To new frinds and to old friends and to the Flower Fairies (Kaylin)I want to say thank you. I came to Festival late, heartsore and weary and you made me laugh again. I am humbled by the love and peace that you gave me and by the joy that you all reminded me of.

I thank you all with all my heart. I have come home again.

Notice and Reminder: Glass containers/cups/mugs are not allowed on the property. Please select plastic, metal or other unbreakable/shatter resistant containers

Merchant Spaces are Sold Out
Electrial Hookups are Sold Out
Non - Hookup RV Spaces Remaning: 13
Tenting Spaces Remaning: >300

March 23rd - 27th, 2005
Held at Hidden River Resort
Just North of Jacksonville, FL near Maclenny, FL.
Hidden River Resort is an 88 acre facility located 16 miles north of Maclenny in northeast Florida. (it's 39 miles from the I-95/I-10 intersection in downtown Jacksonville.) The Site features Hot Showers (4 indoor and 2 outdoor) with a small hot tub attached, swimming pool, a 30 x 60 stage, a 20 x 40 pavillion, decks, and 15 full (with septic) RV hookups, and 11 power/water hookups. The Property is neat, clean, and the facilities are solidly constructed (We will not ever overload the power on this site, I suspect) and we will have plenty of room to grow. PhoenixPhyre 2004 was our first festival held on the new property, and it met our needs very well. We can look forward to a wonderful festival on an incredible property.

Guest Speakers and Performers:

• Dana Davis
• Ivo Dominguez (Cancelled)
• Dreamtrybe
• Steve Dugas and Lisa Dugas
• Elspeth
• Maya Heath
• Dorothy Morrison
• Nighthawk and the Phoenix Phamily Drumtrybe
• Nybor
• Reunion
• Spiral Rhythm
• Patricia Telesco
• S.J. "Skinny White Chick" Tucker

• Opening Ritual and the Blessing of the Drum Circle Wed. Night
• Drumming and Dancing by the Ritual Fire every night
• Bardic Circle on Thursday Evening
• Dana Davis, Dreamtrybe and "Skinny White Chick" perform under the Pavillion at the "All Souls Social" Costume Ball on Friday Night.
• Main Ritual on Saturday Night
• Lunch and Dinner activities

• Over 40 workshops and lectures will be presented throughout the weekend
• Auction and Raffle
• The Crones will be available thoughout the event in the Coffee house for conselling and Newbie 101 workshops. I have long held that our elders were a source of wisdom and understanding that had gone untapped, and I trust this will be but the first step in turning our festival gathering into the Village ideal we have attempted to attain over the years.
• Merchants will be offering their wares every day
• The new merchant space was a hit, and we'll do it again!
• A dedicated Poi/Fire spinning section next to the Main ritual Circle is planned to allow those Fire-focused individuals to practice and perform their art in a safe space
• the Merchantile / Bookstore / Coffee house will be open for the event!
• Tribal Council - Crafting your Phamily Festival - Sunday morning
• Pagan Council - Empowering our Elders - Saturday at Noon

The workshops are all in and are very exciting!

Can we talk about the Change of Life? Presented by Ardeith of Dragonwood
Can we mention "menopause" in mixed company?
I think we should because some 38 million women will be making that Change in the next few years.
Let's talk about what you can expect during this time, and how you can cope with it.
Why should men be interested in this? Because you either live with women, work with women, or are the sons and brothers of women; and because those women are going to go through changes that will have an impact on your lives. Whether you like it or not. Let's talk about how women (and men) can survive the Change of Life, and keep your marriages and relationships intact.
Priestess of Dragonwood Circle, companion of Fred Wood, mother of four human beings, grandmother of six people we hope will become good examples of human beings, and a post-menopausal Crone. Been there . . . done that . . . and survived. Fred survived, too.

Broom Closet Blues Presented by Scarlett Ross
How big is your closet? How small is your pentacle? Do these things really matter? This discussion will examine the pros, cons and confounding issues of being openly Pagan in a non-secular world. Coming out (or not) of the Pagan religious closet is a difficult, slippery, and very personal decision. I will work with groups on their fears, joys and experiences related to the reality of living a private spirituality in the public world of work and family. Once the decision has been made to remain in the closet or step outside (or something in-between), we will examine the practicalities of this decision in day-to-day living.

A Primer in Prophecy and Prediction - a hands-on production Presented by Scarlett Ross
An introduction to some of the oldest and weirdest known forms of divining the future including famous faces like Nostradamus. We'll explore the reasons behind Nostradamus's need to prophecy, reasons why you should (and should not) peek into the future. This workshop will also include instructions and materials to create your own personal runes. Future not included.

I need to remind everyone that about the fire / Campfire situation at
the festival.

There are three open fires at the Festival only; The Main ritual Fire
(Actually two fires, the center fire an auxilarry fire for the
drummers), The Fire in the center of the Community Area in the center
of The Merchants Circle, and a Third community fire that will mst
likely be in one corner of the Parking lot accross from the bathrooms
(about half way between ritual circle and the pavillion).

There will not be any fires approved anywhere else on the site.
Cooking fires (and stoves) are allowed, but in raised containers, and
must be Physically manned at all times, and extenguished immediately
following your meal.

