Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for Concentric Circles 2026!
Join us for a day of rituals, workshops, networking, and celebration!
Saturday, February 28, 2026 — 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
At the Longhouse in Redmond (see directions below)
Founded in 1998, Concentric Circles is an annual, all-day, public event where OLOTEAS invites other regional Pagan groups to present workshops and rituals. Concentric Circles is a wonderful opportunity to sample the Pagan possibilities in our broader regional community.
For those of you who have not attended before, the Longhouse site is a large acreage on a wetlands with a main house, stone circle, outbuildings, and a heated pool and hot tub. The event includes rituals, workshops, and other presentations from various local Pagan groups and traditions. It's always a wonderful day of learning, worship, and community building!
OLOTEAS is an inclusive, welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space.
Concentric Circles 2026 features presentations and rituals from:
See below for the grid schedule and ritual/presentation and presenter/organization descriptions.
Thank you to our participating ritualists and presenters!
Schedule of Events
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
2:00 – 3:00 Presentation: Numina locorum, florae locorum: Spirits of Place, Plants of Place (Library - Sacred Well Ministries)
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual and Presentation: The Significance of Ritual in Thelemic Spirituality (Block House - Horizon Lodge - Ordo Templi Orientis)
3:00 – 4:00 Ritual: Cast a Circle in Our Traditional Way (Sylvan Tradition) (Stone Circle - Spectrum Grove)
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Facade: Masks and Performing Arts in Ritual (Library - The Guild of Sacred Night)
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Honoring the Kindreds Through Ritual Practice (Block House - Cascadia Grove, ADF)
4:00 – 5:00 Presentation: Practical Considerations for Inclusive Pagan Community (Library - The Guild of Sacred Night)
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: Introduction to Inner Child and Shamanic Meditation (Block House - Westwood Healing Arts)
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Elements (Kids’ Room - Magical Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00 ~~ Dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – bring your own food) ~~
6:00 – 7:00 Ritual: First OLOTEAS Ritual (in honor of the 30th anniversary of our first event!) (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
7:00 – 8:00 All-Ages Discussion: What is Magic? (Library - Magical Miscreants)
7:00 – 8:00 Presentation: The Essence of Sean Ciall (Block House - Sean Ciall)
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Persephone’s Ascent (Stone Circle - Covenant of the Rose)
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (note: skyclad for all) (Block House - Sean Ciall)
9:00 pm Clean-up begins
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
9:30 pm Doors close
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As a community we care for each other:
OLOTEAS is designed to be a safe space for everyone. We each have different spiritual and cultural backgrounds, and we come together to intentionally create a welcoming and inclusive environment in which personal responsibility is encouraged, and bodily autonomy is respected. We ask everyone to participate in our welcoming culture as you interact with others here.
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].
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Join us for a day of rituals, workshops, networking, and celebration!
Saturday, February 28, 2026 — 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
At the Longhouse in Redmond (see directions below)
Founded in 1998, Concentric Circles is an annual, all-day, public event where OLOTEAS invites other regional Pagan groups to present workshops and rituals. Concentric Circles is a wonderful opportunity to sample the Pagan possibilities in our broader regional community.
For those of you who have not attended before, the Longhouse site is a large acreage on a wetlands with a main house, stone circle, outbuildings, and a heated pool and hot tub. The event includes rituals, workshops, and other presentations from various local Pagan groups and traditions. It's always a wonderful day of learning, worship, and community building!
OLOTEAS is an inclusive, welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space.
- Site donation: For Concentric Circles, requested donation is $15 for each person 13 years and older, none requested for 12 and under, and waived if you are a ritualist or presenter. Thank you!
- Pool and hot tub are open. The pool area is clothing-optional. Please bring your own towels.
- Please bring food for yourself -- There will NOT be a potluck during Concentric Circles. Please plan to bring your own food for the day. There is a one-hour dinner break in the schedule, but please eat when you like. There is an Albertson's with a Starbucks, a Mercurys coffee stand, and Subway across the street from the Longhouse. Coffee will be provided and fridges and a microwave are available for use. No alcohol on site.
- Note earlier time: Doors open at 1 pm with Opening Circle at 1:20 pm.
- A Healing Temple will be open from 2:30 – 8:30 pm. This is space available for rest, refreshment, and calm throughout the event.
