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Lugh Cancelled

2009-07-22T20:04:04Z

I was hoping that someone from the Annwfn Management Council would have given out notice by now, but it looks like I'll be waiting forever on that, so I'll go ahead and let ya'll know....

At the last AMC meeting (June 27th) many things were discussed. One decision is that Lughnasadh is canceled. Lugh will not be celebrated on Annwfn this year. The Caretakers have moved off the Land and neither the Land nor the Community are in a position to entertain any Sabbats at this time.

All Sabbats on Annwfn for 2009 have been effectively canceled until further notice.

If you planned to come to Annwfn for the weekend of Lugh (August 1st-2nd), please consider not changing your plans. Sam' Russell has arranged a Work Party where we will be cleaning, re-sealing, and re-finishing all the Goat Lodge wood (walls, floor, etc.). This will be the beginning of several Work Parties where we will invite the Community to come help beautify Annwfn - for the Community, for the next Caretakers, for the Spirit of the Land. (More information on the upcoming Work Parties for beautifying the Red Caretaker House, the Temple, and the Blue Library, coming soon!!)

Blessed Be!
~ Kiara

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Annwfn Work Party!! July 25th and 26th (Both days full)

2009-07-16T23:26:30Z

Annwfn Work Party!! July 25th and 26th (Both days full)
Goat Lodge Cleaning and Sealing!

Come join us to thoroughly clean the goat lodge. All are welcome to arrive Friday night so that they will be ready to start Saturday morning. Any help is welcome if you can only make it for one day that is better than nothing!

The goal it to empty everything out of the goat lodge clean it all and then tackle the wood! We want to take an inventory of what it there, clean everything and clean and seal all the wood so that it will be easier to clean in the future. We will be doing this with Tongue oil. We also plan on sanding and refinishing the floor. The sander and floor finish will be provided.

I know this is a very ambitious plan, but if we have enough people it will be very doable with the time allotted.

Saturday Dinner main dish and Sunday breakfast will be provided. Please let us know who is coming so there will be enough food. Contact Sam' Russell at samantha.russell@rocketmail.com

Please bring
Latex gloves
Traps you don’t mind getting beat up
Rags you are ok throwing away
Tongue Oil
Camping Gear
Food for you
Water
Hard working attitude

If there is enough of us we shouldn't’t have any problem getting this done in two days. This will be a hard working weekend, but so completely worth it when we are done.

Thank you in advance to any that plan on coming. With a little elbow grease we will be able to help keep Annwfn in tip top shape while we are searching for new caretakers. Please pass this along to anyone you think would be interested.

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ANNWFN NEEDS ARBORISTS/TREE TRIMMERS!!

2009-06-22T22:23:23Z

WE NEED ARBORISTS/TREE TRIMMERS!!

Annwfn’s trees are in dire need of some TLC. Unfortunately the regular necessary maintenance to keep our trees happy hasn’t been done. Because of this we are trying to step up and get as much done as possible.

We are looking for someone who has the experience and knowledge of how to maintain healthy trees to come up to the land and tell use what needs to be done. I have been told that some of the work could be easily done by average folks with clear instruction. But there are definitely some trees that will need professional help.

Ideally this person would be willing to mark and inform us of what needs to be done to which trees; from trimming branches to cutting down the whole thing. Then the work crew would trim or cut whatever they could handle (experience/ability wise). After that we would contact a tree care company, if necessary, to cut the larger and more complex trees.

Anyone who meets the criteria will be considered. Oh and THIS IS A PAYING GIG! Though we have some money it is not a lot so any discount would be greatly appreciated. It would be great if someone would be willing to donate their services to a non profit as a tax write off!

If you, yourself don’t have this particular skill set I will happily take recommendations of people or companies you have previously used. Please let them know they need 4WD and that they will have help from a hard working, quick learning crew.

Please contact Sam’ Russell (samantha.russell@rocketmail.com) with any information or suggestions. My goal is to get this done by the beginning of August.

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No Propane at Annwfn

2008-12-31T04:16:30Z

The propane company that Annwfn has been using for years will not deliver propane to us anymore because of Fluffy's condition. The drivers do not feel safe on that road. This means the propane that is currently at Annwfn is what the Caretakers have to last the winter. Propane is used to cook the food and power some of the electricity.

Anyone who would like to visit Annwfn, please bring a camp stove to cook. We will be asking a $10 donation per day to use the stove/oven in the red house to help with the cost of propane.

This is what we need to fix this situation...
A flat bed truck. We have a few 25 gallon tanks (about 5 ft tall) that we could fill with propane, but we need a flat bed truck to haul them. The law specifies that to transport propane, the containers must remain completely upright the entire drive. The Caretakers do not have a vehicle that can do this. If anyone has a flat bed truck (and time) that they would like to donate to this cause, please contact the Caretakers at 707-548-9773.
Filling these smaller tanks will end up costing more than what we are currently paying ($800 twice a year) because we would no longer be getting a bulk discount. The cost of natural gas is rising ever-steadily so we hope to find a permanent fix to this solution.

