Ardantane

Volunteer Work Day May 2025
2025-05-10 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Sacred Truths & Legal Shadows: Protecting Trans Youth in a Shifting World
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
In a time when transgender youth are increasingly targeted by executive orders, legislative care bans, and public misinformation, we gather to honor truth and sovereignty. Through a pagan lens rooted in respect for identity, sacred autonomy, and community protection, this session will explore the real impacts of current policies, the grey areas in the legal landscape, and the harmful fiction being broadcasted as fact. Together, we will dispel confusion, uphold the sacredness of trans lives, and deepen our understanding of how to stand in both magical and material solidarity. All are welcome who seek clarity, compassion, and courage in the face of rising legal and spiritual threats.
Jude B. Harrison, MD he/him serves on the Colorado Medical Society DEI committee and as this year’s Representative for the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians LGBTQIA+ Contingency helping draft national resolutions for consideration by the Academy American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Harrison cofounded and directs 4STAR: 4Corners Support for Transgender people, Allies, and Relatives. He provides Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation advocacy and education regionally.
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, May 15th.

Brighid
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
The Goddess Brighid is one of the great Goddesses of the Celts and was so revered in Ireland that she has survived into the present as a Catholic saint. Solar Goddess – an association usually reserved for male deities – and the “Fire in the Head,” Brighid is a Goddess of inspiration and poetry, patroness of prophets and seers. But she is also a Triple Goddess, Goddess of fire, hearth, physicians and healing, midwifery and childbirth, metalsmithing, fertility and divination. Join us for an exploration of Brighid’s many assets and how we can connect with her today.
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, May 22nd.

Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Who is She, this mysterious goddess who haunts the wilderness with her band of fleet-footed maidens? What does it mean to be a Virgin Huntress, and how is She radically different from the other gods of Olympus? Can She ever be an inspiration or role model for us civilized, interdependent, technology-obsessed moderns? Let’s find out. Artemis is the patron goddess of the Coven of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition, which Amber K co-founded decades ago. Amber will lead our program on The Lady of the Woods, Artemis.
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, May 29th

Magickal Symbols
2025-06-03 19:00 - 2025-06-24 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Ever since the first paint was applied to a Paleolithic cavern wall, and the first petroglyph was scratched on to an ancient boulder, humans have sought to harness the power of magickal symbols. This four-week online class will explore the history and modern usage of symbols, with emphasis on Western cultures, but including examples from cultures worldwide as well. Included are Elemental signs, Futhark and bindrunes, talismanic sigils, alchemical signs, designing your own sigils for magick and spiritual work, and much, much more.
Held 4 Tuesdays in June: June 3, 10, 17, 24 from 7-9 p.m. MT
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.
Register using the “Get Tickets” button below. Cost for the 4-week series is $80 for Ardantane members and $100 for non-members.

Sacred Water
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Sacred Springs, sacred wells, votive offerings in lakes and rivers. We have venerated water for as long as we have been human. Join us as we explore sacred waters, and how we have honored water both past and present.
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, June 5th.

Online Litha Ritual 2025
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
As the wheel of the year turns and the sun reaches its peak, we invite you to join us for a virtual gathering to celebrate Litha, the summer solstice! While we may be physically apart, our spirits unite in this digital sacred space to honor the abundance of the season and bask in the glow of the sun’s radiant energy. Gather with us as we weave together moments of reflection, ritual, and connection, honoring the vibrant energy of summer and the blessings 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, June 12th.
Note that this is an ONLINE celebration. If you live near Northern New Mexico, consider joining us on Saturday, June 21st for an in-person Litha Sabbat at the Ardantane campus. More information can be found here https://ardantane.org/event/litha-sabbat-at-ardantane/.

Myths: The Stories of You
2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
We all read some myths in school–usually Greek stories, about Theseus and the Minotaur or other heroes and gods from long ago. Fun, but what do these ancient tales have to do with modern people living today? What could they possibly mean to me or you?

Everything, as it turns out. The old stories have lasted for thousands of years because they hold truths about humanity; because with allegory and symbol and maybe-fictional characters, they speak to our own lives even today.

Once we understand the language of myth, we can even write our own life stories in mythic form… and use them to light the way forward in our lives. We are all the heroes and heroines of our tales, on our unique quests, battling ogres in different forms, seeking our personal holy grails or the hand of the princess or the path that leads home.

Join Amber K as we explore the world of myth, the stories about you.

Amber is the Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan priestess for over 45 years, and an occasional storyteller.

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, June 19th.

Litha Sabbat at Ardantane
2025-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Saturday, June 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.You may also consider attending our online ritual June 13th: https://ardantane.org/event/online-litha-ritual-2025/

Ardantane Circle Meeting
2025-06-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-17 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!

Enter at Your Own Risk: The Lore and Magick of Doors and Entryways
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Long ago our ancestors lived in trees or caves, and had no doors. Now they’re everywhere, and surrounded by legends, magick, custom and tradition. They can lock things out, let people in, or offer tantalizing glimpses of unfamiliar cultures and worlds. Let’s look at a selection of doors around the world and glean their messages; and let’s explore their stories and traditions, from Jewish mezuzahs to the Gaelic first-foot to Greek squill onions and Danish dish-throwing. Amber K created this a-door-able program to share with you. Walk right in.
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, June 26th.

The Broom Closet
2025-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join Rowan and Lora for a discussion of The Broom Closet.
To kick things off, Rowan will share a fun quiz to help you determine if you are in or out of the Broom Closet, and discuss where you want to be on the delicate issue of how, or if, to be a public witch. As with many things in the craft, there is no right answer, only thoughtful alternatives.
It seems to us that in these difficult times, revisiting this topic is more than warranted. Further, if you are already out and can’t get back in, how can you deal with the current climate? Lora and Rowan have ideas, of course, and they’d also like to hear yours.
Lora Jackson 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.
Rowan has been active in the pagan community of northern New Mexico for over 35 years. She is a third degree initiate of the Ladywoods tradition and currently serves as the Dean of the School of Magick and Witchcraft at Ardantane. In her mundane life, she holds a BS in education from UT El Paso, and an MBA from UNM. She has taught at festivals in New Mexico and Colorado and nationally, but enjoys teaching at Ardantane the most.
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 3rd.

Refreshing Your Spiritual Life
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
What do we do when our religious practices start to feel… meh? How can we keep our feet on our path for the long term, through authentic personal practice and deepening connection with deity?
How do we keep our practice vital and relevant for years and decades? And how do we help those newer to Paganism do the same? We certainly aren’t going to push some “One True Faith,” but there are some things we can each adapt, to revitalize our unique and various spiritual paths. What are the tools we use to keep our practice fresh? And how do we get past crises of faith?
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.
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, July 10th.

Volunteer Work Day July 2025
2025-07-12 08:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States

The Bardic Way Part 2: Making It Real...The Bardic Way
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

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.

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.
