Catriona McDonald

Listening to the Land: Incorporating
Phenology into Personal Practice

Phenology is a fancy way of describing what Druids do: observe the rhythms of the land around us to better understand our role in the cycles that drive the forces of life in our bioregions.  The Wheel of the Year gives us the perfect entry point for exploring phenology, but how can we go more deeply into relation with our non-human neighbors?  This workshop will explore how we can build webs of knowledge about our own ecologies, as well as helping you to construct your own simple monthly tracker to get started.


Friday, May 20th - Morning

Dr. Patricia Robin Woodruff

 Wildcrafting Your Heritage

Just as we wander the woods looking for edibles and medicinals there is so much magic to be found exploring off the beaten path of written history. Woodruff has harvested knowledge from fairy tales, song lyrics, holiday traditions, common superstitions, and yes, even from the names and uses of plants. Woodruff will present information found while tracing her ancestors’ cultures through the Carpathian Mountains to where it merged with Celtic cultures, delving ever deeper into our common Neolithic path. Her research work is rewriting what we know of history so be prepared for some mind-blowing information packed into this hour-and-a-half long talk.

Friday, May 20th - Afternoon

Dana O'Driscoll

Wildcrafting Druidry: Tree and Plant Wisdom

In this workshop, participants will learn how to create magical and divination meanings from trees through understanding local tree lore: ecology, stories and myths, traditional uses, and herbal uses. In the first part of the workshop we’ll go on a plant walk and visit with key tree and plant species, discussing lore to build potential magical knowledge and connection. In the second part of the workshop, participants will craft a magical tool from a sustainable, local harvest and consider wildcrafted uses. The workshop will include discussion of how to ethically and sustainably wildcraft tools, medicine, and food; gratitude practices for building and interacting with plants; and building lasting relationships with plants and trees.

Saturday, May 21st - Morning

Derek Batz

 Sacred Brewcraft

A popular craft in our community with limitless local potential, we will will be learning the sacred alchemy of brewcraft as well as experiencing some wonderful sensory surprises in this workshop. 

Derek will also be the Lead Adjudicator for our Fermentation Adjudication Contest.

Visit Dragonfire Meadery at:
www.dragonfiremeadery.com


Saturday, May 21st - Afternoon

Toni Dougherty

Soundcraft:  Healing and Vibrational Sounds

The meditative gift of Sound Healing & Vibrational Work will be offered to attendees of  MAGUS in the Great Room Lodge of The Land Celebration. This will include crystal bowls, Himalayan singing bowls, gong, shruti box, vocal toning, and other percussive instruments to enable participants to experience a deep state of relaxation and healing.

(Limited to 20 per session, sign-ups will be offered)

Multiple Sessions