The Bardic Way Part 2: Making It Real...The Bardic Way
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Drums beating in the night, calling and responding with exotic and intricate rhythmic phrases…a rowdy group of combat veterans at the table in the corner of the club, drinking and laughing, helping each other remember the worst moments of their lives…robed and hooded figures circling around the fire, chanting and dancing, invoking unfathomable cosmic energies…a mother softly singing to the newborn in her arms in a private language that she makes up in the moment, but that the child has known since before the cord was cut…
These are some of the endlessly diverse ways in which people engage in the same single practice of telling our stories. And stories as we know are the raw materials from which we create, or confound, our shared reality from one brief moment to the next.
In the first part of this series on The Bardic Way, we followed the cultural and historical pathways of the storytellers in many civilizations and historical periods that have shaped traditions, held memories, instilled beliefs, and imagined futures for their societies. And through that common lens of storytelling we identified them all, and by extension ourselves, as true Bards, together dismantling and recreating our worlds with every breath.
In this seminar, we’ll look at many of the Bardic practices that we employ in our circles and rituals and magickal workings, and we’ll examine the idea that, by actively and consciously including these practices in our daily living and personal relationships, we can craft a society that rises above the fractured narratives of our times and tells instead a story of simplicity, empathy, and diversity…of a community traveling together on the path of the Bardic Way.
Braeden C (he, him) has been a practicing Wiccan for 30 years, a Pagan in spirit for twice that, and is a lifelong hand drummer and singer of the stories. He is an initiate in the West Coast Eclectic tradition through the Circle of the Winter Moon and has led numerous ritual circles in the Four Corners community. Braeden also served on the Ardantane board of directors in the early days, and recalls tramping around the local deserts and mountainsides with the founders, looking for a home for this special institution! Braeden has since taken a Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution and traded the beautiful New Mexico desert for the rugged coastline and redwood forests of northern California, where he practices family mediation in the state Superior Court for Humboldt County.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, July 17th.

Online Lughnasadh (Lammas) celebration
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Lughnassad celebrates the Celtic god Lugh of the Long Arm, God of Many Skills; it is also the first of three harvest festivals, the grain harvest. Let’s explore the lore and legends, and the many fun and delicious ways we can celebrate the day! From the traditional Tailltean Games to new ways to enjoy bread and baked goodies, let’s share!
Monica Devi Bhakti has been working and teaching in the field of healing and energy work for over 25 years. She has worked with numerous sensitive individuals through Clairvoyant and Intuitive Readings, Counseling, Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Massage, Polarity, and numerous other healing modalities.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, July 24th.
Note this is an ONLINE event. If you live near Northern New Mexico, you may also consider attending our in-person Lughnassad sabbat at the Ardantane campus: https://ardantane.org/event/lughnassadh-sabbat-ritual-at-ardantane/

Keys to Pagan Leadership: An Online Course
2025-07-29 19:00 - 2025-09-02 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
A six-week course: Tuesdays, July 29; August 5, 12, 19, and 26: and Sept. 2 – from 7-9 pm Mountain Time
This online series of six 2-hour ONLINE classes (Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain Time, beginning July 29) provides foundational training for current and future Pagan leaders and clergy, and a valuable review and new perspectives for experienced ones.
The course is co-taught by Amber K, Executive Director of Ardantane. She is a Wiccan priestess with more than 45 years’ experience, who has written or co-authored 11 books on Wicca and Paganism. Sterling is a Wiccan priestess with decades of leadership experience in federal agencies and scientific institutions, who is incoming Dean of the School of Pagan Leadership at Ardantane.
Participants who complete this course and other requirements may be eligible for Pagan Clergy Ordination through Ardantane.
WEEK 1: Overview of Pagan Religions; Group Organization and Dynamics
WEEK 2: Leadership Styles and Skills, Facilitation
WEEK 3: Communication, Pastoral Counseling
WEEK 4: Ritual Design and Leadership
WEEK 5: Administration, Community Relations, Legal Requirements
WEEK 6: Personal Presentation, Self-Care, Interfaith Networking
Registration fee: $150 for non-members, $120 for Ardantane Members
You can sign up now! PLEASE REGISTER at the website (ardantane.org). Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Monday, July 28.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.
Sterling has a BA in Psychology for the University of Colorado Denver and a MS in Occupational Health and Safety from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She also has extensive Master’s work in cognitive behavior, addiction recovery and psychological counseling. Currently, Sterling is a Health Physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She has worked within the Department of Energy (DOE) complex, at five major sites across the county, for 41 years at various jobs supporting nuclear weapons production. Aside from studying and practicing Wicca, Sterling is an accomplished horticulturalist with credentials from the American Rose Society (judge and consulting rosarian). She is an active amateur musician, playing piccolo, flute and alto flute with the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra, The Los Alamos Community Winds, and leads the merry group of the Los Alamos Flute Choir. If she has any time left in her day, she is dabbling in herbology or in some art project; tie dying fabric goods, painting, jewelry, paper and metal craft. Sterling lives in White Rock, NM with her husband Bill, three dogs and three cats…never a dull moment in their home.

