Doreen Valiente was Gerald Gardner's High Priestess, and the author of The Charge of the Goddess, along with many moving pieces of Pagan poetry and ritual. She hasn't received the attention of her more famous colaborator, and she should. Learn why and how she became attracted to the practice of witchcraft and what her contributions […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wisdom, Love, and Power are three great attributes of the Goddess that we hope to emulate. What is wisdom, and can we do anything to become wiser people? Join us for a deep look, as well as bits of wisdom from philosophers and teachers through the ages, and activities to enhance our own wisdom. Does […]
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 […]
Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a Beltane Sabbat ritual on the campus this year. Please join our online ritual on April 26th in lieu of an in-person celebration.
Following a spiritual path based upon nature involves living with the seasons. Each has its own energy flows, and when we pay attention to them, we can work with the prevailing energy rather than against it. This is the second in a series of four seasonal energy Fireside Chats and will focus on the natural […]
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 May 2024). Students will […]
Have you ever pondered the primacy of “giving-receiving?” Do you know of the “hidden maternal gift economy?” Would you be interested in a discussion which connects these concepts to “the free gifts of nature?” These will be the core concepts framing our exploration in “The Nature of Giving.” Specifically, we will explore a certain, Mother […]
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 […]
This is the second session in a series that begins on May 7th. 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 […]
Check back for details on this session. Kerr Cuhulain is the Grand Master and founder of a Wiccan order of Knighthood called the Order of Paladins, now based in Sechelt, British Columbia. The Order of Paladins embraces the Warrior philosophies, precepts and code of chivalry outlined in Kerr’s books. The Order of Paladins is a […]
