Airport Transportation
Remember: If you’re flying in, you need to book into Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Please contact us at 904-674-0607 if you need a ride. We may have several options available closer to the festival dates.

Arrival and Departure
We would prefer you stayed on site, lending your presence and energy to the village, but outside obligations sometimes prevent us from being here the whole event and If you find you must come and go,

The gate hours are:
Wed. April 5th - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Thu. April 6th - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Fri. April 7th - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Sat. April 8th - 9:00 am - 8:00 PM
Sun. April 9th - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Pricing

The PhoenixPhyre full five day registration is $85.00 until 2/28/06, $95.00 from 2/28/06 until 3/28/06, and $105.00 at the Gate for persons age 16 yrs. old and older. Children and Young Adults ages 3 - 15 are $10.00 and children under 3 are free.

Weekend passes are is $65.00 until 2/28/06, $75.00 from 2/28/06 until 3/28/05, and $85.00 at the Gate for persons age 16 yrs. old and old6r. Weekend Passes are good for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Day-passes are $25.00 and will only be sold at the Gate. The passes are available for Thursday, Friday or Saturday only, and are good from 9 AM until Midnight on that day.
Pre-registration closes on March 28th, 2006.

Merchanting
The merchant fee for this gathering is $25.00 per 10 ft. x 10 ft. space. Multiple merchant spaces may be purchased; contact us directly if you need a larger area. We list Merchants on the Website; if you include the URL to your Website, we will link to you.

We will be repeating the "Craft Demos" for demonstrating the manufacture or creation of your wares. There has been a decline in the number of merchants who offer "Craft Demo's" of late. This is sad. You are depriving yourself and our community of a chance to demonstrate your product, and remember that Workshops are community service too!
The number of merchant sites are limited and are "First Come, First Served." There are only 25 sites available for rent to merchants and it is important to note that we generally close Merchant registrations 2 1/2 weeks into registration. Merchant sites usually fill very rapidly.
Be sure to read the merchant registration form and fill it out clearly and completely.

Merchants are required to have fire extinguishers displayed on the outside of their booths (bungie cords work great!). They cost around $7.00-$8.00 (at Walmart) and if yours gets used, we will refill or replace it at our option.

There will be an additional $20.00 per site for electricity. The good news, however, is that we anticipate NO difficulties with electrical service at Hidden River.

For any group of five (5) or more who register together, we are offering $10.00 off the current registration price of each adult registration. The registrations must come paid in full and all in one envelope. If registering online with a credit card, all registrations must be placed on one card. If you have any questions, please contact us at 904-674-0607 or email us at pphyre@phoenixfestivals.com

Ostara Eggs Presented by Mary Francis
Using all natural food ingredients, we will dye Ostara eggs and enjpy the gifts of Mother Nature! For adults and children

SIA Meeting Presented by Jean and Kate Davis
A self-help group for survivors of sexual abuse and their friends and family. SIA is based on the 12-step program of AA adapted to the issues if incest. Meetings are open to both men and women as long as you are not currently a perpetrator.

Songs and Chants Presented by Sally Klein
Song and chant sharing, round singing, harmony singing, sharing of original and meaningful songs

Magic and the Tarot Presented by Donald Michael Kraig
Most people think that the Tarot can only be used for doing divinations, fortune telling, or pathworking. In this workshop you’ll learn other ways of using the Tarot to bring real magick into your life, including using the Tarot cards as talismans, with candles, the amazing Dancing the Tarot technique, and as a synchronistic key to sex magick!

The Other Side of Tantra Presented by Donald Michael Kraig
Tantra is far more than the “yoga of sex” as many self-styled Tantric “experts” have claimed. It is a complete system of spirituality, as complete as the complexities of the Kabalah and as direct and straightforward as any of the numerous Neopagan systems popular today. In this class you will discover the “other side” of Tantra, the 98 per cent that does not deal with sexuality. Topics will include opening the senses, crazy wisdom, meditation, breath, magick and much more. Open to all people.

Sacred Dance Presented by Patricia Telesco
Seeing phamily and dancing the fire are the two main reasons I didn't want too miss the event! More to come.........

Gathering Etiquette
New to our Festival Environment? We’d like to invite you to attend Gathering Etiquette on the deck. All social interactions have certain customs that have evolved as “correct” behavior; Pagan gatherings are no different. Included are tips on how to interact with the friendly naked pagans, when throwing a cigarette into a fire is a bad idea, attending ritual, and more!

