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Trish & Michelle.  Let’s Play with the Cards – Community Center

Join us for a casual and interactive tarot and oracle card playtime! Bring your own deck and let’s explore the cards together through engaging questions. We can do readings for each other, or you can ask questions of Trisha and Michelle, both professional readers.

Melissa Sherman. Connecting with Animal Allies – Nature Hut

Discover how animals, past companions, spirit animals, or your current pets, can guide and support your spiritual journey. In this interactive workshop, Melissa will lead participants through meditative and intuitive exercises to connect with these animal guides, tune into their messages, and experience their energy firsthand. Walk away feeling inspired, supported, and more deeply connected to the wisdom of your animal allies.

Opening Ritual – South End

Phamily Reunion & Village Meeting – Community Center

Join our Phamily in the Community Center for snacks and drinks. Reconnect, meet the headliners, and get the latest updates on festival activities and expectations.

Games & Movie – Community Center

Stick around a while for games and Movie.

Morning Devotional – Amphitheater

Join Trish and Eric in a mini-ritual alongside the beautiful Lake Prevatt to greet the sun and a new day.  Use this time to set intentions and express gratitude for all the blessings we receive.  Cakes will be provided, you bring your beverage.

ALL DAY – Constructing the Sweat Lodge – North End Fire Circle

Stop by to help and learn with Grey Ghosthawk and Donella as they build the sweat lodge for our two community sweat lodges being held during Phoenix Phyre 2025. Friday 10am: Women’s Lodge presented by Donella & Brandy, Saturday 10am Co-Ed Sweat Lodge presented by Grey Ghosthawk & Brandy.

Trisha Parker.  Gardening by the Moon – Community Center

Gardening with the Moon is an ages old practice that uses the zodiac and the moon to determine all gardening chores such as planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, and resting. Join Trisha Parker to learn how easy it is to grow beautiful, healthy, powerful plants and connect more deeply with the Universe.  

Oracle – Ritual Construction. – Nature Hut 

Have you ever wanted to help construct the main ritual? Are you a returning member of the Phoenix Phamily or new to our festival? It makes no difference! This workshop is open to all!!! We will be discussing general ritual etiquette for the first few minutes and then jumping into the nuts and bolts of ritual construction.  This festival we are working to achieve balance with the elements and raising healing energy on a global scale. We have roles for everyone, regardless of experience level. Those that choose to accept roles will be asked to attend additional workshops and rehearsals.

Lunch Concert with Chip Dockery & Rosie – Outside the Community Center

Nellie Caterina. The Triple Goddess You’ve Never Heard Of: Gaia-Rhea-Demeter. – Community Center

Join newly initiated priestess Nellie as she explores the triple-aspect energy of Mother Earth — and how it can transform your understanding of working with Her magic. From the Roman Earth goddess festivals to uncovering the identity of the “Demetrioi” mentioned by Plutarch, Nellie will share her sources, personal experiences, and insights into each aspect. The session will also include a creative exercise and a mini ritual to honor these powerful energies.

Dr Skip Clark.  Magic and Witchcraft After Salem – Nature Hut

When the trials ended in Salrm, after 1692, the authorizes vowed that never again would this happen. Of course in Salem and beyond, people did not suddenly not believe in witches or magic in their world. We will look at the survival of these beliefs and practices, and their transformations up to the present day, moving beyond Salem to other areas and different beliefs. Come with ideas, questions and additions!

Bobbie Roberts. Ancestors & Graveyard Dirt. – North End Fire Circle

Join Bobbie for an enlightening journey that includes energy work and ancestral connections. Discover the power of visiting cemeteries and graveyards to gather ancestral dirt from family graves. Learn how this unique practice can forge a strong connection with your ancestors. Explore the thought of creating ancestral altars and their benefits. This class will also delve into methods for communicating with the dead to gain valuable insights and understanding from the energies of those who have passed.  

This class will also highlight the importance of examining the times in which your ancestors lived and offering you a deeper insight into their lives and your own growth.

Eron Mazza. Descent and Discovery: A Journey Through the Three Realms of the Underworld. – Community Center

Beneath the surface of our waking world lies a sacred triad of mystery and transformation. In this immersive spiritual workshop, we will explore three distinct underworld realms: The Realm of the Ancestors and Deep Ones, where wisdom and kinship await; The Crystalline Caverns and Underground Oceans, the wild womb of chaotic creation; The Realm of Perpetual Darkness, the silent space of endings, rest, and rebirth. Each realm offers its own medicine—ancestral guidance, creative ignition, and deep soul restoration. Through guided meditation, discussion, journaling, and sigil craft, participants will learn to journey through these realms, forge personal connections, and retrieve insight for their magical and mundane lives.

