Does your home support you in all you want to be, do, have, and offer? If not, why not, and what do you need to change in your home for it to support you in these? Many other courses exist that focus on you changing yourself; in these five weeks we’ll focus on changing your […]
Discover the sacred art of composting in this unique online class, where we explore the ancient wisdom and magic of transforming waste into nourishment. Learn how composting aligns with the cycles of nature, enhances your connection to the Earth, and supports sustainability in your spiritual practice. Land-loving Ardantane student Charlie Kiene will share his 30+ […]
Dianic Wicca is a unique and highly influential branch of modern Witchcraft that has centered on the worship of the Goddess, particularly in her feminine and earth-based forms. While Dianic Wicca today is often associated with feminist spirituality, goddess worship, and a specifically female-oriented practice of Witchcraft, the history of the term “Dianic” is more […]
Contribute your energy, time, and talents to the upkeep of our beautiful campus near Jemez Springs, New Mexico. We work from 8:00 or 9:00 AM, depending on the season… starting earlier in summer, later in winter. We begin with a simple opening ceremony, and end sometime in the afternoon, usually around 4:00 PM—but you can […]
The Witch’s Toolkit online with various elders Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 from 7-9 pm Mountain Time Every year we offer this 4-week course in the skills and traditions of witchcraft, and every year the topics are different… whether aspects of magick, divination, ritual tools, spiritual self-care, or other juicy subjects. This year we […]
We have all heard of the knights of old, their quests and adventures, tournaments and battles, code of chivalry and service to King Arthur’s Round Table. But did you know that knights still exist, and you can join them? Discover the spiritual path of the peaceful warrior at this exciting weekend retreat, hosted by Ardantane […]
What comes to mind when you think of the Bardic Tradition? Is it a soulful-looking medieval youth strumming thoughtfully on a lute? Maybe it’s William Shakespeare, the “Bard of Stratford-on-Avon” that you imagine. Or it might be a mighty warrior-bard like the fictional Gurney Halleck from “Dune”, or the very non-fictional Hindi Charan bards of […]
Who are the dryads, the oreads, the nymphs and naiads? Can we communicate with the spirits of trees, streams and rivers, mountains, and wild animals? Do individual parts of nature speak to us, and if so, what languages do they use? How can we cultivate our abilities to observe, listen, and understand what these spirits […]
Our Board meetings are all held on Zoom. Please contact info@ardantane.org for an invitation via email. The members of the Ardantane Circle (the Board, staff, faculty, students, and anyone else interested in steering Ardantane’s ship) meet every two months to make decisions about the curriculum and the campus. Come join us to help plan Ardantane’s […]
Beltane or Bealtaine is the Celtic May Day festival celebrated by modern pagans as one of our main Sabbats. Falling at a point midway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, Beltane festivities often focus on fire, fertility, and community. We will spend the evening with a quick overview of Beltane traditions and then […]
