Gaiafest 2016

What an amazing day we had! A little rain to clean the air, the energy, the sky. To feed mother Gaia on this, her day. We did however choose to run the event in the tennis courts as the loving Gaia ground had become mud. Unfortunate the morning rain did chased away more then half of our vendors and participates, who we missed. It rained a bit while we set up, however at 11am when we called and cast and created sacred ground for this event to take place in. The rain stopped over us and did not rain again until we were all done.

After the rain stopped and the people began to join us the energy filled the air of joy, peace and love!



After Opening ceremony Math gave his talk about green man magick.
He spoke about how one would call for the help of green man, who and what green man is, and how to use sigils for your focus and needs. By now the rain was fully cleared away and the sun came out. Some folks sat and listened to the workshop, others wondered in and out, visiting with others, looking at the goodies at the booths.


Our next morning speaker was Baltazar to speak about the Akashic record.
He spoke to us about how it works, the libraries, and what he does for people. He then had us to an exercise to help us focus to help him get a good reading of the event.
As more people gathered in the flow of the event took flight and
swirled us about in a mist of knowledge, and incite.

Once Baltazar was done it was getting time for our Bardic Circle.
We took a break and then gathers back under the canopy. Folks grabbed a chair, or some floor as we told poems and stories. A young guest told us the Saga of Loki, and you young child shared his story about a rainbow. Then the music began! We chanted, we sang, and we drummed. The energy was amazing! Thank you to Amy for her chants she taught us! While we sang and chanted visitors enjoyed a little shopping!

We held a raffle and raise money to feed the homeless as well as the food drive. We ended up with around 35 caned goods and $32.00. 7 bags were created from this and were handed out to 7 lucky person who we found living on the streets. We do not give this to shelters as we rather help the people where they live.

This pack included 2 proteins, 2 veggie and a side as well as socks, a lip balm, and a large pack or wet wipes. Follow the next blog about that adventure in handing these things out.

All and all, the day was wonderful, we would like to thank all people who joined in with us, and for those who were unable to join us we missed you and were with us in spirit.

Keep your eyes posted for Gardens of Serenity Next event, Beltane 2016.
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Open Beltane 2016

We would like to welcome you to our open Beltane ritual on May the 1st. This will be our 10th open Beltane ritual, we hope you can be part of it!

What is Beltane?

Beltane is one of the major sabats in the Pagan wheel of the year calender. During this time of year it is time for rebirth of the life that is Gaia. We bring back the fertility with in the ground for our crops as well as within our selves. This is the time of growth so look into your self and learn what it is that you would like to grow, and grow it.

"Beltane (/ˈbɛl.teɪn/) is the anglicised name for the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man." 

Our day of Beltane will begin at 11am at Lost lake park located at 16385 N Friant Rd, Friant, CA 93626
http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/DepartmentPage.aspx?id=51939

Join us at the far end of the park to the left where the road curves around. 

Plan on staying all day. 

BBQ pot luck, bring a meat for you and a side or dessert to share. 

Children are welcome and encouraged. We will have a few children activities, speaking of activities. we are planning to following. 

Meditation tent
Free tarot reading, healings, ans cleansings
Join Me (Melissa) as I take you on an herb walk to learn about wild herb magick and medicine. 
May pole dance and drum circle.

Here is how the day is planned out; 

Opening circle
BBQ pot luck
Herb Walk 
Drum circle / May pole
Jump the Bale fire
Closing circle