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Kirk White

Kirk White, M.A., L.Ac., is a healer, teacher, and author. He has been a practicing Witch and Magician since 1973, a psychotherapist for over 25 years, and a licensed East Asian medical practitioner since 1994.

A past co-president of Covenant of the Goddess (North America’s oldest and largest association of Witches and Wiccans) and past director of the University of Vermont’s Parapsychology Program, he also founded Cherry Hill Seminary, a professional Pagan ministry program with faculty and students worldwide, and Standing Stone Academy, a Pagan healer training program.

He is a licensed acupuncturist/Chinese herbalist, registered psychotherapist, legal Pagan minister, Freemason, and adept in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. His skills and interests include traditional healing modalities, various magickal and spiritual traditions, and models of Pagan leadership and ministry.

A contributor to Exploring the Pagan Path: Wisdom from the Elders (2005), he is also the author of several books, including:
– Adept Circle Magick: A Guide for the Advanced Wiccan Practitioner (Kensington Press, 2006)
– Advanced Circle Magick: Essential Spells and Rituals for Every Season (Kensington Press, 2008)
– rEvolutions: The Elements of Mastery (Five Gates Publishing, 2010)
– Operative Freemasonry: A Manual for Restoring Light and Vitality to the Fraternity (Five Gates Publishing, 2012)
– Masterful Magick: A Guide for Advanced Wiccan Practice (Five Gates Publishing, 2016)

For more bio info, visit RevKirkWhite.com or his Wikipedia page.

The Magick of Numbers

Since before Pythagoras, numbers have been considered of great magical power. This class will introduce students to the traditional magic of numbers – especially as practiced prior to the 20th century. Learn how to use them to better understand your world and become an active force in co-creating your reality.

Old School Warding: Medieval Apotropaic Magic

The world is filled with spirits and forces – not all of them benign. Our ancestors had a number of tools and tricks they employed to turn away and protect against such forces. Learn a number of simple yet effective symbols, tools and practices to keep off unwanted influences.

A Special Place, A Special Year: Creating a Local Sacred Year

While many of us are familiar with the standard eight holidays of the Wiccan/ Neo-Pagan year, for some of us it doesn’t actually fit our local climates. Spring does not begin in February or March in Vermont. This class will explore creating more locally oriented holidays and sacred traditions.

Sophia Kelly Shultz

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, artist and author Sophia Kelly Shultz has led what can only be described as a colorful life. Educated in the hallowed halls of the University of Pennsylvania, she studied Egyptology with a particular focus on the language and spent many happy hours in the storage areas seldom seen by outsiders. A lifetime later, her love affair with all things ancient Egyptian has not waned, and she loves opportunities to do research on different aspects of the discipline.
Sophia has followed a non-traditional shamanic path which connects particularly with rocks and running water. Her practice also includes counseling others and teaching that “creativity” does not mean “creating things that other people will like.” Sophia lives in the hard coal region of Pennsylvania with her husband, and a super-enthusiastic Springer Spaniel.

Light, Color, and Shape: Intuitive Reading of Oracle Cards

The art on Oracle cards is often breathtaking and often daunting to interpret. Sure, it’s easy enough to read the book and see what the author says—or doesn’t say—it’s easy to look at the main elements and draw meaning from, but is it possible you could be missing something?

This workshop presents the participant with a new set of suggestions for the “first blush” reading of cards. By integrating the basics of the cards and demonstrates just how much light, color, and shape can influence interpretation of a reading.