Along a similar vein: Open flames (Candles, tiki's, or similar) are
fine, but you must extinguish them if you leave the area (even if only
briefly) This includes Altars. We are planing a community Altar that
can have lit candles, it'll be located either at the ritual circle, or
at the Pavillion, so it'll have someone watching it at all times.

The site is dry; N.E.Florida is down three inches of rain for the year
so far, and although we do have a front coming through in the next day
or two, there will not be enough to significantly reduce the wildfire
threat.

--Wade

Workshops for PhoenixPhyre 2005, so far. More to come!!

Salt Silk Sarong Dyeing - Presented by Rowan
Bring your creative juices. We provide silk, dye and salt and you walk away with a sarong you dyed yourself. Pick your complimentary or contrasting colors and get your hands dirty (not literally). Wear something you don't mind getting dyed because once the dye is dry, it is set. $20.00 fee.

Massage Presented by Slug & Slothe
Head to toe, including face. Bring a partner or come alone. We will teach simple stress relief techniques through massage. Bring a blanket.

Chakra - Clearing and Strengthening Presented by Slug & Slothe
With breathing and hand motions, this meditation includes color visualization and a guided journey out of the body to beautiful places.

Yoga for Slugs Presented by Slugwoman
Simple, easy yoga. Fist half of workshop for children, second half for adults only.

Tai Chi or Jujitsu Presented by Leonid Geiniman
One hour Chi Gong exercise and self defense practice 8 A.M. daily

Poly Pagan Discussion Group Presented by Rev. Elaine Ries
What is polyamory? According to the Michigan Polyamory web site, “it's the concept that honest, loving, intimate relationships are possible outside the structure of the "couple." Come join us in discussing the pleasures and challenges of being both Polyamorous and Pagan in a culture that is primarily monogamous and conventional. You don’t have to be Poly or Pagan to attend this workshop, just curious and open-minded. Over 18 only please!

Shoud Channeling Experience Presented by Rev. Elaine Ries
Humankind’s journey has been amazing, if nothing else. What began long ago as Divine Source’s desire to know Itself, has evolved into a truly remarkable experience of Duality that we humans continue to co-create. We are always at choice – even if only on an unconscious level. Ever wonder what the heck we are gonna come up with next for our destiny? Consider blending your Energies with us for a Shoud experience. Shoud is a form of channeling in which the Higher Consciousness of the entire group of Divine Humans present is channeled, rather than that of an Angel or Master Teacher. This is an opportunity to get an overview of our shared present and future Path. Please come with an open heart and mind.

Dancing The Candle Wheel Presented by Cypress
Picture this, the fire is burning and the drums are drumming. Off to one side of the circle is a large wooden wheel. On the top of that wheel are 12 lit candles and around that wheel are 12 beautiful women holding handles on that wheel dancing in perfect harmony. The women are aiding in the turning of the wheel, celebrating the changes of the seasons. You know you have never seen anything like it but, you also know your mind will recall the image for years to come, when it is time celebrate the turning of the wheel. Join me in learning to Dance The Candle Wheel in this workshop. Then join together again at night near the fire to share the beauty of the Candle Wheel with your community.

Our Pagan Roots in Today's Culture, or, Where Did We Come From? Presented by Micheal Frantz
Where does our American cultural heritage really come from? Don’t ask the Christians, most of them will get it wrong. What is a pagan? Is the truth of what makes a person a pagan anywhere close to the dictionary definitions? This lesson will attempt to expose you to as many aspects of paganism in our American culture, through our customs, as is possible within our allotted time. And to discuss those things that I, or you, believe are important.

We have a wonderful list of merchants who will be at PhoenixPhyre 2005:

Body Painting by Deryl

The Book of Shadows - Many OOAK and unique items along with a myriad of other items to suit all pagans. Ritual items, books, herbs, tarot, stones and crystals. One stop shopping.
http://www.bookofshadows.com

Cloth, Clay & Knives - Hand dyed fabrics, hand carved knives, clay figures, jewelry

Dana & Dreamtrybe - CDs http://www.smilincastle.com

Dave & Tash - Custom leather work, including bags, bracers, corsets, sheaths. Belly dancing items, tapestries, jewelry, and more!

Debbie Wisecup jewelry - Intricate handcrafted beaded and wire jewelry
http://www.dwjewelry.homestead.com

Dragonscale - Original design esoteric, alternative sprituality and historical reproduction jewelry
http://www.dragonscalejewelry.com

Earthly Delights - Clay goods, books, and CDs

Eclectic Unicorn - Things for babies to adults: diaper covers, t-shirts, shawl capes, jewelry and chain mail headdresses.

Ecstatic! Jewelry, Beadwork and More
Jewelry items, statues, bedspread/wall hangings, candle holders, sarongs, sandals

Full Moon - Expressing passion for life with divine garments: ethnic clothing, sarongs, ritual wear and Goddess focused items of adornment

Inland Harbor Sanctuary - The absolute best hand crafted ritual and mundane candles, all sorts of one-of-a-kind Pagan goodies, jewelry, sharp things, shiny things, soft sensual things, lacy things...fun things! http://www.auctionwitch.com/shoppes/Chaoticat/Home.html

Journey Bodyworks - Massage

Kitten's Kreation - Herbs, spices, herbal soaps, bath salts, bath products, personal hygiene products, aromatherapy oils, other miscellaneous Pagan supplies.

