Spirits of the Earth 2019

We have confirmed our 2019 dates!!!

12-14 JULY 2019

Last year our focus was to RISE: Resonate Internally and Shine Externally. This years theme is Seeking Knowledge Through Experience. We will find the parts of us we value the most; those that make us unique.  We will then learn how we can share those skills with our tribe…creating a powerful foundation of strength, loyalty and honour.

This year we have had to shorten our festivities due to a career opportunity for one of our main organizers. However we feel it important that we continue to create magickal space.  We encourage folks to arrive on Friday evening after 5pm.  We will begin by preparing our temporary village and catching up around the fire, and sharing stories of our adventures since we last gathered…perhaps even some karaoke.

Saturday we will focus on opening ourselves up to new experiences and creating new bonds with others in our community, in honour of Óðinn the all-father, who gathered his knowledge and experience from his travels throughout this world and beyond.  Óðinn sacrificed himself by hanging on the world-tree Yggdrasil for nine days and nights. At the end of his ordeal, he perceived the runes, the magickally-charged ancient Germanic alphabet that was held to contain many of the greatest secrets of existence.

“Then I was fertilized and grew wise;
From a word to a word I was led to a word,
From a work to a work I was led to a work.”

We welcome you to participate in the Blot where we will raise a god pole for Óðinn in the Vé at OakHaven.

Following the ceremonies will be a celebration of our tribe and our sacred space as we prepare for an night of feasting, celebration, revelry, honoring and gift giving.

Registration is OPEN!

Add it to your calendars folks. We’ll dance with the spirits, and revel in the energies once again!

KINection 2019

Date: 17-20 May 2019
Time: Arrivals 6pm on Friday
Cost: $40/adult for the Weekend, $20/day (Children 13 & Under are Free)

What to Bring: Camping gear, drums, BYOB, offerings for various shrines, anything else you would like to dabble with. There are outdoor showers, BBQ, and portapotty available.

REGISTER

May long weekend is here and camping season has officially started. We welcome you to join us for a long weekend of fun which will include community building, drumming, dancing, story-telling, organic impromptu ritual, fire breathing/spinning, and other fun activities to prepare for the upcoming fest season. In addition we will be selecting the pole to be used for the newest addition to OakHaven Vé at Spirits of the Earth Festival.

Come together as KIN, share space and time, bonding with your chosen family. Where we can relax, share stories, play games, enjoy the fire, and build a true sense of belonging with each other.

DRUM CIRCLE:

“Tribal breath fueled by the primal heat. Ancient rhythm carried by the vessels chosen. Sun drenched bodies illuminated by the flames of the fire. Voicing the melody of the Mother” ~ Lupa Bardy (quoted with permission)

We invite you to revel with us in a drum circle. These are great for releasing the stresses of everyday life, or for attuning yourself to the natural rhythms of the earth. Great for all experience levels. Instruments are not required. Children are welcome. Drumming, dancing, singing, and chanting.

NOTES: This is a rustic outdoor event so please be prepared (lawn chairs, blanket/sweater, bug repellent, rain-gear etc). There will be an outdoor kitchen area…check out our FAQ’s. Please feel free to bring a tent if you plan on having a few drinks.  The house is strictly off-limits, however there is access to outdoor showers, barbecue, portapotty, and pavilion areas.

Spirits of the Earth 2018

We have confirmed our 2018 dates!!!

11-15 JULY 2018

Last year we focused on finding our inner spark and the Flame Within. This years theme is RISE: Resonate Internally and Shine Externally.    We will find the parts of us we value the most; those that make us unique.  We will then learn how we can share those skills with our tribe…creating a powerful foundation of strength, loyalty and honour.

We encourage folks to arrive on Wednesday evening so we can begin our journey first thing the following morning.  We will begin by preparing our temporary village and catching up around the fire, and sharing stories of our adventures since we last gathered. Thursday is the new moon and we will utilize that energy to embrace our truths, and rejoice in our authentic selves as our personal resonance synchronizes with our tribe. Friday the 13th we will shift our focus to magickal workings, divination and spirit connection; inclusive of raising the Freya pole at OakHaven.  Saturday will be a celebration of our tribe and our sacred space as we prepare for an night of feasting, celebration, revelry, honoring and gift giving.

Registration is OPEN!

Add it to your calendars folks. We’ll dance with the spirits, and revel in the energies once again!

