Beltaine Gathering

Name: Beltaine Gathering
Start: 2026-05-02T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-02T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Kanawha State Forest

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Kanawha State Forest | Charleston, WV

SPIRAL MOON GROVE is partnering with several pagan groups in the area to share a special day with the greater community.
It is FREE, but Love Donations are always welcome, either money, food, or other supplies
NO VENDING OR SALES OF ANY KIND. This is a GATHERING, not an event
WE ARE AT THE GROUP CAMP SITE
Located behind NATURE CENTER AND GIFT SHOP
directions: From front of KSF entrance, drive out until you see a sign on the left CAMP KANAWHA HEADQUARTERS. Turn left there and park close to the NATURE CENTER AND GIFT SHOP (large brown building). Walk out path on left of the building until you arrive at the GROUP CAMP SITE.
NOTE: LIMITED ACCESSIBLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE GROUP CAMPING SITE.
We are holding this gathering in Kanawha State Forest, where we can also utilize the wonderful offerings of the park. For example, they are hosting two fun activities: an owl pellet dissection activity and a Storytelling Hour. And this park has special memories of the wonderful Beltaine In The Forest Events once hosted by Lady Bridwen & Lord SeaHawk, who have slipped beyond the veil over the last two years. We remember them and so many others who paved the way for the WV pagan community.
Co-Hosted by:
SPIRAL MOON GROVE
COVEN OF THE RED EMBER
METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE
BLACK FOREST CLAN

EVERYONE WITH A LOVING HEART IS WELCOME FOR THE DAY OF FUN & COMMUNITY!
(Weekend camping may be available. Contact SPIRAL MOON GROVE at Unitarian Universalist Congregation for more details)
ACTIVITIES & TIMES:
AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY

MANIFESTATION STATION hosted by COVEN OF THE RED EMBER
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
GOBLIN SWAP (bring magickal tools or books to swap)
DIVINATION SHARE (share a free readings with your favorite divination tools)
HEALING TENT (share a free energy healing)
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE
10am OWL PELLET DISSECTION, hosted by KANAWHA STATE FOREST (must per-register)
11am GENTLE BREATH & MOVEMENT with Elizabeth, sponsored by SPIRAL MOON GROVE
12pm OPENING & MAIN BELTAINE RITUAL hosted by SPIRAL MOON GROVE, UUC
1pm STORYTELLING with famed guest Bil Lepp, hosted by KANAWHA STATE FOREST
2pm CHARM DIVINATION class & swap by Dottie, sponsored by METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE
3pm CLAY DOLL MOUNTAIN MAGICK class by Shannon, sponsored by METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE
4pm MAYPOLE DANCE, hosted by BLACK FOREST CLAN
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
5pm SANDWICH POTLUCK PICNIC
please bring some sandwich fixings to share! PB&J, bologna, cheese, chips, cookies, etc.
AFTERWARDS- Fellowship and drum circle, feel free to bring your drums and join the fun!

YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR OWL PELLET CLASS BY APRIL 12! NO WALK-IN AVAILABLE
MANIFESTATION STATION hosted by COVEN OF THE RED EMBER
AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
-CHARM MAKING
Attendees can select a charm of something they'd like to manifest, and add it to their choice of either necklace or bracelet
-COMMUNITY MESSAGE BANNER
A long paper where people write or draw/paint what they want more of in the coming season (joy, justice, rest, etc) in a quilt-patchwork style, then hang it. Later it will be burned to release the intention
-NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE, BENEFITING HUNTINGTON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
MAYPOLE DANCE, hosted by BLACK FOREST CLAN
We will have limited supply of ribbon for $1 love donation. Or feel free to bring your own 15 foot ribbon!
Owl pellet sign up.
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