Dorothy Morrison - Books http://www.dorothymorrison.com

Nature's Spirit Products - Herbs, essential oils, incense, ritual tools, metaphysical books, statuary, etc.
http://www.geocities.com/naturesspiritproducts

Hello pholks,

We just received an email from Ivo saying he will not be able to be at PPhyre. He had just returned from the dermatologist and had a biopsy and has a pre-cancerous actinic keratosis. She wants to treat him with efudex which will turn his forehead and temples into a crusty weepy mess and he has to stay out of the sun during the treatment/healing process which will be 4-7 weeks. He can't start the treatment until the biopsy site is fully healed which places the festival in the middle of the worst of it. The good news is that he should be completely healed.

Please light a candle for Ivo; those of you who've met him know that he is a dear person, a wonderful teacher, and a lovely human being. We'll miss him at PhoenixPhyre, but he hopes to join us at AutumnMeet.

Thanks for your prayers, Dianne

This was my first Pagan event that I have attended. My hats off to the staff for an excellent job. The people were friendly and helpful, we had a great time and learned much. Now that I have been to one, I hope never to miss another.
As we were leaving Sunday I found a necklace partially buried in the sand on one of the trails. PM me (shadough)with a description of the necklace, I will be glad to mail it to you. Shadough

Two more items have come to my attention - it's a bit short notice - but a quick response will be appreciated.

First Item - Armbands. It's been a long road to get to this place, but, good bad or otherwise there is a new, solid armband policy. Armbands will be worn at all times, they will always be on the right wrist. We've tried other ways to make this work, but it seems that the best way to handle this is to simply make one rule and apply it across the board. Please understand this is to maximize fairness, not minimize it.

Second item.

It has been my intention to have one memorial a year, not one per festival. Beginning with AutumnMeet 2004, we are going to do it that way. I think that it would be a goodness to have a space in the guidebook to list those of our Phamily who have passed on. It would be helpfull if people close to those who have moved on would write a short paragraph about our loved ones who have moved on and email it to me within the next 3 days (So we can get it in the guidebook).


Blessings and thanks,
Wade

Merchant spaces are Sold - Out

RV / Electrical spaces are Sold - Out

Notice and Reminder: Glass containers are not allowed on the property. This is similar to the glass around the pool rules we had at the riverboat club, but it extends to the entire property.

November 3 - 7, 2004
Held at Hidden River Resort
Thanks to Cephlian for the beautiful AutumnMeet 2004 Artwork!
Just North of Jacksonville, FL near Maclenny, FL.
Hidden River Resort is an 88 acre facility located 16 miles north of Maclenny in northeast Florida. (it's 39 miles from the I-95/I-10 intersection in downtown Jacksonville.) The Site features Hot Showers (4 indoor and 2 outdoor) with a small hot tub attached, swimming pool, a 30 x 60 stage, a 20 x 40 pavillion, decks, and 15 full (with septic) RV hookups, and 11 power/water hookups. The Property is neat, clean, and the facilities are solidly constructed (We will not ever overload the power on this site, I suspect) and we will have plenty of room to grow. PhoenixPhyre 2004 was our first festival held on the new property, and it met our needs very well. We can look forward to a wonderful festival on an incredible property.

The Registration package in PDF format is available from the Downloads section

Preliminary Guest Speakers and Performers:

• Isaac Bonewits
• Dreamtrybe
• Steve and Lisa Dugas
• Elspeth
• Emerald Rose
• Maya Heath
• Nighthawk
• Kristin Madden
• Patricia Telesco
• Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus

• Opening Ritual and the Blessing of the Drum Circle Wed. Night
• Drumming and Dancing by the Ritual Fire every night
• Bardic Circle on Thursday Evening
• We are planning a memorial For Jim Looman for Thursday evening.
• Emerald Rose and Dreamtrybe perform at the "All Souls Social" Costume Ball on Friday Night
• Main Ritual on Saturday Night
• Lunch and Dinner activities

• Over 40 workshops and lectures will be presented throughout the weekend
• Auction and Raffle
• The Crones will be available thoughout the event in the Coffee house for conselling and Newbie 101 workshops. I have long held that our elders were a source of wisdom and understanding that had gone untapped, and I trust this will be but the first step in turning our festival gathering into the Village ideal we have attempted to attain over the years.
• Merchants will be offering their wares every day
• A dedicated Poi/Fire spinning section next to the Main ritual Circle is planned to allow those Fire-focused individuals to practice and perform their art in a safe space
• the Merchantile / Bookstore / Coffee house will be open for the event!
• Tribal Council - Crafting your Phamily Festival - Sunday morning
• Pagan Council - Empowering our Elders - Saturday at Noon
• Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus performs on Sat. at noon and will have CDs for sale afterward.

