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Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our Next Event is: 
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 25, 2025
At the Longhouse in Redmond
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our October Samhain services!
Featuring Young Adult & Occult discussion, kids' pumpkin carving, workshop Planning a Pagan Funeral with special guest presenter Cassie Gendlek, Pick of the Potluck competition, Samhain ritual honoring our beloved dead, and annual youth leadership Bake Sale!

​Date: Tomorrow, Sat October 25, 2pm – 9:30pm 
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)

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Special Notes

This month we will read in ritual the names of the beloved dead who have passed
If you wish to add a name to the list, email it to [email protected] before 5pm on Friday, October 24. Please include a pronunciation guide. You do not need to be present at the event to submit a name. Names of any beloved beings, not just humans, are welcome.

Bake Sale!: This month the OLOTEAS youth leadership will run their annual Samhain bake sale! All proceeds go to OLOTEAS and youth programming. Pay for goodies with cash or PayPal. Gluten-Free, vegan, and sugar-free baked goods will be available!

Pick of the Potluck
Bring your favorite homemade dish -- this month we'll again have a Pick of the Potluck competition! :)​

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Schedule of Events:
 Ongoing during event: Bake Sale! (cash or PayPal) 
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Robert)
3:00 All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Stephanie)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion (ages ~15-25): Views on Death (with Abhainn)
4:00 Memorial votive altar is open
4:00 Growing Up Pagan kids' class: Carving Pumpkins! (with Shay and Valentine)
4:00 Workshop: Planning a Pagan Funeral (with guest presenter Cassie Gendlek)
5:30 Potluck & Pick of the Potluck :) (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Facing Sorrow and Fear with Community (with Tarrent)
After Ritual: Healing Temple is open
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Jane)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Jane)


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 Potluck and 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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Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

Ongoing during the event: Bake Sale! (cash or PayPal)
This month the OLOTEAS youth leadership will run their annual Samhain bake sale! All proceeds go to OLOTEAS and youth programming. Pay for goodies with cash or PayPal. Gluten-Free, vegan, and sugar-free baked goods will be available! 

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Robert)

3:00 pm: All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Stephanie)
StitchNWitch is a social gathering where the community can come together with their favorite crafts (it doesn't have to be stitching!) and join one another in a shared love of crafting and open round-table-style conversation about various topics and interests.

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Views on Death (with Abhainn)
Young Adult & Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events (and sometimes offsite). At this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will discuss beliefs and practices around death and the afterlife.

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan: Carving Pumpkins! (with Shay and Valentine)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will carve pumpkins in the Blockhouse! All pumpkins and carving supplies will be provided. 

4:00 pm: Memorial votive altar is open -- to the West of the Stone Circle
All are welcome to light a candle at the memorial votive altar, to remember our Beloved Dead.

4:00 pm: Workshop: Planning a Pagan Funeral (with guest presenter Cassie Gendelk)

5:30 pm: Potluck & Pick of the Potluck -- please bring your own feast gear
We encourage you to bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) to avoid the use of disposable dinnerware.
Bring your favorite homemade dish -- this month we're again having a Pick of the Potluck competition! :)

6:30 pm: Newcomers' Orientation (with Laura)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:00 pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Facing Sorrow and Fear with Community (with Tarrent) 
We come together in community to name our Sorrows and Fears, and to make space for grieving and honoring our beloved dead and ancestors. 
After the ritual, a Healing Temple will be open. The Healing Temple is a space offered for rest, refreshment, self-care, and contemplation. Help is available for grounding and centering or to lend a listening ear. 
NOTE: As is our custom, we will read the names of our beloved and mighty dead during the ritual.  If you have a name to be read, please send it to [email protected] before 5pm on Friday, October 24 . Please include a pronunciation guide. You do not need to be present at the event to submit a name. Names of any beloved beings, not just humans, are welcome.

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Jane)

9:30 pm: Closing Circle and site closes (with Jane)




-- October: The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine is open this month, in the Greenhouse. 



