An interesting and exciting line-up!

Healing Rhythms Presented by Kristin Madden
For millennia, humans have used rhythm for communication, celebration, ritual, and healing. Healing rhythms create a non-verbal energy that guides our bodies, minds, and spirits back into balance. And they are just plain fun! In this workshop, Kristin will introduce you to the shamanic practice of rhythmic healing, encouraging you to develop a personal relationship with the drum and rattle. Join us for a fully hands-on experience. Learn to use rhythm to create sacred space, explore the otherworlds, connect with spirit allies, and effect healing for yourself and others.

Deathwalking Presented by Kristin Madden
Throughout time and across the globe, communities have looked to their shamans to guide both living and departed through the death process and beyond. Join us for a first-hand look at what happens when the physical body dies and the spirit moves into the other worlds. Listen to the stories of psychopompic journeys. Expect to examine your own beliefs and discuss rites of passage that will truly touch your soul.

Finding your Inner Muse Presented by Kristin Madden
Do you believe you are creative? Does your creativity manifest in myriad or unique ways? Do you sometimes need some help breaking through blocks? If you ever wanted to hear the voice of your Muse more clearly, join us for a fully interactive workshop designed to jump start your creative process and get those wonderful juices flowing. Be prepared to explore your own beliefs and take a short inspirational walk.

Empowering Pagan Kids and their Families Presented by Kristin Madden
Discussion group on practical ways to connect pagan youth to pagan peers and other support groups, empower them to live with honor and integrity as pagans, and handle the challenges life can throw at you with grace.

Magical Kids Presented by Kristin Madden
Our children enter this world possessed of great magical abilities and deep connections to the world of spirit. All we need do is support and encourage these innate talents and pagan young people will not lose them as they grow up, like too many people do. Join us to explore these abilities and the many ways we can encourage their development. Bring your parents or your kids and be ready to partner up to play psychic games.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous Presented by Jean & Kate Davis
A 12-step meeting conducted by survivors for discussion of issues and the 12 steps to recovery and support. Materials provided by the National Organization.

At the Phoenix Phyre Crones’ Dance, Lady Elspbeth proposed that we offer a
new ritual at Phoenix festivals. The concept was blessed by Wade and our
lead Crone, Ardy. The sad news is, Elpsbeth will not be at Autumn Meet
because she is healing from surgery. The good news is, Elspeth will be with
us in spirit and wants us go forward with this ritual.

What is this special ritual? Well, many of us were never offered the
opportunity to celebrate occasions in our life that were eventful and
deserving of acknowledgment. With the help and support of the Crones and
Sages, there will be a Rite of Passage ritual on Thursday night, 3rd of
November, to acknowledge those special occasions that you missed. This Rite
of Passage is to ritually recognize and celebrate life-altering experiences,
or accomplishments, from the distant, or recent, past and includes puberty,
birth, death, marriage, divorce, croning/saging, or even first job, house or
car. This is not intended to replace other Rites of Passage offered by the
Crones or Sages, but instead are focused on those missed and never
acknowledged.

Remember - no glass!
Please bring non-breakable containers for your beverages.


Staff Camp is Open, Please feel free to drop in and say Hi! We’ll be at a different location this fall and wait ‘til you see how we’ve gussied up! Everyone is welcome, at any time - especially if you have lovely things to eat or drink. :-)

Drum Camp, too, is open and all are welcome - but probably not until afternoon!

The Ritual Fire is a SACRED FIRE, and the heart of our community. Please do not throw trash, cigarette butts, etc.. into the Community’s Heart!

There is a new Smoking Policy - smoking is not permitted in the Sacred Ritual Circle, or under any Roof.

The site is not dry, but we ask you to drink responsibly.

Also, please be mindful of our Elders and make room for them around the Ritual Fire


Workshops

Over 40 workshops will be presented during the gathering beginning Wednesday afternoon and carried through Saturday.
We are running multiple adult tracks, a teen track, and a child's track. The workshop presenters and their workshops will be listed on our web site. We are focusing on children and teen workshops . Although we will have a wide variety of workshops, we are requesting workshops that cater particularly to the next generation. "Bringing up your Pagan Child" type workshops for our young parents would be particularly appreciated. This is our future!

Airport Transportation, Gate Hours

Airport Transportation

Remember: If you’re flying in, you need to book into Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). We will be making two airport runs : on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, at about 3:00 P.M. and on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6th, after Closing Ritual. Please contact us at 904-674-0607 if you need a ride. We may have other 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. November 2 - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Thu. November 3 - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Fri. November 4 - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Sat. November 5 - 9:00 am - 8:00 PM
Sun. November 6 - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Costs, Group Rates and our Work/Study Program

Pricing

The AutumnMeet full five day registration is $85.00 until 8/15/05, $95.00 from 9/15/05 until 10/15/05, 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 8/15/05, $75.00 from 9/15/05 until 10/15/05, and $85.00 at the Gate for persons age 16 yrs. old and older. 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 October 15th, 2005.

Group Rates
Groups of ten or more may receive a $10.00 discount per adult registration if everyone registers together. Send in your group registration, all in one mailing or online, and receive $10.00 off per adult registration! Please send one check or money order, or if online, use a single credit card and save. Extra shopping money! We can all use more shopping money........

Work / Study Program
In the past there have been individuals who needed to attend the festivals but were financially unable to attend. This program is set up so that those who need to attend, can. Contact Dianne for information concerning the work/study program at 904-674-0607 for more information. (Quickly please, though, as the scholarships go FAST, typically less than 30 days.)