You can sign up now! PLEASE REGISTER at the website (ardantane.org). Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Monday, July 28.

(Re) Creating Your Own Daily Spiritual Practice
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Do you have a daily practice—or several—that keep you healthy, happy, and balanced? Does it include meditation, divination, music, running, or time with the family dog? What about pranayama, the Middle Pillar, or a visit to an astral temple? What about a conversation with a deity or tree spirit? Daily spiritual practices are as diverse as humanity. We can hope that yours is engaging, effective, and in balance. But does it need to expand, evolve, or change? Join the discussion with Amber K, who has served as a Wiccan priestess for 45 years and has seen some different approaches to self-maintenance and spiritual growth.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, July 31st.

Lughnassadh Sabbat Ritual at Ardantane
2025-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Saturday, August 2nd, 6:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free.
There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome.
Contact info@ardantane.org for directions or more information. You may RSVP below if you like.
NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RITUAL.You may also want to check out our online ritual held on July 25th: https://ardantane.org/event/online-lughnasadh/

Large Group Ritual
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Large Group Ritual: designing great ones and getting the most out of them as a participant. Azrael, Bridget and Faellina have designed dozens of large group rituals during their combined 100+ years as priestesses, and most of them came off really well. Some were fantastic!! And a few flopped. It happens to the best of us. We will share lessons learned, do’s and don’t’s, what works and what is guaranteed to lose your audience. Like treating them like an audience. Let’s learn and share together!
Azrael Arynn K is a third-degree priestess in the Ladywood Tradition. She is both Facilities Director and Dean of the School of Sacred Living at Ardantane Pagan Learning Center. She co-authors books on the Craft with Amber K, and travels and teaches widely throughout the United States.
Bridget Brooke is a Priestess trained in English traditional Wicca. She is an active longtime member of the Albuquerque community and has taught Wicca for the last 20 years. She has been a coven leader, teacher and Ardantane Board Member for many years, teaching the basics of Wiccan practice and belief many times, to many different audiences.
Faellina is a third degree priestess in the Ladywood Tradition, and has led lagre-group rituals for over 30 years. The most recent was the Wild Hunt at Mystuc Mabon SW 2024, and she will use that experience to illustrate the Large Group Ritual planning and performance process.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, August 7th.

Volunteer Work Day August 2025
2025-08-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
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 come at any time during the day. (Some folks do special projects at other times, to fit their personal schedules, by arrangement with the Director.)
Volunteers who work a “full” day—six hours or more—receive $40 in Beaver Bucks (applicable to any Ardantane event fee). Those who work 3-4 hours receive $20 in Beaver Bucks. First-timers are awarded the Blessed Beaver patch (embroidered emblem) to wear proudly on a cap or work shirt. Everyone receives free lunch and beverages, as well as healthy exercise and camaraderie.
Bring your sun hat and work gloves (we have loaners if you need them).
Contact Azrael Arryn K at azraelak@gmail.com for directions and information. RSVP below if you like.