Dance of Life/Introduction to the Clan Mothers Presented by Gypsy (Thursday)
Early morning greet the day followed by an introduction to The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers by Jamie Sams: Sharing the truth of an ancient feminine wisdom tradition. A new method of honoring and incorporating native feminine wisdom into our daily lives. Each of the Clan Mothers reflects a particular teaching, relates to a cycle of the moon, and possesses special totems, talents and gifts that can help each of us cultivate our own personal gifts and talents.

Dance of Life/Animal Totems Presented by Gypsy (Friday)
A good way to greet the arrival of the new day.......Simple steps of acknowledging each of the four directions, drawing the power of the direction and giving it to the earth, and to the sky, centering it then sharing it with the East, with the West, and the South and the North.......Simple to follow movements that flow with each direction. Followed by an introduction to types of books and card decks available on the market, a discussion of different animals and what they have to say to us. We are all related.

All Wired Up Presented by Holly
How to wrap a stone nugget to wear as a pendant. How to make a Perfect Loop and a Basic Loop for earrings. Introduction to basic wire working tools. We will be working with copper wire for beginners, sterling wire will be available for additional cost.

Amber: Magical and Practical Applications Presented by Thorra Weylandsdottir
Thorra Weylandsdottir, an Asatruar who has worked with amber both artistically and spiritually, will discuss the significance of this beloved gem to various paths. Also covered in this workshop are healing practices and tests you can do to be sure the amber you purchased is real.

Energy Healing, based on the principles of Healing Touch Presented by Tyla Dragonfly
This workshop is a brief overview of energy techniques for healing, including ethics and basic principles of energy healing. Energy sensing exercises and two practical techniques will be taught. Tyla is an R.N. who has used energy and massage in pediatric nursing for over ten years. The techniques taught in this workshop are for use with adults and teenagers. Family and friends can share the use of these techniques for relaxation, and energy balancing. Bring a chair, and a pendulum (or something hung on a string or chain) and come prepared to have a fun and relaxing time of it!

Deconstructing the Witch Presented by Skip Clark
Ever wonder why witches ride brooms, wear blackhats, are green and have warts? Come to this workshop and find out. We’ll look at thease stereotypes and others. Dr. Skip Clatk is a medieval historian with numerous publications and paper presentations at scholarly and Pagan festivals and a regular at PhoenixPhamily events.

Body Goddess Presented by Dawn
Body Goddess is painting the body and pressing the painting into a cloth. It is a representation of the Goddess within. This art will make up the privacy curtain for the Crones' Circle. Crones only, see Ardy. Schedule before Crone Circle, afternoon, at the Deck.

Friendship Bracelets Presented by Dawn & Hannah
Making friendship bracelets.

History and Anatomy of the Drum Circle Presented by Freedom
A participatory workshop on the comparison and analysis of the drum circle, with special attention focused on the US with comparisons to other cultural examples around the world. We will compare and contrast forms and philosophies of such drum circles as “Traditional”, “Celebration”, “Pagan”, “Rainbow” and “inner city”.

Storytelling as History, Teaching and Healing Presented by Elspeth
Throughout human existence, information has been carried in the memories of the people. Part of understanding illness, for instance, is seeing it as part of myth and story. All of us, especially children, learn from stories. As we build community once again, we need to revive these skills. (Possible 2 part class)

Retroactive Rites of Passage Presented by Elspeth
Most of us missed our puberty rites. Many of us have passed other landmark occasions without fully honoring them- deaths, births, divorces, first job/house/car, gains and losses in life. Is it too late? Let’s talk about possibilities. Bring paper and pencil.

Silly Songs Presented by Elspeth
Forget your dignity. Come sing. No training needed. This is an excellent workshop for parents and children together. (But you don't have to bring a child to attend)

Be Responsible for Your Mouth Presented by Elspeth
Words are majik – powerful majik. And we speak them freely. What are your words doing as they pass from your mouth to someone’s ears? This class will consider some of the uses (and misuses) of the power of speech.

Meals will be catered by our Staff Kitchen. Meal tickets are $60.00 for the entire event. Meals served are Wednesday Dinner, three meals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a Sunday Brunch. Pay as you go meals are available, but the food is purchased based on the number of meals presold, and presold meal tickets eat first. We will have a limited vegetarian menu. If you have special dietary needs, please plan on preparing your own meals.
Fires will be allowed at your campsite only in approved areas and with approval from Safety; however, wood is not available at the site, so we recommend you bring your camp stove, or your own wood.