After Dark — Just The Facts, Ma’at: Ancient Egyptian Magic, Plain and Simple

Just as the wonders of ancient Egyptian culture need no embellishment, the complex and fascinating magical practices of the ancient Egyptians do not need the imaginative embellishments envisioned by modern authors and practitioners. This workshop explores the core concepts surrounding ancient Egyptian magic, providing information about core beliefs and practices that spanned the 30 centuries of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Roxie Zwicker

Join Mystery Maven Roxie Zwicker for a pair of unique workshops at the 2026 Magickal Marketplace. Roxie has been entertaining the locals, visitors from away and curious souls with her unique stories since 1994. New England Curiosities, Roxie’s award winning company has been offering tours, events and workshops since 2002. Featured in the Boston Herald and the New York Times her TV appearances include New Hampshire Chronicle, The History Channel and the Travel Channel. Roxie is also an experienced intuitive reader and the published author of 10 books on New England folklore, her immersive shop is located in the historic – and haunted, lower mill in Rollinsford, New Hampshire.

Colonial New England Superstitions & The Threads of Folk Magic

Fears in a dark new world shaped the early days of the New England colonies. Were dramatic moments in history shaped by luck, the devil, or a vengeful God? Could a bit of homespun folkways counter the biggest challenges people experienced and are the echoes of those stories still haunting us from the basements and within the walls of our oldest places? Folklorist and author Roxie Zwicker spins a curious history of Colonial rituals and rites that shaped not only the past but also the present.

Victorian Superstitions & The Threads of Life & Death

The 19th century was a time when superstitions crept from the shadows and dwelled in the light prompting curious souls to speak with the dead both as a party game and as a soothing balm for a grieving soul. In this session explore the methods and meanings of Victorian superstitions in New England. From seances, poison gardens, burial customs and curiosity cabinets discover the magic the Victorian age holds for the modern day practitioner.

Sha Blackburn

Internationally recognized psychic, holistic healer, and teacher, Sha Blackburn—known as The LoonWitch—has been empowering individuals to transform their lives using magickal principles and intuitive guidance since 1997.

Since childhood, Sha has been drawn to the mystery schools and walks that path today. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, QHHT Practitioner, and is certified in Shamanic Healing from the Foundation of Shamanic Studies.

Learn more about Sha’s offerings and events at LoonWitch.com.

Herbal Myth, Magick, and Medicine: Folklore as a Guide to the Wild

Have you ever wondered if there is truth behind the “old wives’ tales” of the plant kingdom? Beyond the garden gate lies a world of ancient wisdom waiting to be rediscovered. In this immersive workshop, we peel back the layers of folklore to reveal the potent healing and magickal properties of common plants growing right beneath our feet.

Whether you are meeting these plants for the first time or looking to deepen an existing practice, this session bridges the gap between ancient myth and modern application. We will explore how traditional lore serves as a practical map for identification, ethical harvesting, and ritual use. Join us to transform “weeds” into allies, reclaim your heritage, and turn every walk into a journey of discovery.

What You Will Learn:

• The Language of Lore: Discover how to decode “old wives’ tales” and ancient myths to understand a plant’s medicinal properties and spiritual personality.
• Ethical Foraging & Identification: Understand the basics of identifying common wild plants and learn the sacred etiquette of harvesting in a way that honors the land and the plant’s spirit.
• Practical Plant Magick: Learn how to bridge the physical and the metaphysical by creating simple, effective remedies and rituals using the greenery found in your own backyard.

An Introduction to Augury: Deciphering the Signs All Around You

The universe isn’t silent; it’s just waiting for you to learn the language.

For millennia, our ancestors looked to the flight of birds, the shift of the wind, and the sudden patterns of the natural world to navigate their most vital decisions. This wasn’t superstition—it was Augury, the sophisticated art of interpreting the “conversation” between the seeker and the divine.

In this experiential workshop, we are pulling this ancient practice out of the history books and putting it squarely into your modern life. We’re moving past the vague “coincidences” and getting down to the brass tacks of spiritual communication.