Pagan Tenets
2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join Larissa Gibbs as she leads a discussion as to what it means to be Pagan. We each have our own individual gifts to bring to our spiritual path, but how can we express that to others? What rules do we live by? How do we answer the big questions of life and death, and how do we celebrate our path? Larissa will look at historical aspects of various pagan tenets from different authors and councils. How do these tenets apply to the neo-pagan community today?
Larissa Gibbs has been a practicing neo-pagan since she was a teenager. She did a self dedication at the age of 16 and has never looked back. Over the years, Larissa has practiced as a solitary pagan, as well as worked with two covens, and with her family coven. She was the coordinator for the children’s realm of the Las Cruces Pagan Pride Day event for maybe five years. In 2011, she became one of the founding members of Desert Spirit CUUPS at the Las Cruces New Mexico Unitarian Universalist Church where she continues to serve as ritual coordinator. She is also a longstanding member and contributor to the Las Cruces-based, women’s spirituality group, Moonsisters. Larissa has a BS in biology, worked as a research biologist for 10 years and now teaches high school biology. She finds that one of the most profound truths in biology is the universal genetic code of life. Scientifically we know that all life is genetically related, spiritually we can feel at one with all life on Earth. Larissa also looks to history and archaeology to understand past and present human belief systems. Marija Gimbutas’ work with neolithic and Mesolithic imagery and megalithic mounds is very informative for Larissa as well. Larissa feels that science informs our world view and paganism gives us a way to contextualize our place in the world.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, August 14th.

Ardantane Circle Meeting
2025-08-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
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 future!

Queen Medb of Cruachan
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
In this session, we will explore the powerful and complex figure of Queen Medb of Cruachan, a central character in Irish mythology and a potent symbol within modern pagan practice. We’ll delve into the Ulster Cycle, particularly the Táin Bó Cúailnge, to examine Medb’s role as a warrior queen, her sovereignty over land and people, and her embodiment of divine feminine power. The session will include a blend of mythological storytelling, historical context, and spiritual interpretation, considering how Medb has been viewed as both a historical archetype and a living deity within Celtic and pagan traditions.
Maeve has been active in the Denver area Druid community for many years.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, August 21st.

Marija Gimbutas
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
The archaeologist Marija Gimbutas was one of very few to synthesize and attempt to draw conclusions about ancient European Goddess figurines and the possibility of a Goddess culture. Join Larissa Gibbs for an introduction to Dr. Gimbutas’ explanations of these fascinating artifacts. We will discuss the material culture and the implications, if any, for modern neo-paganism.
Larissa Gibbs has been a practicing neo-pagan since she was a teenager. She did a self dedication at the age of 16 and has never looked back. Over the years, Larissa has practiced as a solitary pagan, as well as worked with two covens, and with her family coven. She was the coordinator for the children’s realm of the Las Cruces Pagan Pride Day event for maybe five years. In 2011, she became one of the founding members of Desert Spirit CUUPS at the Las Cruces New Mexico Unitarian Universalist Church where she continues to serve as ritual coordinator. She is also a longstanding member and contributor to the Las Cruces-based, women’s spirituality group, Moonsisters. Larissa has a BS in biology, worked as a research biologist for 10 years and now teaches high school biology. She finds that one of the most profound truths in biology is the universal genetic code of life. Scientifically we know that all life is genetically related, spiritually we can feel at one with all life on Earth. Larissa also looks to history and archaeology to understand past and present human belief systems. Marija Gimbutas’ work with neolithic and Mesolithic imagery and megalithic mounds is very informative for Larissa as well. Larissa feels that science informs our world view and paganism gives us a way to contextualize our place in the world.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, August 28th.