Menu at AutumnMeet

Wednesday - Dinner Only - Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic bread, tea or coffee

Thursday - Breakfast - Bacon, Eggs, Grits, Toast, Bagels, Cereals, juice, tea or coffee
Lunch - Sandwiches, salads, chips, tea or coffee
Dinner - Chicken and Rice, salads, tea or coffee

Friday - Breakfast - Pancakes (including buckwheat), Sausage, Bagels, Cereals, juice, tea or coffee
Lunch - Hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, tea or coffee
Dinner - Mexican Mix including chili, burritos, quesadillas, tea or coffee

Bliss Now and Zen
Mystical art, enchanted jewelry, sarongs, etc.
http://www.blissnowandzen.com

Isaac Bonewits
Books signed by the author
http://www.neopagan.net

Crystal Healer
Crystals and stones of all sorts, jewelry, sarongs, incense, herbal heat packs and eye pillows, smudge fans, wind, chimes, t-shirts
http://www.crystal-healer.com

Dragonscale Jewelry
Handcrafted jewelry
http://www.dragonscalejewelry.co

Dreamtrybe
CDs, Tee shirts, hand crocheted bags
www.dreamtrybe.com

Eclectic Unicorn
Things for babies to adults: diaper covers, t-shirts, shawl capes, jewelry and chain mail headdresses.
http://www.eclecticunicorn.com

Ecstatic! Jewelry, Beadwork and More
Jewelry items, statues, bedspread/wall hangings, candle holders, sarongs, sandals

Emerald Rose
CD's, fan objects d'arte
http://www.emeraldrose.com

Full Moon
Expressing passion for life with divine garments: ethnic clothing, sarongs, ritual wear and goddess focused items of adornmant

Journey Bodyworks
Massage

Kristin Madden
Books signed by the author
http://www.kristinmadden.com

Nybor Mystical Art
Spiritual and sensual art

Otter & Trout Trading Company
Wildcrafted and organically grown herbs, herbal products and some hand carved artwork
http://www.ottertrout.com

P. A. Montgomery, Jeweler
Jewelry of carved bone and amber with some silver work
http://www.dragonscalejewelry.com

Panther Drums
African Djembes and otherdrums, bells, rattles, and fun things to beat on
http://www.pantherdrums.com

Precious Plunder
Unique handcrafted Pagan and Medieval jewelry, including circlets, hair decorations, etc.
http://www.preciousplunder.com

Raven Sky Art
Pagan wear with a native flair

Ravenwood Art
Publisher of art expressing the Visions, Dreams and Experiences of Pagan Earth Centric Spirituality. Original paintings, open and limited edition fine art prints . Self-representing artists, Neo-Raphaelite art.
http://www.ravenwoodart.com

River Daughters Fantasy and Festival Clothing
Hand-dyed, hand-embellished, hand-made garments in exclusive designs for every goddess. Magickal outfits with a ren flair, along with dancing dresses (contra-approved), sportswear and sexy evening wear. Also, scarves, wraps, pockets, and hats for the complete look. Available on the web at riverdaughters.com or at many world music, celtic and Pagan festivals in the Southeast.
http://www.riverdaughters.com

Road Warrior/Something Wicked
Body Peircing, Unusual Clothing & Accessories, Jewelry & Gifts

Sarasvati's Call
Clothing by Jessa for ritual, fire dancing, belly dancing, and casual Pagan wear. Pottery by Charles Hughes - chalices and other hand-thrown pottery from altar pieces to practical everyday use. Jewelry and accessories
http://www.sarasvatis.com

Styx n Stonz
Staffs, walking sticks,brooms,wands, stones, other enchanted items.

Silverwitch
Sterling silver, incense, burners, and other things from the Cauldron

Sweetwater Clay & Leather
Pottery, buckskin leatherwork, Native American style beadwork, custom canvas tentage, blacksmith art & useful items
http://www.sweetwatertipi.com

Trish Telesco
Books signed by the author
http://www.loresinger.com

Zona's Magickal Treasures
Swords, plaques, bath salts, etc.
http://www.zonasmagickaltreasures.com

Changes are in the works for The Youth Programming at Autumn Meet 2004. The usual workshops are no more. In their place will be fun activities for Teens and Tweens. Plus the Apprenticeship program is re-launching with a new Coordinator and new Options. Any teen or tween who participates in the Apprenticeship program will be mailed a Certificate of Appreciation for the hours they served this Community. Thus, creating a permanent record of their service and good will. A new ‘workshop’ has been added to the Wednesday evening schedule called Homework Helpers. This will be a time for all grade school aged (k-12) students to come together with a few adult volunteers and tackle that “homework." This will hopefully eliminate some stress for both students and parents as this ‘problem area’ will be done and the rest of the Festival can be dedicated to ‘important’ business. Donations of Food (pizza, burgers, chips, etc.) and Drinks (sodas) would be greatly welcomed!
The last change is something that will help continue the improvements and make everyone’s festival experience the best it can be. There is a new yahoo group dedicated to listening to the desires and hopes of our youth. Please encourage your teen or tween to join.
Simply send an email to:
Phoenix_teens-speak-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

I look forward to a very exciting and productive Autumn Meet!
Ackadia

Adult Volunteers (Mentors) supervises the Apprentice and demonstrates some of the skills needed to perform the job. The more Mentors there are, the more shifts will be available for the Apprentices to work.

Mentors needed in the following areas:

Main Ritual: Surprise!
Presented by Isaac Bonewits and....
Based on “Rites of Worship”, Isaacʼs newest book, and the workshop presentations he has designed. Isaac will lead the participants in these workshops in the creation, preparation and performance of a new liturgy. Weʼre not sure what to expect, but this should be a very exciting and interesting event. We are very much looking forward to it!

