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Magickal Hibernation

An Indoor Festival and resort weekend of

Mystery and Wonder

February 27-March 1, 2009

The Inn at Grand Glaize

Osage Beach, MO

 Indoor Faire - Merchants of jewels and swords, herbs, cloaks and enchanted clothes, books, magickal tools and all manner of Art.

Weekend Events and Schedules

Event Schedule
Workshop Descriptions
Magickal Merchants
Psychic Faire (New This Year)

Special Guests

Mickie Mueller - is an award winning Pagan artist. She has been working as a freelance artist since 1983. She is Co-High Priestess of Coven of the Greenwood, an ordained Pagan Minister, has studied Natural Magic, Celtic Tradition, and The Old Ways Tradition. In addition she has been a Reiki healing master/teacher in the Usui Shiki Royoho tradition since 2001. She is a member of M.A.F.I.A. (Missouri Area Fantasy Illustrators Assoc.) Mickie is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed divination decks, The Well Worn Path and The Hidden Path. She is also a regular article and illustration contributor to Llewellyns Magical Almanac, and has also published both articles and artwork in Wicca and Witchcraft Magazine in the U.K. as well as The Witches Voice, Magickal Light Magazine, and several other online publications.   Recently she introduced a new sterling silver jewelry line produced by Peter Stone, named one of Inats West’s Best of Show in 2008 by New Age Retailer Magazine..  Mickie is currently working on a new project that she is both writing and illustrating due to be published with Llewellyn in 2010.

Mike Nichols - is the celebrated author of "The Witches' Sabbats" book and Web site - the ultimate resource on Pagan holidays and related writings - and a contributing author to "Creating Circles & Ceremonies". Mike has been a featured speaker on National Public Radio (NPR), Spiral Dance Radio, and Eclectic Pagan Podcast (episodes 16 and 22) on iTunes. He does extensive online teaching and writing, occasionally guest lectures at Pagan
festivals, and performs in a Pagan band called Spellbound. A pioneer in the American neo-Pagan movement, Nichols taught classes in Witchcraft for twenty years continuously, from 1970 to 1989, in Columbia and Kansas City, Missouri, through the Communiversity and at his bookstore, The Magick Lantern. He was also the editor of "The Lantern's Light", the store's semi-quarterly Pagan journal. A founding member of the Coven of New Gwynedd, Nichols was the first Wiccan representative on the Kansas City Interfaith Council.

Sionna Lochlainn has been High Priestess of Elysium Coven in Kansas City since 1994, which is is a legally recognized church in the state of Missouri, offering rites of passage, legal clergy, counseling and classes in Witchcraft. She is a long term member of the Heartland Spiritual Alliance (serving as president for four years), the organization that hosts the annual Heartland Pagan Festival, the largest Pagan festival in the midwest. Although not a licensed psychologist, she has had much experience in spiritual counseling for alternative lifestyles and, together with her husband, routinely hosts workshops and events for the midwest polyamory community.

Live Entertainment

Elvendrums 
For nearly 15 years, Elvendrums has brought world faerie folklore to life through original songs, drumming and stories.  
Their unique mix of comedy and fantasy, vocal harmonies and tribal drumming encourages listeners to believe – especially in themselves.
Elvendrums -
Do you Believe?   
www.elvendrums.com

BellaWyck
is an alluring group of individuals meshing spiritual, trance-like vibes with Celtic Ballad, EarthChant, and at times, a does of good ole' bluesy Rock and Roll for good measure. One moment, an ancient Hindu mantra may come forth, while the next, a Celtic lament worthy of an audience of the Gods, bringing one into a place of utter delight and enjoyment. Experiencing a performance by theses fine folks is sure to strike a chord of interconnectedness with every soul.
http://bellawyck.com

Blake The Magic Man
Great card tricks, big stage tricks, close-up magic, audience participation, and more! 

Workshops

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Intuitive Drumming – Drumming with the Elves
by Devan and Nerethel of Elven Drums
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"It began, as all things do, with a sound." Devan

There are many ways to teach drumming, and this is not one of them.  ::grin::  This hands-on workshop is designed to help you drum from your intuition.  Everyone can drum, but classes often keep them from trying.  This workshop explores elven drumming, a mixture of art and play.  Make magic with your own personal rhythm.