What We’ll Explore:

• Is it a Sign or Just a Bird? Stop the second-guessing. We’ll discuss the “Rule of Three” and the energetic “ping” that separates a random occurrence from a legitimate message.
• The Ask: You’ll learn two distinct, hands-on techniques to formally request a sign. No more waiting around for a miracle—learn how to initiate the dialogue with clarity and intent.
• The Decipher: Personal Symbolism. A hawk means one thing in a textbook, but what does it mean for you? We will dive into how to filter universal symbols through your own unique intuitive lens to find the answer that actually fits your life.

The Vibe:

Part deep ritual, part practical lab. Come prepared to shift your perspective and walk away with a toolkit that turns the world around you into a living, breathing map.

The signs are already there. Are you ready to read them?

Matooka Moonbear

Matooka MoonBear is an initiated High Priestess in Feminine Mysteries and Temple of Witchcraft traditions creating ritual, rites of passage & Shamanic initiation. She is the originator of Hoops of Life Divination, a system for guidance & healing. Matooka is an ordained minister with the Temple of Witchcraft and Lead Minister for Pisces. Her great work & passion lie in the healing of the feminine principle & relationship to the Crone, in the psyche of all humanity. Matooka practices her vocation as a Witch in the world offering workshops, ritual, healing sessions, and consultations HOLD readings.
MatookaMoonbear.com

Seeking the Crone

In the craft of the wise we often hear reference to Crone as an aspect
of the triplosity of Goddess. In ancient cultures, there was a place
of power for the Crone – the elder woman who knows.

• She was a healer.
• She performed rites of passage into adulthood.
• She was an aid in the process of birth and death.
• She was a perpetual teacher by example.

In present day society, there does not seem to be a space of honor for elders. The truth is the gift of the Crone is as valuable now as it has ever been…perhaps more so! This workshop invites all people who are interested to know Crone and her gifts. We explore her through discussion and a meditative journey

Serpent Magick

Working with snakes as a spirit ally for shedding what we are ready to release, taking in what we desire as a whole and digesting the magick to manifest life.

J. C. Artemisia

As a Pagan children’s author, J. C. Artemisia has spent nearly a decade writing the spiritual books she wished for as a young Pagan in the 90s.

Her work includes themes of elemental alignment, deities, nature, holidays, and magical practice. She believes children learn best when they feel a deeper connection to their books, which is why all her titles include blessings, activities, and meditations.

J. C. is an experienced educator and speaker, presenting Pagan readings, lectures, and rituals across the community.

Story-Stone Bag Children’s Ritual

Through a simplified form of lithomancy, children will engage in age-appropriate energy building and empowering intention practice as they draw painted stones and interpret messages.

The Weaver’s Secret Children’s Mythology Workshop

Children will be read an abridged version of the Athena/ Arachne story (with focus on the skill and artistry theme rather than jealousy and punishment elements). Afterward, kids will explore magickal color association, age-appropriate weaving technique options, and building intentions into their craft.

Diana Harris

Diana Harris is a nationally known intuitive counselor, holistic healer, and medium with a dedicated practice spanning over 25 years.

Widely recognized for her precision and compassion, Diana blends humor with deep intuitive insights, helping her clients navigate spiritual growth, trauma healing, and transformation. She maintains a deep connection with Mother Earth and her wisdom keepers, integrating vibrational medicine, shamanism, and angelic communication into her practice.

Her work has been featured in publications such as *Spirit of Change*, *Wake-Up World*, and *OmPlace*.

Learn more at DianaHarris.net.

Crow Medicine: Keeper of Truth, Guardian of Shadow, Midwife of Light

For centuries, Crow has been feared, misunderstood, and wrapped in superstition — cast as harbinger, trickster, omen of doom, or symbol of darkness. Yet in indigenous wisdom traditions, shamanic cultures, and many Wiccan and Pagan magical systems, Crow carries far deeper medicine: truth-telling, spiritual sight, boundary-keeping between worlds, and fierce guardianship of transformation.