Concentric Circles 2026 features presentations and rituals from:
- Cascadia Grove, ADF
- Covenant of the Rose
- The Guild of Sacred Night
- Horizon Lodge – Ordo Templi Orientis
- Magickal Miscreants
- Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS)
- Sacred Well Ministries
- Sean Ciall
- Spectrum Grove
- Westwood Healing Arts
See below for the grid schedule and ritual/presentation and presenter/organization descriptions.
Thank you to our participating ritualists and presenters!
Schedule of Events
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
2:00 – 3:00 Presentation: Numina locorum, florae locorum: Spirits of Place, Plants of Place (Library - Sacred Well Ministries)
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual and Presentation: The Significance of Ritual in Thelemic Spirituality (Block House - Horizon Lodge - Ordo Templi Orientis)
3:00 – 4:00 Ritual: Cast a Circle in Our Traditional Way (Sylvan Tradition) (Stone Circle - Spectrum Grove)
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Facade: Masks and Performing Arts in Ritual (Library - The Guild of Sacred Night)
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Honoring the Kindreds Through Ritual Practice (Block House - Cascadia Grove, ADF)
4:00 – 5:00 Presentation: Practical Considerations for Inclusive Pagan Community (Library - The Guild of Sacred Night)
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: Introduction to Inner Child and Shamanic Meditation (Block House - Westwood Healing Arts)
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Elements (Kids’ Room - Magical Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00 ~~ Dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – bring your own food) ~~
6:00 – 7:00 Ritual: First OLOTEAS Ritual (in honor of the 30th anniversary of our first event!) (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
7:00 – 8:00 All-Ages Discussion: What is Magic? (Library - Magical Miscreants)
7:00 – 8:00 Presentation: The Essence of Sean Ciall (Block House - Sean Ciall)
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Persephone’s Ascent (Stone Circle - Covenant of the Rose)
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (note: skyclad for all) (Block House - Sean Ciall)
9:00 pm Clean-up begins
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
9:30 pm Doors close
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As a community we care for each other:
OLOTEAS is designed to be a safe space for everyone. We each have different spiritual and cultural backgrounds, and we come together to intentionally create a welcoming and inclusive environment in which personal responsibility is encouraged, and bodily autonomy is respected. We ask everyone to participate in our welcoming culture as you interact with others here.
- Please shower before entering the pool and hot tub.
- Please wear a mask if you are more comfortable doing so.
- We ask that you wash your hands frequently, especially before and after before having treats from the coffee bar.
- Please do not attend if you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness.
- No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are allowed on site.
- Predatory behavior is not tolerated.
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].
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Presentation & Ritual Descriptions
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
Laura, OLOTEAS
Join us for site and schedule orientation, and a ritual to welcome and create sacred space to hold the day.
2:00 – 3:00 Presentation: Numina locorum, florae locorum: Spirits of Place, Plants of Place (Library)
Katherine Bonnabel, MH, Sacred Well Ministries
Relationships with local plants and spirits to build communities. The inspiration for this presentation was born of a yearning to connect with the essences of magic and healing through authentic relationships with our immediate environments, with honor and respect to the spirits of the plants and the lands we dwell upon. The impetus is a growing sense of urgency to build pathways of mutual support and aid in a time when our access to social services and accurate information is in question. Learning to use the resources around us and sharing the ones we have just may be the key to our ability to thrive. Find ways to engage with other like-minded people through local meetings, rituals, workshops, and other events.
Physical and metaphysical aspect have always been intertwined in traditional folk healing, as are the wellbeing of the community and of its individuals. We will explore rituals and examples of plant magic, the use of intuitive abilities and other tools of traditional healers. Kathi is a practicing herbalist who draws from her experience working within communities, with teachers and elders, and the heritage of our ancestors. We intend to begin a dialogue here about these goals, to sow the seeds of hope for the future. Learn new ways, or perhaps relearn old ways, of reliance on ourselves and each other.
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual and Presentation: The Significance of Ritual in Thelemic Spirituality (Block House)
Kellen, Horizon Lodge – Ordo Templi Orientis
After a short demonstration of Thelemic Ritual, Br. Kellen will discuss how ritual practice fits into the broader context of Thelemic spirituality.
