​Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our next event is:
The August Off-Site Picnic
Saturday, August 26, 2023, noon - 4pm
At LINCOLN PARK in West Seattle

FULL DETAILS: http://www.oloteas.org/next-event.html
​
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our August services!
Join us for a day in the park with community, ritual, workshop, and celebration!

Date: Saturday, August 26, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Lincoln Park, West Seattle.
Enter at South Parking Lot – SW CLOVERDALE ST & FAUNTLEROY WAY SW – and look for colorful ribbons! ​

Requested Donation:
We are not asking for site fee at the Picnic event.

Directions and Info about Lincoln Park:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=460
- If you come in on the C Line bus from downtown Seattle, get off at FAUNTLEROY WAY SW & SW ROSE ST. Walk approximately two blocks south, to SW CLOVERDALE ST& FAUNTLEROY WAY SW. Enter the park there at the South Parking Lot. We will gather on the lawn near the south parking lot -- look for colorful ribbons to find us! 
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Picnic Event:
Noon- Event Opens
All event: Bring-Your-Own Picnic Snacks
12:15-1:15 pm YA&O Discussion: Interacting with Deities
1:15-2:00 pm Workshop: Animism and Sense of Place in a Challenging World (with Stephanie)
1:15-2:00 pm Kids' Activity: Sound Magic (with the Magickal Miscreants)
2:00-2:30 pm Picnic Break
2:30-3:30 pm Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Children of Diaspora (with Robert)
3:45 pm Cleanup
4:00 pm Event Closes


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 wear a mask if you are more comfortable doing so. 
• We ask that you wash your hands / use hand sanitizer frequently, especially before and after sharing any snacks.  
• Please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
• No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are allowed.
• ​Predatory behavior is not tolerated. 

Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].
​
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Workshops & Rituals:

All event: Bring-Your-Own Picnic
Please bring your own picnic snacks or lunch. There will be some individually wrapped snacks to share. Note that there are no food storage or preparation facilities at the park, so you will need to bring coolers, feast gear, and whatever else is needed to store and eat your food. 

12:15–1:15 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Interacting with Deities
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 the different ways that we can interact with deities.

1:15–2:00 pm Workshop: Animism and Sense of Place in a Challenging World (with Stephanie)
You aren't alone. Ever. Really. Is that comforting, or terrifying? Let's talk about it. This workshop examines our relationships with Place, with other-than-humans, with ourselves, and with each other. In just one hour! But hopefully also for many years to come.

1:15–2:00 pm Growing Up Pagan: Kids' Activity: Sound Magic (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 the different ways we can use sound when doing magic.

2:00–2:30 pm Picnic Break

2:30–3:30 pm Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Children of Diaspora (with Robert)
We are the children of many diaspora. How do we connect to the energies of our ancestors and our homes? Can nomads ever be fully connected to a "sacred space"? Join us Saturday for a ritual exploration, of human connection with the earth through generations of migration.


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What to Bring:
Blankets for the lawn and camping chairs if you'd like seating. Picnic dinner for yourself, plenty to drink (water etc. - no alcohol allowed on site), and your own feastgear (plate, cup, utensils). Dress for the weather with extra layers and/or sunscreen as necessary. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other acoustic instruments. Pets must be leashed and kept away from food.

A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
There is limited parking at this site – please carpool if at all possible. Parking in the lots is recommended – cars parked illegally in the surrounding neighborhood may be towed.
The park is served by the Metro Transit C Line from downtown Seattle, which runs frequently.

Directions and Info about Lincoln Park:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=460
- If you come in on the C Line bus from downtown Seattle, get off at FAUNTLEROY WAY SW & SW ROSE ST. Walk approximately two blocks south, to SW CLOVERDALE ST& FAUNTLEROY WAY SW. Enter the park there at the South Parking Lot. We will gather on the lawn near the south parking lot -- look for colorful ribbons to find us! 



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

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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 24, 2023
In person at the Longhouse in Redmond

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our June services!
Join us for a day of community, ritual, workshop, indoor swimming, and celebration!

Date: Saturday, June 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 Stephanie)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Magical Decision-Making and Ethical Frameworks
4:00 Kids' Activity: Divination and Dowsing Rods (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Workshop: 5,000 Years of Egyptian History & Mythology (with Robert)
5:30 Potluck (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Amon Ra Superstar (with Robert)
Drumming Circle after Ritual?
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Kimberly)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Kimberly)


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 not feeling well.
• 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: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Magical Decision-Making and Ethical Frameworks
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 magical decision-making and building ethical frameworks.

