first annual
Wise Woman Festival
a spiritual gathering of music and magic

September 12th - 14th  2003

last updated: 8-12-2003

featuring the music and magic of...

• harpist Megha Morganfield (during lunch)
• artist/poetry by Feral & Gainesville's Fiercest lyricists
  Tatiana de la tierra, Corky, Mary Evrard, Pilou, Cherie and others

• Deerwomon - Shamanic journey
• Raven Moondance - Healing Circle
• Aurora Whitebird - Energy Exstasy
• Omi Aladora Ajamu - Goddesses of the Yoruba
• Bahira Sugarman - Tai Chi Chuan
• Thistle - Reclaiming
• Tara Allen - Living Magic

• facilitated by
  Flash Silvermoon, Shekhinah Mountainwater,
  Omi Aladora Ajamu, Aurora Whitebird and Bahira Sugarman
  with the assistance of other Priestesses
• this circle will include (for the first time in this area)
  Shekhinah Mountainwater's awesome Faery Ritual
  with the guidance of the Spirits of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit
• what to bring for the Faery ritual offerings:
  (ideally in a small pouch)
  
  
  • 2 small stones [earth]
  • feather [air]
  • small twig [fire]
  • shell [water]
  • your good intentions! [spirit]

• The Wise Woman's Tarot - Flash Silvermoon (I)
• Living Magic - Tara Allen (I)
• Shamanic Journey with Deerwomon (C)
• Energy Exstasy - Aurora Whitebird (C)
• Healing Circle - Raven Moondance (C)
• Goddesses of the Yoruba - Omi Aladora Ajamu (I)
• African Dance - Omito (C)
• Reclaiming - Thistle (C)
• Tai Chi Chuan - Bahira Sugarman (I)
• Living Wytchily - Shekhinah Mountainwater (I)
• more coming soon...

• Isis - indoor workshop area (I)
• Cerridwen - outdoor workshop area (C)
• Vesta's Kitchen - serving breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Yemanja's marketplace - vending
• Crone's Corner - relaxation space
• The Womb - holistic and allopathic healing area

• held on the 13 acre "Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice" campsite
• located in Hampton 18 miles Northeast of Gainesville
• camp under the stars in a pecan grove, surrounded by pine forest
  and joined by a wealth of wildlife!
• indoor facilities in case of rain and for some workshops

• rustic camping available
• motels available for non-campers from way out of town
  (list coming soon...)
• bring whatever you need to be comfortable in the great outdoors, including bug stuff, chairs, coolers, blankets (drums for circle)
• there will be a "womb" where women can go for physical/emotional support by holistic and allopathic practitioners
• site is wheelchair accessable

Rates are based on weekend rates with two people to a room and be sure to mention that you are with the Wise Women's Festival:

A jacuzzi on the porch, on the lakefront and near the woods, lots of quiet time and breakfast by the lake.

There is a 7 day cancellation policy.
See the site or call Paula at 1-800-480-4522 for more information
Be sure to tell her you are with the Wise Women's Fest!

• great vegetarian and non-veg food will be available for purchase
  as well as great breakfasts and coffees provided by
  "Take Me Places" coffeeshop
• Dinner on Saturday and Sunday night, brought to you with love
  by Squillace... formerly of Satori Foods, Black Dog Co-op
  and Womens Full Moon Dinners

• all participants are asked to give two hours of volunteer work
  (will be arranged at festival)

• $50 for Friday late afternoon, through Monday at noon 
• $30 for one day only  (click to buy online)
• pre-purchase now with most major credit-cards
• includes all entertainment, workshops, drum circles & rustic camping
• please note: on-site tickets purchases will be $55 cash only
• indicate special needs with payment (in comment section)
  
  1.  Do you want a camping space?
  
  2.  Are you vegan/vegitarian?
  
  3.  Differently Abled?
      (the site is wheelchair accessible / signers with advance notice)
  
  4.  Do you need airport pickup?
      (available from Gainesville airport only)

• [by E-MAIL]
• by phone:
  • Flash Silvermoon (352) 475-2432
  • Tara Allen (352) 475-1996

• From I-75:
  Take exit 76 to Gainesville. Go EAST on SR26 (Newberry Rd/University) to SR24 (Waldo Rd). Go LEFT on Waldo Rd. to US301 North after town of Waldo. ** Caution: Watch for fluctuating speeds! **
  The Waldo/Starke area has been rated a police speed-trap by AAA
  At CR18 in Hampton (at the Gate gas station) turn LEFT. Follow CR18 around Lake Hampton to the end (at the "T"). Turn LEFT and immediately LEFT again into the driveway.
• From I-95:
  Exit at SR100 at Flagler Beach (just past Ormond Beach exit). Go WEST/LEFT toward Bunnell and Palatka. Watch carefully in Palatka to follow SR100 (it goes left shortly after Moseley Ave.) until you get through the town of Keystone Heights. (All of this takes about 2 hours after exiting I-95.) When you see the tiny airport on your right, be ready to turn LEFT onto CR18 (Edward's Grocery and Exxon station on the right). Cross US301 and follow CR18 around the lake to end of road. Turn left at the "T" and immediately left again into the driveway.
• From Jacksonville:
  Take US301 South to CR18 and turn right at the Gate Gas Station (approx 6 miles south of Starke). Follow CR18 around the lake to end of road. Turn left at the "T" and immediately left into the driveway.

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