong in the Future! SO MOTE IT BE! Here’s to another 20 years, Gyndee Powers Chair, St Louis Pagan Picnic
The St Louis Pagan Picnic has partnered with St Louis Earth Day to reduce the amount of waste sent to area landfills. Please be mindful of placing recyclables in the appropriate receptacles.
Cover Artwork provided by...
Mickie Mueller
Mickie Mueller, is an award winning artist of fantasy, fairy and myth. She has been working as a freelance artist since 1983. She is a long time contributor to her local alternative faith community and has studied Natural Magic, Celtic Tradition. Mickie’s Design is also available on our Commemorative 20th Anniversary TShirts available in our Souvenir Booth on Vendor Row. The Inspiration: “We have twenty dancers raising energy representing the twenty years of Pagan Picnic. The energy coming from the circle is filled with magic symbols from many different traditions representing the diverse Pagan community in St. Louis. In the center of the magic energy is the Pagan Picnic logo to show that all the people in the community through the years using their energy hard work and spirituality have manifested something much larger than the sum of the individuals that created it.”... Mickie
Table of Contents Letter to the Community ........................Inside Front Cover Kids Corner....................................................................... 2 Special Events .................................................................. 2 Charitable Organizations We Support .............................. 3 Rituals............................................................................... 4 Article: 20 Years of Pagan Community ............................ 5 Workshops...................................................................... 10 Rhythm Village Drum Circle ........................................... 15 Full Schedule of Events .................................................. 18 Special Guests ............................................................... 20 Bardic Circle Performers ................................................ 31 2012 Picnic Vendors ....................................................... 35
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KIDS CORNER Saturday and Sunday from 1pm until 3pm bring the younger generation to the Kids Corner for craft sessions.
The children will have a variety of craft projects to complete in the Kids Corner Kids Corner is located behind the Information Booth! Just up the path toward Magnolia Avenue
SPECIAL EVENTS Do Not Miss the St Louis Pagan Picnic
RAFFLE! Raffle tickets • $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00 SPECIAL RAFFLE FOR ST LOUIS PAGAN PICNIC COMMEMORATIVE QUILT! $5/TICKET YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!! Stop by the Raffle Booth next to Information to get your tickets
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Join AMTGARD on the Battlefield All Day Both Days at the St Louis Pagan Picnic
Amtgard is a nationwide non profit organization that encourages safe medieval combat and has an added fantasy magic element. Our weapons are safely padded with foam. We meet on Sundays at Carondolet Park across from the Boathouse, starting at Noon and continuing until dark and it’s free to play! Battlegames will be going on all day in the Battlefield - Sign up at our booth and join the fun! Page 2
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Plase donate to our chosen Charities. Collectiion bins are located at the Information Booth. Operation Food Search is a St. Louis food bank that distributes food free of charge helping to feed the poor and hungry. Operation Food Search distributes more than 1.5 million pounds of perishable and non-perishable food and household items to 265 food pantries and soup kitchens who offer emergency hunger-relief to nearly 120,000 poor people every single month. Nearly half the recipients are children. Clowder House Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Diane Hurwitz. Clowder House Foundation, Inc., a no-kill, minimumcage facility, provides lifetime care for your cat or cats when you are no longer able to do so. We offer a tranquil setting with plenty of cat toys, furniture and sunny windows for your cat’s enjoyment. Music, human love and companionship will be a part of your cat’s everyday life.
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RITUALS 20th Annual St Louis Pagan Picnic Opening Ritual Satuday 10:30am Opening Ritual will be facilitated by Ancient Ways St Louis and will include an element blessing, chanting, and a ribbon-circle to raise energy and promote awareness for a cohesive community.
Blot to Thor! Saturday 1:00pm The concept that a gift demands a give was important to the ancients. We will offer a gift of mead to Thor in exchange for his gifts, blessings of strength and protection. This will be an Asatru style faining. We will share a story from the lore about Thor before we begin the ritual. The area will be consecrated, we will sing the elder futhark, give offering to Thor, and receive his blessings
Wiccaning Saturday 3:00pm Join Luna Espiral as they perform this Wiccaning. All are welcome to attend! Presented by Luna Espiral
The Living Tarot Saturday 4:00pm Meet the icons of the major arcana and learn the wisdom that they have in store for you. The fool leads you on your path and each card has something important to share. This is an interactive experience for people of all ages. Presented by Tricia Overcamp from Tricia’s Treasure Chest
Druid Ritual Celebrating 20 Years of the Pagan Picnic Sunday 1:00pm Presented by Amber Skyspirit of Ar nDraoicht Fein, Druid Fellowship
Closing Ritual - Elderwood Grove Sunday 4:00pm Join us as we say “Hail and Farewell” to each other and those that joined us in frivolity from other realms. This will also be a Midsummer’s Ritual. Presented by Elderwood Grove, OBOD Seed Group of Missouri/Illinoisers! Blessed Be! Page 4
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20 Years of Community - The History of the Picnic Pagan Picnic – How and why we have it and what it means to me By River Higginbotham, June 2012 Who: The St. Louis Pagan Community. What: The St. Louis Pagan Picnic – one of the largest annual free public gatherings of pagans and pagan friendly people in the world. When: In the summer, when the days are long and warm and when joy and expansion are the mood of everything that grows. Where: St. Louis Region, St. Louis Missouri, in the city, Tower Grove Park Why: Because the communities need and want it. The pagan community wants to gather, network, exchange, celebrate, support and reach out. The Greater St. Louis metro community evolves and discovers itself and is learning it has a thriving pagan vitality running through it. Picnic helps spread that message and offers seekers an entrance into Paganism in St. Louis. How: Sweat and focus by a series of dedicated organizer teams. It has been sort of a relay. And we keep passing that baton along and holding it high. Impact, Meaning, Importance, Legacy, Foundation: Ground breaking opportunity for local pagans to meet each other, to be openly pagan in public for the first time, to begin the process to educate the greater St. Louis community that pagans are here, that pagans need not be feared nor persecuted, that pagans in St. Louis are fun loving, family oriented, generous and open minded, that it is possible for pagans to collaborate for the common good, even if defining a common pagan is not easy to do. History of the Picnic and Personal Recollections But Who really? People. Hungry people. Pagan people. Pagan people hungry for company, companionship, and community and more tolerance, understanding and even acceptance from the greater community in St. Louis and the region created the St. Louis Pagan Picnic as it exists today. No one planned to do it. No marketing guru or Big Name Pagan swept in to deliver to the pagans in St. Louis a big pagan event for them. No. Back in 1993 there was just hunger but no answers. That year there were actually two little kinda private/ kinda open gatherings of pagans. They were the seeds. Larry Brown, our Elbee, became the gardener and planted the “picnic” seed again the following season. As much as Elbee is the father or our picnic, Cheryl Brown is certainly its mother. Together in the summer of 1994 Elbee and Cheryl planned for the “2nd Annual Pagan Picnic” as they called it then. The Gurney Site in the west end of Tower Grove Park was reserved for Saturday July 23rd. Then Elbee and Cheryl papered south city with fliers and signs announcing the event and inviting one and all to come join the fun. Opening and closing rituals were planned – rituals that would be the largest public pagan rituals ever conducted in St. Louis. Elbee and Cheryl believed it was time for pagans to exit the proverbial broom closet of secrecy and fear and step into the daylight of the public eye. On the day over 250 people showed up and circled together. The reactions were strong and positive among the pagans present. I was there and was really pleased and surprised to see so many of us there. The reactions varied. Some were shocked, pleasantly
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Diana’s Grove Mystery School Seasons of the Soul - 2012 This is an explora on of human nature and group dynamics based on the astrological signs. We meet one weekend a month. Friday night can be a ended separately. Join us for the remainder of the year to explore the mystery of personal evolu on, on such topics as: • Crea!vity • Service and Work • Partnerships and Alliances • Death, Sex, Money, Power • Philosophy & Mythology For more informa on or to register online, see our website: www.dianasgrove.com or call 573-7144231 or email us at info@dianasgrove.com At Pagan Picnic you may also learn more from River and Joyce Higginbotham at the Authors booth and pick up a brochure describing the Seasons of the Soul. DIANA'S GROVE A community. A philosophy. Inten onal Work. St. Louis loca on: Ferguson, MO Page 6
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Journey Through the Archetypes - 2013 Archetype means original pattern. An essential inspiration.
A blueprint for possibility.