We are hoping to fix Fluffy once Spring comes and the rains stop. To do this we need to raise at least $2000. We have currently raised $500 towards our goal.
Once the rains stop we will be able to get Fluffy re-graded and graveled. George Poore has offered to re-grade the road for $125/hr. He estimates it to take around 10 hrs to complete. We will also need to purchase tons of gravel to lay on fluffy (and rent a flat bed truck to haul the gravel unless one is donated). To make it maneuverable for the propane company we would also need to remove the hairpin turn, but that may cost thousands more dollars, if it's doable at all.

We need an engineer!
If there is anyone out there who knows about this stuff, please contact us asap!! We need someone who knows what they are doing to come look at Fluffy and give us an estimate as to the cost and options of removing the hairpin turn (if it's possible at all). We have several people's opinions, but we'd really like to have a professional come look at it. If you, or someone you know, is an engineer who would have knowledge about this stuff, please contact Annwfn at annwfn@annwfn.org or 707-548-9773.

Blessings & Love,
Kiara

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Annwfn Weekends

2008-12-12T05:26:54Z

The Moon Ritual was FABULOUS. Mother Earth showered us with her love (rain) all weekend and it worked out perfectly. Instead of being outside in the Moon Circle, we were all cozy in the Temple. There were 14 of us - including 13y.o. Galin. We had a beautiful meal of three different kinds of soup and stew - it was cold and everyone had the same idea it seems. After supper we all moved into the Temple for the ritual. It was a ritual of Self-Expression and Self-Actualization that I made up; everyone enjoyed it - even Kat who doesn't usually enjoy the stuffiness of rituals. I was nervous because my Moon Rituals aren't the same as a "regular" Sabbat Ritual, but it worked out very well and many people appreciated the community-oriented and close-knit feeling. I really feel that I was able to circulate the love and healing that I wanted to - I'm building on my Priestess style of healing! I only wish that I had someone to play the soft drum beat during meditation - or Vince to play the didgeridoo! Mother even poured down her cleansing rains at the right moments in the ritual and meditation. I had a cold going into the weekend and ended up with no voice (off-and-on) Sunday after the ritual - but it was worth it.

The following weekend (last weekend) was Annwfn's 30th year Jubilee anniversary and it was GREAT!! Oberon and Morning Glory came as well as Art and Jeanne and Sequoia even made it! There was a wonderful mix of those who have been involved with the land for years and some who were very new to the land. I made a cake into the shape of beautiful full breasts and everyone enjoyed it. I was talked into serving the cake topless (in the COLD weather) - it was definitely a celebration that Gwydion would have appreciated, I feel. Oberon even found and brought the old Forever Forests banner and put it up at Annwfn.

The only thing I wish I had done for the two weekends was 1) put the signing book out so everyone would sign (and hopefully donate) and 2) join everyone together in a circle around the table for a blessing of the food - we've always done it at Annwfn before, I don't know why I didn't think of it at the time; I guess I was just very busy cooking and stuff.

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Rain May Cancel Samhain

2008-11-04T00:18:50Z

I come bearing possibly sad news... It's been soggy and rainy at Annwfn for days. If the rain doesn't stop soon, Samhain will be canceled because Fluffy cannot handle traffic with it being this wet. Please do some magic to clear up the skies so we don't have to cancel Samhain.

If Samhain is not cancelled...
No one has sent in pre-registration. This means that the supplies that Annwfn has for the event are minimal. What you can bring will be what we have to use. Annwfn cannot afford to supply a main beast since there have been no money sent in.
Also, no one has showed up to Annwfn to work on the land for a work party. I spent a weekend raking the camp sites, but with all this rain, my work may have been for naught. There is a lot of work that needs to be done before a big event like Samhain (and Beltaine) and with no one sending in registration or showing up to help it happen, it's very trying on the Caretakers.

Hold Annwfn in your hearts and hope that we don't have to cancel. I will keep you updated as I can. I'll send out the word by Wednesday what the final word will be for this weekend.

Blessings & Love,
Kiara

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Samhain at Annwfn Nov. 7-9

2008-10-17T18:03:39Z

The air grows crisp, the nights grow longer.... The time approaches for Winter Faeries to dance upon Mother Gaia and put her to sleep for the Dark Half of the Year...

Samhain approaches!! A time when the veil between worlds is thinnest.

Come celebrate the changing season and the coming Darkness at Annwfn, Church of All Worlds' Sacred Land. Mendocino County, California.

Friday, November 7, 2008 - Sunday, November 9, 2008

Come feast with the dead in a traditional Dumb Supper... Come walk between the worlds.... Come witness the King of the May lay down his life (ritualistically) and crown (realistically) for the betterment of the Tribe and Mother Earth.

