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Class Descriptions

DESCRIPTIONS

FRIDAY

Being Dance! Dance Meditation - by Kryss (Friday, 10:00 am)
Let's roll around together and appreciate ourselves and each other in our individual expressions of self through dance. No previous experience needed so the excuse "I can't dance" is completely unacceptable. "I'm too tired" doesn't work either. This class can be low impact or highly aerobic, it's all up to you. Bring a blanket or towel or something to lie on. 1.5 hours, in the Great Hall.

Belief VS Revenge - by Rob Mello (Friday, 11:30 am)
The first hour will be an informal lecture. The last half hour will be round table discussion. The topic is what to believe, if at all, and why? Discussed with love and not in the name of vengeance, religion is something personal with pure motivations. 1.5 hours, at the Kitchen.

Chanting 101 - by Gryn (Friday, 1:00 pm)
Songs and chants are used for a variety of purposes in rituals, ceremonies, as evocations, invocations, meditations, creating a community of voices and raising energy. In this class, we will learn how to enhance your practices and explore a magickal life through chants and songs! Please bring a chair, drums or instruments welcomed! Handouts will be provided. 1.5 hours, at the Drum Circle.

Introduction to Shamanic Astrology - by Kokopelli (Friday, 1:00 pm)
Discussion of some of the basics of Shamanic Astrology, so you can apply it to your natal chart. These concept include: your Tribal Mission for this lifetime, your Job within the Tribe, your Path to Enlightenment, your "Fuel," your essential God and Goddess qualities, and major past-life influences. Bring your natal chart to get a free reading. First half of class will discuss the concepts, second half will be a practicum using attendees' charts or other examples. There will be handouts, but prepare to take notes to get maximum benefit. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own astrological natal charts. 2 hours, at the Pavilion.

Kids' Activities (Friday, 1:00 pm)
All ages and volunteers welcome. 1 hour, at the Kitchen.

Belly Dancing for Better Sex - by Kryss (Friday, 3:00 pm)
Vibrate, shimmy, undulate, plus pelvic circles. NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED!!! If you're there you're dancing! 1 hour, at the Drum Circle.

Your Energy and You - by Marty (Friday, 3:00 pm)
Come learn more about yourself and your own energy. We will explore how you can find out what your own energy is doing and how to regulate it. If you have pendulums or crystals you would like to use and experiment with, please bring them. 1 hour, at the Pavilion.

Harmonic Journeys, Shamanic Healing and Mystic Awareness - by Cynthia (ELF) Turrentine-Hanson (Friday, 4:00 pm)
I am known as Elf, I have been on the path less traveled all my life. My studies have centered around how to achieve harmony in life and how to expand and benefit from the mystic (otherworld) awareness I was born with. Most of my studies focused on shamanic journeys to gain the knowledge I needed. The harmony model is the results of that work. In the last five years or people have asked me to aid them on their own quest; I have been honored to do so. I now work full time as a teacher and healer.
The Harmony model is a Shamanic method of understanding the cause and effect in all aspect of your life, both seen and unseen. It is a powerful tool for healing and to aid you in manifesting the life you wish for. The workshop will include an introduction to the Harmony model and a shamanic journey to meet your spirit guide. Please bring a notebook and a drum if you have one. 2 hours, at the Pavilion.

Beginning Japanese Swordsmanship - by Isa (Friday, 6:00 pm)
In this class we will work with the most fundamental aspects of the Japanese sword. Grip, posture, footwork, movement, drawing and of course cutting will all be discussed and demonstrated. Please bring bokken, shinai, or even sticks that resemble swords. NO LIVE BLADES! 1 hour, at the Pavilion.

Temple Sanctification Ritual - by Inara de Luna, Temple of the Red Lotus (Friday, 6 pm)
Come lend your energy to sanctifying the Temple space for the festival. We will cast a permeable circle and set our intentions for a sacred sexual and loving event. We will invite the God and Goddess of Love to reside in their Altars and restate our Qadishtu vows. Please bring your sensuous, loving energy to the Temple and be a part of this sacred rite. Limited to 12 people, must be at least 18. 1 hour, at Temple of the Red Lotus.

Camp Meeting (Friday, 7:00 pm)
A camp meeting for *all* attendees! Come learn about LNT and get the latest updates. 1 hour, at the Kitchen.