We will look at archetypes as patterns in our personal lives and our culture, in a series of monthly weekend gatherings held in St. Louis. The Tarot will serve as a guide for exploring archetypes and the pattern of our soul’s becoming. In the first three months we will encounter:
The Magician – the reality maker and the mystery of creative expression The Priestess – the mystic within and the mystery of moving between the worlds The Empress – the Great Mother and the mystery of abundance and nurturance This work is offered by a new group: The Grove. The founders of Diana’s Grove Mystery School are retiring at the end of 2012 and dissolving their long-running Mystery School. A group of former staff and students have created a new organization that builds on the skills, philosophy, and tradition of excellence, learned there. We invite you to step onto the path of this journey and become part of our new community by joining us in 2013. For further information: Email us at: thegrove2013@gmail.com Call 314-248-2475 and speak to River or Joyce Higginbotham about The Grove At Pagan Picnic – come see River and Joyce at the Authors booth to learn more
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surprised, overjoyed or just amazed. The public reaction was mild and positive. No protesters. No complaints. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch covered the event and published a very nice color photo of Dana Eilers calling the Southern Quarter, realm of Fire, backed by a large circle of her brave publically pagan friends. In that photo, Elbee, who was the high priest for the ritual, is pictured standing in the center of the circle with his right hand raised. It is what I consider a watershed event. The day we had there and the number of people who came out told me and others that there was a need, a hunger, a yearning for more connection and more public expression of our pagan community culture. The seed planted that season had undoubtedly sprouted. What was next? What would grow? In the days, weeks and months following that Picnic a number of us talked and tried to make sense of what we had just experienced. Eventually a handful of folks – including me, Elbee, Dana Eilers, Richard Roby, Mary Windrider, Cliff and others – formed a small organization that was named Omnistic Fellowship or OF. As OF we sensed the yearning for greater community and for coming out into the public but we did not know how best to move forward. We decided to just get as many people together as we could from the pagan, new age and occult groups we knew and have a discussion and see what input that would give us. That meeting was held in April 1995. Lots of ideas emerged. There was lots of debate on whether being public about our religious beliefs was wise or was essential. In the end, the group decided to meet again to get more specific about plans to be more public. On the second meeting that group of individuals present decided to call the new community-focused group the Council for Alternative Spiritual Traditions – CAST. Hence, CAST was created and the first thing it did was to say to Elbee “We really want to see the Pagan Picnic happen again. So what can we do to help?” With that Elbee suddenly had a much larger team of volunteers and lots more creative energy. Spring had sprung and the little seed was now definitely growing! Officially the 3rd Picnic was sponsored by both OF and CAST. Elbee was the lead coordinator, a role we playfully called “Poobah”. Generally Elbee called the shots and the rest of the team worked to help him do what needed doing. We estimate that 350 people turned out in Tower
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Grove Park at the Gurney picnic site the following July. The increase in numbers helped us know that we were indeed on the right track. More volunteers joined CAST and we all happily focused on making the Picnic even better in the future. So the “relay baton” of Pagan Picnic initially held by Elbee and Cheryl (and their fellow coveners in Yarrow) now was in the “hands” of CAST. The 4th St. Louis Pagan Picnic in July of 1996 was an even bigger event and success. Attendance was put at around 700 and we all felt that momentum was increasing in the community for this type of public event. It was a bit amazing to me and to many of us that we could attract hundreds of pagans to be publically pagan and be proud of it. It was a time of euphoria and of great satisfaction. And it was also hard work but very rewarding work. Many good friendships were forged in those years that continue to endure these many years later. A major step in the evolution of the picnic was the decision to expand the event to two days for the 5th Picnic held in 1997. Mark “Boss” Leavy was a strong supporter of going to the two day picnic. He stepped up to join ElBee as co-lead coordinator. Two days meant more complexity and more opportunity to reach more people. We estimate that approximately 1200 people came to at least part of the Picnic that season. By now workshops were being offered in an organized fashion, there was music, there were multiple rituals and vendors. Part of the legacy of Pagan Picnic is the Pagan Pride Project founded by Cecylyna Brightsword -- now Cecylyna Dewr. She and others came to the picnic this year to study event and our success. They then modeled what we now know as Pagan Pride Days, in part, on the approaches and activities seen at the St. Louis Pagan Picnic. Today, as Pagan Pride Days are held all over the world. For the 6th St. Louis Pagan Picnic in 1998, Elbee retired from the lead Coordinator role and focused on working with vendor coordination. Kris “Gypsy” Dolgos took a turn as co-lead coordinator along with Boss. She helped introduce the idea of having a theme for each Picnic. Celebrating our Youth was chosen as the first official theme. Community response continued to grow and attendance hit 1800. Picnic was beginning to require a really large team of dedicated volunteers. The way it worked then and for the several years before and after was that people interested in supporting and volunteering to help with the Picnic generally joined CAST and then worked on tasks as determined by the coordinators or on improving aspects of the Picnic as they saw the need and were willing to step into an organizing role. The team continued to grow along with the size of the Picnic. One thing that was not growing was the space on the west end of Tower Grove Park. A gathering of 1800 people was more than three normal picnic sites could support and the Park management made some changes we had to adjust to for the following year. They wanted us to move to the East end of the park, where Picnic is held today and they increased the usage fee significantly as they now considered Pagan Picnic a special event! The new location within the park for 1999 and all the logistics challenges that came with it needed a lot of attention. I became more and more involved with the site prep and setup aspects of the picnic. This 7th Picnic also offered another new face a chance to co-lead the coordination - Krissy Kuesel joined Boss as coordinator for this one. The theme was – A Look Back at our Past. T-shirts were produced this year with a design by Julee Higginbotham featuring a wide assortment of pagan symbols from many times and traditions. Attendance also continued to grow and we estimated that over 2000 folks came to or through the picnic. This was also the first picnic with a dunking booth! Dunking Boss, Elbee, Gypsy, Elbee, Tom Chapin, Papa Wee Wee and others was very popular and raised some good money for supporting Picnic. With the turn of the Century Picnic continued on strong. This time Gypsy returned to the lead coordinator role, but was alone as Poobah in the year 2000. Boss took a bit of a break and was “only” responsible for the Security team for this one. The theme for the 8th picnic was – Discovery: The Journey Within. The T-shirts were a distinctive dark green with a red “8” formed by a snake eating its tail – an
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WORKSHOPS A Interceptive Look at the Paranormal and You - Route 66 Paranormal This discussion will cover such topics as the fad and trend in the paranormal entertainment industry, versus the real experiences of the average person. Sensitives, how they have always played a part of the paranormal world from the start and sensitives in this day and age . In addition we will also look at how things in our environment can play a part in influencing paranormal phenomenon. Individuals will have a chance to talk over their own experiences and get a chance to get tools to help themselves. Whether some one is just looking to share or learn how to be better aware and protect one self, or get good hands-on advice on how to conduct a better investigation. My goal is to leave with everyone feeling a little more empowered over the things that may happen in their life that may not be “normal”.
A Sharing Session: Personal Impacts of Pagan Picnic - River Higginbotham Over the past two decades, Pagan Picnic has made a large personal impact on me in important ways. I believe this may be true for many of you as well. This will be a chance to tell your story of how the picnic fostered important experiences for you and for you to be inspired by the stories of others. You will also have a chance to contribute to the legacy of our pagan picnic by letting us record your story. Opportunities will be made to do this on paper or possibly on video. We plan to have this workshop videotaped and recorded. Those not wishing to be on camera will be accommodated. Also, if you are willing to provide your stories on paper you can get a form from the information tent and turn in at the workshop, or pick up a form at the workshop and later drop it off at the information tent.
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All Acts of Love and Pleasure: Romance, Sexuality, and Modern Paganism - Amy Rhea A workshop suitable for all ages, ‘All Acts of Love and Pleasure’ explores the philosophical values which define how we express ourselves romantically and sexually. Participants are empowered to explore a wide range of opinions, identify their own values, and formulate a plan to live by those values. Talking points include virginity, sexual orientation, self-pleasure, sex inside and outside a committed relationship, safer sex and birth control, sacred sexuality in a ritual context, sacredness of sex in a general context, love and abuse, marriage and divorce, parenthood, and nudity. Special Requirements for Workshop/Ritual: Though this workshop is suitable for people of all ages, parents are advised to include only those children whose attention span and intellectual maturity are appropriate to the length and subject matter of the discussion.
Awaken the Ancient Healer Within Patti Pellerito Emanating from the stars and planets, this energy flows through the cosmos. Arriving on Earth, transmitting its strength to the kingdoms of Nature; from there it flows into our energetic subtle bodies, then through the physical body, to end its course in the cells and the DNA, establishing the link between heaven and earth. Sound Journey into Bliss the magical world of sounds is a precious additive to develop our receptivity toward the vital forces of Nature. Using Tibetan Sing- ing Bowls, Planetary Gongs (Nibiru- the energy of transformation and Chiron - energy of the Wounded Healer) and other instruments. Enhancing our sensitivity (our ability to sense on a more subtle level, within our bodies). Re- juvenate and shift our consciousness to the synchronicities of the dream and wake state.
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WORKSHOPS Bardic Expression: The importance of rhyme, rhythm and song in ritual and out Lady Kestryl Whether it is the chants used in ritual to raise or calm energy, the poetry of a quarter call or the Charge of the Goddess, the performance of a mythological play as a teaching tool in ritual or the music used to meditate to, go on a spiritual journey with or other creative expression we may use to express our connection to the Divine, the skills required are ones we all have. We do not have to be able to carry a tune to chant properly. We do not have to have a true sense of the poetic side of the English language to write our expressions of the Divine and we all have something Bardic about us, if only we know how to see/hear/experience it. Lady Kestryl Moonfox teaches in this class just how to go about finding one’s own Bardic voice and skill base and how to hone it to help one’s own process of At-OneMent through Attunement to the Universe.
Big Beautiful Yoga - Tracy Herold Big Beautiful Yoga is, at its core, Yoga for every body. My goal is to remove the intimidation of the “pretzel” factor of Hatha Yoga and to add, in it’s place, empathy and knowledge to get everyone on their path to physical wellness; to eliminate the self talk about what you think your body can’t do and grow a sense of self-awareness of what it CAN do with love, nourishment and the occasional adjustment. Being bigger does not mean being incapable of doing Yoga, it just means we look at doing Yoga with a different perspective.
Correspondance between the Paranormal and Metaphysical Realm Pathseekers Paranormal The Correspondance between the Parnaormal and Metaphysical Realm. Explaining the differences between the two and how to determine them.
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Dancing the Goddess Within - Ami Amore Come out and get your shimmy on! Have fun and feel like a goddess in a supportive environment while learning some of the basics of bellydancing! This is a relaxed class and tons of fun! We will pulsate, undulate and isolate different parts of the body while listening to great music and having a fun time! Special Requirements for Workshop/Ritual: WEAR SUNSCREEN! WEAR A HIPSCARF IF YOU LIKE!
Elements of Ritual Dance - Tish Hunt This workshop contains components of Gabrielle Roth’s dance style called The Wave. It will help the participant learn how to interpret the music for to be used for the different elements of the style Special Requirements for Workshop/Ritual: comfortable shoes, clothes and something to drink
Getting Started on the Magical Path Janet Schmidt Confused about getting started on your Pagan path? Join this workshop and Janet Schmidt aka Lady Agrimony will try to help you out!
Ghosts in the St. Louis Region - Janice Tremeear Location of well-known sites reported to be haunted, such as Lemp Mansion and Zombie Road, also lesser known sites in Missouri. Personal investigations stories of the PPRS team(s) will also include a dowsing rod demonstration as used on our investigation. Special Requirements for Workshop/Ritual: none required but bring dowsing rods if you have them
Introduction to Germanic Heathenism Nick Miller Our workshop will be a guided open discussion; questions and feedback are always welcome and encouraged. We will initially discuss how heathenism differs from other forms of modern paganism, including the nine noble virtues. Next we will talk about our rituals and their purpose in our modern lives. We will also Page 11
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Introduction to the Celtic Tree Calendar Mickie Mueller The Celtic Tree Calendar is a lunar calendar and therefore a great basis for full moon rituals and study throughout the year. This is an approach to the Celtic Tree Calendar as a working model for a year’s worth of magic based upon the tree calendar as it was first suggested by Robert Graves as a modern inspiration based upon the ancient trees. This workshop is an introduction to working with this lunar tree system ways to connect to the Celtic Trees and to gain insight, wisdom, healing, balance, and a positive outlook on your life and the world around you.