PLEASE REGISTER ASAP: Annwfn can only hold so many people, so please let us know how many of you plan to attend as soon as you know.

Annwfn survives only on the heartfelt donations of those who come to dance, sing, love, laugh, and make merry upon her lands. We ask a $20 per person registration fee to help with costs in putting on this festival. Send check or money order to:
"Annwfn"
PO Box 48
Calpella, CA 95418

or: PayPal (http://annwfn.org/donate.html)
** The Annwfn.org website is Under Construction and much needs to be updated. Please keep this in mind when reading the site. **

or: Bring your donation when you attend. Please send a letter to the Caretakers (above address) to let them know how many in your party plan to attend.

If you cannot afford the registration fee, there is Work Trade available. Please contact the Caretakers (Aileen: 707-548-9773 or annwfn@annwfn.org) as soon as possible to arrange Work Trade.
Possible Work Trade arrangements include: attend at least one work party prior to the Festival, bring/donate materials needed for the Festival, or work during the Festival weekend in various very helpful ways.

Future Events at Annwfn:
Saturday, October 18 -- Wild Hunt
Friday, November 7 - Sunday, November 9 -- Samhain
Saturday, November 15 -- Full Moon Ritual
Saturday, December 13 -- Full Moon Ritual

If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. butterfly.goddess1@yahoo.com

Blessings & Light,
Kiara

Be Excellent To Each Other!

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Annwfn Fire

2008-06-24T14:41:58Z

Greenfield Ranch is currently burning. Saturday night the was severe lightening storms and they started a fire on the ranch. The Caretakers have been fighting the fire since yesterday and today it jumped a ravine and is now at the back door. Three of the care takers have been cut off from the rest by the fire. They are currently bunking down it a spot that has already been burned and CDF is trying to find a way to get them out. Annwfn and the near by property is evacuating, live stock and all. I will post as soon as I know more info. Lets hold space that everything works out.

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Beltane Information

2008-04-22T00:58:04Z

Please forward this on to anyone you know who is attending

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Greetings & Salutations!

Beltane quickly approaches, and with it the promise of deep magick and joyous revelry. This year the festival will be held entirely in Pwyll's Meadow and the surrounding woodlands as it was in days gone by. Even as old customs are renewed, change is thick in the air at Annwfn. This dark moon Beltane is a time where we may release that which no longer serves, and open to the wisdom that exists within our land, our tribe, and ourselves. Major themes for the weekend include healing, renewal, and building community.

What is your intention? What is Our intention? This ceremony has its own intention ... to weave us together through the next cycle. Clarify your intentions before the gathering starts. Come prepared to step into the Practice of Perfect Love and Perfect Trust. Arrive Ready! Remember what has worked in the past, and what hasn't. Let us embrace what works and build upon it.

What can you expect at Beltane this year? Many things! Loving our Sanctuary, healing and renewing the Earth. Frolicking, gamboling, sauntering, and carousing. Dressing up, flirting, making friends, hanging out. Safe and sensual loving. Cooking big delicious meals and doing the dishes together. Singing and drumming around the fire. Playing in the woods, celebrating the season, doing our tribal magic. Turning the Wheel!

BELTANE SCHEDULE 2008
All activities scheduled to occur in the upper meadow and surrounding woodlands

FRIDAY, MAY 4th
Afternoon: Arrive when you can! Park in the lower lot and call up for a shuttle to take you and your gear to the upper meadow.

Evening:
6pm Dinner on yer own
7pm Kidz Circle
8pm Opening Ritual

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd
Morning
10:30am CAW Annual Membership Meeting
11am Flower Crowns & Decorations

Afternoon:
1:00PM Adults: May Games in the Fire Circle
Children: To Be Determined. Volunteers needed!

Evening:
6:00pm Potluck Feast (Main Beast Provided)
Dusk Walpurgisnacht Rite
Bardic & Vigil to follow

SUNDAY, MAY 4th
Morning:
10am Potluck Beltane Brunch

Afternoon:
12pm Women's Circle & Men's Circle
1:30pm Dancing the Maypole in the Garden
4pm Clean-Up
5pm Go if you must, stay if you will

MONDAY, MAY 6th
Clean up and enjoy the land.

HOW CAN I HELP OUT?
How nice of you to ask! The success of this year's festival depends more than ever on community involvement and participation. We are all co-creating this festival together. No one is in charge, and we all are. Please be responsible for yourself and actively look for ways to support our Beltane gathering.