In this 90-minute presentation, Diana Harris invites us to experience Crow beyond superstition and shadow, exploring:

• Crow as an ally of intuition, spellcraft, and liminal magic
• Crow as teacher of ethical power, shadow integration, and sovereignty of spirit
• Crow as symbol of ancestral presence, memory, prophecy, and the guardianship of thresholds
• How Crow walks between the worlds and how witches, mystics, and seekers can consciously walk there, too

For Wiccan practitioners and magical workers, Crow offers not only archetypal symbolism but functional guidance: how to anchor discernment in ritual, deepen relationship with unseen allies, honor shadow without shame or fear, and listen for what is spiritually true – not merely comfortable.

Through story, reflection, and a compassionate weaving of shamanic, Wiccan, and psycho-spiritual understanding, we’ll reclaim Crow as a sacred companion in times of uncertainty, magic, grief, transition, and rebirth.

Come curious. Come open-hearted.
Crow has something to say And it may be the truth we need.

Wrentek MacGowan

Wrentek is a lifelong explorer and practitioner of primal earth energies, incorporating Celtic, Norse, African, and Mayan traditions into his spiritual and healing work.

He is a Reiki Master Teacher, a Runic scholar, and a certified Global Fire Walk Instructor. His work spans divination, energy healing, sacred sexuality, and the intersection of spirituality with alternative lifestyles.

Fires of the Queer Spirit

This is an experience for people who self-identify as queer to share sacred space with each other, and with Queer Spirit. We will share, as we are moved, about our own experience of queerness, and commune with Queer Spirit for healing and inspiration. If you identify as queer, you are welcome. Including, but certainly not limited to gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, polyamorous, asexual, aromantic, and more.

After Dark — Superstitions in Sacred Sexuality (The Sacred, The Profane, The Taboo)

Join me for a lively discussion surrounding the Superstitions in Sacred Sexuality and how we define the Sacred, the Profane and the Taboo. We will explore the intersectionality of these topics and how they relate to Sacred Sexuality. Must be over the age of 18. Please be prepared to discuss topics of sex and of a sexual nature. There will be no nudity or sexual contact in this class.

Kate Holly-Clark

Kate Holly-Clark is an eclectic solitary witch, born in New England and deeply rooted here. She is a published poet, professional storyteller, jeweler and practical herbalist, having run Antika Nueva for over 20 years. A crafts aficionado, she has been creating things both practical and whimsical since she could first see over the counter and believes firmly in the positive powers of the sparkly and glue.

Spell Oils 101 — Make & Take

Make a couple of basic spell oils and learn some safety tips for mixing your own.

This is a class in mixing some basic spell oils and is hands on. We will be emphasizing some of the practical as well as the mystical aspects– how to handle essential oils safely, proper dilution, mixing, and decanting into rollerball bottles. We will make at least two oils in class and each student will be able to take their rollerball bottles with them.

A worksheet will be provided with a number of reference books should students wish to continue study on their own!

There is a $10 charge for materials in this workshop, payable to Kate.

String Binding Your Own Witch Book — Make & Take

This is a class in how to make a string bound journal, using household materials and recycled books to create a binder-like book in which you can store spells, musings, poems, recipes and more; this ancient technique allows you to collect several small paperbacks or magazines into one bound book, or to have a living book of shadows that you can add and remove segments to. This is a hands-on class; some materials will be provided but if you have some pretty fabric, ribbon, or paper you wish to incorporate, please bring it along. Feel free to bring an apron or overshirt to protect from overzealous glue application!

There is a $5 charge for materials in this workshop, payable to Kate.

Tracy Andryc

Tracy has been sharing her love of the labyrinth since her first walk on its path in 1998.

She sees the labyrinth as a universal tool for spiritual practice, usable in many magical and religious traditions. Tracy received training from The Labyrinth Guild of New England and Veriditas, and she incorporates Reiki, breathwork, and sacred dance into her labyrinth work.