Drum Circle Blessing Ritual
To honor the joys and sorrows of the past, to express the hope for the future, and to celebrate being back among Phamily, these are the goals of this Blessing. All members of the Phoenix Phyre Phamily are asked to come and participate as feasible. Bring Drums, or Horns, Flutes or Guitar, Tambourine, Cymbals, Banjos, Whistles, or just your Voice. Dance if you can, Clap along or just sit and Watch, what ever your ability allows. There is room and a place for all in this Celebration.

The All Souls Social Costume Ball
Calling all Goblins, Ghosts, Witches, Druids and Pagans of all Paths!!!! Put on your finest Pagan wear, your dancing shoes, and be ready for a howlin’ good time!! We’re brewin’ up a whale of a party with music by Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus and Doss*Millard*Kelso.
We’ll have a photographer available onsite, so there will be an opportunity to have a photo of yourself - at a minimal cost - in all your ghoulish best!
The friday social brings toether elements of the finest in pagan community. Music, Dancing, Costumes, and social interaction. Wear your finest pagan outfits, or your coolest costume, or find a bit of glitter that appeals to you and dress in that.... help decorate the pavillion during the day friday.
Create and be a part of a party that can only happen when a bunch of Pagans get together!


Honoring Ritual
Did you, or someone you know and love, get a promotion, graduate from something, have a Rite of Passage, get initiated or elevated, join the military, have a baby, get handfasted, or experience any other momentous event in life that you wish to have Honored and Recognized? Have you had a loved friend or family member pass into Summerland? We have set aside this time for such Honoring and Recognition before Bardic Circle. Please come and share your special event or your special person, and allow your phamily to join you in Recognition.

Bardic Circle
Our community is enormously talented. Virtually every pagan we have met has a muse on their shoulder. Bardic circle is an acknowledgment of the older times when, around the campfire or at the hearth, the community comes together to sing, dance and tell stories. Please come and share of yourself on Thursday evening in the Ritual Circle

Fire Dancing & Drumming Every Night
Our community is blessed with some of the best late night drumming and dancing that can be found in the community. All drummers, all dancers, all chanters are welcome. Our hearts sing together in joy and love.

Early Setup
Billie has offered to discount early arrivals for $15.00/night per person. There is an additional $5.00 per day for electric, per site. If you wish to set up early you should be aware that no festival camps, including Merchant booths will be set up until after noon on Tuesday, April 4th.

Cameras
We don’t want to inhibit your enjoyment and we must take steps to protect our community. Proper identification will be required and everyone with cameras/video equipment will be issued a special armband which must be worn at all times. Anyone observed with a camera/video equipment and without the proper armband will leave the festival, and/or have the camera confiscated and the images destroyed, at the descretion of the Event Coordinator. So please! don’t loan your camera/video equipment to anyone “for a quick shot”. Your cooperation is valued and your sensitivity is necessary for a happy festival experience for everyone.

New Friends and Old Join the phamily in April this year

Donald Michael Kraig

Born in Chicago and raised in Los Angeles, Don’s early life was one conservative Judaism, which to him meant be good to others, attend religious services and everything else will turn our okay. Just before his Bar Mitzvah, however, one of the Rabbis at his temple demonstrated to Don some of the techniques of Judaism which were more mystical in nature. Thus began a search for the inner truths of life that has lasted over three decades.
Don has received a B.A. in philosophy from UCLA and has studied music there and at other colleges and universities He has performed musically at major venues in Southern California and, playing keyboards in rock bands, has opened for such diverse acts as Elton John and Great White. Recently he received a fellowship to USC where he received a certificate in multimedia, 3D graphics and animation and web design. He went on to work for major computer software companies and teach computers at USC.

Don is a Certified Tarot Master, an honor bestowed upon him after intense study by The Associated Readers Of Tarot, a not-for-profit, international, educational organization. Later he was awarded the rank of Certified Tarot Grandmaster. He is an ordained minister and holds a Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Don was the Editor-in-Chief of The Llewellyn New Times (now renamed New Worlds) for three years and FATE magazine, America’s longest-established magazine (over 40 years). He was the editor for Llewellyn’s on-line journal, found at www.llewellynjournal.com and is now an editor for New Worlds. He even had a radio show, “The FATE Magazine Radio Hour.”