KINection

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
KINection has been cancelled as a weekend event.  However we will still be hosting a Bonfire on Saturday night.
May 19th, 6pm-11pm.  Donations are welcome.

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Date: 18-21 May 2018
Time: Arrivals 5pm on Friday
Cost: $40/adult, $10/child (0-9yrs Free)
What to Bring: Camping gear, drums, BYOB/Crafty Supplies, anything else you would like to dabble with.

REGISTER

May long weekend is here and camping season has officially started. We welcome you to join us for a long weekend of fun which will include craftiness, community building, body painting, drumming, dancing, story-telling, organic impromptu ritual, fire breathing and other fun activities to prepare for the upcoming fest season.

CRAFTY MAGICK MAKING: Feel free to bring whatever you are working on, new things you would like to learn, or something you saw on Pinterest that you would like to try your hand at… in a fun, supportive and empowering environment. Or just hang out with us, give some feedback and help others with their projects.

Come together as KIN, share space and time, bonding with your chosen family. Where we can relax, share stories, play games, enjoy the fire, and build a true sense of belonging with each other.

DRUM CIRCLE: “Tribal breath fueled by the primal heat. Ancient rhythm carried by the vessels chosen. Sun drenched bodies illuminated by the flames of the fire. Voicing the melody of the Mother” ~ Lupa Bardy (quoted with permission)

We invite you to revel with us in a drum circle. These are great for releasing the stresses of everyday life, or for attuning yourself to the natural rhythms of the earth. Great for all experience levels. Instruments are not required. Children are welcome. Drumming, dancing, singing, and chanting.

NOTES: This is a rustic outdoor event so please be prepared (lawn chairs, blanket/sweater, bug repellent, etc). There will be an outdoor kitchen area…check out our FAQ’s. Please feel free to bring a tent if you plan on having a few drinks.  The house is strictly off-limits, however there is access to outdoor showers, barbecue, kitchen, and pavilion areas.

Winter Blues Social

Winter is the time of promise because there is so little to do – or because you can now and then permit yourself the luxury of thinking so.

When you’re cold from the inside out, remember love and friendship; it is then that warmth will find you.

Friendship that flows from the heart cannot be frozen by adversity, just as the water that flows from the spring cannot congeal in winter.

Lets ignite our hearts and melt away the winter. Join us for a day of love, friendship, and laughter. Games, Karaoke, and random shenanigans.

Note: This is a BYOB/Potluck event! Donations welcome.

SoundScapes: Ginger Doss, Lynda Millard & Laura Gagnon

Come join us for some music and BBQ at the OakHaven homestead, where you can escape from the mundane and surround yourself with nature and magick! Feel the warmth of the sun and the wonderment of the stars.

The Highway Hippies are coming to town! Ginger Doss and Lynda Millard will be taking us on a soulful journey!

Cost: $15 in Advance, $20 @Door. Children 13 & under are free!

Arrivals may begin at 12pm, grill will be hot for 2pm, and the concert(s) will begin at 3pm!

Bring what you want to throw on the grill and your favorite beverage. Kick back and ride the sparkling waves of musical bliss and soar on the rhythmic flow of Body Mind and Soul.

Bonfire to foĺlow. Bring your drums if you got’em.

*E-Tranfers can be sent to info@spiritsfest.com
**If you are drinking please plan responsibly and arrange a safe way home!

Registration is now OPEN!!


GINGER DOSS is a performing songwriter, music producer, spiritual practitioner and speaker. Her dynamic and compelling songwriting explores multiple genres, including rock, alternative groove, tribal and folk and is inspired from a passionate and diverse study of spirituality. She tours extensively throughout the US and Canada igniting audiences with high energy performances and music that radiates with all the colors and callings of the divine. She won a Posi Music Award for her song Thankful and the Audience Appreciation Award in the Women in the Arts Talent Competition at National Women’s Music Fest ~ one of the country’s largest and longest running women’s music fests. She is currently the music director at the Fayetteville AR Center for Spiritual Living where you can find her every Sunday morning when she is not on the road. She has self produced all four of her independently released albums and is currently beginning work on a 5th. HOLD ON TIGHT ~ The Chakra Rock of ginger doss will rock your body. wake your soul, and set your heart on fire!!