"….the true test of elven magic/is the way it makes you feel/forget your cares and troubles/forget your problems too/if you bring a drum and play along/you'll be elven too!"    Elvendrums song

Bring your drums and play along with Devan and Nerethel!

The Witches' Sabbats
(2 hours)
by Mike Nichols
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Unlike many modern authors who stress rituals or activities for the eight Wiccan holidays, Mike draws upon classic studies in folklore and mythology to uncover the earliest folk customs, lore, terminology, and symbolism associated with each of the eight Sabbats. He demonstrates how these oldest of Pagan holidays were appropriated by the Christian liturgical calendar, often with the same Gods and their rites only thinly veiled. As opposed to being isolated events, Mike stresses how the eight Witches' Sabbats relate to one another and how, taken as a whole, they form the great mandala of the solar year and its seasons.

Polyamory for Pagans
(2 hours)
by Sionna Lochlainn and Mike Nichols
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Discover a lifestyle beyond monogamy. Ethics, health, relationship dynamics and spirituality will all be included in our discussion, as well as a short cultural history of non-monogamy. There will be practical tips on dealing with jealousy, communi-cation, dating and taking care of yourself, as well as your significant other. At the end
of the class, we will provide an open forum for questions. An optional handout packet will be available for $5. Sionna has been providing workshops on polyamory since 1990, and Mike is a longtime student and advocate of open relationships who incorporates the topic into his Witchcraft classes.

Working with the Celtic Tree Calendar
(1 hour)
by Mickie Mueller
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Discover the basis of this system first put forth by poet Robert Graves based upon the Celtic Ogham alphabet in his book "The White Goddess". We will discuss the historical significance of the Ogham how to work with the Celtic Tree Calendar, learning practical ways to celebrate the turning Wheel of the Year and work magick within a grove of Celtic tree lore. Included will be handouts, and short rituals for each moon of the Celtic Tree year.

Reiki, The Gift of Healing Hands Workshop
(1 1/2 hour)
by Mickie Mueller
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Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation using "laying on of hands" that also promotes healing using universal life force energy. Reiki Master/ Teacher Mickie Mueller will lecture on what Reiki is, and how to apply it, and will provide handouts on hand positions, charkas, and a reading list. At the end of this lecture, anyone who wishes may receive a reiki attunement.

Metaphysical Properties if Stones & Crystals
(1 hour)
by Crystal Keeper from Jacobs Cave
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Join in on a hands on experience, working with the inherent energies of stones and crystals. Crystal Keeper is from the Rock Shop at Jacob's Cave and has made many studies on a variety of minerals. She will also have a booth for purchasing the ones that may talk to you.

In the Lotus Pool
(1 1/2 hour)
by John Brazaitis
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This workshop is offered to those interested in exploring Reclaiming style trance/guided meditation. The first part of the workshop will discuss trance techniques and magickal dos and don’ts. The second part of the workshop will be a short trance, based on Egyptian tradition, exploring our world, the ancestor’s, the Gods.  His workshop is intended for adults and teens.

Dream Analysis
(1 hour)
by James L. Nammack
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Our dreams are emanations of the deepest and most powerful aspects of our lives.  Each and every dream is an attempt by that primordial energy to guide us in directions that will be far more rewarding and fulfilling for us as individuals.  By understanding some principles of dream analysis, and using a deck of playing cards or tarot cards to further decipher them, we can revolutionize our lives from top to bottom.

Weekend registration based on Occupancy $80- $180 per person includes deluxe accommodations for two nights and huge hot tub and co-ed saunas. (Check it out at http://innatgrandglaize.com). workshops, entertainment and generous food in the hospitality room.

Day passes $25 for Saturday or $35 for all three days at the door.

Shopping only is free – Friday 3-7 and Saturday 9-5.  

Faire opens at 3 pm Friday, 9 am Saturday and 9 am Sunday.

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26213 Cumberland Church Road
Boonville, MO 65233

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