3:00 – 4:00 Ritual: Cast a Circle in Our Traditional Way (Sylvan Tradition) (Stone Circle)
Spectrum Grove
Spectrum Grove is offering a ritual in the Sylvan Tradition to demonstrate our practice of witchcraft and how a Sylvan ritual may look. Those that attend will leave with a personal blessing around a goal of their choosing.
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Façade: Masks and Performing Arts in Ritual (Library)
Nocta Autumn Selkie, The Guild of Sacred Night
Masks have been used in countless cultures around the world throughout time and across religious lines to embody archetypes, channel spirits, and convey complex concepts. But creating and putting on a mask is only the first step of using these powerful tools to facilitate profound spiritual experiences and impactful rituals. This is one part educational presentation, one part hands on exercise. Join us for an intro to mask use in pagan religion through time and cultures. Then, participate in an interactive experience of meeting the spirit of a mask, taking it on, and working with it in a spiritual skit.
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Honoring the Kindreds Through Ritual Practice (Block House)
Shane, Cascadia Grove, ADF
Shane Coineandubh, Senior Druid of Cascadia Grove, ADF will provide a brief description of ADF Druidry and ritual practice, Casacadia Grove's High Day rituals, and how the grove is involved in our community. We will then conduct a bit of ADF styled ritual honoring the Earth Mother, Spirits of the Land, Lady Brigid and The Morrigan.
4:00 – 5:00 Presentation: Practical Considerations for Inclusive Pagan Community (Library)
Nocta Patricia Meehan, The Guild of Sacred Night
We all want our pagan spaces to be welcoming, inclusive, and comfortable for everyone, but with the wide range of faiths and identities that fall under our collective umbrella, accommodating all can be easier said than done. Please join us for a presentation exploring the topic of how to create a vibrant community while honoring its many needs.
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: Introduction to Inner Child and Shamanic Meditation (Block House)
Amy, Westwood Healing Arts
Lecture and discussion on inner child meditation; how it can be used to engage trauma responses. Introduction to shamanic meditation, how that can be used to work with animal and plant spirits. Questions are welcome; we will begin and end with short meditations which are not designed to bring up trauma but are lighter and more foundational. There may be discussion of how to involve goddess or god in your meditation practice.
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Elements (Kids’ Room)
Abhainn, Magickal Miscreants
Growing Up Pagan is a series of kids’ classes taught by second-generation Pagans, for kids growing up in the Pagan community. This month we will learn about the elements and their associations.
5:00 – 6:00 Brown bag dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – bring your own food)
This is designated time to break for some food. Bring your own brown-bag dinner – there will NOT be a potluck. Reminders: You can store food in the refrigerator on the back porch of the kitchen – you may want to write your name on your food. Please note you cannot prepare meat on kitchen counters (pre-cooked meat ok). No alcohol on site.
6:00 – 7:00 Ritual: First OLOTEAS Ritual (in honor of the 30th anniversary of our first event!)
Jayson, Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS)
30 years ago, in February 1996, OLOTEAS held our first ritual. We’ve continued to hold public Pagan rituals every month since then, and our ritual style has evolved in these 30 years. In honor of our 30th anniversary, today we will travel back to see where we started as we perform our very first ritual again.
7:00 – 8:00 All-Ages Discussion: What is magic? (Library)
Tully, Magickal Miscreants
Bringing the Young Adult & Occult format to the broader community, in this all-ages discussion we will talk about the different ways we can conceptualize magic.
7:00 – 8:00 Presentation: The Essence of Sean Ciall (Block House)
Robert, Sean Ciall
This presentation will dive into the basics of Sean Ciall, who we are, what we do, and why we exist. We will cover the four Fire Festivals we sometimes host, dive into a brief summary of each of the three circles, Sword, Song, and Spell, and introduce the basics of our methods and madness.
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Persephone’s Ascent (Stone Circle)
Covenant of the Rose
Persephone's Ascent is a ritual of awakening and return, honoring the moment when life stirs beneath winter's stillness. As Persephone rises from the Underworld, the Earth remembers how to breathe again, Demeter's grief turns toward hope, and sacred fire rekindles within soil and soul alike.