A GREAT way to support the festival is to mail in your festival donation if you have not already done so. The suggested donation for the festival $50-$200 per adult. You can do it! Make checks payable to "Annwfn" and mail them to:
Annwfn
PO Box 48
Calpella, CA 95418

Limited work trade is available at $10/hr. For more information on arranging a work trade, call Juan at (707) 486-1419 or email him at: xolotl2001@yahoo.com. Some specific goods and items--such as flowers, food, gasoline--will also be accepted in trade for cash donations. If you wish to do a work trade, or to bring supplies in place of a cash donation, please contact Juan ASAP.

We ask that everyone offer at least one hour of community service to support the festival. There will be a sign up sheet on the community board near the registration table with a variety of needful tasks. Please take a moment to sign up when you arrive and register.

Here are just a few of the jobs just waiting for your loving attention:
*Four wheel drive shuttling from the lower lot to the upper meadow
*Merry Schleppers to help folks unload and get gear moved across the meadow to the campsites
*Kitchen Witches to help keep the kitchen area clean and organized
*Flower Children to bring flowers for decorating altars and making beautiful crowns for our new May Royalty
*Friendly Fairies to organize and lead activities for the Kidz Path
*Beltane Brunch preparation. We need you!

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD
We ask that every one Be Aware of the young ones—be they toddlers or teens—that dwell amongst us. Take a moment to connect with some of our kids; they are super cool, and they are the link to our future.

A Kidz Zone will be created in just the right spot in the meadow. If you have items that will enhance the Kidz zone--rugs, pillows, small chairs, etc.--please bring them with you to the festival.

Parents! Help contribute to a great Kidz Zone by bringing books, face painting supplies, costume items, art supplies, stickers, and any other little treats that will help our young ones to have just as fabulous a time as we big people plan to enjoy at Beltane.

Jonna and Ryan will host a kids dinner of pasta and fruit at 6pm on Friday evening, and then circle with the children at 7pm to prepare them for their role in the Opening Ritual.

We are seeking volunteers to organize the Kidz Path during the time that the May Games will be held on Saturday, from about 12:30pm-3pm. If you would like to take up this important work, please let us know! Contact Travis at travio@gmail.com.

THE VILLAGE KITCHEN
We will create a kitchen in the upper meadow for the preparation of all of our meals. One propane stove/oven will available to use. There will also be a designated area for setting up additional stoves, so if you have a camp stove, please bring it along to use and share.

In order to better love our Earth Mother, we ask that each person bring their own cup, bowl, plate, and eating utensils. A cloth napkin is also a nice touch if you have one, and don't forget your chalice!

Additional kitchen supplies such as dish towels, sponges, dish drainers, and dish washing tubs are also needed. We encourage you to bring these items along with you if you have them!

FESTIVAL FOOD
All meals for the weekend are left up to individuals. In the spirit of community building, please bring along enough and some to share. The Saturday evening and Sunday morning meals will be potluck. Talk to your friends and see what they plan to bring. Do as much food preparation ahead of time as you can. Coordinate. Delicious, nutritious dishes are encouraged!

There is no refrigerator in the upper meadow. There will be no refrigerator usage in the lower village. Please bring an ice chest and extra ice for your chilled food and an animal-proof container (such as a Rubbermaid bin) for your dry foods. Coolers and bins may be stored at your campsites or right in the kitchen if you wish. It is a good idea to label your cooler and your food bins.

Wash water has been restored to the upper meadow, but we ask that each person bring along a of couple gallons of potable water to be sure that we have enough for drinking and cooking. Water shared is life shared!

CAMPING
Dozens of wonderful campsites have been reclaimed in the woodland adjacent to the upper meadow. Most of them can comfortably fit a 4 person tent, while some of the larger sites will accommodate the Really Big Tents.

Everyone is encouraged to make their camp in the upper woodland. Camping in the lower village is also an option for those with special needs. A shuttle will run periodically to the meadow as needed to assist those that are camping in the lower village.

The upper meadow and woodlands are equipped with three privies and running water for hand washing. Remember, no pee in the privies. Please water a tree!

We ask that all fire be used in designated areas only. A comfortable smoking area will be designated for those amongst us that choose to use tobacco.

WHAT TO BRING
A tent, tarps for your tent, sleeping bag, warm blankets, flashlight (it's a dark moon!)
Warm clothes and hat for chilly nights, layered clothing, cloak or windbreaker
Rain gear, sunscreen, sun hat, towels
personal toiletries, personal medications, ear plugs, biodegradable shampoo and toothpaste (all water drains into the land!)
personal eating gear/utensils, cooler, food & beverages
extra ice for the community beverage trough, extra toilet paper for the privies, trash bags for your campsite
Water bottle, 2-3 gallons potable H2O per person
EZ-Ups, tapestries, camp chairs
FLOWERS for crown and altar decorations
goodies to beautiful our village and your campsite
Firewood, firewood, firewood
Extra gas (for shuttles), candles (taper, votive, 7 day) for the temple and ritual circles
Festival garments & ritual garb, tarot cards, tools of magick
An offering for the Bardic on Saturday night—a song, poem, performance, etc.
Drums, musical instruments, songs to share
Checks or cash for the Silent Auction
Willingness to pitch in where help is needed
A vision of what you want this community to be/look/feel like

SILENT AUCTION
There will be a silent auction at Beltane to raise money for the various projects critical to Annwfn's well being—projects including the water system, the road, and routine maintenance costs.

