EarthSpirit's "Sacred Land" Open Houses:

Seasonal Ritual Celebrations in the Hilltowns of Western MA and
A tour of EarthSpirit's home land (stone circle, peace cairn, labyrinth and more)

A tour of the land includes sacred sites such as a standing stone circle, a labyrinth and a peace cairn and concludes with programs appropriate to the season.

EarthSpirit welcomes you to tour its sacred land. And we invite you to join us in seasonal rituals based on earth-centered traditional Pagan practices from Europe. "Sacred Land" tours and rituals are held about once per month on a Sunday during the warm season, May to October. The rituals observe the Celtic holidays from Beltane to Samhain. For directions and questions call 413-238-4240 or email openhouses@earthspirit.com.

The tour of the land begins at 1:00 pm, and the ritual is from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. We ask that you attend the tour before the ritual if you have not taken the tour before.

Dates and Programs for 2011

• Sunday, May 1
  Beltane celebration: A joyous holiday marking the fullness of Spring! With Saraluna
• Sunday, June 26
  Summer Solstice celebration: Welcoming in the season of brightness, growth, and abundance. With Emily Cavin and Kate Richardson
• Sunday, July 31
  First Harvest ceremony (Lughnasadh): Open to the abundance of the early harvest season. With Dawn and Thatch
• Sunday, September 18
  Autumn Equinox ritual: Celebrate the end of the growing season with gratitude. With Dawn and Deb Banks McIntosh
• Sunday, October 23
  Samhain (the original Halloween): Observance to honor ancestors and others who have passed. With Deirdre Arthen

Guidelines for Visitors:

• Please notice the private homes in the middle of the land, and respect the privacy of residents.
• There are portable facilities available for visitors.
• Do not bring any alcohol or drugs, and leave pets, including dogs, at home.
• Dress for being outdoors, including good shoes/boots for walking in the woods.
• We prefer to maintain a cigarette smoke-free environment, but if you need to smoke, please do so outdoors away from the buildings and field-strip your butts.
• Please use no candles or incense, because of risk of fire.
• Please park parallel to the road on the right as you drive in.

Directions to Glenwood are available by writing to openhouse@earthspirit.com or by calling the office at 413-238-4240

EarthSpirit, a non-profit organization, holds events and gatherings honoring the Earth and drawn from the indigenous traditions of Northern Europe.