Workshops & Classes

AUTHOR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

If you would like to schedule me for a book signing, workshop, or seminar by all means e-mail me at annmoura@annmourasgarden.com and we can work out the details. Although it might not appear like it from the Events listing, 2009 is now solidly booked. Not posted here are over 50 events I will be attending this year since these relate solely to my jewelry making and my arts and crafts.

I had a terrific time at Circle Sanctuary's Beltane Festival in May 2005, but as you can see it was a pretty chilly May Day in Barneveld, Wisconsin. That night there were snow flurries! Selena Fox throws a terrific celebration, however, and everyone had fun despite the cold weather.

2010 SABBAT SCHEDULE OF RITUALS AT LUNA SOL ESOTERICA

I am presenting the Wheel of the Year Sabbat rituals at LunaSol Esoterica, located at 311 S. Park Ave., Sanford, FL. There is no charge (although donations will certainly be appreciated) and formal attire is not required to attend. No buffet is planned for the rituals, but each will include The Simple Feast with appropriate bread and beverage. Note that the ritual times vary. Call the store at 407-392-6870 for details.

OSTARA:----------1 PM on SATURDAY, March 20--Renewal of the Earth (LunaSol Esoterica GRAND OPENING)

BELTANE:------6 PM on WEDNESDAY, April 28--Fertility of the Earth (Full Moon)

LITHA:--------6 PM on MONDAY, June 21--Marriage of the Lady and Lord at Midsummer

LUGHNASSADH:--6 PM on SUNDAY, August 1--The First Harvest: Bread & Grains

MABON:--------6 PM on WEDNESDAY, September 22--The Second Harvest: Fruit & Vine

SAMHAIN:------1 PM on SUNDAY, October 31--The Last Harvest: Roots & Gourds

YULE:---------6 PM on MONDAY, December 21--Birth of the Sun God (Full Moon; Lunar Eclipse)

2010 EVENTS

READINGS AND CONSULTATIONS AT LUNA SOL ESOTERICA, LLC

I will be available at the store for readings and consultations by appointment or walk-in. Store hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Saturday, and 11 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. For scheduling or inquiries, call the store at 407-392-6870.

APRIL 16-18, 2010 -- GREEN SONG GROVE BELTANE FESTIVAL

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I will be doing workshops and vending at the Beltane Festival located in Boyd Hill Park at 2900 31st Street South in St Petersburg, FL. This is a beautiful site reserved by Green Song Grove, so it is a safe and comfortable place with an air conditioned hall for meals and some workshops, plus other open air halls (screened and with ceiling fans) in the woods for a variety of workshops. The facilities include hot showers, and there will be lots of vendors, an auction, and a Main Ritual. To get to the park--travelling from the North (Tampa) on I-275: Take the 22nd Ave. S. exit; turn East onto 22nd Ave. S; then South on 31st St. S. The entrance to the Park will be approximately 200 feet on your left. Coming from the South (Sarasota) on I-275: Take the 26th Ave. S. exit; turn south onto 31st St. S. and you will see the entrance to the park on your left. Contact Green Song Grove at PO Box 55253, St. Petersburg, FL 33732-5253; Phone: (727) 504-9370. For more details about camping, cabins, meal plans, facilities, and events see http://www.greensonggrove.org/

NOVEMBER 4-7, 2010 -- FLORIDA PAGAN GATHERING SAMHAIN

I will be presenting workshops, signing books, and vending at the Samhain Festival in the beautiful setting of the Ocala National Forest next to a scenic lake. Lots of open space and shady lanes with vendors, buildings, cabins, tenting, and facilities make this an ideal site. For details, see www.Flapagan.org

A LOOK AT SOME PAST EVENTS

DR. RAYMOND BUCKLAND, KNOWN AS THE FATHER OF AMERICAN WICCA, VISITED ELEMENTAL CROSSINGS IN FEBRUARY 2007 AND IN JANUARY 2008

Check http://www.elementalcrossings.com/ for shopping, upcoming events,and other photos, and visit Ray's website at http://www.raybuckland.com/

MAY 12 and 13, 2007 -- JANET FARRAR AND GAVIN BONE CAME TO ELEMENTAL CROSSINGS

Here I am with Janet and Gavin prior to their interactive workshops. For more insight to the people, their books, and their workshops, check their website at http://www.wicca.utvinternet.com/

CYMRY CON 2006

I had the pleasure of sharing a cottage with British author and scholar, Caitlin Matthews at Cymry Con 2006. Her Faerie knowledge and Bardic style were a delight to all, and her books are truly wonderful.

Caitlin Mathews, myself, and Edain McCoy posed for a night photo at Cymry Con 2006. We were all very impressed with the site and the warm hospitality.

This is only a small portion of the amazing boulders at the Cymry Con site. Walking through the maze of natural stone formations was like entering another world. This is a sacred site where Native American Shamans from the local tribes once gathered. Later, wild horses were corraled on the 40 acres here, and thus the name Horse Pens 40 for this evocative site in Alabama near Birmingham.

Another view of a pathway through a natural portal into the depths of the boulders at Horse Pens 40 in Alabama.

It is always fun getting together with Dr. Raymond Buckland and Christopher Penczak.

FLORIDA PAGAN GATHERING BELTANE 2007

I enjoyed this event immensely, and enjoyed my time with Janet Farrar, Gavin Bone, Edain McCoy, and Selena Fox. Here I am with Janet, Edain, and Gavin after the Beltane Ritual.

The ritual was presented by Coven of the Goddess Moon, and here are pictures of Isis and of Isis with Osiris. Druydess of Rowan Grove made a stunning Isis!

Gavin took photos after Lord Morpheus and Lady Danu called upon the Ancestors to join us at the ritual, and boy did they arrive!

This was a fun book signing for all of us prior to INATS East in 2004. Authors are Carl McColman, Dorothy Morrison, Ann Moura, Raymond Buckland, and Trish Telesco.