WE NEED YOUR HELP organizing and running the Silent Auction! You can help by:
* Working with Wren to organize and coordinate the Silent Auction!
* Donating items. Look around your home for those items you don't really need or use which someone else might love: magical tools, art, CDs, great books, special candles, musical instruments, etc.
* Offering services or craft work for auction—counseling, body work, tattoos, house cleaning, house painting, jewelry, home brews, portraits, etc.
* Picking up, sorting and organizing items as needed by the silent auction coordinator
* Bidding on items you like (bring $$ or checks for this!)

LEAVE NO TRACE
Please plan to take away from Annwfn whatever trash and recycling you create at Annwfn. Haul away your own, and then some. Do your best to walk lightly on the land. Let us leave our spiritual sanctuary cleaner than we found it.

Don't Bring a Mess * Don't Be a Mess * Don't Leave a Mess

CARPOOLING
Is encouraged. If you have room in your car and would like to offer a ride to a fellow pagan, or if you need a ride, make it known by emailing Juan at: xolotl2001@yahoo.com.

Contact Juan if you need directions to Annwfn.

QUESTIONS?
Contact: Juan - xolotl2001@yahoo.com
Joe & Aileen - frakkiwarrior@yahoo.com
Queen Seasons - dancinghathor@juno.com
Travis – travio@gmail.com

Many Thanks to Everyone for all that you do to weave this special Beltane Magick!

BLESSED BE!

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## Come celebrate the birth of Annwfn! 1978-2008 ##

2008-02-22T09:44:51Z

30th Anniversary Jubilee 29th- March 1st

The Annwfn Jubilee!

30 years since that crazy guy signed over his little bit of paradise for all us pagans to party, frolic and commune with the faeries.
Let us come together and give thanks to Gwydion Pendderwen for his everlasting gift to the pagans of today and tomorrow.
Let us share in bardic revelry, as I am sure he would be doing. Let us forget the sins of the past (as the catholics would do on their
Jubilee).
Let us celebrate the past, present and future, in this special moment of transformation and change at Annwfn, welcoming the new and giving reverence for the old.

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News from Annwfn's Caretakers & 2008 Schedule

2008-02-04T00:58:44Z

Annwfn is thriving!! There is change and new beginnings in the air and excitement is abound!

A new door graces the Goat Lodge which eliminates the draft in the ante room. Also, two windows have been inserted into the Goat Lodge ante room – where there used to be opaque plastic on the window cut-outs are now windows to bring in sunlight and faerie dust! The roof has also been fixed on the Goat Lodge (as of October) as well as the addition of some beautiful (5) new steps.

Come visit Annwfn and see the new Rain Water Catch System that Joe, Juan and Geoff designed and installed. The water rushes down the installed gutter, through a filtration system on top of a barrel and is collected to be added to the water supply. They’ve also put in a over-flow system so the water will not pool up in front of the Goat Lodge during really rainy weather (if the barrel is not emptied often enough) – the extra water now runs through a pipe and is spilled out down the hill safely.

The six new solar panels purchased with Beltaine revenue have been hooked up to the DC power!! We’re on our way to having full AC power in the Goat Lodge – WooHoo!!
To finish the project we need 2 new solar batteries and about 200 yards of romex wire (this hopefully includes enough wire to re-wire the Goat Lodge which is currently wired inadequately).

In the garden the Caretakers have finished the Strawberry Spiral and successfully transplanted several strawberry plants from the already full spiral sections to the newly re-formed spirals. It looks WONDERFUL! I simply cannot wait for all the fresh strawberries and strawberry jam and strawberry pie and strawberry mead – oh my – that will surely come this summer!!

There are plans to update the watering system in the garden; hopefully we all can get in on the action with a planned work party. There are also some great new dreams for the garden including planting more vegetables and fruit! Which reminds me: there’s now a new fruit garden up above the Red House that is home to a few trees (I don’t recall the kind, sorry) and some raspberry bushes as well as a few roses. There are hopes to plant blueberries and much more!!

One of the new Caretakers, Laura, is a blossoming artist and she’s left her faerie mark on Annwfn – to the delight of the Deities and faeries and pagans alike! The new garden shed (which is big!) has been painted with a beautiful rendition of the Native American creation myth. It’s a beautiful sight when lounging in the garden under a full moon – a must see!