Crete, as well as in Hopi art, its one way path leading towards the center and back again offers a metaphor of our journey and a tool for personal, psychological and spiritual transformation. Learn about this sacred path, how to draw one and enjoy a meditation using the finger labyrinth that will be provided for participants.
Learning the Highland Fling Tracy Herold
Come talk about investigations, evidence reviewing, debunking and how things are faked on paranormal investigations/haunting claims. See what it takes to do an investigation and what some people do to fake their evidence. Bring your own evidence and we’ll review it for you.
Possibly the oldest, but most certainly the most well known, the Highland Fling is the epitome of traditional Scottish dancing. Historically, the Fling is a dance of valor and victory over one’s enemies. In lore, it is a dance of a young man so excited at seeing a stag deer, all the can do is jump frenetically. Currently, it is the dance all Highland Dancers are judged by. It is a highly athletic dance comprised of jumping and being fleet of foot…Come share in a bit of Scottish Culture!! NOTE: ALL are welcome (bring the kids!!), but as this dance is nothing but jumping on one leg, it is advised to be aware of your own abilities and to come and do what you can!
Kala: a Way of Freeing and Cleansing Your Energy - Kathy Nance
Living Lightly: Paganism and Going Green - Jennifer Adele
Investigation experiences, debunking and fakes - Mound City Paranormal
Learn about and experience Kala, a rite of personal energetic cleansing and release. All you need is yourself, breath, and a small glass of water. The rite of Kala helps us free stuck energies that keep us trapped in unhappy life patterns and interfere with our becoming effective magickal workers. Kala is one of the basic practices of the Anderson Feri Tradition and Morningstar Mystery School. Bring water for drinking. Small cups for the energy working will be provided.
Labyrinths: the Path of Spirit - John Circling Heart and Honey Rose Heart
Paganism, as an earthcentered spiritual path, offers a strong philosophical base for living lightly with and upon our Mother Earth. Join with others of like mind and heart in this workshop to learn more about easy eco-living techniques as well as sustainability concepts and practices that can help every individual honor the natural world. Save money, save resources, save the planet!
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WORKSHOPS Looking for a mentor? Things to consider to protect yourself - Rev Bill Duvendack This workshop will address important things to look for, for those that are seeking spiritual, magical, and/ or personal growth tutelage. During this workshop, the ideas of boundaries, protecting the self, and red flags to watch for, will we discussed, and the floor will be open to hear personal horror stories as warnings for others.
Male Mysteries “Where did they go?” Lord Uthyr What *are* Men’s Mysteries in today’s work-a-day world? Where have the rites of passage and manhood gone within our society? What can we do to find those once-heroic Archetypes in our own every day male experience and let them guide us to being better men? Wicca and Paganism are often characterized in the mainstream literature as ‘feminist spirituality’ and it is
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quite common for women to be spiritual leaders in the pagan community. Informal surveys indicate that there are many more women in paganism than men, and that many male pagans are gay. Most Sects of Pagansim revere and honor the Goddess above the God and many discount the male aspects of deity. Uthyr SpiritBear will lead a roundtable discussion on what it means to be male and Pagan, the nature of pagan manhood, and the rites and transitions appropriate to men in Paganism and Wicca. These and other questions are addressed in this workshop with Lord Uthyr Spiritbear.
Manifesting True Desires A Lesson from Arianrhod and the Tree of Life Alfred Willowhawk Manifesting True Desires is a unique workshop that combines Wicca and Kabbalah to help you seek, clarify, and manifest your personal desires. It incorporates the
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WORKSHOPS message of Arianrhod and the Lurianic Kabbalistic system to create this amazing system.
Pagans Working with Media Rev Don Lewis
Modern Druids, Witches and ADF Amber SkySpirit
This presentation discusses strategies for successfully interacting with media and how to deal with reporters and other media personnel in order to get the most positive presentation.
This is about how it all comes together. No longer is Neopaganism current terminology. Forty years ago when people started exploring Paganism and it’s many paths it was new. In our current times, our paths and systems of belief are not so separately defined. Knowledge is of value in all its forms if its beneficial. In ADF, all Indo-European spiritual cultures are considered worthy of wisdom-sharing to enrich our rites, connections with spirituality, and most importantly our existence and search for happiness. I discuss how it all comes together under the ADF roof, and encourage discussion of how we can apply “Druid” philosophy in our own lives.
Modern Urban Agricultural Sustainability - Carondelet Community Garden The Carondelet Community Garden and Urban Farms Project , a dynamic and interactive urban farm whose goal is to help urban farmers connect and teach those how to become more sustainable .We were created in 1999 and use the mother garden and its satellite sites to grow food to feed the poor and connect the community. We are located in south saint louis at 5810 Michigan and can be found on facebook at Carondelet Garden .
Mysteries of Midsummer - Ellen Dugan Join award winning author Ellen Dugan as she discusses the Summer Solstice sabbat and Midsummer. This lecture includes a sneak peak into her newest book “Seasons of Witchery”, and of course smattering of the history of this sabbat, green magick and of course faery magick. Ideas for personalizing your midsummer rituals and spells are also included. See you in the park!
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People Watching and Magical Implications - Alex Gonzalez The skill of observation of people is one not many people decide on their own to hone. However, it is invaluable when one is a magickal sort of person. Just a little observation can save us time and trouble in communications, understanding and effective working with others, from purposes mundane to magickal. In this course, Lord “Alex” Foal will show us how to observe more closely the levels of expression humans truly give one another in everyday conversation and how a little more awareness and applied knowledge on our part can effectively increase our ability to understand and work with others every day, no matter the circumstances.
Raising the Sacred Fire: Ritual Arts Facilitation Skills - Shauna Knight Would you like more magical rituals? Imagine the most magical ritual you’ve ever been to—as well as the most unengaging, uninspired, and boring. Learning to facilitate effective rituals can be frustrating; how do you get participants to join in? How do you bring the magic? Learn to lead rituals that are more potent, memorable, and compelling. Through discussion and hands-on practice, this workshop explores a number of skills that will help new and experienced ritualists craft stronger rituals. We’ll work with common pitfalls, ritual structure and flow, logistics, inclusivity, participation, authenticity, public speaking and performance skills, trance and ecstatic techniques, and building energy through chanting, movement, rhythm, and connection. Together we will explore ritual at a deeper level and learn to craft more deeply impactful spiritual experiences. Will you join us to harness the fire of life force?
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WORKSHOPS Releasing the Inner Hoop God or Goddess Michelle Schaeffer Hula HoopsThe hula-hoop meditation. We will together spin the infinite circle- learn about ourselves, recognize how our body moves, and become one with the hoop. Learned will be simple techniques that can be used for meditation, healthy exercise or self-expression. While learning- our practice will be complimented by soothing hand drums and percussion. 40 hoops will be provided at first come. Dress is for comfort and whatever reveals your inner god or goddess.
Retrograde Planets, a Personal Portrait Rev Bill Duvendack This workshop will cover what a retrograde planet is, and what they mean to an individual. This will primarily focus on the seven personal planets. In addition to this, mantras will be provided for those that want to change their planetary karma and maximize their spiritual gain during this lifetime.
Ritual for the Open Public - Rev Don Lewis This presentation deals with the special considerations involved in doing open public ritual: differences between public and private ritual: special skills and things to consider: what to do when the unexpected happens: and more!
Seeking 1 Million Pagan Friends Ed Hubbard Join us as we look at the Social World of the Internet and its impact on the Pagan Community. As the Social Web, which includes Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, has swept the globe over the last decade, change has come to the community on all levels, from local to international. This has helped create a vibrant community, with more knowledge, connections, and communication than at any point in history. Yet hold on tight, the changes are just beginning and opportunity abounds in
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finding friends, connections, and resources. Presenter Ed Hubbard will provide you with an understanding of how to use the social web to build your own networks and create connections. He will offer you different ways to find friends, develop audiences, finance projects, and build your business. Don’t miss out on this fascinating look into the realm of social media and how it can not only change the way people look at you, but can also change the world.
Sticky, Shiny, Sacred - Kathy Nance In the Anderson Feri Tradition works with the soul as a trinity--Sticky One, Shining Body, and Sacred Dove/Godsoul--and believes that when these parts are aligned, we can ask for and receive anything. Each part of the soul has a role in magickal workings and becoming a truly integrated, effective human being. Learn the origins of this spiritual philosophy and engage each soul part through playful movements leading to alignment. (No dance experience is required. Movements can easily be modified for those with physical challenges.) Special Requirements for Workshop/Ritual: Please bring water to drink.
Tapping Into Eternity; Exploring Vibrational Consciousness Through Rhythm We will explore how our perception has everything to do with our experience on this physical plane and that this is only a small portion of what really exists. Through drumming, chanting and other music we can raise our vibration to have a broader view of our reality. This program is designed to help us awaken and to stop limiting ourselves. We will look at how it can assist us in having clairvoyance or “clear vision” of what is beyond the “veil” or illusion. Ultimately this will help us to bring peace to ourselves, our communities and our planet. You don’t have to be a drummer to participate but if you have a drum, please bring it!
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WORKSHOPS The 3 Rs of Writing Chants - Ember Grant Info on techniques to write chants for ritual.
the Isle of Apples and enter into the Heart of Avalon. We will journey to commune with the nine faces of the Morgan, seeking them for healing, wisdom and power.
The Apple Tree and the Isle of Avalon Shea Morgan
Understanding the Tarot - Melissa Cynova
Join us as we visit the mystical shores of Avalon through the teachings of the Temple of Witchcraft’s recent spiritual pilgrimage to Glastonbury. Glastonbury is thought by many to be the sacred Isle of Avalon itself, the Heart of our spiritual path – a mystical place where the three worlds converge as one, and all is possible. Experience the magick of the Apple Tree and the gifts it has to offer for your life, including how to make a magickal herbal essence of the Apple Tree. 40 vials (first come) will be given out of Apple Essence, with the blessing of Moronoe, the Morgan of the Earth. It contains magickal waters gathered on our pilgrimage to the Isle of Avalon – from the Chalice Gardens’ Red Well and from the White Well. Journey with us through a guided vision working, parting the mists surrounding
Melissa will be talking about Reading the Cards - literally. Breaking them down by number, elements and other details in order to fully comprehend the meaning and interaction of tarot cards.