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (Block House)
Sean Ciall
Seal Ciall will be hosting their annual Fires of Brigid Ritual as a public ritual where the participants will come together in song and dance to come face to face with the light of Lady Brigid. We will sow seeds for the coming year and put forth that which we wish to grow. Please note that the ritual is skyclad (naked), and all participants are required to disrobe as part of the ritual or be skyclad in the ritual space prior to start.
9:00 Clean-up begins
Please take all your belongings to your personal vehicles at this time. We appreciate help cleaning up the space at the end of our events as well.
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
OLOTEAS
Join us for a ritual of thanksgiving for the sacred space we’ve held all day.
9:30 pm Doors close
Group & Organization Descriptions
Cascadia Grove, adfcascadia.org
Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) is a Pagan church based on ancient Indo-European traditions expressed through public worship, study, and fellowship. All persons of good intent are welcome. Cascadia Grove, ADF conducts 8 public High Day rituals per year, in person and via Zoom, and we hold a twice-monthly virtual Meetup group (www.meetup.com/seattle-pagan-meetup-group).
Covenant of the Rose, covenantoftherose.org
Covenant of the Rose is an eclectic coven, circle, and tradition that focuses on incorporating traditional craft, spirituality, and Wicca into an open and accepting space for all to practice; welcoming of all persons regardless of sexuality, race, gender, gender identity, relationship status, or any other personal circumstance.
The Guild of Sacred Night, guildofsacrednight.com
The Guild of Sacred Night is a group practicing the Déa Noctist religion, centered around the exaltation of Night as Mother and Artist of Creation. The Guild serves the Whatcom community through ritual, sacred arts and performances, and mutual aid. It is the Guild’s mission to cultivate creative expressions of worship and a thoughtful, nurturing relationship with Night. You can read more about us at guildofsacrednight.com and can contact us at [email protected].
Horizon Lodge – Ordo Templi Orientis, horizon-oto.org
Horizon Lodge is a local body of Ordo Templi Orientis in the Valley of Seattle, Washington. Our core functions are providing initiation into the mysteries of O.T.O., celebrating the Gnostic Mass, and promulgating the Law of Thelema.
Magickal Miscreants, oloteas.org/young-adult-and-occult.html
The Magickal Miscreants are a group of Pagan young adults who run children's programming and spiritual discussion groups for teens and young adults at OLOTEAS.
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS), oloteas.org
OLOTEAS is an inclusive Pagan church. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit religious organization providing family-oriented Pagan religious services and workshops since 1995. Our monthly services include a workshop, potluck dinner, and ritual in a beautiful natural setting featuring a stone circle, heated swimming pool, hot tub, and acres of wetlands. We are dedicated to promoting religious tolerance and freedom and environmental sustainability. OLOTEAS is an inclusive, welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space. Email: [email protected]
Sacred Well Ministries, sacredwellministries.wordpress.com
Sacred Well Ministries is a community service group for those who practice the many paths of non-conventional spirituality. Our mission is to provide support, connection, and interfaith educational services to the Pacific Northwest community and beyond. This includes our work in ceremonial circles, discussion groups, articles, and many other forms of education, community building, and outreach.
Sean Ciall, seanciall.org
Sean Ciall is a Celtic-inspired Magickal organization which focuses on the alchemical magick of the forest, sea, and sky, rather than the alchemy of the laboratory, temple, or hermit’s cell. The magick exists on the three realms of body, mind, and spirit, which are considered inseparable and indispensable parts of a greater whole. Sean Ciall is “divided” into three Circles, these are specific realms of influence and study chosen by the individual practitioners:
Spectrum Grove, spectrumgrove.com
Spectrum Grove is a Seattle based coven in the Sylvan Tradition. As a private group we seek members who identify as witches and are aligned with our purposes of advancing our own witchcraft, learning, and personal efficacy.
Westwood Healing Arts, westwoodhealingarts.com
Westwood Healing Arts is a sole proprietor healing clinic embracing many energetic modalities. Amy is also a mostly solo practitioner of Wicca and some other non-Christian practices. She sees some of her healing work as facilitating deconstruction of the negative aspects of the dominant Christian and other book religions most of us were raised in. On occasion, Amy hosts open full or new moons in an eclectic space informed by British Traditional Wicca, but not sharing sworn material.