Apple Tree has outdone herself this year and all the Caretakers took joy in gathering her fruit and creating many sweets – apple butter, apple pie, and apple tart, oh my! Home made, organic apple butter is available for a small donation to Annwfn, please contact Aileen for more details – 707-468-4661.

2008 will be a magnificent year for Annwfn – it’s in the air and we will manifest it!!

JANUARY
Tree Planting 4th- 5th

FEBRUARY
Imbolc 1st- 3rd
Full Moon Ritual 23rd
30th Anniversary Jubilee 29th- March 1st
(Come celebrate the birth of Annwfn! 1978-2008)

MARCH
Ostara 21st- 23rd

APRIL
Full Moon Ritual 19th

MAY
Beltaine 2nd- 4th
Full Moon Ritual 17th

JUNE
Summer Solstice 20th- 22nd

JULY
Full Moon Ritual 19th

AUGUST
Lughnasadh 1st- 3rd
Full Moon Ritual 16th

SEPTEMBER
Full Moon Ritual 13th
Mabon 19th- 21st

OCTOBER
Full Moon Ritual 11th
Samhain 31st- Nov. 2nd

NOVEMBER
Full Moon Ritual 15th

DECEMBER
(December is a cold and wet month for the land - especially Old Fluffy. Rituals will be announced closer to the date depending on weather)

** If you would like to Priest and/or Priestess any of the Sabbat events, please contact Annwfn ASAP. Write a letter to the Caretakers (Joe, Aileen, Geoff, Laura, Juan, Jack, Tamar) they’d love to hear from you especially in these cold, lonely, wintry months when they get almost no visitors.
Annwfn P.O. Box 48 Calpella, CA 95418 (707) 468-4661

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Annwfn Needs Your Help - Insureance and Road Assessment due Dec. 20th

2007-12-17T08:56:36Z

Dear Loves,

First of all, Merry Yule!!
We hope everyone is having a wonderful time snuggling with loved ones and enjoying the company of friends to fight off the chilly weather; reminiscing about the moments that took your breath away in this past year.

Annwfn has been going through a rather lengthy and difficult process for the last couple of months and the outcome is that we need to ask for your support....

Road Assessment (to GFR for keeping the Main Ranch Road up to par so we can drive up to our Faerie Village) and Insurance bills are due soon ((Dec. 20th)) and Annwfn is experiencing a bit of a dry spell. The total amount due is about $600. The new Caretakers have exhausted their pocketbooks with Annwfn upkeep, bless their hearts, so are unable to help as much as they would like to.

If you can spare any amount - even $5 - please contact Annwfn soon. Send donations (checks made payable to "Annwfn") to:
Annwfn
P.O. Box 48
Calpella, CA 95418

Or, you can use PayPal on the website: http://www.annwfn.org/donate.html

If you have any questions please contact Kiara at butterfly.goddess1@yahoo.com

Many Blessings to you and yours in this Holiday Season!

Blessed Yule!

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Annwfn Podcast

2007-10-06T18:01:28Z

This is AWESOME!! You MUST see it!!!

The first Annwfn podcast... from Annwfn. Made by Laura.
See how you can help your Sanctuary - our precious piece of Mother Gaea - grow.
See & hear about the magical things you've been missing. APPLES!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E8YbDDy3SA

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Mabon Reminder

2007-09-04T22:53:53Z

Mabon is fast approaching and I would just like to send out this reminder to everyone who wishes to attend Annwfn's Mabon celebration to send in your registration information as soon as possible.

Registration Deadline: September 24, 2007

To download a PDF copy of the registration forum, please click the following link: http://www.annwfn. org/newsletter/ annwfn_registration.pdf

and mail it to :

Annwfn
P.O. Box 48
Calpella, CA. 95418

--laura (Caretaker of Annwfn)

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Labor Day Weekend Party @ Annwfn

2007-09-01T19:27:53Z

Labor Day Weekend
August 31 - September 2
This weekend will be celebrated with a lot of hard work. We will clean up the Ancestral lower lot and the Lower Parking lot of dead vehicles (take them away to the dump and make more room for future plans) and debris. There are many plans in the making for the area called the Ancestral Lower Lot; this is the first step.
BONUS: Pizza will be provided for all hearty workers!!

It's been a wonderful summer at Annwfn - not too hot. I got a call from Jack the other day and he reported that 65 pears were harvested from the garden pear tree!! Also, because it's been a mild summer, there are still strawberries on the Strawberry Spiral just waiting to be snacked upon or turned into a yummy pastry. The apple tree has been baring fruit galore! Tamar is making apple pie, apple crisp, and any other apple pastry you can think of! Ohh la la!!

So, next weekend, I will be at Annwfn helping to clear away the Ancestral lot of debris and get some good hard work in. Giving my physical love to this piece of Mother Gaea that we have been charged with protecting.

Who will be there to celebrate with me?
Oh! And have some of Tamar's famous apple crisp!! YUMMY!