Walking the Mythic Labyrinth: Stories, Symbols, and Sacred Pathways

For millennia, labyrinths have appeared in the myths and sacred stories of cultures across the world from the winding passages of Crete that held the Minotaur, to the spiraling journey of Ariadne’s thread, to ancient patterns carved into stone and earth as symbols of initiation, transformation, and return. In this workshop, we will explore the mythology of the labyrinth as both story and symbol, uncovering its roles as guardian, threshold, and guide. Participants will learn how these myths mirror the human journey of descent and emergence, challenge and renewal, and how the labyrinth continues to serve as a living metaphor for spiritual practice today.

After Dark — Candlelight Labyrinth Walk

Walk the labyrinth in this After Dark workshop and experience the meditative magic of the labyrinth. Beautifully setup in the Movement studio with candles and music bring the experience to life.

Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice used by many different faiths for spiritual centering, contemplation, and prayer. Entering the serpentine path of a labyrinth, you walk slowly while quieting your mind and focusing on a spiritual question or prayer. Walking a labyrinth is a form of active meditation which is unique from meditation while standing still, sitting, or lying down. Active meditation provides many benefits, and labyrinth walking is a unique spiritual experience. Learn more about labyrinth walking meditation and its potential benefits.

Dr. Adhi Two-Owls

Dr. Adhi Two-Owls is an artist, educator, and healer who integrates visual art, indigenous healing, and shamanic practices to foster wellness and deepen connections with nature.

With 30 years of experience, she specializes in traditional Indigenous healing, sound healing, herbalism, and ritual work.

Superstitions, Curses, Taboos and How to Navigate Them

Every tradition found around the globe has a set of social tools that maintains the order, moral direction and flow of the society. In this workshop participants will explore the ways these kinds of beneficial ideas morph into superstitions, curses and taboos and become part of a group of belief systems. We will discuss how power and corruption can utilize these for exploitation and ways to identify this in groups and gatherings.

Making Traditional Shaman Protection Bundles – Make & Take

In this workshop participants will learn how to make 3 different kinds of protection bundles for specific applications. This will follow a hybrid of several indigenous traditions and focusing on three branches of protection: personal/family, land/geography and community/tribe. We will be making our protection bundles from nature materials, herbs and other environmentally safe materials.

There is a $10 charge for materials in this workshop, payable to Dr. Adhi.

Suzanne Routhier

Suzanne Routhier is an eclectic Witch with over 25 years of experience in Paganism and Witchcraft.  She facilitates workshops, rituals, and discussions on various spiritual topics, with a focus on divination and protection practices. Suzanne embraces an inclusive approach to spiritual work.

Paganism 101

This group-led discussion is an introductory space for anyone who is curious about Paganism or just beginning to explore their spiritual path. Together, we’ll cover foundational concepts, common traditions, and frequently asked questions in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

Topics may include:

• What “Paganism” is (and isn’t)
• An overview of different Pagan paths and traditions
• Basic beliefs, practices, and ethics
• Rituals, holidays, and working with the seasons
• Deities, ancestors, nature, and personal spirituality
• How to begin a practice safely and respectfully
• Unlearning myths and misconceptions

The discussion is participant-driven, so questions and shared experiences are encouraged. You are welcome to listen quietly, ask questions, or engage at whatever level feels comfortable. No prior knowledge is required.

This session is especially suited for questioning students, newcomers, or anyone seeking a clearer understanding of modern Pagan spirituality. Note-taking is highly recommended, as we’ll share resources, terminology, and practical starting points.

Marcia Conlon

Marcia Conlon is a multifaceted and multidimensional healer and guide! She is a Spiritual Intuitive and Full Spectrum Birth Doula and Death Doula.

As a Spiritual Intuitive, she specializes in Intuitive Tarot and Oracle Card readings with the added support of healing crystals. She offers master level Reiki healings, crystals healings, spiritual and mindfulness life coaching, crystal singing bowl sound baths, as well as hosting sister singing circles, woman’s work, events and much more.