Walking to your Inner Drum - Taz Chance We’ve all heard the saying “He/She walks to his/her own drum!” Everyone walks to their own beat, but few rarely stop to hear it and understand the path they walk or dance and why. In this workshop, Lady “Taz” Storm shows her students how to embrace their own beat as they journey, shake things up and ejoy all that life has to offer. It is about facing the challenges in life, embracing the quirks in your self and coming out dancing against all odds.
RHYTHM VILLAGE DRUM CIRCLE Bring your Drum and come vibe with other peeps at Rhythm Village Sponsored by Gateway Regional Educational Entertainment Team
On the West End of Vendor Row!....All Weekend! WORKSHOPS: Saturday 11am-noon Awaken the Ancient Healer Within lead by Patti Pellerito 1:30-2:30 Releasing the Inner Hoop God or Goddess with Michelle Schaeffer DRUM CIRCLE AT BARDIC CIRCLE 3 TO 4PM Sunday 11am-noon "Tapping" Into Eternity, Exploring Vibrational Consciousness Through Drumming with Stephanie Kusmer of Earth Rhythms Healing 1:30-2:30 The Magick of Rhythm with Andrew Behnen, Matt Farrow and Stephanie Kusmer Learn the art of Rhythm and how when you broaden your capacity to play different rhythms it deepens your ability to communicate through your drum. Page 16
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FINDING THE WORKSHOPS! The workshop areas are located in the trees behind the Information Booth...they are designated with colored flags: Earth = Green.....Air = Yellow......Fire = Red......Water = Blue.....Spirit = White
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SPECIAL GUESTS Alex Gonzalez Lord Faol, has been a leader in the Mid-Missouri Pagan community many years. Alex work as a solitary practicioner for many years before coming into a group environment. Her grandmother was known as “healer” in Puerto Rico and Lord Faol follows in those footsteps. She is life long student and has been initated into a multi-path tradition as well as having graduated from Moody Bible Institue with a degree in education and theology. She has worked to promote education, tolerance and integrated community work in all of the activities that she is involved. Alex has been active in the local Pagan community groups and has set on the boards of several. A skilled practitioner of her craft, Alex has been practicing magick for more than fifteen years. Alex is the acting HP of Luna Espiral, acts as a spiritual councelor and magickal consultant. Alex gives a multitude of presentation on various topics within the craft; her favorites however revolve around stone magick, animal magick and spirit guides.
Alfred Willowhawk Alfred Willowhawk is one of the Sr. pastors of Wite Rayvn Metaphysical Church ~ATC, the HP of a Welsh Family Tradition Trasditional Coven. He has been in the craft for over 20 a member of the International Metaphysical Ministry with Masters of Metaphysical Science (MMsc), through the International Metaphysical University at the University of Sedona. He is also a Reiki Master (1995), a Traditional 3rd Degree, and previously ordained through the Assembly of God, a Spiritual Counselor, Metaphysical Practitioner, (a fancy name for Shaman), a member of Healers International, and a chartered member of the World Metaphysical Association. and the founder of the Healing System - Celtic Transformational Healing. He has developed techniques and information gained through experience and training in alternative healing techniques, including Reiki, meditations, shamanic practices, training courses, and articles on following your own life and spiritual path. His name (Willowhawk) was granted to him by native american and celtic traditional shamans, and means “ He who shares the message of God(s)” He is also a First Level Kriya Ban, ( Yoga) and am known there as Vajrasattva Savitur, which is a contraction of his Kriya name and title which means “The wielder of the thunderbolt of wisdom who guards the rituals and is bright and luminous like the sun”
Amber Skyspirit Greetings! My name is Amber SkySpirit and I am an ordained Druid Clergy member with ADF. I have been practicing Druidry throughout most of my life beginning as a teenager. I am also an experienced Gydjha, a Vanic and Norse Priestess with experience in seidr, an experienced rune magician and seer, and practitioner of witchcraft. I am recently relocated to the Columbus, Ohio area after many years of providing public rituals, workshops, and assisting in festival and Pagan community organizing in Florida. I am always excited about working with new communities both Pagan and not Pagan and sharing my personal experiences with the Gods and Goddesses with anyone with an open heart and mind.
Ami Amore Ami Amore’ has been doing bellydance since 1999. She has been teaching since 2006 and formed her dance troupe Exotic Rhythms (aka ERBD Gang) in 2007. She now is teaching classes & workshops around the country. This fusionista believes everyone should have the chance to enjoy this creative form of expression. Her style is the lovechild of traditional bellydance, tribal fusion, circus & vaudeville with a good dose of those things that are dark.
Amy E. Rhea Amy E. Rhea is the presiding priestess of the Temple of Amarysia. She has the training of a lineaged priestess and the heart of a pre-Gardnerian hedgewitch, and she has been practicing the Craft since 1998. She received her practitioner degree in 2003 and her clergy degree in 2011, and she is a strong believer in the importance of community, integrity, and walking one’s talk. She resides in Republic, Missouri, and she works wherever her path leads her.
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SPECIAL GUESTS Carondelet Community Garden and Urban Farms Project Carondelet GardenThe Carondelet community Garden and Urban farms project , a dynamic and interactive urban farm whose goal is to help urban farmers connect and teach those how to become more sustainable .We were created in 1999 and use the mother garden and its satellite sites to grow food to feed the poor and connect the community. We are located in south saint louis at 5810 Michigan and can be found on facebook at Carondelet Garden
Ed Hubbard Ed Hubbard is a dedicated Pagan Media Activist and Educator. He has 20 years of experience that began with a few Xeroxed pages of a Pagan freezine and continues today with an active social network reaching out to over 300,000 people in 200 countries. Ed is the CEO of Witch School International, and has developed numerous programs and projects for the community including Magick TV, Pagans Tonight Radio Show, and most recently, The Young Witches Project.
Ellen Dugan Ellen Dugan, is the award winning author known as the “Garden Witch”. A psychic-clairvoyant, she has been a practicing Witch for over thirty years. She is a Master Gardener, and is also the High Priestess of her Coven in the St. Louis area. Ellen teaches classes both online and locally on Witchery, Psychic Protection, and Practical Magick. She is the author of the following Llewellyn books: Garden Witchery: Magick from the Ground Up (2004 COVR Award Winner 2nd Runner Up), Elements of Witchcraft: Natural Magick for Teens, 7 Days of Magic (Out of Print), Cottage Witchery: Natural Magick for Hearth & Home, Autumn Equinox: The Enchantment of Mabon, The Enchanted Cat: Feline Fascinations, Spells & Magick (2007 COVR Winner Best Book), Herb Magic for Beginners: Down to-Earth Enchantments, Magia con las Hierbas (Herb Magic for Beginners in Spanish), Natural Witchery Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick (2008 COVR Award Winner Best Book), How to Enchant a Man: Spells to Bewitch, Bedazzle & Beguile, Garden Witch’s Herbal: Green Magick, Herbalism & Spirituality (2010 COVR Award Winner 1st Runner Up), Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences For Every Day of the Week, Practical Protection Magick: Guarding & Reclaiming Your Power, Seasons of Witchery: Celebrating the Sabbats with the Garden Witch (Release date- June 2012), Witches Tarot- Autumn 2012 Ellen’s 13th and 14th book with Llewellyn Worldwide will be released June of 2012 and autumn of 2012. When she’s not working on her next book project, working as a floral designer, or keeping up with her family (the kids are out on their own, and the youngest just graduated from University), Ellen likes to unwind by working in her perennial gardens at home with her husband of 30 years. Ellen wholeheartedly encourages folks to reclaim their personal power and to personalize their Spell-craft. To go outside and connect with the spiritual side of nature. To get their hands dirty and discover the wonder and magick of natural world that surrounds them. Visit her website at www.ellendugan.com Check out her syndicated blog- The Blog of Witchery- at www. ellendugan.blogspot.com
Ember Grant Ember Grant, freelance writer and poet, has been writing articles on Paganism and witchcraft for more than ten years; her first book is scheduled to be published by Llewellyn Worldwide in 2011. She earned her B.A. in English with a Certificate in Creative Writing from Washington University in St. Louis and she holds a Master’s Degree in English from the University of Missouri.
Honey Rose Heart and John Circling Heart Honey Rose is the founder and former High Priestess of Ozark Avalon. John Circling Heart is an elder in a hermetic, mystery tradition and is the author of Once Upon A time In Arkansas, a book about the little people of the Ozark region and a book about Labyrinths which is currently being revised and expanded. Both are nurses, writers, gardeners and grandparents and live a magical life in Boonville, Missouri where they are constructing a labyrinth meditation garden at the RoseHeart Center.
Janet Schmidt - Lady Agrimony Janet Schmidt, also know as Lady Agrimony is many things. An American Demi Goddess. She is a wife and mother. A Writer and
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SPECIAL GUESTS politician. A Witch and HPS. She has many interests and live in Southern IL. She is associate produce of Akasha Temple Live on Blogtalkradio.com and a contributor the show with her popular regular segment called Witchin in the Kitchen. She is also a regular book reviewer for the show. She is currently at work on a new daily radio show, blog and is finishing her first book.
Janice Tremeear Janice has written four books for History Press. Missouri’s Haunted Route 66: Ghosts Along the Mother Road, Haunted Ozarks, JaniceWicked St. Louis and Haunted Jefferson City: Ghosts of Missouri’s State Capital. She even provided original illustrations for Wicked St. Louis and Haunted Jefferson City. One of the original founders for the group Route 66 Paranormal Alliance, she has moved on to form Pathseekers Paranormal Research Society-Southwest Division in Springfield, Missouri. PPRS-SWD is a satellite team of Pathseekers Paranormal Research Society from Festus, Missouri. Both teams work together to give Missouri and surrounding states a wide range of paranormal investigative coverage. Interested in all things paranormal from a young age, Janice utilizes dowsing in her research techniques and intensive historical research on locations her team investigates. Janice gives lectures across Missouri on the paranormal and the historical significance of haunted locations in the state. She has appeared on the Itchy Show, an independent program aired out of St. Louis, Mo., Westplex 107 radio from St. Louis, KSPR radio in Springfield, Mo. and KSP33 TV in Springfield, Mo. She was the first paranormal author to speak at Visioncon 2011 and VisionCon 2012 and was one of the headlining presenters at Paracon 2011 held in DeSoto Mo. at the haunted Arlington Hotel. This will also be her third year as a guest speaker at Pagans in the Park in Springfield, Mo. She is currently in working with her editor at History Press for book #5. Branching out into fiction writing she has submitted steampunk fiction short stories to anthologies and has a steampunk novel in the works. Janice continues to hone her skills by attending workshops such as the River Pretty Conference held at Dawt Mill in Missouri, hosted by Missouri State University. Beyond writing Janice is a member of two Tribal belly dance troupes, Gypsy Sol of Red Moon Studios and her own troupe, Ragdoll Brigade. She is attending Professional Massage Training School in Springfield, Mo.