Donella Favorite. Intro to the Medicine Wheel. – Nature Hut

Learn how the Native American Medicine Wheel can be used as a guide to your personal path. Spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.

A medicine wheel, also known as a sacred hoop or sacred circle, is a significant symbol used in many Indigenous cultures, particularly in North America. It represents a holistic view of life, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects.

Christine Ashworth. The Life And Legacy of Scott Cunningham.  – Community Center

Join Christine Cunningham Ashworth for an intimate talk and Q&A about her brother, Scott Cunningham, inspired by her book 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒉𝒂𝒎 – 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏. Discover the personal stories behind his beloved works and gain insight into the man who shaped modern Pagan literature.

Wandering Spiral. Skyclad Sound Bath – Pavilion

Breath, blood, bone, drone, Om . . . Join music duo Wandering Spiral (Michelle Davidson and Rick de Yampert) for a Skyclad Sound Bath.  After a brief introduction exploring the cosmic mechanics of sacred sound (the perfect 5th interval, the mystic psychics of music, and more), Wandering Spiral will present a continuous, 45-minute sound journey into bliss, trance and healing via ethereal techno-tribal music played on sitar, Native American flutes, crystal singing bowls, metal and wooden tongue drums, world percussion and digital tabla.

This special sound bath will be presented skyclad, with everyone nude – performers and participants. Please bring a blanket or yoga mat, and some sort of pillow or headrest so that you will be comfortable lying down. Sitting in a chair is allowed, but please note that the benefits of a sound bath are best obtained when lying in a supine position (back to the floor).

The goal of a sound bath is to alter your consciousness so you can “altar” your consciousness – quieten what the Buddhists call the constantly jabbering “monkey mind” so that you can enter a trance state, open your Third Eye and access the Sacred Realms.   Or just listen and chillax.

Druid Land Blessing Ritual – South End Fire Circle

This year, Phoenix Phyre is hosting a Druid Land Blessing rite on Thursday evening. Led by Dasos Crowsong and Oracle Hekataios – both initiates in Druid Orders – they will lead you into a ceremony of contacting and healing the land we walk on, creating a spiritual impact between us, the ancestors of the earth, and the spirits that also inhabit the ecosystems.

Bardic Circle – Community Center

Bardic Circle is truly sacred as it is one of the most authentically ancient practices we have available to us today. The human voice was the first musical instrument, the first method of passing the stories and songs of laughter, love, and lore from the old ones to the young ones. To be in a true Bardic Circle is to walk the path of the Ancients “IRL”. Come join in the fun, there is no skill level requirement. Content related to the Phestival theme or time of year is appreciated, but not required. We prefer that performances be “unplugged” without electrical enhancement.

Pool Party

Ritual Planning Session – Community Center

So you agreed to accept a role in the main ritual? FABULOUS!!! Come join us for a morning devotion, energy raising, and construction meeting as we work on the fine details of our ritual. Coffee, Tea, Chicory, and fresh fruit will be provided for participants. We know this is a bit early, but we do not want to prevent our ritual participants from taking advantage of our incredible workshop schedule!  This workshop will take place Friday & Saturday at  9am.

Morning Devotional – Amphitheater

Join Trish and Eric in a mini-ritual alongside the beautiful Lake Prevatt to greet the sun and a new day.  Use this time to set intentions and express gratitude for all the blessings we receive.  Cakes will be provided, you bring your beverage.

Michelle Davidson. Spirit & Divine Communication in the Dream Realm – Community Center

Explore the spirit realm of dream communication with psychic medium Michelle Davidson. In this workshop Michelle will discuss her personal experiences with spirit contact in dreams and how they inspired her to write their stories in her book, “Florida’s Haunted Hospitality.”  Learn about the different types of dreams and how they are conducive to direct spirit contact in psychic, telepathic, astral travel, and divine dreams. The divine have been summoned for thousands of years in ancient civilizations, temples, and rituals concerning sacred sleep to induce prophecies, warnings, spiritual guidance, and signs.

