2009 Summer Gathering
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 Sabina Magliocco photo by Jaynie Rabb Aydin |
Elspeth and Nybor, co-founders of the Haven Community
Tigre Cruz, ritual drummer, rhythmancer
Awakening Your Magical Connection
Join the sixth annual Chesapeake Pagan Summer Gathering as we awaken a magickal
connection with the land and spirits of Camp Ramblewood in northern Maryland. Amidst
Nature's cathedral of trees, we'll celebrate the season and
study the theory and practice of magick. Our activities will include workshops, sweat
circles, ritual, spiritual healing, spellcraft, oracular seeing, trancework and bonfire
drumming. People from all levels of training, ages, genders and orientations are welcome.
Participants have found the relatively small size of the CPC summer gatherings to be an excellent venue for serious, highly-focused magic. We're expecting attendance of 100 to 150 for 2009. This means you'll have time to meet and talk with our featured guests and workshop presenters in a comfortable, uncrowded environment that simply isn't an option at larger gatherings.
A significant addition to the Gathering experience this year will be the ICARUS Fire Circle, a ritual combining the essences of fire and rhythm into a single, intense magical working.
Goddess Aradia
Sabina Magliocco has done extensive research into the subjects
of European folklore, Wicca, and the Goddess Aradia. Connections between modern Wicca and
Sardinian folklore will be discussed. Was the name of Diana's daughter more
than just a fabrication by Charles Leland? Is the Goddess's name still part
of Sardinian culture today?
Sweats
Miriam will organize sweat circles again. Sacred sweats are a tradition found on all
the world's continents. Guided by our skilled pourers, the alchemy of fire and water
will purify your soul. Would you like to participate in a sweat? Please fill out our
Sweat Survey.
Camp Facilities
Camp facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers, swimming pool, cabins with
plumbing and electricity, plenty of space for tent campers, a dining hall serving
buffet-style meals, and excellent cellular reception. The site covers about 200
acres, surrounded by trees. Portions of the camp are not easily accessible to
handicapped individuals, but CPC provides a golf cart and portable radios for
accessibility.
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| Judika Illes, author of 5000 Spells and Pure Magic,
with two attendees of CPC Summer Gathering 2008. |
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Camp Ramblewood is a beautiful site in Maryland. photo copyright 2008 M.W. |
| CPC Gathering attendees have the option of staying in cabins or tenting. photo copyright 2008 M.W. |
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We've been careful to control costs and keep prices reasonable, so you'll find our 2009 registration prices are only $5 more than 2008.
Registration Prices (meals not included)
for registrations received by June 30, 2009
| Registration type | Adult | Teen | Age 6-12 | Under 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four days, Thu - Sun | $180 | $110 | $55 | Free |
| Three days | $150 | $90 | $45 | Free |
| Two days | $120 | $65 | $35 | Free |
| Day visit (not overnight) | $65 | $40 | $20 | Free |
Participation in the camp's meal plan is optional. You may bring your own food and do your own cooking.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Sunday Brunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 6 thru adult | $8 | $9 | $11 | $9 |
| Age 5 and under | $4 | $5 | $6 | $5 |
Like many Pagan gatherings, garb is welcome and clothing is optional at this event. "Clothing optional" means clothing is not required and some people won't bother to wear any. Aside from that, the same rules about polite behavior elsewhere in American society also apply at the CPC Summer Gathering. Things people do in privacy should still be done in privacy, and illegal substances are very definitely not allowed.