Music at PhoenixPhyre
DreamTrybe and Emerald Rose return for a magickal Friday evening, but we're going to do Friday Night just a little different. Here's the background: Lena, Suzanne, Dawn, Todd and I had a great time up at "Dreaming" last month. One of the Highlights was the "Goblin Ball." It was a dress up dance with live music. It was soo much fun, and many of us dress up for concert night anyway, so we thought an official "Dance" with Guest performers Emerald Rose and Dreamtrybe playing would be a blast.

BUT! It's created a problem. We need a name for the event. Obvously the cool name "Goblin Ball" is taken. We need a name that is unique for us. With all you creative folks out there I bet you are just brimming with cool names for the Phoenix Dance on Friday night.... Let's here 'em! (feel free to use the "comments" feature to add your idea!

Registration is OPEN

November 3 - 7, 2004
Held at Hidden River Resort
Just North of Jacksonville, FL near Maclenny, FL.
Hidden River Resort is an 88 acre facility located 16 miles north of Maclenny in northeast Florida. (it's 39 miles from the I-95/I-10 intersection in downtown Jacksonville.) The Site features Hot Showers (4 indoor and 2 outdoor) with a small hot tub attached, swimming pool, a 30 x 60 stage, a 20 x 40 pavillion, decks, and 15 full (with septic) RV hookups, and 11 power/water hookups. I had heard a lot of really nice things about Hidden River from various people (Especially Rosemary and Brian!), and they were right. The Property is neat, clean, and the facilities are solidly constructed (We will not ever overload the power on this site, I suspect) and we will have plenty of room to grow.

The Registration package in PDF format is available from the Downloads section

Preliminary Guest Speakers and Performers:

• Isaac Bonewits
  
• Dreamtrybe
  
• Elspeth
  
• Emerald Rose
  
• Maya Heath
  
• James Looman
  
• Kristin Madden
  
• Nybor
  
• Patricia Telesco
  
• many more to come!
  

• Opening Ritual and the Blessing of the Drum Circle Wed. Night
  
• Drumming and Dancing by the Ritual Fire every night
  
• Bardic Circle on Thursday Evening
  
• Emerald Rose and Dreamtrybe perform at the Costume Ball Friday Night
  
• Main Ritual on Saturday Night
  
• Lunch and Dinner activities
  

• Over 40 workshops and lectures will be presented throughout the weekend
  
• Auction and Raffle
  
• The Crones will be available thoughout the event in the Coffee house for conselling and Newbie 101 workshops. I have long held that our elders were a source of wisdom and understanding that had gone untapped, and I trust this will be but the first step in turning our festival gathering into the Village ideal we have attempted to attain over the years.
  
• Merchants will be offering their wares every day
  
• A dedicated Poi/Fire spinning section next to the Main ritual Circle is planned to allow those Fire-focused individuals to practice and perform their art in a safe space
  
• the Coffee house will be open every day for you Java nuts
  
• Many more suprises to come!
  

To my Phamily,
Well, after reading all of the articles from the past festival at Hidden river valley, most all good, i want to add my experinces to that list.

I believe that i never felt more welcome anywhere i have ever been than i had at PhoenixPhyre 2004, Everybody that i had met were very friendly and helped me if i had a question or problem. Being that this was my first festival i have ever attended, obiviously i was rather shy at first at what i was seeing and learning, slowly opening up to being myself. there is some people i want to mention here who made a very large impact on me while i attended this festival and i shall begin with Wade And Dianne, To both of these fine Persons i wish to express my gratitude at allowing me to open up and find myself. To Nybor and Elspeth, My newly adopted parents in this life, For teaching me to become one with this world in ways i never dreamed of, in embracing teachings that i now see, and i am learning to love as i become more learned in the loving instruction they both gave me, as i opened my eyes and looked on the path that i now walk. I love you both and may the goddess protect you both, and i will see you both soon.

Thank you to all the Speakers, performers, presenters, and Phamily for PhoenixPhyre 2004. There were so many cool things about this event, that it will be hard to list all of them, but lets cover some of the highlights.

Trish : Wonderful workshops, and thank you so much for your help.

Isaac and Phaedra : it was wonderful to see and here from the two of you again. In particular, I think the ideas you are bringing the community concerning the treatment of our elders and their care are important ones. It is time to revisit landed community, and I think that the integration of elder care and community into that process is critical to the long-term survival of our culture.

Nybor and Elspeth : thank you for not only being a part of our community for so very long, but allowing us to grieve as well.

Jim Looman : First, thank you for bringing us an awareness of how to help handicapped Pagans smoothly integrate into community. Second, congrats! The largest CAWmunity camp ever on a Phoenix festivals event, and we are looking forward to an event Larger CAWmunity at AutumnMeet 2004!

Dreamtrybe : Wonderful, as always, thank you for the spectacular performance (With the Incredible fire magic! There is an unbelievable photo of Anthony fire breathing in my photo collection, look at the gallery for it.... wow!) A special thanks to Lynda for stepping up and facilitating Bardic Circle, when we found out that Maya could not make it due to an illness in her family, Bardic went very well, with almost 2/3rds of the site showing up to participate. Probably a new record!

Maya : We missed you! hurry back!

To the Phoenix Crones: thank you for another excellent main ritual! I heard many, many people talk about how good it was.