Nuit, Goddess of the Night Sky and less familiar gods and goddesses of Egypt
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Many of us know something about Isis, Osiris, Ra, and other major deities of Egypt; and many of us resonate with one or more of them. But how much do you know about Heqet, Hekat, Ptah, Geb, Anat, Khnum, Khonsu, Atum, Seshat, Tawaret, Sobek, Selket, Nepthys, Set, and Bes? Okay, what about Anhur, Bennu, Maahes, Neper, Imentet, Nepit, Renenutet, and Tefnut? You might like to learn about Besna, the goddess of home security; or Hedjhotep, god of fabrics and cothing; or Heset, goddess of food and drink. There are hundred of deities from this long-lived culture; join Azrael Arynn K, Dean of the School of Sacred Living, as we discover Nuit and a selection of other important goddesses and gods.
Azrael Arynn K is a third-degree Wiccan Priestess and High Priest of the Coven of Our Lady of the Woods, and has also held offices in the Covenant of the Goddess. She is both Facilities Director and Dean of the School of Sacred Living at Ardantane Pagan Learning Center. She co-authors books on the Craft with Amber K, and travels and teaches widely throughout the United States.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, September 4th.

Mabon Online
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Celebrate the autumnal equinox with our online Mabon ritual, a virtual gathering where we honor the balance between light and dark. Join us as we create sacred space from the comfort of your home, guided by the gentle transition of the seasons. Through guided meditation, reflection, and rituals of gratitude, we embrace the harvest and prepare for introspection. Together, we weave intentions for harmony and renewal into the tapestry of the turning year. Embrace the spirit of Mabon with us, and let the energy of the equinox inspire your journey ahead.
My Craft name is Kalisha Kfp, though many of you also know me as Karen P. I have been a practicing witch since 1972 and I enjoy a 3rd degree or High Priestess status in several traditions including Gardnerian. My interests include Egyptology, Speleology, Archaeology/Anthropology, Ancient religions & cultures, Healing, Herbs both magical & homeopathic, Incense – history & use, Mythology as relates to theology and psychology, different types of magick, and various forms of divination. I am a ravenous bookworm!
Note that this is an online ritual. We also have an in person ritual at the Ardantane campus. For details, go to https://ardantane.org/event/mabon-sabbat-ritual-at-ardantane/.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, September 11th.

Volunteer Work Day September 2025
2025-09-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States

Cernunnos
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join us for an exploration of Cernunnos, who has been with us since the stone age. Hunter and hunted, lord of the wild hunt, God of the wild places, divine sacrifice, and psychopomp, Cernunnos teaches us that we are part of the natural world.

Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, professor of anthropology, artist and writer. She has led numerous public rituals in southern New Mexico and conducted workshops and classes on developing connections with Celtic Goddesses and Gods, stone magick, and magickal correspondences, and led many guided meditations.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, September 18th.

African Masks
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join Wellyssa Spellsong for a tour through her collection of African Masks. This will be a fun and informative exploration of the uses of Masks in African culture and tradition. Each mask has a story to tell and a rich history to honor, some are old, some are newer reproductions. We will spend some time along the way, connecting with the energy of a few of these masks – what emotions do you receive, what visions come to mind, do they have a message for us? We may have time at the end of the presentation for others to share an African mask of your own, as well.
Wellyssa Spellsong I am an energy healer, psychic intuitive, Wiccan High Priestess and teacher. I provide energy healing, chakra and aura clearing, emotional healing/clearing, past life regression, soul retrieval, and akashic records journeying. I also read the bones and oracle cards and do house clearings. During healing work, I look into the body and both see and feel where there is pain, fatigue, stuck energy, or emotional trauma which has rooted itself within the body and needs to be released. I provide healing using various modalities such as energy, sound vibration and crystals. For PLR, Soul Retrieval and akashic records works I work with you in a state of trance to seek answers to your questions. I can also design powerful rituals, mantras or affirmations to help you achieve your goals and desires. I enjoy teaching the client how to do their own work and healing. My path is deeply sacred. I have claimed this work as my path and my purpose. May I be of service to you.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, September 25th.

Mabon Sabbat Ritual at Ardantane
2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Saturday, September 27th, 6:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free.
There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome.
Contact info@ardantane.org for directions or more information. You may RSVP below if you like.
NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RITUAL. You may also want to check out the online ritual scheduled for September 12th.

Women in the Warrior Tradition
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
What is a warrior? What female warrior archetypes and goddesses of battle do we know? Were women ever knights and warriors historically, and what are their stories? How have women warriors-in-spirit, who never touched a weapon, changed the world with their courage and vision? How can women today cultivate the qualities and strengths that we associate with the warrior archetype? Join Amber K, a Knight of the Order of Paladins, for this discussion.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, October 2nd.

