Ostara 2008

In celebration of Ostara and the beautiful Spring Equinox, Forest Of Tsalagi Protogrove, ADF will be honoring this special day as a group on March 22, 2008 at the GO’s home. This will be for members and their families only (we are hoping to hold our first “open to the public” rite by the Summer Solstice or Lughnassadh).

Everyone should plan to arrive by 11am. Children and pets are always welcome! We will begin with special activities for the kids. The Rite will be held and followed by a wonderful Spring Feast (in which there will be magickal concoctions prepared by Cyndi after spending time foraging in the woods….so anyone not up for fiddle heads, nettles and greens….you may desire to bring a covered dish!) The theme for this year will be The Gifts Of Spring! Please bring things you associate with Spring and food provided will reflect the first natural harvests of the year that have been plucked from the mountains and prepared for your eating pleasure!

In addition to this, there will be a blessing of the garden (which means you all will get to assist in putting up a fence around the garden! Yes, this is my way of tricking all of you into helping me with this dreaded task. I encourage you to think ripe tomatoes and the work will be completed in no time!)

Of course we will have that one special egg again this year, as this appears to now be a tradition. I cannot wait to see which lucky individual gets the special egg and this year, will also receive a special gift for providing the laughter for everyone.