To Galan and Bast : Thank You! It's very good to see that the Florida community can get together, and cooperate. Not to mention that it was a joy to meet each of you. Good luck with F.P.G. (gratuitous plug: http://www.flapagan.org/ - next event is F.P.G. Beltane in less than 2 months)

Wednesday:

Dinner: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread

Vegetarian: Spaghetti made with Meatless Ground

Thursday:

Breakfast: Eggs, Bacon, Toast, Juice, Milk, Bagel, Cereals
Lunch: Sandwiches, salads
Dinner: Chicken Stir Fry w/rice
Vegetarian: Barley and Pine Nut Casserole

From Jacksonville International Airport, Savannah, and Points North East:

1. Take I-95 south to I-295 south
2. Take I-295 South to I-10 West
3. Take I-10 west to US 121 north - follow directions Below.

From Daytona, St. Augustine, Miami or the Keys (eastern side of Florida):

1. Take I-95 North to I-295 north
2. Take I-295 North to I-10 West
3. Take I-10 west to US 121 north - follow directions Below.

From Tampa, Ocala, Sarasota (Western side of Florida):

1. Take I-75 North to I-10 east
2. Take I-10 east to US 121 north - follow directions Below.

From Gainsville:

1. Take US 121 north cross over I-10 - follow directions Below.

From Tallahassee, Panama City, And Points West:

1. Take I-10 east to US 121 north - follow directions Below.

Directions From Maclenny Florida (I-10 and US 121):

1. From I-10 (exit 335) turn north on 121 through Macclenny Florida.
2. Cross the St. Mary's River at the Georgia state line.
3. Turn left on GA 185.
4. Watch mile markers, and after 8 miles turn left on Reynolds Bridge Road (the only paved road).
5. Hidden River Resort is 1000 feet on the left.

Physical address:
885 Reynolds Bridge Road
St. George, GA 31646
Emergency Telephone Number: (912) 843-2603

Oops! These were missed in the first posting.....

P. A. Montgomery, Jeweler
Jewelry of carved bone and amber with some silver work

Dan Phibbs Tie Dyes
Mostly tie-dyed clothing including many children/s items, rainbow candles, incense and holders

Woodland Wonders / Karma Klub
Greenman Items from masks to 4 types of incense burners, candle holders and goodies but other ceramic treasures. Also, handmade sage smudge bundles, tambourines and things that go "hmmmmm" around the fire, herbs, altar tiles, vine pentacles and an array of everyday usage items

Styx n Stonz
Staffs, walking sticks,brooms,wands, stones, other enchanted items.

The workshop offerings just keep coming in. Thank you, Speakers and Phamily!

Dance of Life/Introduction to The Clan Mothers Presented by Gypsy
Women Only
Early morning greet the new day followed by an introduction to The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers by Jamie Sams: Sharing the truth of an ancient feminine wisdom tradition. A new method of honoring and incorporating native feminine wisdom into our daily lives. Each of the Clan Mothers reflects a particular teaching, relates to a cycle of the moon, and possesses special totems, talents, and gifts that can help each of us cultivate our own personal gifts and talents.


Dance of Life/Animal Totems Presented by Gypsy
Women Only
Early morning greet the new day followed by an introduction to types of books and card deck available on the market, a discussion of different animals and what they have to say to us. We are all related.

Shamanic Journey to the Underworld Presented by Precious Nielsen
****Schedule Fri or Sat
Precious Nielsen is a Medicine Woman who began her training from her
youngest days and studied under several teachers for over 30 years.
Our universe contains fabulous places, many of them well within reach of us
in our everyday lives and physical bodies. The overlapping circles within
the eye at the centre of overlapping nebula evokes the dream-place we go to
when we journey and when we sleep. It is a place where the Everyday and
Otherworld meet and are both together, a place we can easily go to interface the two.
This workshop will give you information about journeying, including some
safeguards, for the first 30 minutes. Then the group participants will be
guided to a place where you can visit ancestors, spirit guides or animal
guides who are available to assist you, or you can go to get questions
answered from more ethereal sources. You will be able to journey to live
drumming in a safe place without disturbance for 45 - 60 minutes. When the
journeys are completed we will discuss them, have a snack and make sure
everyone is grounded and centered before leaving the workshop.
Handouts will be provided and journey drumming cd's will be available to
purchase for those who wish to journey on their own at home.
Aho!

Spirituality and Sexuality Presented by Terry Kok
Finding your own place amid the myriad paths and beliefs. How they affect one another and what it means to you.” Discussion based workshop exploring the varied practices and beliefs of many sexual-spiritual paths including: tantra, sex magick, alchemy, fetish, polyamory, berdache, bisexuality and androgyny. We will also explore what is erotic to each individual and how to incorporate your sexuality into your spiritual life. Will include relaxation and breathing exercises and tips on better erotic massage.

Pagan Music Workshop Presented by Alexian
We will answer the following questions: What is Pagan Music? What styles does Pagan Music come in? Who are some of the most well known Artists? Who are some of the new Artists? What countries are the biggest producers of Pagan Music? Are there any trends in the Pagan Music realm? Come join us for a fun presentation filled with listening examples at the PaganMusic.com (Earth Tones Studios) Merchant Tent.

