2023 – Preliminary Sweats Schedule
Thursday afternoon, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Wiccan Five Parts of Self Sweat
This beginner-friendly lodge is based on Wiccan principles and the model of five parts of self, corresponding to the Five Traditional Elements: Air/Mind, Fire/Will, Water/Heart, Earth/Body and Spirit. A sweat is an ordeal ritual of transformation, of death and rebirth, and this lodge is specifically for self-work. Come prepared to delve deeply: we will be giving away that which we no longer need, and asking for what we need and want going into our new lives, in the framework of the Elements. This lodge is beginner friendly, and it will be as hot as it needs to be. Please bring one or two towels and a water bottle or cup, plain or fancy, for drinking water. Older YAs may participate in this Sweat with parental consent (see age range). Please bring your parent/guardian with you to the Sweat Village right before this Sweat to sign the waiver book. (For: All; Tradition: Seelie Court with training ties to Sun Bear; Heat: Hot; Herbs used: Can vary; will use alternatives to ones folks are allergic to; Ages 15+; Max attendance: 12.
Friday afternoon, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Young Adults-Only Sweat — Giani Siri, Beginner-friendly sweat
A sweat conducted in the manner of Friends, with attenders guiding as the Spirit moves them. Giani will give some history and answer questions.
Friday afternoon, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Finding Our Way Home Stone Bath “Sweat” – Mary “Tyrtle” Rooker, Women Only
This stone bath “sweat” ceremony supports us in finding our way home—to ourselves, to our lineage/ancestors, to the rest of Nature/all our kin, and to the whole of Oneness/The Great Song. This work is a 3-way gift: (1) to our Ancestors as we clear part of the lineage; (2) to ourselves as we step into true power and place; and (3) to those yet to come, human and more-than-human, who will one day stand our shoulders. No alcohol/drugs 24 hours before or after. Please be on time; bring one or two towels and a water bottle or cup, plain or fancy, for drinking water. (For: Women (on Moontime welcome); Tradition: North European Shamanic; Heat: Moderate with Hot Spikes; Herbs used: Flower Petals, Osha Root, Mugwort, Cedar. Please tell Tyrtle before we start if you’re allergic to any of these; Ages 15+, minors please bring your parent/guardian with you to the Sweat Village right before this Sweat to sign the waiver book; Max attendance: 12.
Saturday afternoon, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wiccan Five Parts of Self Sweat
This beginner-friendly lodge is based on Wiccan principles and the model of five parts of self, corresponding to the Five Traditional Elements: Air/Mind, Fire/Will, Water/Heart, Earth/Body and Spirit. A sweat is an ordeal ritual of transformation, of death and rebirth, and this lodge is specifically for self-work. Come prepared to delve deeply: we will be giving away that which we no longer need, and asking for what we need and want going into our new lives, in the framework of the Elements. This lodge is beginner friendly, and it will be as hot as it needs to be. Please bring one or two towels and a water bottle or cup, plain or fancy, for drinking water. Older YAs may participate in this Sweat with parental consent (see age range). Please bring your parent/guardian with you to the Sweat Village right before this Sweat to sign the waiver book. (For: All; Tradition: Seelie Court with training ties to Sun Bear; Heat: Hot; Herbs used: Can vary; will use alternatives to ones folks are allergic to; Ages 15+; Max attendance: 12.
Saturday afternoon, 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Quaker Sweat — Giani Siri, Beginner-friendly sweat
A sweat conducted in the manner of Friends, with attenders guiding as the Spirit moves them.