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Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring a potluck dish to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). We encourage you to 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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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. 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:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.

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 or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group:
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
Also see the GROWING UP PAGAN lesson plans and activity outlines available on our website now.

Healing Temple
Our virtual Healing Temple webpage is always open with resources for self-care and finding support.



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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org

​Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our Next Event is: 
Saturday, September 27, 2025
At the Longhouse in Redmond
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our September services!
Featuring a Singing workshop, kids' activity, Pick of the Potluck competition, ritual, drum circle, indoor swimming, and Community Meeting beginning our 30th year!

​Date: Saturday, September 27, 2pm – 9:30pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)

NOTE: We'll have a Pick of the Potluck competition this month. :) 
And don't miss the Singing workshop early in the schedule, at 3pm!

Schedule of Events:
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Stephanie)
3:00 Workshop: Singing Workshop (with Shay)
4:00 Growing Up Pagan: Holy Texts (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Community Meeting: Come and Celebrate OLOTEAS's 30th Birthday! (with Jane and All)
5:30 Potluck & Pick of the Potluck :) (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow -- Falling Leaves Ritual (with Sebastien and Shay)
After Ritual: Drum Circle in the Blockhouse (with Tully and Shay)
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Tarrent)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Tarrent)


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 Potluck and 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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Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Stephanie)

​3:00 pm: Workshop: Singing (with Shay)
This workshop will cover fundamental vocal techniques to improve clarity, projection, and resonance. Intended for beginner to intermediate singers -- come join us! 

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan: Holy Texts (with the Magickal Miscreants)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We’ll learn about the different ways we can read holy text by acting out a story from Norse mythology.

4:00 pm: Community Meeting: Come and Celebrate OLOTEAS's 30th Birthday! (with Jane and All)
Have a favorite thing we used to do, or a favorite ritual you fondly remember? Come tell us and if there's interest, we'll revive it this year! There will be cake!

5:30 pm: Potluck & Pick of the Potluck -- please bring your own feast gear
We encourage you to bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) to avoid the use of disposable dinnerware.
This month we're having a Pick of the Potluck competition! :)

6:30 pm: Newcomers' Orientation (with Laura)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:00 pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Falling Leaves Ritual (with Sebastien and Shay) 
As the seasons change, we come together to let go of what we don’t need and focus our energy going forward.

After Ritual: Drum Circle in the Blockhouse (with Tully and Shay)
Join us after ritual for community drumming and dancing.
Drums are available to borrow, or bring your own.
Beginners welcome!

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Tarrent)

9:30 pm: Closing Circle and site closes (with Tarrent)




-- September: The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine is closed this month. 



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Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring a potluck dish to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). We encourage you to 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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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. 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:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.

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 or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group:
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
Also see the GROWING UP PAGAN lesson plans and activity outlines available on our website now.

Healing Temple
Our virtual Healing Temple webpage is always open with resources for self-care and finding support.



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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org

Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our Next Event is: 
Saturday, June 28, 2025
At the Longhouse in Redmond
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our June services!
Featuring Young Adult & Occult discussion, kids' class, StitchNWitch, workshop, and Ritual! Plus, indoor swimming, potluck, and community!

​Date: Saturday, June 28, 2pm – 9:30pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)


Schedule of Events:
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Robert)
3:00 All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Traditions: New and Old (with Tully)
4:00 GUP Kids' Activity: Animism and Spirits (with Abhainn)
4:00 Workshop: All-Ages Discussion: Topic TBD (with Sebastien)
5:30 Potluck (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (with Kimberly)
After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Sebastien)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Sebastien)


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 or 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 Potluck and 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].
​
​
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Robert)

​3:00 pm: All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
StitchNWitch is a social gathering where the community can come together with their favorite crafts (it doesn't have to be stitching!) and join one another in a shared love of crafting and open round-table-style conversation about various topics and interests.