Whether it’s a deceased loved one, ancestor, spirit guide, deity, or god or goddess you seek a message from, your subconscious mind in dreams can be a gateway of spiritual exploration.  Learn how to create a sacred sleep session with invocations, ritual, altar, and personal rites. In this workshop we will also be making a dream journal using symbols, collage, and imagery around your own spiritual beliefs. The workshop will show you how to use your dream journal and interpret your own dreams with the divine.  (Suggested donation of $10 for supplies?) Michelle Davidson is a psychic medium, artist, musician, and author of the book “Florida’s Haunted Hospitality.”   She channels the Divine White Light, Angels, Ancestors, Spirit Guides, and Loved Ones to work as a Messenger and Energy Practitioner to help people and spirits in their journeys. Michelle offers psychic readings and house cleansings in person and online. She uses channeling, mediumship, and oracle cards in a session to tap into the past, present, and future of one’s soul path.  Michelle works out of the Spiritualist community of Cassadaga, Florida. She has traveled across the US presenting talks and paranormal investigations.

Donella Favorite. Women’s Sweat Lodge – North End Fire Circle

Please arrive well hydrated.  There will be a quick explanation of what to expect prior to entering the lodge. Be advised: you are NOT required to stay for the entire session & may leave the lodge at any time if you feel uncomfortable.

Lady Ayanna. The Ninth Gate – A Kundalini Dance Journey into Sacred Completion & Divine Surrender – Nature Hut 

This workshop is a ceremonial journey through the sacred art of letting go. Rooted in the mystical power of the number nine—symbol of completion, fulfillment, and transformation—we honor the end of a cycle and surrender to what is ready to be released. Through breath, movement, and ritual, we awaken the body as a temple of wisdom, soften resistance, and call in the Crone—She Who Knows When to Let Go.

Let the rhythm move what words cannot.
Enter the Ninth Gate.
Close the circle. Rise renewed.

What to Bring: Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or towel for floor-based movement and meditation, along with a journal and water to stay nourished and hydrated. Most importantly, come with an open heart and a curious spirit. All bodies, all journeys—are welcome here.

Lunch Concert with Wandering Spiral – Outside the Community Center

Bring your blanket or chair and picnic lunch to enjoy the relaxing sound of  original East-West fusion, Buddha lounge and trance soundscapes, plus their arrangements of Beatles classics and Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.”  Their instrument palette includes sitar, Native American and Arabic flutes, metal and wooden tongue drums, digital tabla, bass, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tribal percussion and synth.  In the event of inclement weather, we will be in the Community Center.

Tourmaline Grace.  Witch Crafting:  Prayer Beads – Community Center

Mala beads are used to help focus the mind during meditation and prayer. Each bead is touched or moved as a mantra or affirmation is repeated, helping the practitioner stay present and centered. All supplies will be provided and donations are welcomed.

Coby Michael. Henbane Ritual to Descend into Hel. – South End Fire Circle

This ritual was created for an underworld journey to the subterranean land of the dead, known in Norse mythology as Hel.  This is not a place of evil or torture like the Hell of Christianity.  It is a realm of ancestral memory, primal creative forces and the spirits of the land.  Henbane has long been associated with the dead, specifically in communicating with them and in aiding their transition to the otherworld.  In this ritual we will work with this plant spirit as a guide on our own journey to retrieve ancestral knowledge or healing or to help a spirit with their transition into dead.                           

Laura Sellers. Calling Ourselves Home: Soul Retrieval, Attention, and the Return to Wholeness – Nature Hut

When we abandon ourselves through silence, shame, or seeking approval, we leave threads of our soul in people, places, and stories that no longer serve us. In this heart-opening ritual lecture, you are invited to explore the sacred work of Soul Retrieval through the lens of Andean mysticism and the ancient teachings of the Munay-Ki Medicine Spiral.

Drawing from the North direction teachings, Laura “Mama Crow”, will guide participants to recognize where their energy has been left behind, reclaim their wholeness, and call themselves home with love and sovereignty. Come as you are—leave with more of yourself.

Laura “Mama Crow” Sellers is a Munay-Ki Mesa Carrier and student of Indigenous Andean Healing. She has been a Reiki practitioner for 30 years. You can call or text class interest and questions to her on Facebook and Instagram at: @mamacrowpaqo @portalsofbecoming

Christine Ashworth. Finding Courage in Troublesome Times. – Community Center 

In challenging times, personal or collective, cultivating courage is essential. Christine will share empowering practices to develop inner strength and maintain calm in turbulent situations. She will share her recipe for a courage and protection pouch to support your journey.

Donella Favorite. Medicine Wheel – In Depth – Nature Hut

The Native American Medicine Wheel is a path of introspection and connection to Spirit. Learn about the Totems on the Wheel and how they relate to you and your path.