Live Music by Spiral Rhythm (Friday, 8:00 pm)

Live Music by Moonstruck (Friday, 9:30 pm)

SATURDAY

Kitchen Witchery - by Brook & Sally (Saturday, 10:00 am)
How to use easily found and every day herbs to help treat common ailments. These are ones we use in our own homes and recommend to others. Some of the problems addressed will be sick stomachs, stress, infection, sore throats, menopause and others. We can't diagnose or prescribe but maybe we can give you a direction for some relief. 1 hour, at the Kitchen.

Living with Wolves - by FaerieDragon (Saturday, 11:00 am)
If you have wondered what it would be like to own a wolf or just wondered what having a personal encounter would be like, please come join us for a up close and personal look into the lives of wolves. During this class you will learn about the natural life of a timber wolf as well as a domesticated life. We will cover everything from birth to growing up and the struggles of the wolf in the wild. We will also cover the basic care needs to own a wolf. Are you ready for one? Do you have the patience to own one? Come join us and our wolf pack and find out. 1.5 hours, in the Great Hall.

Shibari - by Stephen & Linda (Saturday, 11:00 am)
Shibari is Japanese-inspired rope art worn on the body. Participants should bring their own rope, preferably 6-10 mm hemp, jute, or cotton, in three lengths of 30 feet each. Rope will also be available for sale at Bio-Buzz. Participants must be 18 or older to attend. 1 hour, at the Bio-Buzz vending tent across from the Stage.

Advanced Japanese Swordsmanship - by Isa (Saturday, 12:00 noon)
This class will consist of a more in-depth look at the movement of the Japanese sword. Here we will take the fundamentals to a higher level and combine the techniques that were taught in the beginning class. We will also practice the establishment of mai (distance) and the use of blocking and then cutting as a means of understanding fluidity. Bring bokken, shinai, or even sticks that resemble swords. NO LIVE BLADES! (Note... you must have attended the beginning class to participate in the advanced class). 1 hour, at the Pavilion.

Not your Ordinary Baby Shower (Saturday, 12:00 noon)
Please join the Bio-Buzz family to prepare for the arrival of our newest family member, Savanah Skye. Our daughter Connie (Conwa) is due July 12th, and we are celebrating with our family at the hill. The baby shower is Saturday, May 24th at 12 noon, in the Bio-Buzz tent. We will be providing snacks and refreshments, plus a few laughs, and giggles for the expectant Mom. Bring your smile, and participate in this joyous celebration of 'New Life'!!! 1 hour, at the Bio-Buzz vending booth across from the Stage.

Silent Auction - by CST (Saturday, 1:00 pm)
Many items up for bid; donations also welcome! Auction ends at 5:00 pm sharp. At the CST booth, next to BioBuzz, across from the Stage.

Kids' Activities (Saturday, 1:00 pm)
All ages and volunteers welcome. 1 hour, at the Kitchen.

Parenting in the Default World - by Diva Tasha (Saturday, 1:00 pm)
This will be a forum for like-minded care-givers of children and those planning to be. We will have an open discussion about parenting in the mundane world and how we can raise our children to be well-behaved free-thinkers while still living the lifestyle of our choosing. This class is set at the same time as the Kid's Activities, so you can participate freely in all discussions while your children are happily & safely occupied close by, at the Kitchen. Open to all. 1 hour, at the Drum Circle.

Lingam Puja Pre-Ritual Workshop - by Inara de Luna, Temple of the Red Lotus (Saturday, 1:00 pm)
The Lingam Puja will be the companion ritual to last year's Yoni Puja. We will engage in contemplative worship of the Godforce by focusing on His representation as the phallus. Bring offerings for the Sacred Lingam and be prepared to engage in meditative worship. We will have a workshop beforehand to discuss the symbolism and associations, both positive and negative, represented by the Lingam. The pre-ritual workshop will be required for those wishing to participate in the ritual. No nudity (except in the form of the Lingam on the Altar) will be required. No overt sexuality is involved in this ritual (although some handling of the Lingam by Temple Attendants will occur). Participants must be 18 or over. Ritual will be limited to 12 participants. 1 hour, at Temple of the Red Lotus.

Karma & Responsibility - by Cliff Landis (Saturday, 2:00 pm)
Many modern Pagans espouse the "Law of Three" without knowing where it comes from. In this session, the concepts of karma and personal responsibility will be explored. Attendees will learn where the ideas of karma come from, and how they are interpreted (or misinterpreted) in modern Paganism. 1 hour, at the Pavilion.