Jennifer Adele Jennifer Adele is the founder and principal consultant of Synthesis 365 and she provides a variety of holistic living and nature Jenniferawareness education classes and services for clients all over the world. She is also an active lecturer and educator for many naturalist groups and public education venues. Jennifer is a vibrant member within the local community as well as one of the co-owners for Ancient WaysSt. Louis and the local Coffee Coven. She is also a Founding Partner for Sustainable Pulse. Her written works on natural health, holistic living, eco-living, green tips and tricks, sustainability, and diverse nature-based subjects have been frequently featured in national and international publications. In addition, Jennifer volunteers and mentors regularly for the Wildlife Rescue Center and is very passionate and proactive about wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education. She is a Certified Naturalist and has her Bachelor of Science degree and Graduate Studies courses in the field of Natural Health. She is also a well versed Reiki Master of both the Usui-Tibetan and Karuna traditions. On a more personal note, Jennifer is mom to four dogs and two cats and greatly enjoys nature hikes, yoga, whole and organic foods, cooking, gardening, travel, artistic expressions, and all forms of poetry and stylized prose.
Kathy Nance Kathy Nance is a freelance writer and green entrepreneur who lives near Tower Grove Park with her cats, Charlie and Lulu. She currently blogs for Agora, the home of diverse Pagan voices at Patheos.com. (http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/) Her personal spiritual practice is based in her studies with Thorn Coyle’s Morningstar Mystery School (http://www.thorncoyle.com/mysteryschool) in which she is an advanced student and holds cords symbolizing mastery in psychic and elemental work. Morningstar Mystery School is based in the Anderson Feri Tradition, (http://www.feritradition.org/) and draws from other mystical traditions. Advanced study requires daily spiritual practice of meditation, breath work, and energy work, personal study and/or project,
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SPECIAL GUESTS volunteer work and physical exercise. Kathy also is influenced by her experiences in the Reclaiming-based Diana’s Grove Mystery School. She leaves offerings to the Fey and to her ancestors, as well as a multi-ethnic family of Gods and Goddesses who so far are content to share altar space. Kathy Nance’s writing has been published in general circulation and specialty publications in the U.S. and Great Britain. Before coming to Patheos.com she was a featured writer for Civil Religion, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch interfaith blog. She is currently at work on a historical novel based on the life of an Irish chieftan’s daughter, and edits works for Lux/Nox Publishing.
Lady Kestryl Rev. Lady Kestryl Angell has been a Wiccan High Priestess from a multi-faith background for over 25 yrs. Advocating strongly for the modern pagan movement in many areas of the United States, she is attributed with hosting one of the first internationally-recognized cable television talk shows on the topic of Wicca, Paganism and Earth-based religions in modern times, “Kestryl & Company.” With many hats that include Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Artist, Writer, Author, Bard, Musician, Poet, Massage Therapist, Touch for Healing practitioner and Holistic Healer, Lady Kestryl has always served her various communities in a broad variety of ways. Now, after having taken some time off from the public eye to heal, she has returned to active advocacy as an member Luna Espiral’s Inner Circle and the Columbia Pagan community.
Lord Uthyr Rev. Uthyr Spiritbear is a life-long member of the pagan community and has been a practicing witch since childhood. His mother and grandmother were psychic, and his mother a pagan; in addition, he traces his ancestry to 8th Century Scotland. First ordained in the Wiccan Church of Vermont in 1985, Uthyr has worked in several Craft traditions and obtained ordinations from the Clan of the Seven Sisters as well as from the Alexandrian and Gardnerian traditions and is a Celtic Traditional Initiate. More recently, Uthyr has served as High Priest for Dragonstone Coven and for Wand and Cauldron Coven in Columbia, as Associate Clergy for Ozark Avalon Church of Nature,as a past facilitator and co-facilitator for Hearthfires Mid-Missouri Pagan Spiritual Alliance, and as a founding member and volunteer for Mid-Missouri Pagan Pride. Uthyr obtained a BA in Psychology from the University of Vermont in 1983 and is currently a graduate student and candidate for his MA in Psychology at University of the Rockies.
Melissa Cynova Melissa Cynova got her first deck of tarot cards at age 14, when a guy named Steve said, “I think you should do this.” Though she’s not sure if he was guided by a premonition or more typical 14-year old impulses, she’s been hooked ever since. She has been featured on Sirius Satellite radio and Blog Talk Radio, and has been attending and reading at the St. Louis Pagan Picnic for ten years. Melissa is on Twitter, Facebook, and inexplicably- MySpace- under “Melissa Tarot”, and her blog is http:// melissatarot.wordpress.com/. She currently resides near St. Louis, MO, with assorted critters and her awesome kids. After the tarot class, Melissa will be doing readings for a few hours a day during the rest of the festival. Come by and say hello!
Michelle Schaeffer I love to hoop! I am a hoop dance instructor from St. Louis. I have actively been teaching several levels and types of hoop dance classes since 2010. I am the founder and coordinator for the STL Hoop Club and the Cosmic Collaborative Performance Ensemble. The STL Hoop Club is a spinning based community established in 2008 to share the love of hooping and spinning with others. We have four sister organizations located in the metro area. The STL hoop studio is located at 2720 Cherokee Street. The Cosmic Collaborative is a group of multi-talented performers that teach and perform for kids and adults at all types of events. For more information about the STL Hoop Club, classes, performances, and workshops please visit www.stlhoopclub.com, Facebook or Twitter.
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SPECIAL GUESTS Mickie Mueller Mickie Mueller, is an award winning artist of fantasy, fairy and myth. She has been working as a freelance artist since 1983. She is a long time contributor to her local alternative faith community and has studied Natural Magic, Celtic Tradition. In addition she has been a Reiki healing master/teacher in the Usui Shiki Royoho tradition since 2001. She is a member of M.A.F.I.A. (Missouri Area Fantasy Illustrators Assoc.) and The Enchanted Visions Project. Mickie is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed divination decks, The Well Worn Path and The Hidden Path. She is also a regular article and illustration contributor to Llewellyns Magical Almanac, and has also published both articles and artwork in Wicca and Witchcraft Magazine in the U.K. as well as The Witches Voice, Magickal Light Magazine, and several other online publications. Mickie’s art has been also seen internationally on the covers of Witchcraft and Wicca, Raven’s Call, Spirit Seeker, and Oracle 2000 to name a few. Mickie creates her art magically, using infusions of herbs corresponding with the subject matter she portrays. She works lovingly by hand in a mixed media of watercolor and colored pencil. Mickie Muellers work is licensed with Peter Stone jewelry and Sacred Source Statuary and her new deck “The Voice of the Trees: A Celtic Divination Oracle will be released this September. Her magical artwork can be seen on her website at www.mickiemuellerart.com
Mound City Paranormal Local paranormal investigation team looking for answers to the question “is there and afterlife?” We investigate local huantings, private homesand buisnesses and local histroical sites. Come talk to us about your experiences.
Nick Miller I have followed the old gods of northern Europe, commonly called Asatru for about 8 years and have taken the oath of the Gothar over a year ago. I gathered with the folk of Falcon Kindred in western Washington for three years with a year long interruption while I was deployed to Iraq. While in Iraq I volunteered my sparse down time at the pagan open cirlce in Balad, conducting weekly study and ritual and holding blot/fainings monthly. I have been with Crawanest Kindred in mid-Missouri for about a year and was honored with performing the opening ceremony for Columbia’s pagan pride day last year.
Olga Kreider - Pathseekers Paranormal Research Society Olga Kreider is the Ceo/ Founder of Pathseekers Paranormal Research Society with a Satellite office in Springfield Mo called Pathseekers Paranormal Research Society-Southwest Division. Pathseekers Paranormal Research is a Team of dedicated Paranormal Research Investigators.Both teams work together to give Missouri and surrounding states a wide range of paranormal investigative coverage. She recently founded a New Paranormal Research Team known as “ Rose Red Paranormal Research Society” Olga has her Master’s in Parapsychology and Paranormal Studies and a Holistic Healing Teacher as well as being a second generation clairvoyant. Olga’s Abilities as a clairaudient and clairsentient has assisted her to help other people who are seeking answers from loved ones who have passed on. Olga’s inspiration is to help others understand anything is possible and to help those that might find themselves skeptic to the idea of Ghosts, Evil Spirits and demons and those in need of any assistance relate to Paranormal and Spiritual. Olga has taught Classes on the Fundamentals of Vampirism, Candle/ Crystal/ Card Divination Spiritual Cleansing and Green Witchery. Olga has traveled nationally and Globally giving lectures on the paranormal and have Investigated notortious landmarks such as Dracula’s Castle in Translyvania Romania to Amityville House in Amityville New York , Lemp Mansion and many more Historical Landmarks. In 1999 Olga did a Guest Premiere on National Geographic when they were conducting a segment on the Lemp Family History. Olga also did a Guest Premiere on the Paranormal Reality Television Series Scariest Places on Earth an American a paranormal documentary/ reality television Series that originally aired from October 23, 2000 to October 29, 2006 Produced by Triage Entertainment for the Fox Family Channel. Olga has appeared on the Itchy Show, an independent program aired out of St. Louis, Mo., Westplex 107 radio from Moscow Mills Mo and premiered as a guest along side with Dr Michael Lynch on” The Dave Glover Show’s Paranormal Segment “
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SPECIAL GUESTS “Paranormal Tuesdays” on 97.1 and 105.7 The Point out of St Louis. Olga featured as the centerfold for October’s 2011 issue of Cemetery Centerfold. Olga Hosted the First ever Paranormal Conference in the state of Missouri called Paracon 2011 at the Notoriously Haunted Arlington Bed and Breakfast in DeSoto Mo on October 28-30 2011. Olga was Propositioned by the Original Founder of the Legendary Crystal Skull, Joshua Shapiro and Katrina Head, whose founding was the inspiration for the movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Joshua and Olga collaberated to bring to light the joining of Scientific and Metaphysical properties together as one by using the PPRS’s Investigative Equiptment to record the Electromagnetic Energy and subliminal messages from another alter universe. She is currently working with the “ Hunger Prevention Program” and Food Network’s “ The Big waste” to bring Awareness to the High volume of Hunger that has plagued our Nation.