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Current info

2007-08-20T23:02:51Z

Since June we 5 new stewards have put in at least $1300.00 of our own money
towards making Annwfn a livable place.

A lot of progress has been made. But there is much more to be done.

Despite the fact that we installed 2 more water tanks, the spring has all but
run dry for the summer. We won't have enough water to make it until next
winter.

We've cut about half the wood we will need for this year, But our chainsaws
are out of gas now.

We have a truck loaded full of junk and trash, but we cannot afford the cost to
take it to the dumps.

We 5 are all living in the goat lodge and living off of pasta and pancakes.

Our accounts are overdrawn since this recent insurance payment.

And now we literally cannot afford a barrel to poop in. Which we do in fact need
emminently.

I know there has been conflict over where funds are going. People don't know
who to trust anymore.

I implore this community to at least give us new stewards, who hold no grudges
nor hidden agendas a fighting chance.

If you. Find it difficult even to trust us with your donations. Then don't.

Bring us things instead of cash. Gasoline is always useful. We cold use a lot of
Romex cable right now for our power system upgrade.

We also need 4 batteries ($75 each) to upgrade the goat lodge's power system
and lessen our use of the gasoline generator.

Speaking of the goat lodge, any and all roofing materials would be greatly
apreciated.

At least this way, there will be no questioning where your donation is going.

-Juan Steward on Annwfn

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New Discussion Board

2007-08-18T22:19:57Z

Hi, I'd like to invite everyone to join the new Discussion Board on the Annwfn.org web site. here's the link :
http://annwfn.org/discussionboard/

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Annwfn.org

2007-08-15T19:55:54Z

Yay the site has been moved to its new server and has had a face lift. Though it isn't finished yet I hope everyone will check out the new site

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Upcoming Events at Annwfn

2007-07-23T23:07:01Z

Full Moon Ritual
July 27 - July 29
Come work in the garden, harvest fruit and herbs (to take home!), and experience the awe of an Annwfn Full Moon Ritual.

Lughnasadh Celebration
August 10 - August 12
Celebrate the warmth of the Sun and the gifts of Demeter. And more!

Firewood Gathering Weekend
August 17 - August 19
Help prepare Annwfn for the winter months by collecting and cutting firewood. The caretakers have discovered a big amount of fire wood just waiting to be cut into the proper size. Come experience the excitement of working with a chainsaw (supervised, of course) and filling Annwfn's 3 wood sheds.

Fire Safety Weekend
August 24 - August 26
Help keep Annwfn safe of brush fires by clearing away the dead branches and underbrush.

Labor Day Weekend
August 31 - September 2
This weekend will be celebrated with a lot of hard work. We will clean up the Ancestoral lower lot and the Lower Parking lot of dead vehicles (take them away to the dump and make more room for future plans) and debri. There are many plans in the making for the area called the Ancestoral Lower Lot; this is the first step.
BONUS: Tons of Pizza will be provided for all hearty workers. And, if we're really good, the ice cream faery might just visit.

Mabon Work Parties:
September 7 - September 9th
September 14 - September 16

Mabon Celebration
September 28 - September 30
** Currently there is no High Priest and/or High Priestess volunteered to run this ritual. If you are interested, please contact Annwfn at (707) 468-4661 - leave a message and your call will be returned.

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Litha

2007-05-27T23:33:24Z

Litha at Annwfn
June 22nd - 24th

Rituals by Coven Nemorensis (including Annwfn's new Caretakers!)

Come celebrate the radiance and the full return of Ra, Ameratsu Omikame, Arinna, Sunna, Sol, Marici, Apollo, Estan & Istanu, Kodoyanpe, Inti, Belenus, Lug, Shamash, and that vibrant life-giving deity known by many other names.

Registration Required. $40 per person
Send to: Annwfn, POB 48, Calpella, 95418
Call Kiara with questions.

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Beltane Volunteers

2007-04-26T23:33:26Z

We need volunteers for Beltaine. We especially need Rangers. Rangers are people who will be charged with making sure that through all of the good times people will remain safe. They will be the few who will be allowed to enter any situation to make sure that everyone is safe. They must be someone that has attended Annwfn festivals for a full turn of the year. The shifts will be for 2-3 hours, and there are shirts that need to be worn so people can spot you no matter what. These will be provided. We don't expect for there to be any problems, but if there are, the Rangers take care of it. Please contact me if you are interested and I will connect you with the people necessary. Also there will be a sign up sheet for other volunteer positions, cooking, cleaning, ritual prep and clean up, shuttle and a variety of other things. Please be thinking about what you would like to do and if you know please contact Kia and she will sign you up. Thank you in advance for all of the time
everyone will invest in making Beltane great!