Merchant, Electrical and RV spaces are sold out. Current Pricing is $90.00 per person for full event, $75.00 per person for the Weekend passes (friday - Sat- Sunday). Daypasses will be available at the Gate.

other updates:

Drum Circle Blessing Wed Night:
Drum Circle Blessing Ritual: Celebration of SoundTo honor the joys and sorrows of the past, to express the hope for the future, and to celebrate being back among Phamily, these are the goals of this Blessing. All members of the Phoenix Phyre Phamily are asked to come and participate as feasible. Bring Drums, or Horns, Flutes or Guitar, Tambourine, Cymbals, Banjos, Whistles, or just your Voice. Dance if youcan, Clap along or just sit and Watch, what ever your ability allows. There is room and a place for all in this Celebration.With sounds that are not words we will invite the Elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth to join us in our music and dance. We will ask that they watch over this place of gathering, to enrich each of our experiences, to guard our trances, and give strength to our drummers and dancers. We will celebrate the gifts of the Elements by partaking of their manifest forms aswe dance, drum, and chat the nights away. This will be just the first Drum Circle for in our new home, may they each fill us with the joy of Phamily, and blessings of Community. Bring your favorite Musical instrument and join the Celebration of Sound.

Some old friends returning and some new friends!
Alpha Book Guild
Books in Pagan genre: New Age, Eastern, Native American, Occult, Wicca, Tarot Decks, Herbal Guides, many more

B’s Handcrafts
Dyed fabric, beadwork, hand carved knives, Fairie houses, crowns, widgets

Blessed Bee Enterprises
Mystical things for magickal people, Jewelry, oils, herbs, more


CAW
Church of All Worlds

Celtic Light
Candles, bath salts, herbs, athames, swords, jewelry, Tarot cards, scrying mirrors and other divination items, tapestries, ceremonial clothing, books.

A reminder that the prices For PhoenixPhyre 2004 go up on Wednsday

register online or Mail in your registrations, they need to be post dated by Monday, the 16th to get the current rate. We moved the cutoff forward one day, since the 15th is a Sunday, and most post offices will not be open.

The response to the new site has been phenominal. Due to the anticipated increase in registration, we are opening up a few more merchants spaces (we like to keep the spaces roughly equal to 10% of anticipated attendence.)

Other Festival news:

Early Setup

Cameras

The Registration package is at the printers. Our Downloads section has the PDF version available right now in the "Registration Packages" section. With only two months remaining before the event, we Highly recommend that merchants register immediately, we are running out of spaces very quickly.

Items of interest:
The Phoenix Phamily Crones will be facilitation the Main Ritual.
Cephlian will be facilitating the Drum Blessing on Wed. Night.
More updates as soon as I finish catching up with my mundane work.... Thanks in advanmce for understanding the delays.

--Wade

March 24 - 28, 2004
Held at Hidden River Resort
Just North of Jacksonville, FL near Maclenny, FL.
Hidden River Ranch, an 88 acre facility located 16 miles north of Maclenny in northeast Florida. (it's 39 miles from the I-95/I-10 intersection in downtown Jacksonville.) The Site features Hot Showers (4 indoor and 2 outdoor) with a small hot tub attached, swimming pool, a 30 x 60 stage, a 20 x 40 pavillion, decks, and 15 full (with septic) RV hookups, and 11 power/water hookups. I had heard a lot of really nice things about Hidden River from various people (Especially Rosemary and Brian!), and they were right. The Property is neat, clean, and the facilities are solidly constructed (We will not ever overload the power on this site, I suspect) and we will have plenty of room to grow.

Preliminary Guest Speakers and Performers:

• Isaac Bonewits
• Dreamtrybe
• Maya Heath
• James Looman
• Patricia Telesco
• Nybor
• Elspeth
• many more to come!

These are the exciting and interesting workshops that will be offered at AutumnMeet (so far)

The Faerie Realm Presented by Esyule Deerheart
Explore the splendor and healing energies that you can access from the faerie realm dimension. Elemental and ancient wisdom ways of faerie discussed and shared. Be prepared to become lighter of being.


Harmonic Alignment and Balance: Bringing Love, Light, and Peace Through the Healing Power of the Universe: Presented by Lana Williamson
Discussion of the nature of Harmonic Alignment. Harmonic Alignment is a numerological interpretation of the geophysical/geomagnetic principles of the earth. The process uses crystals and rocks to harmonize the body's energy with the natural healing energy of the earth. The method can be used to reduce stress and improve overall health. Lana has also worked with individuals with chronic health problems in making significant changes in their quality of life. Lana begins with a discussion of the major chakra points, the art of the laying on of stones, and a recommended technique to determine the specific grid required for balance. She will explain her particular method, a variation of basic numerology using one's name to create a pattern unique to the individual. At the conclusion of the lecture Lana will provide a demonstration of the grid work she uses for alignment and balance.