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What to Bring to the Longhouse:
For Concentric Circles, please bring food for yourself -- There will NOT be a potluck during Concentric Circles. Fridges and microwave are available in the kitchen. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). Please also bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) -- this avoids the use of disposable dinnerware. No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. Bring a towel for pool/hot tub use. (Note: the pool area is clothing-optional.) Shoes cannot be worn indoors, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. Please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).
A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children at OLOTEAS events. All children under 13 must be supervised at ALL times. If outdoors, or in the pool area, children must be within line-of-site of their parent or caregiver. In the pool area, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those under 13). Most events offer a kids' class or activity for younger kids and a Young Adult & Occult discussion group (ages 15-25). There are also some games and craft supplies available.
A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
Parking availability at the Longhouse is limited – please carpool if at all possible. Park near the outdoor "Registration" booth or along the stretch of the driveway near the outdoor kitchen and stage areas. 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, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles. There is no public transit option for the Longhouse, so if you are able to offer a ride or are looking for one, please feel free to post ride availability or requests to the OLOTEAS community email list, our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/), or on Discord (https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED).
Directions to the Longhouse:
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 SmartStop Self 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
Mailing address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Longhouse event address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Discord server: https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oloteas
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
Laura, OLOTEAS
Join us for site and schedule orientation, and a ritual to welcome and create sacred space to hold the day.
2:00 – 3:00 Presentation: Numina locorum, florae locorum: Spirits of Place, Plants of Place (Library)
Katherine Bonnabel, MH, Sacred Well Ministries
Relationships with local plants and spirits to build communities. The inspiration for this presentation was born of a yearning to connect with the essences of magic and healing through authentic relationships with our immediate environments, with honor and respect to the spirits of the plants and the lands we dwell upon. The impetus is a growing sense of urgency to build pathways of mutual support and aid in a time when our access to social services and accurate information is in question. Learning to use the resources around us and sharing the ones we have just may be the key to our ability to thrive. Find ways to engage with other like-minded people through local meetings, rituals, workshops, and other events.
Physical and metaphysical aspect have always been intertwined in traditional folk healing, as are the wellbeing of the community and of its individuals. We will explore rituals and examples of plant magic, the use of intuitive abilities and other tools of traditional healers. Kathi is a practicing herbalist who draws from her experience working within communities, with teachers and elders, and the heritage of our ancestors. We intend to begin a dialogue here about these goals, to sow the seeds of hope for the future. Learn new ways, or perhaps relearn old ways, of reliance on ourselves and each other.
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual and Presentation: The Significance of Ritual in Thelemic Spirituality (Block House)
Kellen, Horizon Lodge – Ordo Templi Orientis
After a short demonstration of Thelemic Ritual, Br. Kellen will discuss how ritual practice fits into the broader context of Thelemic spirituality.
3:00 – 4:00 Ritual: Cast a Circle in Our Traditional Way (Sylvan Tradition) (Stone Circle)
Spectrum Grove
Spectrum Grove is offering a ritual in the Sylvan Tradition to demonstrate our practice of witchcraft and how a Sylvan ritual may look. Those that attend will leave with a personal blessing around a goal of their choosing.
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Façade: Masks and Performing Arts in Ritual (Library)
Nocta Autumn Selkie, The Guild of Sacred Night
Masks have been used in countless cultures around the world throughout time and across religious lines to embody archetypes, channel spirits, and convey complex concepts. But creating and putting on a mask is only the first step of using these powerful tools to facilitate profound spiritual experiences and impactful rituals. This is one part educational presentation, one part hands on exercise. Join us for an intro to mask use in pagan religion through time and cultures. Then, participate in an interactive experience of meeting the spirit of a mask, taking it on, and working with it in a spiritual skit.
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Honoring the Kindreds Through Ritual Practice (Block House)
Shane, Cascadia Grove, ADF
Shane Coineandubh, Senior Druid of Cascadia Grove, ADF will provide a brief description of ADF Druidry and ritual practice, Casacadia Grove's High Day rituals, and how the grove is involved in our community. We will then conduct a bit of ADF styled ritual honoring the Earth Mother, Spirits of the Land, Lady Brigid and The Morrigan.
