Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our August event. Come and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of The Longhouse. This event includes a ritual, workshops for kids and adults, a potluck feast, and an indoor pool/hot tub.

Date: Saturday, August 28th ~ 2 pm - 10:30 pm

Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road - Redmond 98053 (see directions below)

Day Schedule:

10:00am Work Party (Please do not arrive before 2:00pm unless you are attending the work party)

2:00pm Site Opens

2:30pm Opening Circle (Stone Circle)

3:00pm - 4:00pm Workshop: Introduction to Street Magicks (Raven)

4:00pm - 5:30pm Workshop: Art and Spirit (Tasara)

4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Workshop: Dance (Ruthie & Joshua)

6:00pm Potluck Feast

7:00pm Newcomers’ Discussion

7:45pm Pre-Ritual Discussion with Main Ritual to Follow 

9:00pm -10:00pm Event: “Dancing in the Blockhouse”

10:15pm Pool/Hot Tub and Shrine Close

10:30pm Closing Circle, Site Closes, Clean Up

Presentation Descriptions:

Workshop: Introduction to Street Magicks 3:00pm - 4:00pm Blockhouse (with Raven):

This workshop will give a brief overview of the Street Magicks course and of the energy system taught in the classes. There will also be practical exercises in Centering and Anchoring that anyone can use in whatever Magickal practice they follow.

Street Magicks is a course designed to share some of the ‘cool tricks’ of Western Magick in a practical and non theological context, useful to beginners and long time practitioners of any tradition or belief system. Street Magicks is an eight week course that will begin in the fall in Seattle.

Workshop: Art and Spirit 4:00pm - 5:30pm Blockhouse (with Tasara):

Tap into the most primal well of creative energy - that which flows from your sacred temple. This temple is your sacred space. It is the beginning and end of all things. It is your inner psyche, your body, your cosmic mandala. It is from where you can express yourself, channel the Divine and enter the play and song of Devotion.

We are all born with the birthright of sovereignty of our inner temple. Reclaiming this opens up clear channels from spirit and to the outside world. This is what enables us to make authentic, mesmerizing creations, in whatever medium we work.

Through meditation and dance, we will enter this space together, in the Temple of Temples, to find, to explore, to clear, to express, to celebrate.

Bring drums, rattles if you have them. If you would like to play a musical instrument for this workshop, great!

Kids’ Workshop: Dance 4:00pm - 5:00pm (with Ruthie & Joshua, meet outside the living room)

Dancing is more than just a fun thing to do, it is a powerful magickal tool, and one that kids in particular are REALLY good at!  All under 18s are welcome to come join us outside the check-in desk, to learn the basics of how to move and dance with energy, and yes, to DANCE!

August Ritual: Mending the Rift 8:00pm (from this month’s ritual writers and directors - Laura & Stephanie):

Most of us were raised to believe that humans are separate from the natural world, but is it really so?  What keeps us apart from the natural systems that sustain us? Join us on a journey without and within to find where you connect with all life on the planet. Please note that this ritual will include walking and standing for all participants.

Event: Dancing in the Blockhouse 9:00pm -10:00pm (with Jane)

Wind down the day with a bit of dancing. We will be playing a playlist of songs, and some refreshments will be served. If you’d like to help decorate, please talk to Jane or Kimberly during the day. See you there!

What to Bring:

Snacks for yourself, a potluck item to share, and your own feast gear (plate, cup, utensils), as on-site supplies are limited. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events.

You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:

For this event, we request a donation of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 13-17, and $2.00 for children 2-12; this includes all aspects of the event. It is important for event and ritual planning that *all* people check in at the front door. Please do not arrive before 2:00 pm unless you are a vendor or you want to attend the work party at 10:00 am.

A Note About Children:

This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and numerous natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children MUST be under adult supervision (in line-of-sight) at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those 13 and under). Other than the kids’ workshop (when offered), there are no organized children’s activities, although there are games and crafts for kids.

A Note About Noise at the Longhouse:

The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 pm. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10 pm), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors’ property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly.

A Note About Parking and Carpooling:

Please carpool if at all possible — there is limited onsite parking. If driving to the site, please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles.

Directions:

Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road. Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson’s, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don’t you are in the neighbors’ drive.

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky

12345 Lake City Way NE #195

Seattle, WA 98125-5401

Website: http://www.oloteas.org/

Email: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org