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan Kids' Activity: Divination and Dowsing Rods (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 discuss divination and learning to use dowsing rods.

4:00 pm: Workshop: 5,000 Years of Egyptian History & Mythology (with Robert)
Join us for 5,000 years of Egyptian history and mythology in 60 minutes or so.
Strongly recommended for those attending the main ritual.

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: Amon Ra Superstar (with Robert)
Join OLOTEAS this solstice Saturday in welcoming back the fabulous sun god Ra, just returning from his winter gig in the southlands. No previous experience in Egyptian and Khemetic ritual necessary, but the related workshop at 4pm will probably be helpful.

Drumming Circle after Ritual?

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Kimberly)

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



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

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; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, 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, May 27, 2023
In person at the Longhouse in Redmond

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our May services!
Join us for a day of community, ritual, workshop, indoor swimming, and celebration!

Date: Saturday, May 27, 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 Stephanie)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Personal Identities and Pagan Spirituality
4:00 Kids' Activity: Building Fairy Houses (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Discussion: Compassion and Self-Compassion (with Laura)
5:30 Potluck (please bring your own feast gear)
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Stephanie)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Compassion Ritual (with Laura)
Drumming Circle after Ritual?
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Kimberly)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Kimberly)


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 not feeling well.
• No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are allowed on site.
• ​Predatory behavior is not tolerated. 

Also, Stewardship events will not occur prior to our events on event days now, but we will post when we know Longhouse Stewardship events are scheduled. Participants who are over age 18 and able to do so are encouraged to join in site stewardship activities to help maintain the site for everyone.
​
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].

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

​
Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Stephanie)

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Personal Identities and Pagan Spirituality
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 personal identity, and the ways that Pagan spirituality interacts with other identities. 

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan Kids' Activity: Building Fairy Houses (with the Magickal Miscreants)
This month we will build fairy houses using plants, rocks, and sticks. This activity will be outside, so sunscreen and sunhats are recommended. 

4:00 pm: Discussion: Compassion and Self-Compassion (with Laura)
Are the concepts of compassion and self-compassion new to you, or are these ideas that you are familiar with? We’ll explore these concepts together in a discussion format.

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: Compassion Ritual (with Laura)
Join us as we create a nurturing, heart-centered, and restorative space to experience compassion together and hear words of affirmation and acceptance.

Drumming Circle after Ritual?

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Kimberly)

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



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

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; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, 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 our Beltaine celebration!
Saturday, April 22, 2023
In person at the Longhouse in Redmond

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our April Beltaine services!
Join us for a day of community, ritual, indoor swimming, and celebration – Plus dancing the Maypole!

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2pm – 9:30pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)
Full Details: http://www.oloteas.org/next-event.html

Schedule of Events:
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Laura)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Differences and Overlap Between Magic and Religion
4:00 Kids' Activity: Learn About Dancing the Maypole (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Dancing the Maypole! (with Stephanie & All)
5:30 Potluck
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Chloeia, A Greek Fertility Ceremony (with Stephanie and Sebastien)
Drumming Circle after Ritual?
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Jayson)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Jayson)


Notes About In-Person Events at the Longhouse:
As a community, we care for each other, and there are people in our community and among the Longhouse residents who have risk factors for complications from covid infection or who are still too young for vaccines.
 
Therefore:

• While on the Longhouse grounds, we strongly encourage everyone to remain masked in all indoor spaces when not eating or drinking (except the pool room and Shrine when open).  
• Please wash/sanitize your hands frequently, especially before and after Potluck and before having snacks or treats from the coffee bar. OLOTEAS will have hand sanitizer available.
• Please do not attend if you are not feeling well, or if you participated recently in a gathering with anyone who was symptomatic.
• The Indoor Pool and hot tub are open.​
• The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine, when open, is available for one party at a time only. If the door is closed, assume the space is in use. When leaving the Shrine, please leave the door open for air circulation. [The Shrine is open for Beltaine in April.]​

Also, Stewardship events will not occur prior to our events on event days now, but we will post when we know Longhouse Stewardship events are scheduled. Participants who are over age 18 and able to do so are encouraged to join in site stewardship activities to help maintain the site for everyone.
​
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].