LYNDA MILLARD is an accomplished singer songwriter whose career spans many successful original band projects in which she contributed her life changing songwriting, signature bass playing, vocal prowess and spine tingling command of the flute. Together with Ginger she founded the popular rock band Dreamtrybe in the early 2000’s and before that, helped form and was a front member of the highly acclaimed Velvet Hammer. Now touring with Ginger Doss, she contributes not only her talents on bass, vocals and flute, but her songs and energy as well. Best of friends, when GInger and Lynda join their voices and songs, the connection between their souls is palpable. They have a harmonic grace that can only come from an energy that spans many lifetimes, not only musical but physical incarnations as well.


The Doll House Showcase, Celebrating Women in Music with Laura Gagnon has also joined our line-up. Laura has won Best Pop Artist at the London Music Awards. She’s worked with acclaimed vocal coach Elaine Overholt, who has worked with Ray Charles, Tina Turner, and Dionne Warwick, to name a few. Laura Has worked with Gold and Platinum songwriter/producer Chad Irschik of Inception Sound and played with Juno nominated band Mister E Laura has just finished touring with The top international McCartney Years Tribute band led by the very talented Yuri Pool. Since Laura has rebooted her solo career and is on her way back up the pop charts! She is about embark on an Ontario tour and is finishing her 3rd album. Laura was also nominated for the 2017 Contributor Jack Richardson London Music Awards for her work with the London Music Scene by creating an all female musicians network of some of the top female musicians in South Western Ontario called ” The Doll House” Laura has appeared in “Our London”, Beat Magazine, Fusion Magazine, London Free Press, and is gaining airplay on Texas and Beyond Web Series. Laura Has just got back from France and was given the honor to sing the Canadian National Anthem at some of the Vimy Ridge, Maples for Vimy Celebrations.

May-24 Camping 2017

Date: 19-22 May 2017
Time: Arrivals 4pm on Friday
Cost: $20/adult, $10/child (0-4yrs Free)
What to Bring: Camping gear, drums, BYOB/Crafty Supplies, anything else you would like to dabble with.

REGISTER

May long weekend is here and camping season has officially started. We welcome you to join us for a weekend of fun which will include craftiness, prop building, body painting, drumming, dancing, organic impromptu ritual, fire breathing and other fun activities to prepare for the upcoming fest season.

CRAFTY MAGICK MAKING: Feel free to bring whatever you are working on, new things you would like to learn, or something you saw on Pinterest that you would like to try your hand at… in a fun, supportive and empowering environment. Or just hang out with us, give some feedback and help others with their projects.

Come together as COMMUNITY, as we prepare for the upcoming Spirits of the Earth Festival.

DRUM CIRCLE: “Tribal breath fueled by the primal heat. Ancient rhythm carried by the vessels chosen. Sun drenched bodies illuminated by the flames of the fire. Voicing the melody of the Mother” ~ Lupa Bardy (quoted with permission)

Saturday night we invite you to join us in a drum circle. These are great for releasing the stresses of everyday life, or for attuning yourself to the natural rhythms of the earth. Great for all experience levels. Instruments are not required. Children are welcome. Drumming, dancing, singing, and chanting.

NOTES: This is a rustic outdoor event so please be prepared (lawn chairs, blanket/sweater, bug repellent, etc). There will be an outdoor kitchen area…check out our FAQ’s. Please feel free to bring a tent if you plan on having a few drinks.  The house is strictly off-limits.

Spirits of the Earth 2017


We have confirmed our 2017 dates!!!

13-16 JULY 2017

Add it to your calendars folks. We’ll dance with the spirits, and revel in the energies once again!

Earth Hour Drumming 2017

Need to warm up those hands and drums for the upcoming festival season? Want to learn some new beats, or how you can participate in a drum circle? Have a yearning to be surrounded by a loving and supportive community, where you feel like one of the family? Well…here’s your chance!!!

We will be hosting an open drum circle for Earth Hour 25 March 2017,  7-11 pm.Come to Drum, Dance or simply to absorb the magic. Everyone welcome to join us for a night of drumming and feasting… all while enjoying great company!

Note: This is a BYOB/Potluck event!

10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at the Spirits of the Earth

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  1. COMMUNITY
    Whether you are looking at creating deeper connections with your friends, experiencing quality time with  family, or meeting new folks that just get you. You are sure to experience first hand a sense of community and make lasting connections along the way.