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: New and Old (with Tully)
Young Adult & Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events (and sometimes offsite). At this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will discuss the ways we incorporate established traditions and new approaches in our own spiritual practices.

4:00 pm: GUP Kids' Activity: Animism and Spirits (with Abhainn)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will learn about animism and spirits while drawing plants in the garden.
Please send your kids with sunscreen already applied!

4:00 pm:  Workshop: All-Ages Discussion (with Sebastien)
Topic TBD

5:30 pm: Potluck -- please bring your own feast gear
We encourage you to bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) to avoid the use of disposable dinnerware.

6:30 pm: Newcomers' Orientation (with Laura)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:00 pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (with Kimberly) 
We come together to share our gratitudes and raise energy together towards the wishes we have for the world, our community, and ourselves. All energy raised will be for the good of all and harming none. Feel free to bring your drums for after ritual!

After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
Join us after ritual for community drumming and dancing.
Drums are available to borrow, or bring your own.
Beginners welcome!

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Sebastien)

9:30 pm: Closing Circle and site closes (with Sebastien)




-- June: The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine is closed this month.




----------------------------------------------------------------------

Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring a potluck dish to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). We encourage you to 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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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. 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:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.

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 or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group:
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
Also see the GROWING UP PAGAN lesson plans and activity outlines available on our website now.

Healing Temple
Our virtual Healing Temple webpage is always open with resources for self-care and finding support.



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. There is a large "Invited Guests Only" sign – OLOTEAS Participants are invited guests of the Longhouse.

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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org
Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our Next Event is: 
Saturday, June 28, 2025
At the Longhouse in Redmond
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our June services!
Featuring Young Adult & Occult discussion, kids' class, StitchNWitch, workshop, and Ritual! Plus, indoor swimming, potluck, and community!

​Date: Saturday, June 28, 2pm – 9:30pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)


Schedule of Events:
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Robert)
3:00 All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Traditions: New and Old (with Tully)
4:00 GUP Kids' Activity: Animism and Spirits (with Abhainn)
4:00 Workshop: All-Ages Discussion: Topic TBD (with Sebastien)
5:30 Potluck (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (with Kimberly)
After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Sebastien)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Sebastien)


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 or 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 Potluck and 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].
​
​
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Robert)

​3:00 pm: All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
StitchNWitch is a social gathering where the community can come together with their favorite crafts (it doesn't have to be stitching!) and join one another in a shared love of crafting and open round-table-style conversation about various topics and interests.

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: New and Old (with Tully)
Young Adult & Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events (and sometimes offsite). At this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will discuss the ways we incorporate established traditions and new approaches in our own spiritual practices.

4:00 pm: GUP Kids' Activity: Animism and Spirits (with Abhainn)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will learn about animism and spirits while drawing plants in the garden.
Please send your kids with sunscreen already applied!

4:00 pm:  Workshop: All-Ages Discussion (with Sebastien)
Topic TBD

5:30 pm: Potluck -- please bring your own feast gear
We encourage you to bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) to avoid the use of disposable dinnerware.

6:30 pm: Newcomers' Orientation (with Laura)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:00 pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (with Kimberly) 
We come together to share our gratitudes and raise energy together towards the wishes we have for the world, our community, and ourselves. All energy raised will be for the good of all and harming none. Feel free to bring your drums for after ritual!

After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
Join us after ritual for community drumming and dancing.
Drums are available to borrow, or bring your own.
Beginners welcome!

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Sebastien)

9:30 pm: Closing Circle and site closes (with Sebastien)




-- June: The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine is closed this month.




----------------------------------------------------------------------

Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring a potluck dish to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). We encourage you to 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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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. 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:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.

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 or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group:
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
Also see the GROWING UP PAGAN lesson plans and activity outlines available on our website now.

Healing Temple
Our virtual Healing Temple webpage is always open with resources for self-care and finding support.



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. There is a large "Invited Guests Only" sign – OLOTEAS Participants are invited guests of the Longhouse.