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

​
Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Laura)

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Differences and Overlap Between Magic and Religion
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 differences and overlap between magic and religion, and how we use them.

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan Kids' Activity: Learn About Dancing the Maypole (with the Magickal Miscreants)
Kids can get a quick kid-friendly explanation of the maypole and how to dance it before joining the larger community maypole dance.

4:00 pm: Dancing the Maypole! (with Stephanie & All)
We'll spend a short time talking about the history and tradition of Beltaine and the May Pole, followed by the ribbon-weaving dance for all who wish to participate. If you'd rather not dance, feel free to bring a drum or other rhythm instruments to encourage the dancers. Feel free also to bring flowers from your garden to help decorate the May Pole ring.

5:30 pm: Potluck :)

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: Chloeia, A Greek Fertility Ceremony (with Stephanie and Sebastien)
Join us for a re-imagining of the Ancient Greek Chloeia festival, celebrating the fertility of the land and offering gratitude to Demeter and Kore as we sow barley seeds in the Community Garden.

Drumming Circle after Ritual?

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Jayson)

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



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

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


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring snacks for yourself if desired and a potluck item to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might want to 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 inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:
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; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, 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, March 25, 2023
In person at the Longhouse in Redmond

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our March services!
Join us for a day of community, ritual, indoor swimming, and celebration – Hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, March 25, 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 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Concepts of Spirituality and Religion
4:00 Kids' Activity: Annual Kids' Egg Hunt! (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Discussion: OLOTEAS March Community Meeting – CommuniTea! (with Stephanie & All)
5:30 Potluck!
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Planting the Seeds (with Jayson)
Drum Circle after Ritual?
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Jayson)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Jayson)


Notes About In-Person Events at the Longhouse:
As a community, we care for each other, and there are people in our community and among the Longhouse residents who have risk factors for complications from covid infection or who are still too young for vaccines.
 
Therefore:

• While on the Longhouse grounds, we strongly encourage everyone to remain masked in all indoor spaces when not eating or drinking (except the pool room and Shrine when open).  
• Please wash/sanitize your hands frequently, especially before and after Potluck and before having snacks or treats from the coffee bar. OLOTEAS will have hand sanitizer available.
• Please do not attend if you are not feeling well, or if you participated recently in a gathering with anyone who was symptomatic.
• The Indoor Pool and hot tub are open.​
• The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine, when open, is available for one party at a time only. If the door is closed, assume the space is in use. When leaving the Shrine, please leave the door open for air circulation. [The Shrine is closed in March.]​

Also, Stewardship events will not occur prior to our events on event days now, but we will post when we know Longhouse Stewardship events are scheduled. Participants who are over age 18 and able to do so are encouraged to join in site stewardship activities to help maintain the site for everyone.
​
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: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Concepts of Spirituality and Religion
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 the different ways we can conceptualize spirituality and religion.

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan Kids' Activity: Annual Kids' Egg Hunt! (with the Magickal Miscreants)
We will have our annual kids' egg hunt! Bags will be provided for kids to collect eggs in, but families are welcome to bring their own baskets. Eggs with non-candy fillings will be available for children with dietary restrictions. 

4:00 pm: Discussion: OLOTEAS March Community Meeting – CommuniTea! (with Stephanie & All)
Come enjoy some CommuniTea! Take some time to relax and chat with tea and treats as we get to know each other better, and think about how to make our community stronger. Tea and treats provided, bring your ideas and input about how OLOTEAS can help create the world we want to live in.

5:30 pm: Potluck! :)

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: Planting the Seeds (with Jayson)
We are in a time of balance and now is the time to plant the seeds we wish to grow.

Drum Circle after Ritual?

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Jayson)

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



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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 snacks for yourself if desired and a potluck item to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might want to 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 inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:
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; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, 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 2023!
Join us for a day of rituals, workshops, networking, and celebration!

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 —​ 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm PST
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)
In person at the Longhouse in Redmond

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.

Please READ THIS PAGE and then see the grid schedule and ritual/presentation and presenter/organization descriptions. 
​

• 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.
  Albertson's and a Subway sandwich shop are across the street. There is a half-hour dinner break in the schedule, but please eat when you like. Refrigerator available 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. 
• Doors open with Opening Circle at 1pm.

To raise funds to support future OLOTEAS events, we are holding a drawing for several door prizes. One ticket is included with admission, and additional tickets are available for $5 each. The drawing will happen during the dinner break at 5:30 and the ticket must be present to win. 