A Multitude of Metaphysical Monsters & Mysteries - by Chimera (Rodney Hall) (Saturday, 2:00 pm)
Fairies, Dragons, Ghost, Vampires, animal people, are they real? They and I believe they are! Come to my class to learn about the creatures that surround us, that not everyone sees; how to identify them, avoid them, protect & defend from them, and attack them if necessary. So if you want to know about the monsters that live among us and how to exist in peace and safety with them then come to my enlightening class! 18 and over only, except with special permission from parents. 1.5 hours, in the Great Hall.

Redneck Panty Party - by Malece (Saturday, 3:00 pm)
We done tol' them hi-falutin' "lingeree tea party" gals to take a hike! Ya'll git on yer best Wally's Secret bits and come on down to the Stage for some boot-scootin' and rootin' and tootin'! We made the moonshine, ya'll bring yer jugs! And something to drink outta, too! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee haw! 3 hours, at the Stage.

Fire-Walking - by Sue Pike (Saturday, 4 pm)
It is very empowering to realize that your limitations are all self imposed. It should be impossible to walk on fire that is between 1200 to 1700øF and not be burned, but it is not. You will also learn board and brick breaking, glass walking, snapping arrows and bending rebar steel with your throat, plus a lecture. Plan on attending for the full 3 hours. It takes about 90 minutes for the fire to burn down to coals and about one hour for the introduction and building of the fire before it is lit. The coals last from 30 minutes to an hour. Walking the coals and participating in any of the other activities is optional, of course; however, attending the class is mandatory prior to the firewalk. There is a charge of $35 per person (discounts for multiple family members can be considered). Restrictions: This workshop is limited to participate age 18 or older. It is suggested you not bring children, as they can be a distraction to the firewalkers. Sue reserves the right to put the fire out at her discretion. A signed release form from all participants is required. You should sign up at the Registration Booth. Sue Pike is a F.I.R.E. certified firewalk instructor, who learned the art from Tolly Burkan. More is available from http:www.firewalking.com. 3 hours, at the top of the hill across from the showers.

Camp Meeting (Saturday, 6:00 pm)
A camp meeting for *all* attendees! Come learn about LNT and get the latest updates. 30 minutes, at the Kitchen.

Pot-Luck Dinner (Saturday, 6:30 pm)
If your last name starts with: A-F, bring meat dishes; G-M, bring appetizers, salads, cheeses, & breads; N-S, bring veggie dishes; or T-Z, bring desserts. Please label your dish with all ingredients on an index card so allergies, etc. can be avoided! In addition to your food contribution, bring feast gear plate, bowl, cup, utensils, and SERVING SPOONS for your dish. Disposable feast gear is fine, but please be earth-friendly. You'll also need beverages. Keep your food contribution at your camp until time for the potluck, and plan on cooking your own food we don't provide cooking or storage services. PLEASE PUT AWAY YOUR PERISHABLE FOOD IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE POTLUCK!! All other meals are provide-your-own; you'll need to bring food and cookware, and grill or campstove (or buy meals from the food vendors). The kitchen is off-limits to participants. Water & soap are available for dishwashing. Please bring a cooler for your food there are no storage facilities in the Kitchen for food or drinks.

Lingam Puja Ritual - by Inara de Luna, Temple of the Red Lotus (Saturday, 7:00 pm)
The Lingam Puja will be the companion ritual to last year's Yoni Puja. We will engage in contemplative worship of the Godforce by focusing on His representation as the phallus. Bring offerings for the Sacred Lingam and be prepared to engage in meditative worship. We will have a workshop beforehand to discuss the symbolism and associations, both positive and negative, represented by the Lingam. The pre-ritual workshop will be required for those wishing to participate in the ritual. No nudity (except in the form of the Lingam on the Altar) will be required. No overt sexuality is involved in this ritual (although some handling of the Lingam by Temple Attendants will occur). Participants must be 18 or over. Ritual will be limited to 12 participants. 2 hours, at Temple of the Red Lotus.