Patti Pellerito Patti studied the Traditional Himalayan method of playing the Tibetan Singing Bowls for Sound Therapy, in 2008. In addition to using Tibetan Singing Bowls, she also plays Paiste Planetary Gongs. Patti has studied the art of facilitating the journey into essence (self). She has studied with Suren Shresta who learned the ancient secrets of the Nepali Masters. Offering individual sessions combining an integrated system of hands-on, energy/vibrational medicine, using Tibetan Singing Bowls/Planetary Gongs for Resonance, Entrainment and Pattern Identification. Working with groups, dedicated to sharing teachings, experiences and wisdom from many years in the healing arts field for the benefit of helping others play an active role in maintaining a healthy, harmonious mind-body-spirit. Patti recorded “Portals to InnerSpace” a meditation CD with musician Bradford Smith on Native American Flutes and other instruments. Patti has composed and recorded her instruments for use at “The Santa Barbara Healing Center” for use in dream incubation.
Reverend Bill Duvendack “I am Rev Bill Duvendack, an internationally known astrologer; specifically, an esoteric astrologer. I am an ordained independent Spiritualist minister that has performed everything from weddings and handfastings to baby naming and blessing ceremonies, as well as remembrance services. I am a lifetime member and Vice President of the Astrological Association of St Louis, where I lecture frequently, and write a column for their member only quarterly bulletin. I also write articles for the St Louis Pagan Picnic newsletter, the paper Pathfinder, and have a monthly blog and newsletter. I’m also a member of the international professional astrological organization NCGR. I also write monthly horoscopes for the metaphysical resource center Pathways, where I also teach classes on astrology and the western esoteric tradition, meet with clients, and give divination readings. I have presented in many different venues, ranging from public libraries and high schools, to private groups and gatherings, such as the Pagan Picnic in St Louis, the upcoming Pagan Pride day in October 2012, and the convention Paracon. I have also made media appearances on local television and radio stations, interviews with local papers, and have been interviewed by the NY Times and RTE 1 radio from Dublin, Ireland. I am also an internationally published author, with essays appearing in books ranging from Lodge Magan Publishing, to an upcoming release from Christopher Penczak’s publish house, Copper Cauldron. For more information, feel free to contact me at bill@418ascendant.com.”
Reverend Don Lewis-Highcorrell Rev. Donald Lewis-Highcorrell (Illinois) is First Priest and Paramount High Priest of the Correllian tradition. As Chancellor, he is responsible for the day-to-day running of the tradition. Rev. Lewis-Highcorrell is also a co-founder and officer of the Pagan Interfaith Embassy, serving as Pagan Interfaith Ambassador to the U.S. Over the years, he has edited several magazines, including The Round Table magzine. He has also co-hosted Chicago’s “The Witching Hour” radio program and appeared regularly as a guest on the “Telepathic Radio” program. Currently he works extensively with Magic TV. Rev. Don is the author of several books on Wicca as education on the topic is extremely important to him.
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SPECIAL GUESTS http://www.revdonlewis.com/ Find out what tomorrow holds today! http://www.witchschool.com/ Learn about magic and spirituality! http://www.correllian.com/ Join the global Correllian Family! http://correlliantradition.ning.com/ Sign up today! Invite your friends!
River Higginbotham River has a vision to foster personal growth and bring healthy community dynamics to groups everywhere with a special focus on earth-centered spiritual communities. The Diana’s Grove leadership philosophy is an important part of his message as well as the experience in community building dating back to the beginning of our Pagan Picnic. River is an author of several books on paganism and spirituality. River was one of the early organizers of the St. Louis Pagan Picnic and was the Picnic Chairman in 1999 (9th), 2000 (10th) and 2001 (11th). Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions (2002) Pagan Spirituality: A Guide For Personal Transformation (2006) ChristoPaganism: An Inclusive Path (2009).
Route 66 Paranormal Alliance - Alicia Holder We started out in 2009 and have been out on the field working to Preserve history as well as historical sites & extend research in Route 66the paranormal. To unite others in the search, to bring teams together to work towards a new standard of community. We will continue to move forward with the road ahead of us.
Shauna Aura Knight A mystic, shamanic, ecstatic spiritual seeker, Shauna is inspired by mythic imagination, awakening the vision of the impossible, and the song of sustainable community. She teaches throughout the country offering intensive education in the transformative arts of community leadership, ritual, and spiritual growth. With 14 years experience as a leader in grass-roots organizations and as an artist, writer, designer, and marketing strategist, she has organized conferences, themed events, and created rituals, shrines, and art installations. She is a graduate of the Diana’s Grove leadership and ritual arts program and the Chicago C3 leadership program in environmental sustainability. Her articles have been published in Beltane Papers, Circle Magazine, Reclaiming Quarterly, Between the Worlds, and other Pagan zines and regional publications. ShaunaAura@ringinganvil.org
Shea Morgan Shea Morgan is a High Temple of Witchcraft IV student in the Temple of Witchcraft’s (Temple) Mystery School, a cofounding member of her coven and is a priestess of the Morrighan. She serves as moderator for the Temple Mystery School’s Outer Temple of Witchcraft II online class and as a mentor to students in the Inner Temple (WI) and WII online classes under the Sagittarius Ministry. Shea is a regular contributor to the Temple’s TempleBell Newsletter and also has contributed writings to three upcoming Temple anthology projects, including The Waters and Fires of Avalon by Christopher Penczak and the Temple of Witchcraft Community, a forthcoming book through Copper Cauldron Publishing in 2012. She also volunteers under the Pisces Ministry, working on upcoming Temple rituals in St. Louis. Shea has been a student of all things spiritual throughout her life, has a particular love of shamanism, and has been on the path of a Witch since 2001. She lives in St. Louis, MO with her two cats, and enjoys gardening, antiquing, hanging out with coven, friends and family, and visiting the family “century” farm; when she is not busy with her 20+ year career in government/public affairs.
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SPECIAL GUESTS Stephanie Kusmer Stephanie K. Kusmer, Vibrational Awareness Facilitator - Earth Rhythms Healing. I facilitate Guided Drum Meditations, Group and Community Drum Circles and Workshops on Raising Personal Vibration. I also do Residential Interior Design at Total Interior Designs, Inc. I am a believer that we create our own reality. If each of us can heal our wounds and understand that there is no time but now we can turn our “world” into a balanced and sustainable place to live. Love for self = love for the planet= love for the life force energy and the divine connection. Vibratory awareness is how healing manifests. Through drumming we can bring community together for a higher dialogue to help the greater all. I consider myself a time witch. Rhythm is the key to life and all skills and talents stem from balanced rhythm. I don’t like to restrict my being by labeling myself but some of the things I enjoy are bringing people together to play music particularly drumming. I also enjoy the art of making change through will also known as “Magick”. In addition, one of my great passions is visual beauty and the Chi of energy flow and I manifest this through creating beautiful interiors at Total Interior Designs, Inc.
Taz Chance Rev. Lady Storm, known locally in the community as Taz, has been a life-long member of the Pagan community and has been active in the craft since childhood. Her grandmather was a touch healer and psychic, her mother was a medium and most of the woman in her family line have one or more of the “gifts” of the craft. Taz has practiced in and studied many different craft traditions, along with Native American studies from her family. She has received mutliple initiations in various traditional paths.She is currently the HPS of Luna Espiral Coven, sits on the board of several local Pagan groups, teaches classes and often acts as a consultant on craft education, ritual preperation and leadership in the local community. She has worked to promote tolerance, acceptance and education across boundries. Taz received dual degrees in Cultural History and Secondary Educaiton from Columbia College in 2001, and has been a graduate student at Southwestern Missouri State University for her MA in ESL. A master of the craft, she has been practicing magick for well over twenty years Her favorite topics include “”finding the God/Goddess within”, “Tarot”, “Tolerance in an Integrated Community,” ”Paganism and Ethics, “Magick Really is Based in Science,” and “personal empowerment”.
Tish Hunt Tish aka Feline is currently practicing as a solitary practitioner in the Isian genre of Wiccan. She has spent time in a coven and has had her turn as a HPS. She currently belly dances with Lotus Arts studio in Belleville. She enjoys taking care of her dogs, reading, drumming, essential oils and herbology.
Tracy Herold Tracy is a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness and Boot Camp instructor who is currently studying her way into a 200-RYT for Yoga (Teacher Training) and also into the British Association for Teachers of Dance (BATD) as a Highland Dance Instructor. She comes from a fitness past of Middle Eastern Dance, Highland Dance, Yoga, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts. Her focus has begun to shift into the “Healthy At Every Size” mentality after seeing how some of her bigger sisters were marginalized in group fitness and society at large. EVERYONE deserves health, love and acceptance.