    “Community – meaning for me ‘nurturing human connection’ — is our survival. We humans wither outside of community. It isn’t a luxury, a nice thing; community is essential to our well being. Appreciating that community is essential to human well being calls us to a particular kind of courage: walking with our fear of exclusion in order to stand up for inclusion.” ~ Frances Moore Lappe

  2. CONNECTION
    It’s easy to take for granted the importance of green spaces in our lives. It has been proven that taking time to reconnect with nature enhances your self-esteem, reduces stress, enhances personal performance, and improves a sense of well-being.  It also contributes to healthy, active living both physically and emotionally. Green spaces are gathering places that create close-knit communities… so come hug a tree, and join our family.

  3. ACCEPTANCE
    Belonging to a group was most likely helpful for our ancestors, after all their survival probably depended on it. For some reason, in our modern world we think it’s quantity over quality. But as we gain life experience, we recognize the importance of having friends who are authentic and genuine – people who love, respect and support us. Acceptance starts with ourselves. We understand who we are, where our strengths lie, we know what we want, and are comfortable with our place in this world. Lets share that amazing feeling with other attendees, explore our inner selves for a new-found confidence, and embrace our true natures as we increase our sense of empowerment! There is no judgement at Spirits of the Earth.  Our moto is that we all have our strengths, but only when we stand together will we be stronger. Let’s lift each other up, so the entire world can see our majesty.

  4. ENTERTAINMENT
    Music has incredible power.  It can alter our moods, help us focus, offers positive effects on pain management, boost immunity and increase physical performance.  What I find most fascinating is the ability to create an emotional bookmark in our lives.  Have you ever heard a song on the radio, and suddenly are flooded with memories so strong you feel like you have been transported back in time. Beneath a canopy of magick you will witness the songs of inspiration, passion, excitement, and awakening of spirit. As your body sways, and your heart opens to the sound of North America’s most talented eclectic musicians.

    “Music is the Medicine of the Mind”

  5. RE-ENERGIZE
    With the hustle and bustle of modern life, we sometimes feel we are pulled in a million different directions at once, like blowing the fluff off a matured dandelion. Reducing stress in your everyday life is vital for maintaining your overall health, as it can improve your mood, boost immune function, promote longevity and allow you to be more productive. Take this time to ground/release that which no longer serves you, and recharge your batteries with the ultimate energy source….by following your roots back to nature!
  6. EXPERIENCE
    To ‘experience’ is to be affected by or gain knowledge through involvement in or exposure to an event. At Spirits of the Earth you will experience feelings of acceptance, compassion, love, tolerance and understanding.  By the end of the week you will feel renewed, energetic, and happy . You will be able & willing to take action; to pursue whatever it is you want to attain and achieve.
  7. LEARN
    We have made it our mission to help people become even more independent and self-sufficient.  Its this feeling of self-sufficiency that empowers those within our community to give back, sharing their knowledge and experiences.  When you have a strong foundation beneath you, it provides the perfect opportunity for giving. Join in on this unique opportunity to learn from our communities passionate leaders.
    Great leaders are like the best conductors – they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.
  8. FOOD
    It is hard work to transform our minds and create positive change in our lives.  In an effort to create overall balance in our wellbeing we invite you to partake of our incredibly delicious and healthy meals that fuel your body, as you fuel your mind. We also host our Community Feast on the Friday night which is open to all attendees!
  9. TREASURES
    Have you been on a quest to find that perfect unique addition to your altar?  A colorful one-of-a-kind piece of clothing to add to your festival wardrobe? Perhaps a personalized oil-blend made just for you by a skilled aroma therapist?  Maybe you are not seeking anything in particular, but all of a sudden you are called to something that resonates with you.  We encourage you to embark on a treasure hunt with our local creative artisans located in our Merchant Alley to find that rare gem.
  10. REVEL BONFIRES
    Come and be surrounded by drummers, percussionists, dancers, and magick makers, of all ages. Imagine laying in the middle of the forest, where stags roam free, a roaring revel fire as your only light, the beating of the primal drums, and swaying silhouettes of dancing bodies encircling the fire. The smell of the dew, and the magickal essence of fireflies as we submerse ourselves in everything that is mother earth. The heat of the fire warms our skin, as it fuels our spirit within. You can expect to be part of this nightly phenomenon, as we revel in our diversity and allow our authentic selves to radiate.

“Set a fire down in your soul, and seek those who fan your flames”

Even though you may have missed out on the Early Bird sale, have no fear!  The team at Spirits of the Earth festival is offering you another opportunity to save with a Pre-Registration sale. This deal offers you a $30 discount off an Adult Full-Week registration.  Act quickly to guarantee your spot as this offer will only be available until  July 1st, 2016.

Love & Honour,
Tameika & Fox

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