Phoenix Festivals, Inc.
Pagan Metaphysical & Spiritual Retreats
Established 1992
Every March and September, we gather for a five day, four night outdoor event in central Florida to share and celebrate our beliefs. Each day is filled with workshops, community meals, live entertainment, rituals, drumming, and dancing. We strive to provide an unforgettable and spiritual experience in a fun and safe environment. All ages are welcome.
WE ARE AN OFFICIAL NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION
In April 2015, Phoenix Festivals, Inc. officially received 501(c)3 status as a religious education organization. Our Phamily is now able to receive tax free donations to better serve our community.
Please consider contributing your own tax deductible contribution to our community.
Phoenix Festivals, Inc. Board of Directors
John Swingle
President
Dr. Skip Clark
Vice President
Trisha Parker
Treasurer /Secretary
Vicki Scotti
Member
The Volunteers of Team Phoenix
TRISHA PARKER: EVENT COORDINATOR
Trisha is Phoenix Festival’s Coordinator as well as the Treasurer/Secretary of the Phoenix Festival Inc.’s Board of Directors. As part of the phamily for 15 years, she has experienced several of the festival’s changes and wants to ensure its continuance by “doing whatever it takes”. Her greatest coup, after connecting with SJ Tucker, was obtaining Phoenix Festival’s 501c3 status in 2015! She holds a BA in both Accounting and Ministry. Her passion is educating the public about Wicca and she does this as a teacher at Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary; as member of ArchPriesthood of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church; and, as a clergy member of the NE Florida Pagan Leadership Coallition. She is a Second Degree Priestess of the Covenant of the WISE – ATC and a Third Degree Gardnerian with Albion’s Spirit. Trisha also leads Iron Roses, an Amazon Tradition Women’s Circle, and a monthly archery club.
ROBERT ERIC GOODRICH: ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Robert’s first event at Phoenix was as a Site Team volunteer at Autumn Meet in 2014. In the spirit of being volun-told, Robert assisted in several areas of the festival. Robert found his niche as the site auctioneer, and is renowned in his willingness to be the go-to Guinea-pig for whatever experiments may come his way, especially if it involves food. Robert took on the role of Site Team Manager for Autumn Meet 2015, and transitioned into the Assistant Coordinator in 2018. Robert is a Third Degree Gardnerian and has a strong belief that all things in the Universe are connected, so he does his best to show respect to all living things. Robert’s work ethic is unequaled and is willing to help out and assist however he is able. Feel free to seek him out with any questions or concerns you may have about the festival, Wicca or life.
VICKI SCOTTI: REGISTRATION COORDINATOR
Vicki started community service at the Registration Desk and has never left. Her attention to detail and organizational skills are indispensable. She handles vendor and pet registration; and, helps every where she can – including answering emails all year long. Vicki is a singer/songwriter and founding member of the pagan folk duo Hecate’s Wheel. In her mundane life she worked as a registered nurse and is now blissfully retired. Vicki was elected to the Phoenix Festivals Board of Directors, October 2023, and brings a fresh set of eyes, ears and ideas to the organization. Welcome Vicki!!
MIKE BOMBER: SITE MANAGER
Mike has attended Phoenix Festivals since Autumn Meet 1997 and has volunteered in one capacity or another at each of those gatherings. He volunteered for the Site Team for many years, then served as Assistant Site Manager for two years and, finally in 2018, he moved to Site Manager. Mike has also been involved with the drumming community. He is a prominent drummer and can be seen nightly drumming around the ritual circle. He uses his drumming for healing, dancing , and pure enjoyment. He has facilitated drumming classes and organized large drum circles. Mike has also served as the Phoenix Festival Fire Tender for 3 years serves the community with the Council of Sages – three of those years as leader of the Sage Council. Mike also brings his artistic talents in the making of Wooden Athames, wands, goblets, and offering bowls.
ORACLE HEKATAIOS – RITUAL COORDINATOR
Oracle Hekataios (he/they) is a priestex and seer of Hekate and Dionysos. Initiated in many paths, they have worked to network and form communities throughout Brevard County via interfaith work and leading their covens. They have students nationally and internationally, teaching subjects like ritual techniques and etiquette, witchcraft philosophy, polytheism, devotional magic, and leadership skills. Oracle is a proud member of the Phoenix Phamily for several years, contributing their expertise as a ritualist and teacher. Author, speaker, seer, and teacher, he continues to educate himself within the perpetual mysteries of the arcane.
TOURMALINE GRACE: WITCH OF MANY HATS
Tourmaline’s first Phoenix Festival was AM12 when she came as, Thai Dancer, a fire spinner with Fahrenheit 360. Team Phoenix is grateful that she has continued to be gracious with her time and energy to provide engaging crafting workshops and also taking up the role as DJ at festival’s Phamily Reunion. In fact, she purchased a karaoke system just for us. Tourmaline is also willing to help anywhere there is a need — including shopping and party planning. Her creativity and enthusiasm is a blessing to our community and her title “Witch of Many Hats” is well deserved.
BARB COURTWRIGHT: FIRE TENDER
SAM WEEKS: FIRE TENDER APPRENTICE
MICHELLE DAVIDSON – COFFEE QUEEN
RICK DE YAMPERT – HONEY POT CARETAKER
AERIK ARKADIAN – WEB STUFF
Aerik is a writer, musician, and high priest who runs a coven with his wife, Selene. He first came to Phoenix for Autumn Meet in 2022. When he’s not writing books or songs, he’s probably tweaking a website somewhere. In fact, if there’s something wrong on this very website, it’s most likely his fault. Feel free to reach out to him directly with any issues.
In the meantime, however, he would be remiss if he did not shamelessly plug his YouTube channel while writing this bio in third person. Feel free to catch him over there, too.
DRU CASTLE – HOSPITALITY AND PHOTOGRAPHER
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