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Ouroboros with a twist in the middle. The Ouroboros has been important in religious and mythological symbolism, but has also been frequently used in alchemical illustrations, where it symbolizes the circular nature of the alchemist's opus. My role remained focused on Site and what we would now call “Operations”. Attendance was estimated to be around 2300 - certainly the largest turnout yet. In 2001, I moved into the lead coordinator role and really began to understand all the layers of that responsibility. The 9th Picnic had as a theme – The Circle Begins Anew – A nod to the new century and how it seemed like a new era was dawning for pagans and their relationship with the greater community of St. Louis. That year I wrote the following as part of a History of the Picnic in the program book: “The challenges of putting on Picnic have grown and with it so has CAST. We believe that in this event, we have created a great resource for our local Pagan community of friends, seekers and teachers. The realizing of this dream happens only by the drive and service of those who have volunteered time and energy to it. Enjoy this year’s Pagan Picnic and consider helping out with a donation or, even better, by joining the team next year for continuing this growing tradition of education, outreach and fellowship.” I believe in this sentiment now more than ever and I know it applies to the present group of great people who are continuing to make Pagan Picnic a reality. The 10th anniversary Picnic in 2002 was a bit special and came at a challenging time for our country and society as we had vivid memories of the airplane attacks of September 11, 2001. The theme – May Every God/dess Bless America, sent two messages: one of patriotism and one of a bigger view of deity than is commonly found in the USA. The T-shirt, designed by Mickey Mueller, with a waving flag resembling the American flag with various pagan faith symbols replacing the stars, is my favorite Picnic shirt. I remained the lead coordinator this year. Attendance seemed to stabilize at around 2300. Rituals this year had strong themes of remembrance and honoring those who serve to keep us safe and protected. Getting back to our roots was the idea behind the theme for the 11th Picnic in 2003 – Gimme that Old-Time Religion. Once more I held the role of Poobah as we continued striving to maintain an excellent Picnic in service to our community. Attendance remained about the same, somewhere between 2000 and 2500. The team continued to change slowly and the Picnic continued to be the highlight of the pagan summer events in St. Louis. In 2004, I took a step back and the new lead coordinator for the 12th Picnic was Kim Chang. Kim had been the key site and set-up coordinator in the three years I was in the Poobah role. The theme was – Discovering Spiritual Frontiers. Scheduling issues with Tower Grove Park caused the Picnic to relocate back to the West End of the park to the area around the Oval near the entrance to Kingshighway. I think the experience there helped us see why we liked the East End site so well. For instance, we set up a large tent for Bardic Circle instead of the traditional pavilion that we use in the East end. Attendance was off a bit this year and change was in the wind in other ways that we did not anticipate. In the fall of 2004 CAST experienced some significant financial challenges. By early 2005 it was clear that CAST could not sustain Pagan Picnic and a new sponsor would be needed if Picnic were to continue. CAST dissolved in early 2005. Many of CAST’s activities were picked up by other organizations such as SIPA and Four Winds Fellowship. And so the wheel turns. The solution for Pagan Picnic was generously and courageously offered up by Yarrow Coven under the renewed leadership of the Father and Mother of the Picnic, Elbee and Cheryl Brown. The members of Yarrow offered funds and support for the 13th picnic but more was needed than was available. Omnistic Fellowship did have some funds remaining from previous events and collaboration with CAST during the earlier years of Pagan Picnic. OF gave its remaining assets to Yarrow to help make continuation
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BARDIC CIRCLE PERFORMERS Ami Amoré & Exotic Rhythms Bellydance Ami Amoré has studied bellydance for over 10 years, she believes it is a spiritual journey celebrating the goddess within. She has been teaching all forms of bellydance and creative movement through Exotic Rhythms Bellydance since 2006.
Brian Greenway Brian grew up in a family of musicians who were part of the folk/singer-songwriter movement in St. Louis in the late 60’s and early 70’s, and that music has been an influence throughout his life. After a 10+ year absence from the music scene, Brian is busily writing what will become his first album, and a return to the music that he grew up on.
Final Veil Using dance, multimedia, and live instruments, Final Veil delivers experimental electronic music with a prominent Middle Eastern influence.
RAVEN WOLF C. FELTON JENNINGS II Healing Sound Recording Artist (Pug Dog Records) ...”Spiritual Jazz ...in the St. Louis Tradition” Shares his ‘Magical Mystical Meditation Concert’ and his ‘Healing Drum Spiriting Concert’ throughout the Heartland …truly ‘Music for all Ages’ Performing ‘Solo Jazz’ Concerts … for over 17 years …for Corporate, Family and Children audiences Performing at Chanting for Joy, Peace and Love Teaching Native American Flute Lessons, Teaching Drum Lessons, Teaching Saxophone Lessons (all ages), Teaching Flute Lessons (all ages) http://www.myspace.com/ravenwolfgoodjazz
Roly From the Northern heartland of the Western Hemisphere, Roly brings you dubbedout instrumental stylings in a reggae and soulful mood. Forging new directions in subterranean dancehall and Caribbean-lounge Roly, formed in a St. Louis bassment in 2007, is sure to hypnotize crowds into joyful submission to the universal riddims.
Romani Blue Romani Blue is a middle eastern/ gypsy band that plays somewhat traditional Turkish and Egyptian music for dance
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BARDIC CIRCLE PERFORMERS Sede Sede is an independent musical artist who currently resides in Central Missouri but hails from the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. A performing and song writing career spanning from 1987 to present has brought him through many different musical stylings. His style is richly varied and has been described as everything from americana to ambient to underground gothic metal.
Sopha Kingz Performers from The Circle of Ancient Ways St Louis
Sinfinis Songstress Mary Elizabeth Bell created Sinfinis to make you uncomfortable. Like a mythical siren, she reels you in with haunting vocals and smashes you against the proverbial rocks with thoughtful, often unsettling lyrics. Sinfinis songs broach precarious subjects such as abortion, infidelity, murder, narcissism, nihilism, patriotism, free will, intrinsic depravity, temptation, and remorse. Prepare for an assault on your conscience. http://www.myspace.com/sinfinismusic/ music
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of the Picnic possible. In addition, many of the former members of CAST stepped up as key volunteers to help keep this dream alive and to continue to serve this community. Even though the budget was tight, Yarrow pulled it off and delivered a great event to the pagan community in June of 2005. The theme chosen was – Unity Through Diversity. The location was back in the East End of the park. Several new innovations were added like pony rides, participation by the League of Northern Indian Nations, the Frisbee Dogs from Purina Farms and attendance by a great many animal rescue groups. I am sure that most of those attending did not know of the great challenges that the Picnic team had overcome to bring this special Picnic into being. The “relay baton” of the Picnic was once more in Yarrow’s hands. Pagan Picnic #14 in 2006 was quite a bit more business as usual compared to 2005. Yarrow remained the sponsor, Elbee continued as Poobah and the Picnic went fairly smoothly. Coming of Age was the theme. Attendance was up to around 2300 again and most of the now traditional aspects of Picnic were in place – Bardic Circle, the food drive, vendors, workshops, rituals and lots of fun by the community. Time for another challenging year! In 2007, the 15th Picnic almost didn’t happen. The park raised its fees beyond what we were able to pay. Yarrow put out a plea to the Community for donations and the Community responded with gusto. Donations large and small flooded in from people who wanted to pay back some of what they say they received over the years. It was truly a common community effort that saved the Picnic. Another example of the whole community pulling together was that the vendors did not desert this event when we were forced to substantially raise the vending fees to cover the cost of future Picnics. The Pagan Picnic this year was bigger than ever and still growing. Elbee remained the lead coordinator; the theme was a whimsical one – Barefoot in the Park. The 16th annual Picnic of 2008 saw the Picnic on solid ground again. Elbee ran the show once more with Magic is Afoot for a theme. Around 2500 attended. Finally, there was room to breathe and Yarrow Coven started talking about handing the event off to another group. Several groups were approached but few had the resources or manpower to commit. The Picnic was truly a community event and it was decided that an independent corporation consisting of people from the community would be the best option to shepherd the Picnic in the coming years. So planning began for what would become the new sponsoring organization. The program book for the 16th Picnic set a new high standard for information, beauty and convenience. An electronic representation of that whole book, and for each following year, is available on the Picnic website and I quite enjoy paging through it to see who was doing what and be reminded of the great variety and talent that present in our community. The last Picnic Yarrow Coven sponsored was in 2009 - the 17th. The theme that year was – Celebrating Life – and that was exactly what we did. We had a great musical group who were on their way to Pagan Spirit Gathering and stopped in St. Louis to perform a free concert Saturday night. Coyote Run delighted us and set a mood that would carry through Sunday and beyond for those of us who were leaving later that day for PSG. For the five years Yarrow Coven were the stewards of the Picnic, there was a steady growth in attendance. More and more people were searching for their spirituality and finding it in the fellowship of the Picnic. And it was time again to pass that baton. St. Louis Pagan Events, Inc. had formed and was ready to take on the responsibility for Pagan Picnic in 2010. Even with the group
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being new, Elbee remained the lead coordinator to help support the transition. The 18th Picnic was centered on the theme – Connecting to One. Attendance continued to increase to nearly 2600, the most ever. In 2011, Elbee finally was relieved as lead coordinator by Gyndee Powers. By this time Elbee had more than earned his second retirement from the Poobah role, and while remaining very active, the new leader of the team was Gyndee. The theme was Everyday Enchantments. Attendance went up again to an estimated 3000 attendees for the 19th Picnic! The picnic team did a fine job last year and set their sights on having a really special version of the Picnic to mark the milestone of the 20th anniversary in 2012. So here you are. Here we are at the 20th Picnic. You and we are part of the reality of it and are creating the future legacy of it for those who will come after us. We stand on the shoulders of all the volunteers that worked so hard through the years. No pay. Only offering service and wishing to enrich our community. So I urge three things of you – appreciate all those from Yarrow, CAST, OF, and St. Louis Pagan Events whose work makes this day possible and thank those responsible for all they do every chance you get, consider how you can support Picnic (donate money, donate time as a volunteer, spread the word, shop at the vendors, buy CDs from the musicians, and just attend), and finally, consider responding to the invitations to share your Picnic experiences on film or in writing (see the Info Booth for more specifics on the options to add to our record of the Picnic). THANK YOU for being part of our community!
Facts and Figures Year 1993 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number 1st #1 1st #2 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th
Location Attendance Tower Grove Park 40 Larry Brown’s 60 TGP: Gurney Site 250 TGP: Gurney Site 350 TGP: Gurney Site 700 TGP: West End 1200 TGP: West End 1800 TGP: East End 2300 TGP: East End 2300 TGP: East End 2300 TGP: East End 2300 TGP: East End 2300 TGP: West End 2000 TGP: East End 2200 TGP: East End 2300 TGP: East End 2400 TGP: East End 2500 TGP: East End 2600 TGP: East End 2800 TGP: East End 3000 TGP: East End ???
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Organization Field Star Coven Yarrow Coven Yarrow Coven OF & CAST OF & CAST CAST CAST CAST CAST CAST CAST CAST CAST Yarrow Coven Yarrow Coven Yarrow Coven Yarrow Coven Yarrow Coven STL Pagan Events STL Pagan Events STL Pagan Events
Theme
Celebrating Our Youth A Look Back at Our Past Discovery: The Journey Within The Circle Begins Anew May Every God/dess Bless America Gimme that Old-Time Religion Discovering Spiritual Frontiers Unity Through Diversity Coming of Age Barefoot in the Park Magic Is Afoot Celebrating Life Connecting to One Everyday Enchantments Celebrating 20 Years of Community
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2012 PICNIC VENDORS All Season’s Arts & Crafts
jewelry, books, crystals, misc. craft supplies, paintings
Ancient Stone Inspirations
Ancient Stone Inspirations is the metaphysical resource for the Quincy, IL area. We offer many products inclusing Shiva Lingams, T-shirts, Jewelry, Stone, Athames, Statues, Sage, Spell Kits, Wooden Swords for adults and children, Feather Fans, Tapestries and so much more. Our website it AncientStoneInspirations. com. Nameste!