As a Birth Doula, she offers prenatal sessions, labor and delivery support and postpartum care. Supporting expecting parents emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually for your initiation into parenthood.

As a Death Doula, she offers End of Life Support for the dying and their family, bereavement support, individual and community grief rituals, using different techniques like somatic movement, breathe work, sacred rituals, sound healing and different healing modalities.

She also currently training as a Shaman and registered Wedding Officiant in the state of Massachusetts!

Superstitions about Death, Grief and Funeral practices from around the world

Superstitions About Death, Grief, and Funeral Practices From Around the World explores how cultures across the globe use beliefs, taboos, and rituals to understand death and navigate grief. The presentation highlights common themes such as omens, ancestor veneration, and mourning customs, offering insight into how these practices help individuals and communities cope with loss and honor the dead.

Bruce Hoskins

Bruce Hoskins is an intuitive psychic, numerologist, and clairvoyant with over 30 years of experience. Specializing in Tarot, palmistry, numerology, and astrology, he provides highly introspective readings and guidance. Bruce has a deep connection with dragon wisdom and has been a featured reader in Salem, MA.

Introduction to Palmistry

Palmistry (or palm reading) is the practice of interpreting a person’s character and predicting their future by examining the lines and other features of the hand. Palm reading is not limited to the palm as it includes aspects of both of your entire hands. In this interactive workshop, we’ll cover the four types of hands (and which one you are), the significance of the primary lines and minor lines on the hand, and the various geometrical shapes that the various lines can form on the hand. This workshop will also include discussions on the various mounts of the hand and their meanings.

Intermediate Palmistry – Beyond the Basics

This interactive workshop will focus on select areas of the palm and hand to provide more specific information in certain aspects of people’s lives as revealed on the palm and hand. Attention will be given to the various lines intersecting with the primary lines as well as fine details of lines within certain mounts – especially the Mount of Venus. An assessment of the fingers will be demonstrated along with evidence of past lives as shown on the palm lines.

Dawn Hunt

Dawn Aurora Hunt, owner and CEO of Cucina Aurora Kitchen Witchery, has been teaching and writing on the topics of Kitchen Witchery and Spiritual Nutrition since 2010, when she started her own company making gourmet foods with a dash of magic and a heaping helping of positive vibes as the main ingredients.

With simple ingredients and the power of intention, Hunt teaches people how to cook simple meals in a mindful way to help achieve spiritual goals. Incorporating magic and energy work into food, she has grown her brand to reach people from all faiths and spiritual backgrounds.

The author of Kitchen Witchcraft for Beginners and A Kitchen Witch’s Guide to Love & Romance, Hunt speaks at events all along the East Coast, appears regularly on local TV, and teaches people that good, healthy, and even gluten-free food can be easy to make and wonderful to eat.

Learn more at CucinaAurora.com.

Morning Ritual – The Art of Magickal Mornings

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but have you ever thought about incorporating your magickal craft into your morning routine? In this class we will explore how to create magickal mornings through rituals and routines around breakfast. Whether you have an hour, a few minutes or zero time in the mornings, you can incorporate spiritual rituals and practices to keep you grounded all day.

Willow Violette

Willow Violette is a practicing Witch, certified medium, and healer.

She walks her path with the Dark Goddesses and is currently studying to be ordained at the Church of Eternal Light. Willow specializes in shadow work and teaching about dark deities.

Tales from the Deep: Sailor Superstitions

Sailors or Sea Witches?  Join Willow in a discussion analyzing sailors superstitions and how they work with energies to secure a safe voyage. We will also look into sea creatures lore, different goddess and goddess to honor the sea and stories about ghost ships.
There will be a period of time for you to add and share your own encounters out at sea!

Dream Interpretation and Magick

Have you ever felt like your dream was a message? Do you have trouble remembering your dreams and would like information on how to help shift that energy?  Join Willow as she shares examples of different types of dreams, meanings behind common dreams, and how to help create a stronger link between you and the dreamworld. There will be a period of time for you to share odd dreams and an analysis of them.