Aleister Crowley
2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join Moonbeam Mage for information on this fascinating and controversial figure in Craft history
Moonbeam Mage caught a glimpse of the path that might be some twenty-five years ago. Fifteen years ago she heard herself asserting that she was on that path, and has solidly placed one foot after the other upon it since. In 2010 she found Ardantane and began her pursuit of all that formal training in the Craft could offer. In 2014, she received the Ardantane Level Three, Master of Magick and Witchcraft Certificate. She is also a third degree initiate of the Ladywood tradition of the Craft.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, October 9th.

Shadow Work
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
In magickal practice, shadow work is a self-introspective process of exploring and integrating the hidden parts of the psyche, including fears, traumas, and desires. The Dark Time, between Samhain and Yule is when this work is traditionally done. Join Maeve to explore ways to identify and connect with your personal shadow.
Maeve has been active in the Denver area Druid community for many years.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, October 16th.

The Healing Well
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Everyone has a healing well, if you know where to look for it. Join Wellyssa Spellsong on a shamanic style guided journey to find your own personal healing well. Where is it? What does it look like? Is it in good repair or does it need some cleaning up and restoration? Is your well full or empty? We’ll journey to our wells and spend some time getting familiar with them, and working on filling and purifying the waters within. Soon you can replenish your own energy from the healing waters of your well. NOTE: This will be a guided meditation, crossing astral boundaries. You will need to cast a circle and be in a comfortable, undisturbed space. Please have your space prepared ahead of time, and have paper and pen handy.
Wellyssa Spellsong I am an energy healer, psychic intuitive, Wiccan High Priestess and teacher. I provide energy healing, chakra and aura clearing, emotional healing/clearing, past life regression, soul retrieval, and akashic records journeying. I also read the bones and oracle cards and do house clearings. During healing work, I look into the body and both see and feel where there is pain, fatigue, stuck energy, or emotional trauma which has rooted itself within the body and needs to be released. I provide healing using various modalities such as energy, sound vibration and crystals. For PLR, Soul Retrieval and akashic records works I work with you in a state of trance to seek answers to your questions. I can also design powerful rituals, mantras or affirmations to help you achieve your goals and desires. I enjoy teaching the client how to do their own work and healing. My path is deeply sacred. I have claimed this work as my path and my purpose. May I be of service to you.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, October 23rd.

Volunteer Work Day October 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States

Samhain Online
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join us for a sacred and transformative online Samhain ritual, a time to honor the veil between the worlds and celebrate the rich tapestry of life and death. As we gather virtually, we’ll embrace this enchanting festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, traditionally celebrated on the night of October 31st.
My Craft name is Kalisha Kfp, though many of you also know me as Karen P. I have been a practicing witch since 1972 and I enjoy a 3rd degree or High Priestess status in several traditions including Gardnerian. My interests include Egyptology, Speleology, Archaeology/Anthropology, Ancient religions & cultures, Healing, Herbs both magical & homeopathic, Incense – history & use, Mythology as relates to theology and psychology, different types of magick, and various forms of divination. I am a ravenous bookworm!
NOTE: This is an online session. If you would like to join us for an in-person ritual at the Ardantane campus on November 1st, check out that event at https://ardantane.org/event/samhain-sabbat-ritual-at-ardantane/.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, October 30th.

Samhain Sabbat Ritual at Ardantane
2025-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Saturday, November 1st, 6:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free.
There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome.
Contact info@ardantane.org for directions or more information. You may RSVP below if you like.
NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RITUAL You may also check out our online ritual scheduled for October 31st.

Wicca 101 November 2025
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
An introduction to the Old Religion, the Craft of the Wise; with history, gods and goddesses, magick and ritual, spiritual practices, customs and traditions, covens and solitaries, cosmology and myths, the Wheel of the Year and more, from experienced Witches. This class will be taught over four evenings online (Tuesdays in November). Students will be asked to complete assignments between classes to further their understanding and experience with the subjects covered.
This course is FREE to anyone interested in learning the basic principles of Wicca. Register below.
Registration closes at 5PM on Monday November 3rd.
Bridget and Rowan have a combined total of over 70 years of experience practicing and teaching Wicca to students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Come join them to learn the basics of this unique spiritual practice.