Live Music by Kokopelli (Saturday, 7:00 pm)

Live Music by Moonstruck (Saturday, 8:00 pm)

Handfasting (Saturday, sundown/8-ish)
Mr. Christopher Cochran and Ms. Amy Willmore would like to invite you to the top of ritual hill at sundown on Saturday evening during Moondance 2008 for their Handfasting celebration. This festival will be a two year anniversary of their being together and they thought it was only appropriate that they share their ceremony with everyone in the community. Your presence will be gift enough for them, but if you feel the need to give something, they would rather you donate to the land owners to help them keep up this wonderful place we all call home for the gathering season. Hope to see you all there to witness the joining of these two hearts at a place that holds a special place in all of our hearts!

Karuna Session - A Sacred Touch Ritual - by Inara de Luna, Temple of the Red Lotus (Saturday, 9:00 pm)
While the snuggle party is relaxed, informal, light and fun, the Karuna Sessions are an opportunity to participate in a Temple ritual of compassionate, sacred touch, in which you are the recipient of the loving attention of several Qadishti at once. When you enter the Temple, you will be anointed and your feet will be bathed. You will be directed to meditate before the Temple of Love, and then one at a time, you will be led into the Inner Sanctum, where you will not be expected to do anything except receive pleasure from the loving hands of several priest/esses at once. This is sure to be a unique experience! Participants must be 18 or over. 2 hours, at Temple of the Red Lotus.

BNC Rising... A Night of Sin! - Hosted by the BNC (Saturday, 11:00 pm)
The BNC group welcomes you to an all inclusive adult party in the Great Hall, which will be enclosed and supervised with security at each doorway throughout the party to assure privacy. An eve of partying in the BNC tradition will be offered up with music, play, and other devious happenings, that will bring this sinful night to another dimension. There are surprises awaiting, that will make the 'Hill' vibrate beyond belief. Of course, mystical and sinfully delicious beverages, as well as other goodies will be provided while the supplies last. Don't miss out! As usual, safe, sane, and consensual rules apply. 18 and over ONLY - to attend, you must visit BioBuzz to show your ID and purchase your wristband (small fee). 4 hours, in the Great Hall.

SUNDAY

Hooping! - by Linda (Sunday, 10:00 am)
What's all the Hoopla? Join us for two hours of hoopy goodness--these ain't your kids' hula hoops! You'll learn the hooping basics, hoop to some groovy tunes, and even learn a few tricks! Loaner hoops available, or you can buy your own for $25 each, with your choice of tape colors. 1 hour, in front of the Stage.

Snuggle Party - by Inara de Luna, Temple of the Red Lotus (Sunday, 10:30 am)
Back by popular demand! Everyone so enjoyed the snuggle party from last fall that we will come together and do it again! Imagine laying around with a bunch of other people, touching, caressing, massaging each other in a safe, non-overtly-sexual atmosphere. Lots of laughs and loving connection - come join us! Participants must be 18 or over. 1.5 hours, at Temple of the Red Lotus.

Calligraphy and Illumination - by Patric Kelly (Sunday, 11:00 am)
Come try your hand at calligraphy. Everyone will get a chance to try a bit of this art form and create an illuminated letter of their name, first or last. You will also learn the importance of hand lettering in spells and charms. Limited to 20 people. 1 hour, at the Kitchen.

Church of the Spiral Tree BoD & General Membership Meeting & Raffle Drawing (Sunday, 12:00 noon)
CST members and staff, please attend and have lunch with us! 1 hour, at the CST tent near Bio- Buzz, across from the Stage.

Riding the OM - by Kerri Hirsch (Sunday, 12:00 noon)
We will create sacred space using our voices, our breath, our intention. We will be using blindfolds to strip away any external inhibitions and allow us to delve deep into our vocalizations. Let's connect with our sacred voice. Om. 1 hour, at the Pavilion.

Kids' Activities (Sunday, 1:00 pm)
All ages and volunteers welcome. 1 hour, at the Kitchen.

Magic, Music, and Sacred Massage - by Richard Keenan, Ph.D. (Sunday, 1:00 pm)
This is a combination of Pagan Ritual and Massage with safe touch. It will be skyclad. Massage oil will be supplied as participants massage each other. While the workshop will be skyclad, sexual touching will not be allowed. Groups of rotating partners will massage each other. We build a safe touch sense of community in a consecrated circle. Participants should bring old blankets, mats, towels, or sleeping bags for ground cover. I will provide massage oil and music. 2 hours, at the Pavilion. Richard first experienced group skyclad massage at Elysium Fields workshops in California in the 1970s. Fifteen years ago he combined the massage workshops with Pagan ritual as a spiritual experience as well as a sensual one. Since then the workshop has pleased festival-goers at dozens of festivals. In the mundane world, Richard is a college professor of Communication.