Amanda McElhaney

Amanda McElhaney is a Reiki Master Teacher, certified Crystal Healer, and Intuitive Reader who has always been drawn to the healing energy flowing through the natural world. Her life’s passion is to help others find balance and healing through a tapestry of modalities, meeting people where they are and empowering them on their journey.

Crystal Healing: Exploring the World of Crystals

Have you wanted to work with crystals but didn’t know where to start? We will explore several ways to work with crystals both simpler and more involved, different methods to choose your crystal partners, and multiple techniques to cleanse your crystals. Join us to be empowered on your crystal journey!

Zabel

Zabel is a professional performer and dance instructor who has dedicated her life to helping others thrive through the healing art of dance.

With a background in belly dance, she mentors students of all ages, guiding them to discover their inner power and confidence. She has been a touring artist and teacher since 2007.

Belly Dance Workshop

Take time for yourself, discover new things about your body, and step into an ancient community dance form. In this beginner-friendly belly dance workshop, you’ll be guided through fun, foundational movements that honor the tradition of belly dance while cultivating a safe and welcoming space for all dancers. This low-impact movement class is open to anyone ready to shake it, snake it, and reconnect with their body. Come prepared to kick off your shoes and dance!

Char Willingham

Char Willingham is a Sound Alchemist, Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), Meditation Guide, and Women’s Empowerment Facilitator.

Known for her serene sound baths, she integrates sacred instruments to create immersive and transformative healing experiences.

Her sessions balance ancient practices with modern insights.

Acoustic Sound Alchemy: A Group Sound Alchemy Experience

Dive into an enchanting exploration of sound and vibration with Char Willingham and navigate through the mystical realms of sonic alchemy. This potent practice melds the profound wisdom of ancient traditions with the insights of contemporary science, allowing you to tap into the universal rhythms and unlock your true potential. Whether you seek relaxation, stress relief, or a deeper connection with your inner self, this event offers a unique space for expansiveness, spaciousness, and inward contemplation. Traverse the domains of sublime healing and bathe in the melodic orchestra of sacred instruments while experiencing the alchemical potency that harmonizes, uplifts, and revitalizes your whole being. Embark on this journey to set sail on your unparalleled sonic adventure.

Sonic Cacao Circle

Join Char Willingham for a heart-opening Sonic Cacao Circle, a soulful experience that blends sacred ritual, sound meditation, and gentle movement. Ceremonial-grade cacao, rooted in ancient tradition, has long been honored for its ability to open the heart, enhance clarity, and deepen spiritual connection. In this immersive journey, you’ll sip cacao with intention, followed by a guided meditative soundscape and mindful movement designed to awaken your senses and invite inner reflection. Set in a supportive and nurturing space, this communal gathering fosters both inner and outer connection. Experience the powerful synergy of cacao and sound as tools for healing, grounding, and awakening. Leave feeling renewed, centered, and more deeply connected to your inner wisdom and the collective energy of the community.

Dave Curry

Dave Curry is the creator of Drums For One & All, the umbrella under which he offers event facilitation, workshop instruction, private lessons, live performances, and drum repairs. Since 2001, Dave has led the popular FreeDrum event every month, as well as the SpiritDrum event since 2006. Dave is the co-creator and organizer for the Eastern Mass Rhythm Festival, which is entering its 20th season. For 14 years, Dave taught hand drumming through the Assabet school in Marlborough MA, and now he currently teaches through the Groton Hill Music Center in Groton MA. He is the author of two books on hand drumming and percussion. Dave is the creative director of the Drum Nomads performance ensemble. Over the past 26 years, Dave has led nearly 2000 drumming events at schools, churches, colleges, libraries, retreat centers and other institutions across New England.