4:00 – 5:00 Presentation: Practical Considerations for Inclusive Pagan Community (Library)
Nocta Patricia Meehan, The Guild of Sacred Night
We all want our pagan spaces to be welcoming, inclusive, and comfortable for everyone, but with the wide range of faiths and identities that fall under our collective umbrella, accommodating all can be easier said than done. Please join us for a presentation exploring the topic of how to create a vibrant community while honoring its many needs.
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: Introduction to Inner Child and Shamanic Meditation (Block House)
Amy, Westwood Healing Arts
Lecture and discussion on inner child meditation; how it can be used to engage trauma responses. Introduction to shamanic meditation, how that can be used to work with animal and plant spirits. Questions are welcome; we will begin and end with short meditations which are not designed to bring up trauma but are lighter and more foundational. There may be discussion of how to involve goddess or god in your meditation practice.
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Elements (Kids’ Room)
Abhainn, Magickal Miscreants
Growing Up Pagan is a series of kids’ classes taught by second-generation Pagans, for kids growing up in the Pagan community. This month we will learn about the elements and their associations.
5:00 – 6:00 Brown bag dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – bring your own food)
This is designated time to break for some food. Bring your own brown-bag dinner – there will NOT be a potluck. Reminders: You can store food in the refrigerator on the back porch of the kitchen – you may want to write your name on your food. Please note you cannot prepare meat on kitchen counters (pre-cooked meat ok). No alcohol on site.
6:00 – 7:00 Ritual: First OLOTEAS Ritual (in honor of the 30th anniversary of our first event!)
Jayson, Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS)
30 years ago, in February 1996, OLOTEAS held our first ritual. We’ve continued to hold public Pagan rituals every month since then, and our ritual style has evolved in these 30 years. In honor of our 30th anniversary, today we will travel back to see where we started as we perform our very first ritual again.
7:00 – 8:00 All-Ages Discussion: What is magic? (Library)
Tully, Magickal Miscreants
Bringing the Young Adult & Occult format to the broader community, in this all-ages discussion we will talk about the different ways we can conceptualize magic.
7:00 – 8:00 Presentation: The Essence of Sean Ciall (Block House)
Robert, Sean Ciall
This presentation will dive into the basics of Sean Ciall, who we are, what we do, and why we exist. We will cover the four Fire Festivals we sometimes host, dive into a brief summary of each of the three circles, Sword, Song, and Spell, and introduce the basics of our methods and madness.
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Persephone’s Ascent (Stone Circle)
Covenant of the Rose
Persephone's Ascent is a ritual of awakening and return, honoring the moment when life stirs beneath winter's stillness. As Persephone rises from the Underworld, the Earth remembers how to breathe again, Demeter's grief turns toward hope, and sacred fire rekindles within soil and soul alike.
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (Block House)
Sean Ciall
Seal Ciall will be hosting their annual Fires of Brigid Ritual as a public ritual where the participants will come together in song and dance to come face to face with the light of Lady Brigid. We will sow seeds for the coming year and put forth that which we wish to grow. Please note that the ritual is skyclad (naked), and all participants are required to disrobe as part of the ritual or be skyclad in the ritual space prior to start.
9:00 Clean-up begins
Please take all your belongings to your personal vehicles at this time. We appreciate help cleaning up the space at the end of our events as well.
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
OLOTEAS
Join us for a ritual of thanksgiving for the sacred space we’ve held all day.
9:30 pm Doors close
Group & Organization Descriptions
Cascadia Grove, adfcascadia.org
Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) is a Pagan church based on ancient Indo-European traditions expressed through public worship, study, and fellowship. All persons of good intent are welcome. Cascadia Grove, ADF conducts 8 public High Day rituals per year, in person and via Zoom, and we hold a twice-monthly virtual Meetup group (www.meetup.com/seattle-pagan-meetup-group).
Covenant of the Rose, covenantoftherose.org
Covenant of the Rose is an eclectic coven, circle, and tradition that focuses on incorporating traditional craft, spirituality, and Wicca into an open and accepting space for all to practice; welcoming of all persons regardless of sexuality, race, gender, gender identity, relationship status, or any other personal circumstance.
The Guild of Sacred Night, guildofsacrednight.com
The Guild of Sacred Night is a group practicing the Déa Noctist religion, centered around the exaltation of Night as Mother and Artist of Creation. The Guild serves the Whatcom community through ritual, sacred arts and performances, and mutual aid. It is the Guild’s mission to cultivate creative expressions of worship and a thoughtful, nurturing relationship with Night. You can read more about us at guildofsacrednight.com and can contact us at [email protected].
