Witches and witchcraft are frequent sightings in fantasy literature. These fictional representations of witches and magic can range from outrageous to offensive. But Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld fantasy series introduces us to witches (and wizards!) that we might recognize in our own lives. Join Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat Garlick, Tiffany Aching, and their proxy […]
Welcome to Ardantane’s School of Pagan Spirituality! In this course you will have the opportunity to discover the breadth and depth of Pagan Spirituality around the world and across time. Within our explorations, we will examine what Spirituality is, who Pagans are, what spirituality means to Pagans in a variety of communities as well as […]
In today’s environment, it is all too easy to approach each other in a spirit of debate and antagonism. If we’re going to live on this planet together, it is crucial that we learn to work together to solve its challenges. This course will lay out the rationale for creating dialogue and some tips on […]
If you've been active in the Craft for more than 15 minutes, you are familiar with the myth of Demeter and Prosephone. Their story is often used as the basis for equinox rituals at Ostara and Mabon. But this ancient goddess has many other faces and indeed, Persephone was not her only child. She was […]
If you live within driving distance of Ardantane, we could sure use your help on Saturday April 8! Our campus needs a LOT of tender loving care... we're still catching up from Covid. Whether you're a total amateur or a building pro, we've got ALL KINDS of projects that need your help! Painting […]
Our Board meetings in 2023 will all be held on Zoom. Please contact amberk1@ardantane.org or call 505-469-7777 for an invitation via email. The members of the Ardantane Circle (the Board, staff, faculty, students, and anyone else interested in steering Ardantane’s boat) meet every two months to make decisions about the curriculum and the campus. Come […]
Ardantane has existed for over 25 years, most of them at the campus in the Jemez Mountains. Rowan has been involved from its beginnings in northern New Mexico. Join her to learn more about the challenges and triumphs that make the campus what it is today, exciting plans for Ardantane’s future, and how you can […]
The ancient Egyptians worshiped their gods for at least 3,000+ years before the Romans closed their temples and imposed Christianity. What draws some of us to ancient Egypt and its complex mythologies? Learn some key concepts of Kemetic practice, how ancient Egypt has profoundly influenced our culture, and how one follower has navigated her path. […]
We know Danu as the ancestral Celtic Mother Goddess and mother of the Irish Tuatha Dé Danann, which means “tribe of Danu.” She is also known as Dana, Anu, and as her Welsh equivalent, Dôn. However, Danu is much older than the Irish mythological cycles or the Welsh Mabinogion. She is the oldest known Goddess […]
The Pagan spiritual year is based upon our agrarian ancestor's observations of the cycles of the sun and earth. We celebrate the landmarks of those cycles with our Sabbat celebrations. This Fireside Seminar will review what the major stations of the wheel are, not for celebration purposes, but rather to find how we can integrate […]
Saturday, May 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free. There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage, and wear red and white if you wish. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome. Call Amber at (505) 469-7777 for directions. You may RSVP below if you like.BELTANE: Saturday, May […]
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. Students will be asked to complete […]