Intro To Hand Drumming

Anyone attending the convention is invited to participate in this introductory-level hand drumming workshop which will be taught by Dave “Drumhead” Curry from Drums For One & All. Although the workshop is aimed at beginner and intermediate level drummers, even more advanced players can sit in. You can bring your own hand drum or use one of the extra drums that will be on hand for borrowing.

Coyote Sky Woman

CoyoteSkyWoman has been a member of the local pagan community for over 30 years. A practicing shaman, her experience has included a diverse background, including Land work, energy rebalancing, cleansings, channeling, and spirit work. She is the author of three fantasy novels and spends her days tormenting students with the English language.

When the Dark Comes a’Rising: Managing Negative Entities

“Something’s under the bed/Now it’s out in the hedge/There’s a big black crow sitting on my window ledge/And I hear something scratching through the wall…I hate to be all alone/outside the door, it followed me home…” – “Goodnight Moon” by Shivaree.

In the world of paganism and magic, there is a great belief in the spirit world. Many of the connections that we make with spirits are positive and good…but what do we do when they’re not? How do we handle those that don’t have our best interests at heart? Are all of these spirits malicious or are some just crying for attention? Please join me in a discussion about negative entities and some of the ways that we as magical practitioners can deal with them.

Valentine & Irena Stormcrow

Irena and Valentine Stormcrow lead Serenity Circle coven based in Marlborough, NH, and have 28 combined years of active Pagan practice.

Serenity Circle is a second-generation eclectic coven that practices a blend of several European traditions.

Valentine is a Norse godhi (priest) with a root in European shamanism who has been walking the Pagan path since the age of 13.

Irena, who grew up in a practicing Pagan household, is a Hekatean priestess and practitioner of both green and hearth witchcraft. She is an adept of the healing arts.

Opening Ritual

Join Serenity Circle for the Promenade of Power as we open the festival with blessings of protection, connection and good times. We will walk through the event space, consecrating it to the powers of Magick and merrymaking finishing with a group prayer.

Introduction to Magickal Herbalism

Join Val Stormcrow as we cover the basics of magickal Herbalism. We will discuss both historical and contemporary herblore from a variety of magical traditions; as well as correspondences, the doctrine of signatures and more. Level up your spell work with the power of herbs.

Blood Line Release Ritual

Do you worry about a familial curse? Are you struggling to connect with your ancestors? Join Serenity Circle for a cleansing ritual of the ties that bind. During this rite we will be combing through our ancestry to discover and dispel any energetic or spiritual attachments that have come down to us through our bloodlines. Expect lots of energy and big feelings.

Exorcism 101: Fighting Spiritual Warfare

Exorcism is the science and art of dealing with spiritual entities. Join exorcist Val Stormcrow for an introductory look at some of the tools and techniques to combat and control non-human intelligences. We will cover tips and tricks drawn from Val’s almost 20 years of experience dealing with ghosts, demons, fae and everything in-between.

Closing Ritual

Join Serenity Circle as we wrap up the event with an energetic send off mirroring the opening ritual. After the walk through will be a short tool blessing rite, so make sure to bring your new acquisitions from the market.

Panel Discussion: Superstition – Why Are We Still Superstitious?

Panelists: Kirk White, Sophia Kelly Shultz, Roxie Zwicker, Dr. Adhi Two-Owls, Marcia Conlon

Moderator: CoyoteSkyWoman

We are proud to present a panel discussion moderated by CoyoteSkyWoman to explore superstition and myth, and how it has changed through the centuries, from our Neolithic ancestors to modern times, and discuss the question about “Why Are We Still Superstitious”, especially in this modern age of science and education. CoyoteSkyWoman will lead some of our most prestigious guest presenters in an in-depth look at how the different superstitions and myths that have developed over time, and how it has affected the lives of our ancestors, and how it still affects our lives today. Come listen to the leading voices in our community as they discuss this fascinating topic. This is not an event to be missed!