Autumn Moon Magickal We carry sarongs, wrap pants, skirts, childrens items, incense, etched mirrors, mojos, witch hats, Book of Shadows, pendulums, white sage, sweetgrass, resins, neck coolers, tote bags and much more! Come on Creations by for a spell...... Bead Goddess
Goddess wear to size 4XL, t-shirts, beads, raku pottery, beaded alter cloths, bells, scarves and treasures from around the world!!!
Bee Soft and Natural
I have all natural creams, lotions and bees wax candles
Body and Soul Henna/ Body and Soul Henna and Curious Cat Clothing provide something for everyone. Do you need a father’s Curious Cat Clothing day present for a fashion discerning dad? Hawaiian Shirts! Do you want something to wear to the next Beggar’s Carnivale? Corsets! Need to cover you noggin in the hot St. Louis sun? Hats of all kinds! Or just come in for a relaxing temporary henna tattoo. We’ve been serving the St. Louis community for over 15 years. Come by and see us! Celestial Earth
Celestial Earth provides Natural Bath, Body, Home and Beauty products. We will also be making custom orders upon request!
Country Hill Creations Woodburned signs, boxes and jewelry; cloth tarot/storage bags, cloth boxes and bowls as well as polymer clay decorated glassware. Cthulhu’s Corner
Handmade art, incense and gifts. Our booth features herbals and resins from around the world, books, art prints, live plants, jewelry and more!
Cy The Drum Guy
Drums
Dark Rose Treasures
We specialize in baby and family products. We carry a full line of custom designed Baby Memory Books, Baby Bibs, Photo Albums, Scrapbooks, Shower Gifts, Wedding & Guest Books, Toys and Much More. Amber has a degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design and uses these skills to create designer fabric to make the many products available for sale.
Dingo Man
Drums
Dream Seekers
Dream interpretation, path illumination, prophetic art, true reflections, healing touch
Edge Services
Stone carvings, archaeological fiction based on local sits (Piasa Bird - Cahokia Mounds) small hand crafted gifts
Falling Leaf Arts
Stone, wire, and glass jewelry, handmade creations crying out to go home with you.
Feywood
Mythic Sculpture in clay and wood. Goddesses, gods, chalices, altar pieces,faeries, mermaids, dryads. We work with archetypal imagery to bring the beauty of Nature into your home.
Goddess of Color & Light
Dazzeling stained glass and mirror suncatchers made with Swarovski crystals,stained glass and mirrors stepping stones, stained glass candle holders made from recycled glass.
Harmony’s Flame
garden stones, tarot bags, books and much more!
Heart of Old
Exciting whim, wonder,& intrigue through heartfelt handmade Gifts.
If The Hat Fits
We sell handmade jewelry,gourd table top candle holders, bookmarks, scourges, handpainted drums, altar tiles tooled from brass, braided army chord bracelets, hand carved and tooled wands, gemstones, and vampire killing kits, hand made thor hammers, and leather masks..
Iris & Willow Delights
Natural bath and body products with Pagan merchandise.
Jane Linders photography
Fine art photography featuring alternative processes photography such as Polaroid transfers, cyanotypes and infrared.
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2012 PICNIC VENDORS Karmik Kreations
At Karmik Kreations, we kreate product to get us through the kaotik days (and nights). Natural herbal products, soy kandles, hand-dipped incense, magnetik jewelry and natural pet products. We believe that we make our lives what they are and we pass that great karma on. All of our products are made with love, positive intent and energy!
King Kettle Korn
Fresh-popped Kettle Korn and Fresh-Squeezed lemonade.
Krazy for Pets
I sell pet apparel and will also be selling jewelry, wreaths, and small gifts.
MacroSun International Hand Crafted jewelry,apparel,and sacred home decor from artisans of the Himalayas and Beyond! Namaste! Melissa’s Tarot Readings
Melissa Cynova got her first deck of tarot cards at age 14, when a guy named Steve said, “I think you should do this.” Though she’s not sure if he was guided by a premonition or more typical 14-year old impulses, she’s been hooked ever since. She has been featured on Sirius Satellite radio and Blog Talk Radio, and has been attending and reading at the St. Louis Pagan Picnic for ten years. Melissa is on Twitter, Facebook, and inexplicably- MySpace- under “Melissa Tarot”, and her blog is http://melissatarot. wordpress.com/. She currently resides near St. Louis, MO, with assorted critters and her awesome kids.
My Artistic Life Creations
~Handcrafted creations inspired by the everyday beauty in life and nature.~ Jewelry, Artwork, Home Decor, Photography, Hair Accessories, & more!
Myra’s Creative Costumes
Belly dance attire, clothing, jewelry, collectables, stones, books, wall coverings, bags
Mystic Valley
jewelry, statues, chimes, stones, crystals, incense, books, herbs,cds
Nix Creations
I am a mixed media pendant artist and instructor. I create with such mediums as wire wrapping, fused glass, polymer clay, resin, and altered art applications.
Pathseekers Paranormal Research Society
Pathseekers Paranormal will be selling herbal teas for medicinal purposes, homemade infused oil scented candles for sabbaths and magical purposes, Talasmans,Amulets and mojo bags, Inscense,etc. for protection on paranormal investigations and spiritual enlightenment, dream pillows, organic (no preservatives) herbal hair and skin products.Body and Face Painting, Mediumship sessions (Contacting the Dead), and Devination readings.
Personal Power Designs
Mixed media artwork, copper and healing stone jewelry and chair massage.
Philosophers Stone
Apparel, jewelry, swords, daggers, ritual items
Picard Creative
100% handmade- magnets made from upcycled can lids, trinket/pill boxes, tooth fairy boxes, greeting cards, jewelry (cuff bracelets and asst. necklaces, rings etc. all handmade)
RadMishap
RadMishap revamps unwanted clothing into one-of-a-kind handmade tshirts, skirts, and pillows. In addition to making clothing for men, women, and children, I also make necklaces out of Scrabble tiles and recycled paper goods.
Rainbow Crow’s Nest
Bead and crystal suncatchers; hand-painted wooden cover journals; beaded jewelry.
Ravyn’s Cache
handmade jewelry, hand painted silk scarves, crocheted items, hand spun and hand dyed yarn
Rings With Meaning
Stainless Steel Rings embossed/stamped with names, dates, or phrases to customers request up to 15 characters. The rings are $20 plus tax and we have 3 different styles to choose from.
Rita Harwood
Rocks, beads, jewelry, fossils.
Rose Red Paranormal Research Society
Rose Red Paranormal Research Society is a non-profit organization and will only be providing Information
Route 66 pal/ Temple of handmade jewelry , art and bags, as well as t-sherts Amarysia Scentsy
Scentsy wickless candles. Offer multiple warmer options, with over 80 scents to choose from, along with a long with other products
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2012 PICNIC VENDORS Souvenirs From Wonderland
Hand-painted Art and Upcycled Home Decor
Spiral Fae Accents
One of a kind hand sculpted leather masks, handmade gemstone jewelry and other faery artsy odd and ends!
Spiralware LLC
Tye Dye and hand casted pewter. We are going to have sales and more sales! Listen for the horn!
Spiritual Alchemy
We shall be providing magical charms, hand crafted brooms, bath salts,Rune and Tarot divination as well as possibly Shamanic healing work.
St. Louis Animal Rights Cold pasta salad, tea, sandwiches and potato chips. All food is 100% vegan!! Team Sweet Meat Stix Inc.
Best humanely-raised beef steak kabob on planet.
Sweet Nectar
Sweet Nectar creates the finest handmade soy candles and decadent bath & body products. We invite our customers to play ‘mad scientist’ with us to create their own custom fragrance.
Tango Argentina Food Food Temple of Witchcraft
Books by Christopher Penczak, including from his Copper Cauldron Publishing, and other magickal items. Information on the Temple of Witchcraft (TOW) and its mystery school. TOW is a nonprofit charitable religious organization based in NH. Co-founded by Christopher Penczak, Steve Kenson, and Adam Sartwell, the Temple is a system of magickal training and personal development, and is a formal tradition of Witchcraft.
The Blue Rose
We sell Jewelry, native american wear,candles, scented oils, wands, athames, as well as collectable knives and swords.
The Pumpkin and the Cauldron
We pride ourselves in providing supplies, tools and gifts for all magickal paths. We have the largest selection of herbs that we have seen anywhere! Our array of merchandise includes handmade gifts such as bath salts,image candles, spell wreaths, shower gel, soaps, staffs, besoms and more as well as cauldrons and other altar tools, necromantic and left hand path supplies, shamanic herbs, gothic jewelry and purses, Deity statuary and Halloween goodies, just to name a few! Stop by our booth to see what other interesting surprises we have brought with us!
Witch School International
Witch School is the largest Pagan Educational Website in the World. We carry a range of educational materials, Books, DVDs, CDs, as well as Pagan Made Products such as My Mystic Gems Jewelry, as well spells and products from World of Witches Museum of Salem, Mass.
Witches Cupboard
going out of business: jewelry, chalices, brass burners, iron cauldrons, used books from my personal library, wooden wands, candle holders, wood wall decor, steel pentagram candle holders and wall decor, smudge wands and loose sage, misc. ritual items......$ marked down, everything must go by close Sunday.
Wolfdreams
Healing stones, crystal balls, wands semi-precious gemstone jewelry, dream catchers, candles, sun jewels and magnetic picture frames.
Wylde Chylde Fantasy I’m a professional face painter that uses only FDA approved paints and glitters. I also use an organic Faces sanitizer in my rinse water to prevent the spread of germs. I will also have some handmade crochet items and jewelry.
To our many volunteers.....THANK YOU! The St Louis Pagan Picnic is a community sponsored event. You, the Pagan Community, are the backbone of the event and we applaud you. Take a look around you though over the weekend, take note of the smiling faces and laughing children. This is your Reward. Take pride in having contributed to their delight. as well as furthered pagan awareness and acceptance of all spiritual paths
Thank you for a job well done...and we look forward to working with you next year!
Back cover courtesy of.....
Rocky Andreotti