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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org

Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our Next Event is: 
Saturday, May 24, 2025
At the Longhouse in Redmond
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our April Beltaine services!
Featuring Young Adult & Occult discussion, kids' class, StitchNWitch, workshop, and Ritual! Plus, indoor swimming, potluck, and community!

​Date: Saturday, May 24, 2pm – 9:30pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)


Schedule of Events:
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Shay)
3:00 All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Pagan Cultural & Community Ethics (with Shay)
4:00 GUP Kids' Activity: Divination (with Sebastien)
4:00 Workshop: Meal Planning for the Apocalypse (with Stephanie)
5:30 Potluck (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Stephanie)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Little Joys (with Jane)
After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Tarrent)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Tarrent)


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. (Note that the hot tub is not currently working.)​
• Please wear a mask if you are more comfortable doing so. 
• We ask that you wash your hands frequently, especially before and after Potluck and 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].
​
​
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with x)

​3:00 pm: All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
StitchNWitch is a social gathering where the community can come together with their favorite crafts (it doesn't have to be stitching!) and join one another in a shared love of crafting and open round-table-style conversation about various topics and interests.

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Pagan Cultural & Community Ethics (with Shay)
Young Adult & Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events (and sometimes offsite). At this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will have a group discussion about ethics and cultural norms in Pagan belief systems and spiritual spaces.

4:00 pm: GUP Kids' Activity: Divination (with Sebastien)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will learn about divination cards and runes.

4:00 pm:  Workshop: Meal Planning for the Apocalypse (with Stephanie)
OK, so maybe "apocalypse" is an exaggeration. But between inflation, tariffs, bird flu, supply chain disruptions, and climate change, how do we know for certain where our next meal is coming from? Based on community feedback, this workshop will explore strategies for growing food without a garden and making the most of whatever is available to keep you well nourished, save money, and reduce waste.

5:30 pm: Potluck -- please bring your own feast gear
We encourage you to bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) to avoid the use of disposable dinnerware.

6:30 pm: Newcomers' Orientation (with Stephanie)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:00 pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Little Joys (with Jane) 
So fixed are we on the next best thing, the next great release, and the big picture that we, in our grown-up world of grown-up goals, lose sight of the little things. And yet it is the little things that can bring us the biggest bloom of joy. Remember when you were a little kid and you discovered something new, shiny, colorful, or super-cute that made you grin from ear to ear? It’s May, the bridge between Spring and Summer. The flowers are blooming, the baby animals are finding their feet or wings, and, if we blink, it’ll be gone before we know it. Join us to bring little joys to our circle and maybe an ear to ear grin to your face.  

After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
Join us after ritual for community drumming and dancing.
Drums are available to borrow, or bring your own.
Beginners welcome!

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Tarrent)

9:30 pm: Closing Circle and site closes (with Tarrent)




-- May: The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine is closed this month.




----------------------------------------------------------------------

Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring a potluck dish to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). We encourage you to 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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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. 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:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.

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 or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group:
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
Also see the GROWING UP PAGAN lesson plans and activity outlines available on our website now.

Healing Temple
Our virtual Healing Temple webpage is always open with resources for self-care and finding support.



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. There is a large "Invited Guests Only" sign – OLOTEAS Participants are invited guests of the Longhouse.

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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org

​

Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our Next Event is: 
Saturday, April 26, 2025
At the Longhouse in Redmond
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our April Beltaine services!
Featuring Young Adult & Occult discussion, kids' class, StitchNWitch, drumming workshop, and a Beltaine ritual featuring a May Pole dance! Plus, indoor swimming, potluck, and community!