A Healing Temple is open in the Shrine building from 1:30– 8:30 pm. This is space available for rest, refreshment, and calm throughout the event. 


OLOTEAS is an inclusive, welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space.


Concentric Circles 2023 features presentations from: 

• Asherah’s Grove
• Ashley Yakeley
• Canis Cosmos
• Cascadian Sean Ciall
• Cherry Hill Seminary
• Circle of Coll
• Grove of the Ancient Order
• Horizon Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis
• Magickal Miscreants
• Pacific Northwest School of Alchemy
• Puget Sound Pagan Pride
• Seumas Gagne, Harp and Gaelic Song
• Women of the Goddess Circle
• Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS)

Thank you to our participating ritualists and presenters! 



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Notes About In-Person Events at the Longhouse:
As a community, we care for each other, and there are people in our community and among the Longhouse residents who have risk factors for complications from covid infection or who are still too young for vaccines. Flu, covid, and RSV continue to circulate at high levels in our region. Public Health of Seattle-King County is recommending that people return to masking in public indoor spaces.
Therefore:

• While on the Longhouse grounds, we strongly encourage everyone to remain masked in all indoor spaces when not eating or drinking (except the pool room). Masking outdoors is optional.
• Please wash/sanitize your hands frequently, especially before and after having snacks from the coffee bar. OLOTEAS has hand sanitizer available.
• Please do not attend if you are not feeling well, or if you participated recently in a gathering with anyone who was symptomatic.

​
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].

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



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


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring food for yourself if desired -- There will NOT be a potluck in February during Concentric Circles. There is an Albertson's and a Subway sandwich shop across the street from the Longhouse.
​No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. Please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums during the drumming circle. 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. 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.
Note: For Concentric Circles in Feb, 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!

A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, 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

​Special Online Event in December! -- The Longest Night Vigil
Join us on Zoom, Wednesday Dec 21 4pm -- Thurs Dec 22 8:15am
All are welcome to join us for an online vigil on the Longest Night! We will begin just before sunset and end just after sunrise the following morning. Join us for an hour or two or the whole night, as your schedule allows. Bring your crafts and conversations and share community through the longest night of the year. 
See website for Zoom link: http://www.oloteas.org/next-event.html
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Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month...
Our next in-person event is:
Saturday, December 24, 2022
In person at the Longhouse in Redmond

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our December services!
Join us for a day of community, ritual, indoor swimming, and celebration – Hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, December 24, 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)

Sat Dec 24 In-Person at the Longhouse...
Please NOTE: There will NOT be a potluck in December, we are holding a shorter day because it's Christmas Eve.
Site opens at 12pm and closes at 4pm.

Schedule of Events:
Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8)
12:00 Longhouse Site Opens
12:30 Opening Circle (with Stephanie)
1:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Magic vs. Religion
1:00 social time
2:30 Kids & Everyone -- Winter Solstice Bardic Circle & Community Sock Exchange!
After Bardic Circle: Cleanup begins
3:45 Closing Circle (with Stephanie)
4:00 Longhouse Site Closes


Notes About In-Person Events at the Longhouse:
As a community, we care for each other, and there are people in our community and among the Longhouse residents who have risk factors for complications from covid infection or who are still too young for vaccines. Flu, covid, and RSV continue to circulate at high levels in our region. Public Health of Seattle-King County is recommending that people return to masking in public indoor spaces.
Therefore:

• While on the Longhouse grounds, we strongly encourage everyone to remain masked in all indoor spaces when not eating or drinking (except the pool room and Shrine when open). Masking outdoors is optional.
• Please wash/sanitize your hands frequently and before having snacks or treats from the coffee bar. OLOTEAS will have hand sanitizer available.
• Please do not attend if you are not feeling well, or if you participated recently in a gathering with anyone who was symptomatic.
• The Indoor Pool is open. The hot tub may still be closed.
• The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine, when open, is available for one party at a time only. If the door is closed, assume the space is in use. When leaving the Shrine, please leave the door open for air circulation. [The Shrine is closed in December.]
  ​

Also, Stewardship events will not occur prior to our events on event days now, but we will post when we know Longhouse Stewardship events are scheduled. Participants who are over age 18 and able to do so are encouraged to join in site stewardship activities to help maintain the site for everyone.
​
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].

