Spirit Northwest

Join Anjel, a certified yoga instructor, for a 90-minute gentle beginner-level yoga class. Bring a mat, water bottle, and crystal and wear comfortable clothing. Anjel will lead a 90-minute practice that will connect you with your breath and help stretch out some of those tired muscles from running around the conference. 

Direct Connection to Spirit: A Journey Workshop. Through the use of drumming we will explore the terrain and technique of journey work. You will be invited to lay down and close your eyes, but can also situate yourself however you are comfortable. There will be some guidance upfront to orient everyone before we embark on the journey. You may want to bring a pen and paper to record what you experience.

This is a healing ceremony dedicated to Saga, the Nordic Goddess who is the seeress of the gods and the guardian of ancient tales. Participants will surrender a story to Saga that no longer serves their lives. This story might be a fear, a limiting belief, or something that happened in the past. Afterwards, participants will then participate in a traditional Sumbel, a community and confidence building ceremony that comes from Nordic Traditions.

Beltaine is a time of vibrant life, a celebration of the blossoming earth and the potent energies of union and growth. Traditionally, we honor this season with merriment and the symbolic joining of energies to fertilize the land, often represented by the Maypole.

This year, as we gather, we acknowledge that our communities are navigating a time of significant transition and change. In the spirit of Beltane, we recognize the power of collective action and the resilience of the human spirit. The Goddesses of the Celtic Lands—Arduinna - The Warrior, Branwen - The Guide, and Gwenhwyfar - The Queen—offer their guidance and strength as we seek to create a fertile ground for healing and growth within our communities.

This Beltaine ritual will be a journey of connection and empowerment. We will work together to weave a tapestry of support, becoming walking staffs for one another, and drawing upon the Goddesses' wisdom to discover how we can best nurture our communities. Through meditation and shared intention, we will explore practical ways to bring positive change and foster a sense of unity.

As a tangible expression of our shared intention, we will create May Baskets, imbued with the magic of Beltane. These baskets will be gifts of hope and encouragement, to be shared with those in our lives who may need a gentle reminder of the beauty and strength that surrounds them. We invite you to join us in spreading this spirit of renewal and support, placing your May Baskets as offerings of kindness within your community.

If you have never attended an ADF Druid rite (or any druid rite) before, please arrive 20 minutes early as we will be discussing the basics of ADF Druidry and what to expect during the ritual.

Columbia Grove, ADF is the local Grove of Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (adf.org). ADF is a Pagan church based on ancient Indo-European traditions expressed through public worship, study, and fellowship. With members from Vancouver, WA to Turner, OR, Columbia Grove, ADF was founded in 2014 and has been an official Grove since 2016, holding public rituals every high day for our Columbia-Willamette community. Learn more at Columbia Grove, ADF.