​Date: Saturday, April 26, 2pm – 9:30pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)


Schedule of Events:
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Sebastien)
3:00 All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Gender and Sexuality in Paganism (with Sebastien)
4:00 GUP Kids' Activity: Beltaine Traditions and Decorating the May Pole Ring (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Workshop: Drumming! (with Tully and Shay)
5:30 Potluck (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow -- Beltaine! (with Robert)
After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Tarrent)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Tarrent)


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. (Note that the hot tub is not currently working.)​
• Please wear a mask if you are more comfortable doing so. 
• We ask that you wash your hands frequently, especially before and after Potluck and 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].
​
​
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Sebastien)

​3:00 pm: All-ages activity: StitchNWitch (with Tarrent)
StitchNWitch is a social gathering where the community can come together with their favorite crafts (it doesn't have to be stitching!) and join one another in a shared love of crafting and open round-table-style conversation about various topics and interests.

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Gender and Sexuality in Paganism (with Sebastien)
Young Adult & Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events (and sometimes offsite). At this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will discuss how gender, sexuality, and Paganism intersect and interact. 

4:00 pm: GUP Kids' Activity: Beltaine Traditions and Decorating the May Pole Ring (with the Magickal Miscreants)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will talk about Beltaine and the traditions surrounding it while we decorate the May pole ring.

4:00 pm:  Workshop: Drumming! (with Tully and Shay)
Drum up some magic in this workshop! We will cover how to use a drum, finding a rhythm, and drumming for magic. All experience levels are welcome. We will have drums available to borrow, though we encourage folks to bring their own if they can!
Drum circle: Join us after ritual for community drumming and dancing. Drums are available to borrow, or bring your own. Beginners welcome!

5:30 pm: Potluck -- please bring your own feast gear
We encourage you to bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) to avoid the use of disposable dinnerware.

6:30 pm: Newcomers' Orientation (with Laura)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:00 pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Beltaine! (with Robert) 
Dance the bonfire, dance the maypole! Join us this Beltaine, awaken to spring's sweet bouquet! Songs for the ritual will be taught at Stitch-n-Witch.

After Ritual: Drum Circle (with Tully and Shay)
Join us after ritual for community drumming and dancing.
Drums are available to borrow, or bring your own.
Beginners welcome!

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Tarrent)

9:30 pm: Closing Circle and site closes (with Tarrent)




-- April: The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine is OPEN for Beltaine! 🌼🌷🌻 




----------------------------------------------------------------------

Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring a potluck dish to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). We encourage you to 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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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. 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:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.

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 or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group:
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
Also see the GROWING UP PAGAN lesson plans and activity outlines available on our website now.

Healing Temple
Our virtual Healing Temple webpage is always open with resources for self-care and finding support.



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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for Concentric Circles 2025!
Join us for a day of rituals, workshops, networking, and celebration!

Saturday, February 22, 2025 —​ 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, the Longhouse can no longer provide them. 
• Please bring food for yourself -- There will NOT be a potluck during Concentric Circles. Microwave is available in the kitchen. 
  
  NOTE: Unfortunately, Karol won't be able to join us, so Karol's Kitchen will not be set up to sell burgers. Please plan to bring your own food for the day. (There is an Albertson's with a Starbucks, a Mercurys coffee stand, and a Subway directly across the street from the Longhouse.) Coffee will be provided and fridges and a microwave are available for use.
  
  
• Note earlier time: Doors open with Opening Circle at 1 pm.
• A Healing Temple will be open in the Shrine building from 2:30 – 8:30 pm. This is space available for rest, refreshment, and calm throughout the event. 

Concentric Circles 2025 features presentations from: ​

• Aquarian Tabernacle Church
• Cascadia Grove, ADF
• Cascadian Sean Ciall
• Circle of Coll, OBOD
• Eternal Spring Church
• Horizon Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis
• Magickal Miscreants
• Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS)
• Stillness Pathway Assembly
• Women of the Goddess Circle