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

​
Day Events for December 24, in person:

​Please NOTE: There will NOT be a potluck in December, we are holding a shorter day because it's Christmas Eve.
Site opens at 12pm and closes at 4pm.

12:00 pm: Longhouse Site Opens

12:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Stephanie)

1:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Magic vs. Religion
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 differences and overlap between magic and religion, and how we use them.

1:00 pm: social time

2:30 pm: Kids & Everyone -- Winter Solstice Bardic Circle & Community Sock Exchange!
Spend a quiet afternoon of community and conversation, with a Winter Solstice themed bardic circle, Sock Exchange (see below), and a visit from Santa Lucia for the little ones! Bring a seasonal poem, short story, song, etc. if you'd like to share in the Bardic Circle.

The Sock Exchange is a random gift exchange. If you can, please bring a new pair of socks; place one inside the other, and fill the stuffed sock with any small treats or goodies you would like to pass on to another community member. Please do not spend more than $25 on your stocking gift. Stuffed socks will be distributed during our Bardic Circle.

After Bardic Circle: Cleanup begins 

3:45 pm: Closing Circle (with Stephanie)

4:00 pm: Longhouse Site Closes




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

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


What to Bring to the Longhouse:
You may want to bring snacks for yourself. There will be no potluck meal at our December event. No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:
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; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, 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, November 26, 2022
In person at the Longhouse in Redmond

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our November services!
Join us for a day of community, workshop, ritual, indoor swimming, and celebration – Hope to see you there!

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

Please NOTE that the schedule has shifted to include the return of the POTLUCK! :)
Site opens at 2pm and closes at 9:30pm

Schedule of Events:
Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8)
2:00 Longhouse Site opens
2:30 Opening Circle (with Laura)
3:00 Young Adult & Occult Discussion: Topic: TBD
4:00 Kids' Activity: TBD (with the Magickal Miscreants)
4:00 Workshop: Ritual Building (with Jane and assist from Kimberly)
5:30 Potluck!
6:30 Newcomers’ Orientation (with Laura)
7:00 Pre-Ritual Discussion with Ritual to follow: Community Barn Raising (with Jane and assist from Kimberly)
Drum Circle after Ritual
9:00 Cleanup begins (with Stephanie)
9:30 Closing Circle and Site Closes (with Stephanie)


Notes About In-Person Events at the Longhouse:
As a community, we care for each other, and there are people in our community and among the Longhouse residents who have risk factors for complications from covid infection or who are still too young for vaccines.
Therefore:

• While on the Longhouse grounds, we encourage everyone to remain masked in all indoor spaces when not eating or drinking (except the pool room and Shrine when open). Masking outdoors is optional.
• The Indoor Pool is open. The hot tub may still be closed.
• The Pan/Aphrodite Shrine, when open, is available for one party at a time only. If the door is closed, assume the space is in use. When leaving the Shrine, please leave the door open for air circulation. [The Shrine is closed in November.]
  ​

Also, Stewardship events will not occur prior to our events on event days now, but we will post when we know Longhouse Stewardship events are scheduled. Participants who are over age 18 and able to do so are encouraged to join in site stewardship activities to help maintain the site for everyone.
​
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].

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


Workshops & Rituals:

2:00 pm: Longhouse site opens

2:30 pm: Opening Circle (with Laura)

3:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion Group: Topic: TBD
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: TBD

4:00 pm: Growing Up Pagan Kids' Activity: TBD (with the Magickal Miscreants)
At this month's Growing Up Pagan: TBD

4:00 pm: Workshop: Ritual Building (with Jane and assist from Kimberly)
Want to know how OLOTEAS staff come up with rituals and how large-scale rituals are put together? Then come to this ritual building workshop with Jane and Kimberly to learn how to create a big ritual (which you can also scale down for personal rituals). With this hands-on workshop, we will walk you through the ritual creation process.

5:30 pm: Potluck! :)

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: Community Barn Raising (with Jane and assist from Kimberly)
We come together as a community to celebrate, to worship, and to simply be with each other. This ritual focuses on community contributions, celebrating the words and actions of those in the circle. Come prepared to be outdoors in the chilly fall air, but we may be having the ritual indoors instead (weather dependent!).

Drum Circle after Ritual

9:00 pm: Cleanup begins (with Stephanie)

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



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

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


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.

What to Bring to the Longhouse:
Please bring snacks for yourself if desired and a potluck item to share. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:
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; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, 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/).


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.
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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