May Fire 2008 Schedule
Keep checking back for exciting schedule additions and refinements! (updated 4/10/08)
*NEW THIS YEAR:
While MEALS ARE NOT PROVIDED for this event, we hope that you will choose to come together at mealtimes to meet each other and connect. We plan to help the community stay connected even more this year, by having our meals and announcements at the central campsite, Area 2, where the Fire Circle also takes place. We also hope you will be able to join other campers in preparing your food, making this process less daunting for each individual and sharing in the work together.
Instead of structured playshops, we are offering Planetary Affinity groups, where you can meet in a small group each day after lunch. (Spontaneous Community Playshops are also welcome in the later afternoon). There will be seven groups, one for each of the planets in our mythology and the alchemical stage they represent. You are free to choose any group to attend each day. Each group will have a brief check-in circle, a short discussion on the planetary focus and mythology, and an
exploration of ideas which individuals or the group as a whole could bring on at the fire that night, or at any time during the gathering... a chant, a participatory ritual, an offering, a silly song at a meal, etc. We whole-heartedly encourage you explore this new activity!
Tuesday afternoon, May 6th
3pm Early Arrivals and Volunteer Setup Crew:
Come join us in beginning our "great work." We will gather at the Valley of Fire State Park starting at 3 pm, to begin setting up the site.
Wednesday, May 7th
12pm - 6pm: Early Arrivals and Setup continues
Thursday, May 8th
12:00 7:00 pm: Registration is open!
Celebrant Arrivals and Setup
6:30 7:30 pm: Dinner please bring your meal to the Temple at the Oasis (Area 2) to dine with everyone.
7:30 8:30 pm: MAGIC MOMENTS: Performance, Art & Inspiration! Immediately followed by:
Homecomers and Sponsors Orientation
----- If its your first time to a Vegas Vortex event, bring your sponsor and have some fun! Learn your way around the Alchemical Fire Circle, and more about our tradition, the agreements, and the deeper magic that informs our rituals! (Required for all Homecomers & Sponsors)
8:30 11:00 pm: The Silence rest
11:00 pm: Fire Lighting Creating the Container
11:00 pm Sunrise: Fire Circle Magic!
Friday, May 9th
12:00 noon: Morning Quiet Time ends
12:00 7:00 pm: Registration is open!
Celebrant Arrivals and Setup
12:30 pm: Lunchtime
We encourage your to bring your meal to the Temple at the Oasis (Area 2) and dine with everyone.
2:00 pm: Planetary Group Initiations Meet at the Temple at the Oasis
For more information, read Planetary Information and view artwork at Stages of Alchemy.
4:00 5:30 pm: Community Sharing Workshops
(If youd like to offer one, sign up at the Temple at the Oasis!)
5:30 6:30 pm: Dinner preparation with your campsite buddies
6:30 7:30 pm: Potluck Community Dinner at Oasis (Area 2)
Bring your offering of deliciousness, along with whatever utensils you need to serve it, to the Temple at the Oasis, where we will feast together! Please be mindful of cleaning up after yourself; we all are the clean-up crew.
7:30 8:30 pm: MAGIC MOMENTS: Performance, Art & Inspiration! Immediately followed by:
Homecomers and Sponsors Orientation
----- see Thurs description(Required for all Homecomers & Sponsors)
8:30 11:00 pm: The Silence rest
11:00 pm: Fire Lighting Solve
11:00 pm Sunrise & Beyond: Fire Circle Magic!
SATURDAY, May 10th
12:00 noon: Morning Quiet Time ends
12:30 pm: Lunchtime at the Oasis (Area 2)
2:00 pm: Planetary Group Initiations Meet at the Temple at the Oasis
For more information, read Planetary Information and view artwork at Stages of Alchemy.
4:00 5:30 pm: Community Sharing Workshops
(sign up at the Temple at the Oasis)
5:30 6:30 pm: Dinner preparation with your campsite buddies
6:30 7:30 pm: Dinner at the Oasis (Area 2)
7:30 8:00 pm: MAGIC MOMENTS: Performance, Art & Inspiration!
8:30 11:00 pm: The Silence rest
11:00 pm: Fire Lighting Coagula
11:00 pm Sunrise & Beyond: Fire Circle Magic!
SUNDAY, May 11th
8:00 am: Vortex Bagel Breakfast provided at the Temple at the Oasis (Area 2)
9:00 am: The Supreme Banishing Ritual of the Alchemical Fire Circle
11:00 am 2:00 pm: Take-Down, Rest and Depart!
7:00 11:00 pm: Potluck Chill-Out & Open House
You are invited to our home at:
The McBride House of Mystery
Address will be provided to Registrants.
Please bring food and drink to share. Instruments and offerings are welcome!
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