Greenman Mask and Other Workshops by Lady Brid
Lady Brid will be facilitating a workshop on Greenman Masks. These measure 14 inches long by 9 inches wide and look great on your fence or wall. (But please don't put holes in trees to hang them.) A workshop to make Greenman Incense Burners and Candle Holders for your Altars and Leaf Incense Burners for stick incense will also be available.
These workshops are basically ceramic classes and your greenware will be cleaned and fired prior to class. The fee is $20.00 per student which covers the greenware, paint and brush. Those who are interested in attending a class should e-mail her at b.andrews9@verizon.net to do two things. First, the students choose whether they want the eyes cut out or left in on their mask for the Greenman Mask Workshop. Second, this and the Greenman Incense Burners and Candle Holders classes are pre pay to insure adequate supplies. Karma Klub will be offering 2 scholarships for these classes, so anyone interested in receiving a scholarship should e-mail Lady Brid at b.andrews9@verizon.net and tell her why you think you should receive a scholarship. The persons who qualify will be notified promptly. If you would like information on these classes just let her know and she will e-mail you information and or pictures. You can, however, see a picture of the mask at www.woodlandwonders.com.

More workshops for PhoenixPhyre!
Drum Circle Blessing (Ritual) Presented by Ackadia Seawind
Please bring Percussion, Wind and String instruments. Chanters and dancers are also needed. The Ritual will begin with a simple instruction, after which no recognizable words will be used. This ritual will bring into our Drum Circle the aspects of the Sacred that is more easily recognized by the right brain, or intuition. Come prepared to feel the blessings of sound, fire, movement, comrades and Earth.

Correction to Workshop listing.

More workshops for PhoenyxPhyre!

These are the workshop offerings we have so far for PhoenyxPhyre 2003.

Community Oracle, Rebecca Prince

The oracle state is reached through fasting, prayer, and connecting with the spirits. The oracle will last about an hour, followed by a group discussion/Q&A period. Beckie is available for personal readings by appointment throughout the festival.

Games, Stories, Chris Wirick

A variety of games that we could play, some that can use up some of the energy and excitement that they will no doubt have and then possibly some story telling to try (note that I say try) and calm everyone down.

Craft Time, Chris Wirick Make and take workshop. Come and have fun creating the weird and whimsical with Chris.

Trouble Fairy, Chris Wirick

Create a fairy to play with and tell all your troubles to.

Aura Colors, Elizabeth Ziemba Determine your primary and secondary aura bands, then learn how to define those colors for your best interest.

Immrama, Voyages to the Celtic Otherworld, Laura Kerr

We?ll discuss various ways of entering the otherworld as well as many names it has been given and how that differs from person to person based on experience. There will be handouts and a discussion of the guided meditation to Tir na mBan, the Land of Women.

Herbology 101, David Garcia

How to make your own herbal tinctures, ointments and salves.

Dance Into, Seawolf

As the night cools down and the fire heats up, drumming is heard and my feet begin to move. For the new and those who want to do more around the fire to the beat of the drum, this work shop will help touch that deeper part of your soul.

The Mechanics of the Tarot There are so many decks on the market and so many pictures in each deck, what does it al mean? What determines the meaning of each card. There is a logic and mechanism behind how all Tarots are contructed that will make reading them not only much easier but more insightful as well. Maya heath is the author of the forthcoming books, Fortunes: The Seer's Guidebook, The Steel Wizard Tarot and Dreamer's Garden Tarocchi. Energy Work Basics Raising power is a matter of individual strength and focus as are the basic techniques essential to ritual and magic. Join Maya Heath, author of Energies: A Book of Basics, in this exploration of the source of your inner power.

Writer's Workshop, Patricia Telesco Have you always wanted to write a New Age book? Discover the ins and outs of the Publishing Industry including how to write an effective proposal, how to judge the competition, how to choose a publisher and agent, and how to cope with all the changes that professional writing brings into your life. Ghosts, Spirits, Hauntings Are things going bump in the night? Not sure if you're dealing with a ghost, an energy imprint, a mischevious fairy or an overactive imagination? Now's the time to find out! This lecture will review the tell-tale signs of a haunting, and discuss how to figure out when you're got ghostly imposters. Bring your ghost stories and problems to share.

BEGINNING TAROT, Nybor Nybor will speak from his many years experience as a reader, collector, and designer of Tarot. He will address the following topics: 1. How to select a deck to work with. 2. How to find your personal meanings for the cards. 3. How to read the cards. 4. The use of the little booklet that comes with the cards. The class will close with each person receiving a one-card reading as part of a demonstration of how to read the cards. If you have a Tarot deck and can bring it, please do. Nybor's tarot Nybor will show and explain his just completed and published Tarot deck CHANGING THE FORM Nybor has received certain revelations concerning the relationship between the physical plane as we know it and various other planes. In this lecture he will speak of the shape of the universe and of the membrane between the planes. He will touch on the relationship between the All and deity. Nybor will also speak of the individual’s state of being and the use of drugs to alter this state. This is the first of two lectures introducing a new theory of the way magic works. SACRED SPACE AS A TEMPLATE In this second introductory lecture Nybor speaks of the qualities of sacred space as a template to better understand the relationship between the Astral and the physical, the mind and the body, and the projective and receptive. Nybor will discuss on the part that the psyche plays in spirituality, the necessitity for maintaining a spiritual and physical balance in your life and will take a close look at the interfaces between earth, air, fire and water. This is the second of two lectures introducing a new theory of the way magic works.

Have you always wanted a scrying mirror but have been discouraged by the high prices? Want something you can put your own energies in and just don't know how to do it? Well, search no further! I will be doing a hands-on, make it and take it type of workshop where you will make your very own scrying mirror. All