Don has been a member of several metaphysical and magical organizations. After ten years of personal study and practice he began to teach classes in the Southern California area on such topics as Kabalah, Tantra, Tarot, magick, psychic development, psychic self-defence and Wicca. Over the next ten years he refined his teaching style. He took his most popular classes, expanded on them and refined them into what has become Modern Magick, the first step-by-step coursebook in ceremonial magick. Almost 600 pages in length, the book is arranged into 11 time-tested lessons. It explains such subjects as magick, Kabalah, Tarot, Tantra, talismans, reincarnation, sex magick, pathworking and much more in a clear, easy-to-understand and easy-to-use manner.

Author of Tarot & Magick, Modern Sex Magick, Magician’s Workbook, and Magical Diary, in addition to Modern Magick, Don now lives in Venice Beach, California, and teaches workshops both internationally and all over the U.S. He is studying for a doctorate in clinical hypnotherapy.

Patricia Telesco

Trish Telesco is the mother of three, wife, chief human to 5 pets, and a full-time professional author with more than 40 metaphysical books on the market.

While her actual Wiccan education was originally self-trained and self-initiated, she later received initiation into the Strega tradition of Italy, which gives form and fullness to the folk magic Trish practices. Her strongest beliefs lie in following personal vision, being tolerant of other traditions, making life an act of worship, and being creative so that magic grows with you.

Trish has appeared on several television segments, including one for Sightings on multi-cultural divination systems. Trish maintains a strong, visible presence in metaphysical journals including Circle Network News, and on the internet through popular web sites like The Witches Voice, her home page located at www.loresinger.com, and various appearances on internet chats and bbs boards.

Elspeth of Haven

Teacher, counselor, and Crone-on-the-Road, Elspeth is cofounder of the Haven Community, and proponent of the Haven Way, an eco-spiritual path of personal and planetary transformation. It is her strong belief that we are all healers, and that healing is our evolutionary mission.

Nybor of Haven

Nybor has been creating artistic masterpieces for the last 50 years and sold his first piece of art at the age of six. He has owned and operated art studios in Minneapolis and New York City and is renowned for his black and white science fiction art, including book and magazine covers and interiors.

Scarlett Ross
Scarlett Ross is a teacher, seeker, dreamer and Southern kitchen witch who cherishes a life of dreams and happiness with her husband, young son, cat, family, and spiritual community. Scarlett travels throughout the Southeast discussing her books (“Nostradamus for Dummies”, “Dreams of the Goddess” and “Spells: An Anthology”) and sharing her personal spiritual path, including workshops on personal divinity, dreams and spirituality, and women’s spirituality. Indigo Village, Inc.,a non-profit, non-religious New Age educational group, has become a focus for Scarlett as she concentrates on moving education into a new paradigm.

Doss*Millard*Kelso - DMK

Expect the Dreamtrybe songs you love!

Keyboardist Ginger Doss and bassist Lynda Millard are a double vocal harmonic powerhouse with a mix of influences. Their long-term partnership started with forming the all-female progrock band, Velvet Hammer, with Dana Davis, Katrina Lassberg, and later, Robin Beacham. Later, the duo formed Dreamtrybe with the addition of Lynda’s son, Tabber.

This newest evolution combines the talents of these former members of Dreamtrybe, Lynda and Ginger, combined with the rich voice of Bebeca Kelso to play some old favorites and some new, in an intimate acoustic setting with the help of some of our community’s best drummers.

Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus

Pagan music fans who like rock, pop, reggae, gospel, funk, blues, or any combination of these styles, will hear music that will satisfy them.

The eclectic Clearwater, Florida-based band, who have toured the southeast and whose first CD, Chants of Balance, has been highly acclaimed in PanGaia, NewWitch, and Circle Sanctuary magazines, will perform Friday, April 7th. The band’s songs are written by its members, whose main goal with their music is to share the energy of the God andGoddess.

Samples of their music can be heard at www.cdbaby.com/shiningwheel. They are currently in the studio working on their second CD, and several of the new songs will be performed, as well as favorites from Chants of Balance, at the PhoenixPhyre concert.

Nighthawk

Nighthawk and the Phoenix Drumtrybe, with maturity and experience, help facilitate drum circles with cohesive rhythms that last long into the night and keep the dancers moving and drummers at the fire. And the circle has been expanded, so ther’s plenty of space for drumming, dancing, and even, if we’re very fortunate, some fire spining!