30th Anniversary Open Samhain Celebration and Drum Circle

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AT SAMHAIN!
OUR BIGGEST DRUM JAM OF THE YEAR!
FAMILY FRIENDLY!
By the Panthean Temple of Connecticut
https://pantheantemple.us/
Held at https://bradleymountainfarm.com/
537 Shuttle Meadow Rd, Southington, CT 06489
Site opens 4:30 pm - Please be there by 5 pm to check in at the TAVERN ROOM. All areas are level, and easily accessed. If you are handicapped please let us know IN ADVANCE so we can make it easier for you with parking. The goat farm handles parking. Snacks will be available.Time TBA: Everyone gets to feed the goats.

5:30 pm - There will be a professional Celtic Storyteller, Monica Peterson, telling several entertaining traditional tales (all ages). Stories TBA.
6:15 pm - FOOD! The Tavern Room is heated complete with tables and chairs for feasting, and the Pavilion is reserved. We can host more people this year so tickets should not run out.
FOOD INCLUDED!
Tavern Room Menu:
*Wrap & Sub Sandwiches - condiments on the side
Vegan hummus wraps, avocado, tomato, Boston lettuce
Italian combo - mortadella, prosciutto, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato
*Baked Ziti - pasta, marinara sauce, cheeses (no meat)
*Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad - tricolor pasta, grape tomatoes, black olives, capers, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichokes, chick peas, fresh basil, wine vinegar, olive oil, herbs and spices
*Rev. Alicia's Famous Vegan Chili
*Donuts, Snacks, Chips, Coffee and Cider provided
*Cake!
DO RESERVE AHEAD - SANDWICH OR WRAP when you pay
*7:00 pm - Samhain Ritual under the stars at 7:00 pm by the fire.
Celtic themed ceremony - Odyssean Wicca ritual format including some liturgy is standard for us (no, it's not Greek).
Your participation is expected, we do ritual together (not a show).
(Once you are inside circle, do not leave. Turn the phone off.)
*As part of the ritual, you will be given a small candle to be lit to honor ancestors, beloved dead, much loved pets - whoever you wish to honor and to voice them in circle. Please bring a small note or a letter, something you are ready to release or a message for someone on the other side to be placed in the central fire (or caldron in case of weather).
*8:00 pm-ish - Relax, feast, and gather by the warmth of the bonfire for drumming and festivities.
Please bring drums and other instruments,
blankets and portable chairs. Dancers and friends welcome!
Extra musical instruments will be available.Professional photographer will be in attendance for memories of this special event.In case of poor weather, we will hold our ritual under the pavilion. Working bathroom facilities.RESERVED ONLY:
EARLY-no EB fees $30 per adult, $10 kids, babies in arms free.
LAST MINUTE $35 per adult, $10 kids.
RSVP but AT THE GATE: $40 per adult, $15 kids. Cash only.
https://PTC-30thSamhainCelebration.eventbrite.com
If you can donate more, please do, this is an expensive site.
***Please, DO NOT bring alcohol or substances to this event.***
***NO DOGS***There are no vendors for this event.Non-perishable food item for donation to a shelter will also be accepted.
Event Location: Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Rd, Southington, CT 06489Sponsored by Alicia's SubRosa Magick

Host or Publisher Rev. Alicia Lyon Folberth