Avast, ye scurvy dogs! We’ll gather on the poopdeck to hoist a tankard to “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” and to open a treasure chest of legends and stories about the Brethren of the Coast… and their eerily parallel but legal cousins—the Pagans! A mite o’ history, touch o’ serious, and a whole lot o’ […]
Saturday, September 21st, 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.
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 […]
This online series of five 2-hour classes (Tuesdays in October from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain Time, beginning October 1st) provides foundational training for future Pagan leaders and clergy, and a valuable review and new perspectives for experienced ones. The course is led by Amber K, Executive Director and Dean of the School of […]
Baba Yaga will often lead you in mysterious ways! On this Dark Moon, KareIsis, a dedicant of the ancient Slavic witch, will share with you the wisdom discovered on an impromptu pilgrimage to an archaeoastronomical site hosting a Lunar event occurring only every few decades. As a Moon priestess, KareIsis is often led to discover […]
The powerful energies of Stones Circles have drawn humans and sacred worshippers throughout time. Their healing and transformational energies are available to us all now on an even more expanded scale, due to increased activities in Ley Lines and the Planetary Grid. Since their appearances increased in complexity in the 1990s, Crop Circles have been […]
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 […]
DATE CHANGED TO OCTOBER 12 From the island of Crete, to Britain, to Norway and the American Southwest, humans have created labyrinths for millennia. Now you can help build one too! Join us at Ardantane’s Labyrinth Day on Saturday, October 5 from 9am to 4 pm at the Ardantane Campus NW of Albuquerque. Together we’ll […]
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 […]
Egypt is always a popular subject. Many pagans enjoy working with and even identify with some of the Egyptian deities. There is even a practice known as Egyptian Wicca. There is, however, a huge problem. This is a case of East meets West, and the transition is not always compatible. Learn about Ancient Egyptian Religion […]
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 […]
Join us for a deep dive into the world of Manannan mac Lir, the Celtic Lord of the Sea! We will explore the stories, his magical possessions and abilities, and how to connect with Manannan in your own practice. *This session was cancelled in September and has been rescheduled for November 1st. Lora Jackson Legare […]
