We’re having 2 events on May 4th in celebration of Beltane and you can RSVP for one, the other, or both!
Elemental Snuggle & Fire Puja
Beltane is a celebration of life in Pagan traditions. It is associated with dancing the May pole, wearing a crown of flowers, and feasting around a fire. It is also a time of honoring the earth and seasonal cycles of nature, as well as community and shared interconnection. Come be together and celebrate the beginning of summer!
Event times, descriptions, and (a lot) more information is below.
Questions About This Event or Your RSVP Status? Contact: Tim tim@timklein.com or text to 972-342-5315
Elemental Snuggle
Doors Open at 11:00am
Doors Close at 11:30am
Event Ends at 2:00pm
We will start the event off with an opening circle and connection exercises. Then there will be “open” / unfacilitated snuggle time. And finally we’ll end with a closing circle.
During our snuggle time, anyone who wants to is invited to read a children’s story (or similarly short selection) aloud to the other participants. Stories about nature, spring, the elements, etc are encouraged, but not required.
As we build a community together, you are always at choice. However, in order to hold a container for each event, it is important to have people present. Therefore, you are welcome to leave at any time, but if you leave you will not be able to return to the event.
Fire Puja
Doors Open at 3:00pm
Doors Close at 3:30pm
Event Ends at 5:30pm
We will start the event off with an opening circle, and connection exercises. Then our facilitator will lead us through rounds of deeper connection exercises ranging from sweet to sensual. And finally we’ll end with a closing circle.
After the official event, anyone may stay for some “unstructured” and casual time to gather around the fire, eat, sing, and enjoy snuggly or sensual connection until 7:30pm.
As we build a community together, you are always at choice. However, in order to hold a container for each event, it is important to have people present. Therefore, you are welcome to leave at any time, but if you leave you will not be able to return to the event.
About the Venue
This is a private home in McMinnville, Oregon. (The exact address will be sent to folks on the final guest list)
There are two steps up into the house. And the backyard has some uneven ground.
Two dogs live in this home. They will be separated during our events, but still on site. If you are allergic, please make informed decisions for yourself.
Parking is on the residential streets near the home.
Restrictions:
This is a sober event. Please do not use altering substances before or during the event. Use your discretion for necessary medications. (anyone who does not honor this boundary may be asked to leave)
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Torch (Shanya) is facilitating this event for our community.
Tim is coordinating this event for our community.
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Snuggle is $10 per person
Puja is $15 per person
Snuggle and Puja combination is $20 per person
Scholarships and work trade available.
If we’re able to offer you a seat in the event, you will be sent a payment link and your spot will be confirmed after payment is received.
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If you have any symptoms of cold/flu/Covid, we ask that you stay home. This includes (but is not limited to): coughing, sneezing, runny nose, difficulty breathing, headache, sore throat, fever, etc.
Please take care of our community by staying home if you have any infection or disease communicable within the touch and connection boundaries of the event(s).
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For the Elemental Snuggle:
You are encouraged to wear something inspired by Gaia / Nature / Mother Earth / the Elements. Think air, wind, water, fire, fairies, elves, gnomes, animals, flowers and anything else you can imagine!!! Be creative, clever, and comfortable. And remember, if you want people to snuggle with you, make sure your outfit is soft, not scratchy!
For the Fire Puja:
You are encouraged to wear something inspired by Fire. Think flames, embers, sparks and anything else you associate with fire!!! Enjoy creating something that honors fire, but make sure you can move easily and will be comfortable.
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A water bottle with a lid.
Pillow(s) and comforter.
Your food contribution(s).
Anything else you need to be at ease (a stuffed animal, a backjack, etc.)
A photo ID to verify your age.
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Everyone is welcome. All adult ages (18 and over), all genders, all experience levels! We hope you will come and join us in building this community.
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That’s it for now! We can’t wait to see you soon!