Sam

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Good News

2007-04-15T21:35:41Z

This is reposted from the Friends of Annwfn Yahoo group. I just thought everyone should know.
Sam

Dear Friends

Jack phoned me this afternoon with effusive and ecstatic praise for
your great response to the new festival pre-registration process. He
phoned with a new stack of unopened mail in his hand, as well as over
$1500 in previously opened checks (to be cashed after the 1st). In
addition, I have forwarded $200 sent by PayPal.

Your adaptation to the new system has been wonderful, and it will
certainly lead to better festivals! It is definitely a stretch for
some of us (myself included) to actually commit to something weeks in
advance! Jack also reported that new solar panels are on the way,
and soon the Goat Lodge will have 120V AC available.

Also today, I received a pleasant surprise from another source. Anna
Korn, one of the original Ents/Caretakers of Annwfn, sent us $240 for
the royalties on the CD The Best of Pagan Song containing Gwydion's
inspirational song "We Won't Wait Any Longer."

Serpentine Music owner Anne Hill told me by phone today that we will
soon be receiving the profits from the new 2-CD set The Music of
Gwydion, which she produced last year. For more on this go to the
updated page:
http://www.annwfn. org/index. cfm?PageID= 149&CategoryID= 44

See you a Beltaine!
BB, Art

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Silent Auction @ Beltaine

2007-04-14T01:54:59Z

There will be a Silent Auction to benefit Annwfn at Beltaine.

YOU can help by:
* Donating items to auction. Look around your home for those
items you don't really need or use which someone else might love:
magical tools, art, CDs, great books, special candles, musical
instruments, etc. Or you can offer services—counseling, body work,
tattoos, house cleaning, house painting, portraits, etc.
* Picking up, sorting and organizing items as needed by Wren
* Bidding on items you like at Beltaine (bring $$ or checks)

WREN NEEDS YOUR HELP organizing and running the Silent Auction at
Beltaine!
Wren can be contacted at 800-340-3764 or wren@tds.com

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>>> BELTAINE NOTICES <<<

2007-04-11T20:18:40Z

Children:
There will be a Faery Theatrical Creation presented on Sunday afternoon. **Please bring faery materials for them to make their costumes: Wings, Glitter, Nifty Material, Scarves, Crowns, Gems & Jewels... anything you can find in your closet to give for a faery costume.
The children's Faery area will be between the Goat Lodge and the Faery Circle (where it was last year). Willowoak, High Priestess this year, has some wonderful surprises for the youngsters including a Faery High Tea!!

Owl and her Pixie Crew will be putting on a magickal May Pole Ritual on Sunday afternoon. *Please bring Musical instruments!!!
Goddesses - please bring drums and acoustic instrumens for the Women's Circle.

** Beltaine Tattoos!!
Former Queens Tracy and Brita will be giving SOLAR-POWERED TATTOOS on Saturday (approx. 10am-5pm; except May Games) for a $50 donation to Annwfn (up to 3 inch piece – larger pieces will be $100/hr). There is limited time so please contact us SOON to reserve your time for a Sacred Tattoo!!

VOLUNTEERING:
It takes a community to put on something this big and this good. People are already volunteering for various duties, but there is still much that needs doing. There will be a Sign-Up Volunteer sheet at the Registration Table at the entrance to Annwfn where everyone will sign up for 2 shifts.
Duties include: Dishes, Kitchen Moniter, Shuttle Run (Unfortunately, Jack's Jeep has bit the dust so those who would like to volunteer for Shuttle Run must have their own 4x4 vehicle. Tamar's Rav is for Emergencies Only.), Ritual Prep, Ritual Clean-Up, Joe's Rangers (contact Kiara for information), and Gopher

If you would like to help out by volunteering before the event, you will be highly praised. We need help with everything: cooking during the event, bringing supplies (flowers, ect..) for the event, staying on Monday to help clean-up, ect.. If you can bring supplies or would like to volunteer to help out before/after the event, please contact Kiara.

SEXUAL NOTICE:
This year the upper Beltaine Meadow will be available for festivities!!
After the Walpurgisnaught Rite in the Moon Circle on Saturday there will be a Bardic and Vigil for those who would like to keep the party going all night up at the Beltaine Meadow Fire Circle.

* The Beltaine Meadow will be available for all sexual and raunchy celebrating that the May embarks upon you. The Garden and Faery Village will be for the innocent energies of the youth. * Please respect this request!

May the Lust of the Season bring Pleasure your way.

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Beltaine Registration is Closed

2007-04-11T20:17:34Z

~ BELTAINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ~

* If you have not sent in your Registration or contacted the Event Coordinators, please put Annwfn on your calendar for the next Festival - Summer Solstice in June.

* If you have sent in Work Trade registration and have not yet talked with the Event Coordinators or Caretakers, please contact them to arrange Work Trade - next WorkPARTY scheduled for April 21-22.

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>>> BELTAINE NOTICES <<<