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  Ritual: Demeter’s Message of Abundance (Stone Circle - Aquarian Tabernacle Church)
2:00 – 3:00  Workshop: Anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle (Library - Women of the Goddess Circle)
2:30 – 8:30  Healing Temple open for rest, refreshment, and calm (in the Shrine building)
3:00 – 4:00  Workshop: Many Faiths, One World - Coming out as a Pagan or Witch (Library - Stillness Pathway Assembly)
3:00 – 4:00  Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to ADF + Ritual for Brigid (Block House - Cascadia Grove, ADF)
4:00 – 5:00  Ritual: Tuatha Dé Danaan Swords, Staves & Wands Ritual for Peace (Stone Circle - Circle of Coll, OBOD with Cascadian Sean Ciall)
4:00 – 5:00  Workshop: (Ensnared) Within the Trickster's Circle: Coyote, Loki, & Gods of Change (Library - Eternal Spring Church)
4:00 – 5:00  Growing Up Pagan: Cleansing (Kids’ Room - Magickal Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00  All-Ages Discussion: Spiritual Paths (Library - Magickal Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00  Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to Thelema, OTO, and Horizon (Block House - Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis)
6:00 – 7:00  Dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – bring your own food. Fridges and microwave are available.)
7:00 – 8:00  A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
8:00 – 9:00  Ritual: Fires of Brigid (note: skyclad) (Block House - Cascadian Sean Ciall)
9:00  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 Ritual: Demeter’s Message of Abundance (Stone Circle)
Aquarian Tabernacle Church
The Earth is reaching out to you with solutions to today's unrest. The Goddess is here to support and protect you. Come and hear a channeled message from the Gods that brings real solutions to your daily needs. This message comes to us as part of the learnings from the Eleusinian Mysteries, which the ATC assists in presenting each year on Easter Weekend. During this ritual, we will be planting seeds in individual small pots for you to take home.

2:00 – 3:00  Workshop: Anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle (Library)
Janice, Martha, and Roberta, Women of the Goddess
This year is the 35th anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle. Three of the longest-serving members of our Circle will talk about our success story, what we do to keep on going, membership and cross-training, and some of the funny and unusual things that have happened along the way.

2:30 – 8:30  Healing Temple Open (in the Shrine building)
​This is space available for rest, refreshment, and calm throughout the event. 

3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Many Faiths, One World - Coming out as a Pagan or Witch (Library)
Stillness Pathway Assembly
As the world turns and new political ideologies emerge, as Pagans, we need to consider what coming out and staying out of the broom closet means. Part workshop, part roundtable discussion, this is a practical discussion of staying in and out of the broom closet, one foot in, or completely in. These are my lessons learned from being "out and about" in the everyday world as both a Pagan and a witch and an executive and business leader in the mundane world. We'll discuss what it is like and what you can do. What will this mean when discussing it with your family, friends, and others? We'll also touch on your Title VII rights in the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion of living your authentic Pagan life. Come with questions or send them in advance to [email protected].

3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to ADF + Ritual for Brigid (Block House)
Cascadia Grove, ADF
This Imbolc, we will honor the Goddess Brigid. At Imbolc, we begin to see the first glimmers of spring and the lengthening of daylight. We thank Brigid, keeper of the flame and protector of hearth and home, for guiding us through the winter dark. Shane Coineandubh, Senior Druid of Cascadia Grove, will have a brief introduction to ADF practice (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship), followed by a short ritual for Brigid.

4:00 – 5:00 Ritual: Tuatha Dé Danaan Swords, Staves & Wands Ritual for Peace (Stone Circle)
Circle of Coll, OBOD with Cascadian Sean Ciall
The intent of this ritual is to weave love, compassion, kindness, joy, projection, strength, healing, unity, and balance, with swords, staves, wands, and ourselves moving together with unity. Circle of Coll is a Seed Group of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD).