Hope in the Darkness
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join Dr. Jude Harrison for a post election update on topics such as Transgender/Gender Expansive rights, Reproductive Rights – the bills passed federally limiting health care, federal funding deficits affecting health care availability, and the people and efforts being done to mitigate effects.
Jude Harrison MD – pronouns he/him – enjoys being part of, and getting along with, an extended family spanning across each of the differences typically listed in dominant and minority identities. His training sources include Essential Partners, who foster dialogs across differences, ongoing studies of cultural oppression, and reviewing programs collecting outcomes data on structural systems change to improve outcomes for marginalized people. He’s passionate about breaking down barriers to help create communities that celebrate each individual and work together to meet each person’s needs.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, November 6th.

Volunteer Work Day November 2025
2025-11-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States

Hekate's Torch and Key Retreat 2025
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-16 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Hekate is the Queen of Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld, Goddess of Magick, Keeper of the Keys, Torch-bearer, Guide, Protector, and Savior. She is celebrated every November at the festival of Hekate Trivia, Goddess of the Crossroads.
We will be gathering for a weekend retreat honoring Her at Ardantane, and you are invited.
The retreat will be in-person on the lovely Ardantane campus in Northern New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains. There will be new presentations, workshops, and discussions about Her history and aspects, and ways to serve Her as Her ally, priestess or priest; a service project; a feast; and ritual at Hekate’s Circle, located near a crossroads at Ardantane’s boundary.
As always, the theme and workshops vary each year. We are still designing the program, so if you have a theme suggestion or would maybe like to present a workshop, let us know: info@ardantane.org.
Fee for the retreat: On-campus lodging is limited, so contact Azrael at info@ardantane.org if you need cabin space. BEFORE YOU REGISTER. First come, first served. You will likely be sharing the cabin space with other participants. We can handle 1 or 2 smaller RVs, plus there is camping space. Other lodgings can be found in Jemez Springs, just a few minutes’ drive from the campus.
Attendance will be limited, so register early!
UPDATE: Campus cabins are full. Two spaces remain in the Dome (bring an air mattress and sleeping bag).

Death rites - The Healing Well and the Golden Portal
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Mandatory Prerequisite – attendance of the Healing Well guided journey in the previous month of October. In this workshop Wellyssa will share with you her method of healing and guiding souls on to the otherworld. This is deep work for advanced practitioners who are interested in assisting in the important task of guiding souls onward. We will be working with Anubis and the Morrigan in her form as Babd. “Washer at the Ford.” These two deities came forward as guides to work with Wellyssa as she began her own journey working with the dead. We will journey to our well, call Anubis and Babd and then open the golden portal. (You will be opening your own portal, in your own space. You will need a protective circle, and strong energetic skills.) Wellyssa will guide us through the process of calling forth the spirits and working with Anubis and Babd to heal their souls prior to moving them on to the otherworld. This is deep, and energetically demanding work. NOTE: Please have your space set up for ritual, candles and offerings for Anubis and Babd, and a glass of water for yourself.
Wellyssa Spellsong I am an energy healer, psychic intuitive, Wiccan High Priestess and teacher. I provide energy healing, chakra and aura clearing, emotional healing/clearing, past life regression, soul retrieval, and akashic records journeying. I also read the bones and oracle cards and do house clearings. During healing work, I look into the body and both see and feel where there is pain, fatigue, stuck energy, or emotional trauma which has rooted itself within the body and needs to be released. I provide healing using various modalities such as energy, sound vibration and crystals. For PLR, Soul Retrieval and akashic records works I work with you in a state of trance to seek answers to your questions. I can also design powerful rituals, mantras or affirmations to help you achieve your goals and desires. I enjoy teaching the client how to do their own work and healing. My path is deeply sacred. I have claimed this work as my path and my purpose. May I be of service to you.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, November 13th.