Qadishtu Tea Ceremony (Ritual) - by Inara de Luna, Temple of the Red Lotus (Sunday, 1:00 pm)
This will be a ritualistic experience inspired by the tea ceremonies/services from a variety of cultures, mixed with a dose of contemporary Pagan ritual elements, and topped off with a Qadishtu flavor. Several different teas will be served, each blessed and conveying its blessing to the participants. Participants must be 18 or over. 1.5 hours, at Temple of the Red Lotus.

Intro to Shamanics for Kids, Discover Your spirit Guide - by Cynthia (ELF) Turrentine- Hanson (Sunday, 2:00 pm)
This class is for children & teens and is a non-scary introduction to the mystic realms. I will talk of the three worlds of the shaman and and explain the kinds of things a shaman does, they will have an opportunity to see the "tools of the trade" and get an explination of what they are used for. then I will take a journey and retrieve a power animal for each of them. parent permission is required and need to attend with kids under ten. There is a TBD size limit. 1.5 hours.

Women's Self Defense Class - by Isa (Sunday, 3:00 pm)
This class is for women only! We will discuss situational use of force. we will practice strikes, throws and grappels. there will be demonstrations and group involvement. please wear something comfortable and bring a pillow. 1 hour, at the Pavilion.

Bach Flower Remedies - by Linda (Sunday, 3:00 pm)
Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material, used primarily for emotional and spiritual conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress. The remedies work on the ethereal level, by imparting the "energetic signature" of the flower to the patient. Bach flowers can also be given to babies, pets, and plants. This class is an introduction to the 38 remedies; private advisement sessions are available for a fee; remedies are for sale at Bio-Buzz. 1 hour, at the Bio-Buzz vending booth, across from the Stage.

The Gnostic Mass (Ritual) - by Dove & Serpent Oasis (Sunday, 3:30 pm)
The Gnostic Mass is a magickal eucharistic rite of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica. Based in ancient Gnostic Magickal traditions predating Christianity, this Mass includes the sacred feminine in the tradition of Magdalene and Helena. Both Priest and Priestess are needed for Mass not only because the eucharist is comprised of both masculine and feminine elements but because the sacred rite represented can be performed by the duality of these forces which exist within each of us.. It is an exposition of the Holy Grail through the Temple's layout being the Qabalistic Tree of Life as well as the Tantrik alternation of actions and energies between the Priest and Priestess, other ritual officers and the congregation. The consumption of the consecrated Host and Wine is not, as in other traditions, an acceptance of dogmatic control of the individual communicating by the church administering it, but as an advancement of one's own spiritual and magickal growth according to one's own Will. Wine will be used in Mass; parents or guardians must give their consent for minors to take wine. There will also be an non-alcoholic alternative for those who have declared it their true will to renounce alcohol. 1.5 hours, in the Great Hall.

Silk Salt Dye - by Kerri Hirsch (Sunday, 4:00 pm)
Come create a beautiful piece of art using silk, salt, dye and a little bit of whimsy. No artistic skill necessary. This is appropriate for all ages and is lots of fun. $5.00 material fee. Upgrades available. Cant wait to make a little magic with ya! 1 hour, at the Kitchen.

Pagan Revival Meeting - by Richard Keenan, Ph.D. (Sunday, 5:00 pm)
Why should Christians have all the fun at revivals? This service will feature a sermon on opening your heart to the Goddess and the God. Then we'll ask for testimony from the congregation on the acts of the Gods in your life. Sometimes accepting the Gods into your life requires that you identify which ones you mean. Bring folding chairs. 1.5 hours, at the Pavilion. Richard went halfway through seminary in his Christian days, and has been a Methodist Church licensed preacher who once pastored Methodist Church. Now he's Unitarian and Pagan, and authorized by his denomination to do weddings, services, and funerals. He's also a college professor of Communication and has researched religious communication issues. Richard believes it is a sin to be dull.

Main Ritual - by Bella
Main Ritual will take place in the main ritual circle at the top of the hill; if it rains, ritual will likely be moved to the Great Hall.

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