4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: (Ensnared) Within the Trickster's Circle: Coyote, Loki, and Gods of Change
Cadan, Eternal Spring Church
Have you ever felt a pull towards the unexpected, a nudge from the edges of the ordinary? Step "Within the Trickster's Circle," where we explore the captivating and transformative power of Coyote, Loki, and other Gods of Change. In this workshop, we'll journey into the myths and energies of these compelling Trickster deities, examining how they can ensnare us, disrupt our expectations, and ultimately guide us towards profound personal growth. Through stories, insights, and a touch of playful exploration, we'll discover how embracing the chaotic wisdom of the Tricksters can lead to unexpected awakenings and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the ever-shifting world around us. Prepare to be intrigued, challenged, and perhaps, delightfully ensnared!

4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Cleansing (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 be learning about different types of magical cleansing.

5:00 – 6:00 All-Ages Discussion: Spiritual Paths (Library)
Sebastien, Magickal Miscreants
Bringing the Young Adult & Occult discussion group format to the broader community, this all-ages discussion will be about spiritual paths and how we find them.

5:00 – 6:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to Thelema, OTO, and Horizon (Block House)
Entelecheia, Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis
Curious about Thelema and what it means to “Do what thou wilt”? Interested in exploring the philosophy and practices behind Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO)? Join us for a beginner-friendly lecture designed to introduce you to the spiritual and philosophical system of Thelema, the role of OTO, and how Horizon Lodge brings these teachings to life through ritual, education, and community. After the lecture, there will be a short group ritual, offering a direct experience of the magick of Thelema!

NOTE: Unfortunately, Karol won't be able to join us, so Karol's Kitchen will not be set up to sell burgers. Please plan to bring your own food for the day. (There is an Albertson's with a Starbucks, a Mercurys coffee stand, and a Subway directly across the street from the Longhouse.) Coffee will be provided and fridges and a microwave are available for use.
5:00 – 6:00 Brown bag dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – Microwave is available) 
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. 

7:00 – 8:00 A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (Stone Circle)  
Stephanie, OLOTEAS 
We will raise energy together towards the wishes you have for the world, the community, and yourselves at this time. All energy raised will be for the good of all and harming none. If you have a request for the ritual that you’d like to share before the event, you can submit it on this public Google document.   

8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (Block House) 
Cascadian Sean Ciall  
Fires of Brigid is a celebration of the maiden goddess, and the first stirrings of new life in deep winter. This ritual is skyclad (naked) for all participants. Music and liturgies are in Scottish and Irish Gaelic.

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) 
Jane, OLOTEAS 
Join us for a ritual of thanksgiving for the sacred space we’ve held all day. 

9:30 pm Doors close 

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Group & Organization Descriptions

Aquarian Tabernacle Church, atcwicca.org
Since its founding in 1979 by the late Pete "Pathfinder" Davis, the ATC has been a welcoming environment for Wiccans and Pagans of all traditions. The ATC is not a tradition, it is a collective of covens, circles, institutions and charities that work together to provide infrastructure to the Pagan Community and protect Pagan civil rights. Our affiliates become legally recognized churches under our federal 501(c)3 status. The headquarters in Index, WA, The Mother Church Coven, is a coven that helps run this international organization and its many endeavors, like the Wiccan Seminary and Spiral Scouts. The Mother Coven practices the WISE Tradition, which is a tradition based on British Traditional Wicca with other eclectic practices woven in.
 
Cascadia Grove, adfcascadia.org
Cascasia Grove, ADF (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship) offers regular public rituals to local Pagans as well as online. We also support rituals at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary, a twice-monthly pagan meetup, and a Pagan prison ministry. Our rituals are open to all of good intent and include elements from Indo-European historical documents and studies along with modern components to create a practice that works for this age while respecting and honoring the past. Together, we are creating a non-sexist, anti-racist, inclusive, publicly available religion for this, and future, generations. Email: [email protected].

Cascadian Sean Ciall, seanciall.org
Sean Ciall is a Celtic Deconstructionist tradition comprised of three interdependent Circles of Sword, Song, and Spell. Liturgies and music are performed predominantly in Gaelic. Cascadian Sean Ciall rituals are often focused on the deities and mythical cycles of ancient Ireland, however we are open to people of any spiritual path, or none at all.
 