Horizon Lodge – Ordo Templi Orientis, horizon-oto.org
Horizon Lodge is a local body of Ordo Templi Orientis in the Valley of Seattle, Washington. Our core functions are providing initiation into the mysteries of O.T.O., celebrating the Gnostic Mass, and promulgating the Law of Thelema.
Magickal Miscreants, oloteas.org/young-adult-and-occult.html
The Magickal Miscreants are a group of Pagan young adults who run children's programming and spiritual discussion groups for teens and young adults at OLOTEAS.
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS), oloteas.org
OLOTEAS is an inclusive Pagan church. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit religious organization providing family-oriented Pagan religious services and workshops since 1995. Our monthly services include a workshop, potluck dinner, and ritual in a beautiful natural setting featuring a stone circle, heated swimming pool, hot tub, and acres of wetlands. We are dedicated to promoting religious tolerance and freedom and environmental sustainability. OLOTEAS is an inclusive, welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space. Email: [email protected]
Sacred Well Ministries, sacredwellministries.wordpress.com
Sacred Well Ministries is a community service group for those who practice the many paths of non-conventional spirituality. Our mission is to provide support, connection, and interfaith educational services to the Pacific Northwest community and beyond. This includes our work in ceremonial circles, discussion groups, articles, and many other forms of education, community building, and outreach.
Sean Ciall, seanciall.org
Sean Ciall is a Celtic-inspired Magickal organization which focuses on the alchemical magick of the forest, sea, and sky, rather than the alchemy of the laboratory, temple, or hermit’s cell. The magick exists on the three realms of body, mind, and spirit, which are considered inseparable and indispensable parts of a greater whole. Sean Ciall is “divided” into three Circles, these are specific realms of influence and study chosen by the individual practitioners:
- Cearcall a claidheamh: Circle of the Sword. Realm of the body, the Fir Bolg. The training is martial.
- Cearcall as oran: Circle of the Song. Realm of the mind, the Fomorians. Training is musical.
- Cearcall a drùidheachd: Circle of the Spell. Realm of the spirit, the Tuatha de Dannan. Training is sorceric.
Spectrum Grove, spectrumgrove.com
Spectrum Grove is a Seattle based coven in the Sylvan Tradition. As a private group we seek members who identify as witches and are aligned with our purposes of advancing our own witchcraft, learning, and personal efficacy.
Westwood Healing Arts, westwoodhealingarts.com
Westwood Healing Arts is a sole proprietor healing clinic embracing many energetic modalities. Amy is also a mostly solo practitioner of Wicca and some other non-Christian practices. She sees some of her healing work as facilitating deconstruction of the negative aspects of the dominant Christian and other book religions most of us were raised in. On occasion, Amy hosts open full or new moons in an eclectic space informed by British Traditional Wicca, but not sharing sworn material.
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What to Bring to the Longhouse:
For Concentric Circles, please bring food for yourself -- There will NOT be a potluck during Concentric Circles. Fridges and microwave are available in the kitchen. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). Please also bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) -- this avoids the use of disposable dinnerware. No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. Bring a towel for pool/hot tub use. (Note: the pool area is clothing-optional.) Shoes cannot be worn indoors, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. Please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).
A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children at OLOTEAS events. All children under 13 must be supervised at ALL times. If outdoors, or in the pool area, children must be within line-of-site of their parent or caregiver. In the pool area, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those under 13). Most events offer a kids' class or activity for younger kids and a Young Adult & Occult discussion group (ages 15-25). There are also some games and craft supplies available.
A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
Parking availability at the Longhouse is limited – please carpool if at all possible. Park near the outdoor "Registration" booth or along the stretch of the driveway near the outdoor kitchen and stage areas. 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, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles. There is no public transit option for the Longhouse, so if you are able to offer a ride or are looking for one, please feel free to post ride availability or requests to the OLOTEAS community email list, our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/), or on Discord (https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED).
Directions to the Longhouse:
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 SmartStop Self 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
Mailing address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Longhouse event address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Discord server: https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oloteas
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org