Circle of Coll, circleofcoll.org
The Circle of Coll, a Seed Group of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), works with Druidry as a spiritual way and practice. We work with nature, forests and magick, to fully create in our lives, to commune deeply with the world of Nature, and be with the profound wisdom of the forest, land, sea and sky.

Horizon Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis, seattle-oto.org
Horizon Lodge is a duly chartered body of Ordo Templi Orientis, established to promote the philosophical and religious system of Thelema. We are a community of spiritual seekers united in our struggle against those entrenched ideas and beliefs that have been spread to enslave, oppress, exploit, and divide the human spirit. We recognize each individual as having their own agency, autonomy, and rights of expression and creation, so that the religious experience may remain an individual one.

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 a welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space. Email: [email protected]
 
Stillness Pathway Assembly, tokeepsilent.me
Stillness Pathway Assembly provides spiritual direction/counseling and end-of-life coaching for the dying and their circle of care. Silent has more than 30 years of coaching and work in the global Pagan community.
 
Women of the Goddess Circle, womenofthegoddess.godaddysites.com
The Women of the Goddess Circle is a feminist Pagan community of women in the Dianic tradition of Wicca. We celebrate the eight Sabbats of the year. We seek thereby to strengthen our connection to the Goddess, to share this connection with others, and to bring wholeness to the world and to our journey in it as the Wheel of the Year turns. We gladly receive women of all ages, levels of experience, sexual orientations, and post-op transwomen. Our presentation at Concentric Circles welcomes everyone.



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Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED

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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org

​Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our Next Event is: 
Saturday, December 28, 2024
At the Longhouse in Redmond
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our December services!
Featuring Young Adult & Occult discussion, kids' activity, workshop, ritual, indoor swimming, potluck, and community!

​Date: Saturday, December 28, 2pm – 9:30pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)


Schedule of Events:
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Laura)
3:00 pm: All-ages activity: StitchNWitch
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Divination
4:00 Growing Up Pagan: St. Lucia Day (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Workshop: Flower-Hearted People: Joy as a Tool for Survival, Resistance, and Progress (with Stephanie)
5:30 Potluck (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Stephanie)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Turning of the Sun Wheel (with Jayson)
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Robert)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Robert)


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 Potluck and 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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Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Laura)

3:00 pm: All-ages activity: StitchNWitch
StitchNWitch is a social gathering where the community can come together with their favorite crafts (it doesn't have to be stitching!) and join one another in a shared love of crafting and open round-table-style conversation about various topics and interests.
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3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Divination
Young Adult & Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events (and sometimes offsite). At this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will discuss divination and reasons for using it.

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan: St. Lucia Day (with the Magickal Miscreants)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will learn about St. Lucia day and how it is celebrated.

4:00 pm: Workshop: Flower-Hearted People: Joy as a Tool for Survival, Resistance, and Progress (with Stephanie)
In challenging and uncertain times, how do we distinguish between toxic positivity and the ability to seek and find the joy that helps us carry on? This workshop will explore how to discern between the two, and how to build a practice that helps us to remember how to appreciate what is going right and push back against a constant news stream of doom.

5:30 pm: Potluck -- please bring your own feast gear
We encourage you to bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) to avoid the use of disposable dinnerware.

6:30 pm: Newcomers' Orientation (with Laura)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:00 pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Turning of the Sun Wheel (with Jayson) 
Today we will seek to capture the sun's energy to keep with us when we are in need.

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Robert)

9:30 pm: Closing Circle and site closes (with Robert)




-- December: The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine is closed this month. 



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Wanna chat between events?
Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring a potluck dish to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). We encourage you to 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. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (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. 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:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.

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 or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group:
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
Also see the GROWING UP PAGAN lesson plans and activity outlines available on our website now.

Healing Temple
Our virtual Healing Temple webpage is always open with resources for self-care and finding support.



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
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org