A medicine wheel, also known as a sacred hoop or sacred circle, is a significant symbol used in many Indigenous cultures, particularly in North America. It represents a holistic view of life, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects.

Celora. Divining with Crystals – Vendor Booth: Om My Goddess

Join Celora at her vending booth, Om My Goddess, to learn how to Divine with Crystals.  Celora will present a simple three stone divination technique that may be used to help answer questions or to know where to direct your attention. This is a hands-on workshop and participation is encouraged.  Bring a chair!

Gary Fisler. Spirit Releasement Workshop – Community Center

Attached spirits can cause a host of problems.  Drastic personality or mood changes and loss of motivation are only two of these problems. We will discuss different types of attached spirits/energies and how to combat them.  

The workshop will conclude with a group hypnosis session where each person can explore the presence of any attached entity/energy on their own energy system. Bring a comfortable chair or a blanket if you prefer to lay on the ground.

Questions are welcomed either during or after the workshop.

Bobbie Roberts.  Numbers Are Magical – Nature Hut

Because the main ritual will focus on the numerological 9 energy of 2025, symbolizing endings, transformation and surrendering to the flow, join Bobbie for a fun class where we will delve into the mystical world of numerology. This class is designed to provide you with an overview of the numerological energies of 2025 and into 2026.

As we conclude the 9 energy of 2025, Bobbie will guide you into the universal energy of 2026, which is characterized by new beginnings, fresh thoughts, and forward momentum.  Bobbie will also teach you how to compute both universal and personal energies, helping you relate these insights to yourself, your coven and your groups.

Hopefully Bobbie will have the time to focus on each person’s energies to make a few thoughts about their energies.

Cakes and Ale – meet at the Florida Gard table

Florida Gardnerians are hosting a meet and greet with Cakes and Ale. Come hang out, ask questions and learn about this initiatory mystery tradition.

Autumn Equinox Ritual – South End fire circle.

Please gather outside the circle area unless you need to be seated for the duration of the ritual. We will begin outside and will process into the circle as part of the ritual.

Drum CONCERT followed by drumming & Dancing – Iniko Drum Collective

Iniko drum collective led by Spiritual Drummer Remmi Nicole from our very own Florida and featuring Master Dancer and drummer Saturnin Ba from Ivory Coast will be putting on a distinct performance including traditional songs from the Ivory Coast of Africa including the rare and magical Zaouli masked dance!

The vibrant and colorful Zaouli mask comes from the Guro people of the Ivory Coast in West Africa. The mask represents feminine beauty and grace. The Zaouli mask comes out for celebrations, bringing blessings and prosperity to the village where it is shown.

Join us for this interactive show, ending in a procession of the entire community to our sacred fire. Bring your best energy, and joyous vibes and any sound makers as to celebrate our beautiful village with vibrant music, dance and joy!

Pool.  Listen to music, play pool volley ball or just socialize.

Ritual Planning Session – Community Center

So you agreed to accept a role in the main ritual? FABULOUS!!! Come join us for a morning devotion, energy raising, and construction meeting as we work on the fine details of our ritual. Coffee, Tea, Chicory, and fresh fruit will be provided for participants. We know this is a bit early, but we do not want to prevent our ritual participants from taking advantage of our incredible workshop schedule!  This workshop will take place Friday & Saturday at  9am.

Morning Devotional – Amphitheater

Join Trish and Eric in a mini-ritual alongside the beautiful Lake Prevatt to greet the sun and a new day.  Use this time to set intentions and express gratitude for all the blessings we receive.  Cakes will be provided, you bring your beverage.

Co-Ed Sweat Lodge.  Grey Ghosthawk – North End Fire Circle

Please arrive well hydrated.  There will be a quick explanation of what to expect prior to entering the lodge. Be advised: you are NOT required to stay for the entire session & may leave the lodge at any time if you feel uncomfortable. 

Coby Michael. Poison Plant Wisdom Through Tarot. – Community Center

The poison path is full of plants of great wisdom and power, plants like thornapple and deadly nightshade that have personalities as potent as their chemistry.  In this presentation we will get to know the personalities of the spirits of a variety of important plants on the poison path, by exploring their wisdom and spiritual medicine through the major arcana of the Tarot.  By using the existing symbolic associations of Tarot card meanings and imagery we can forge deeper connections with these powerful allies.  Through this presentation attendees will gain a deeper understanding of these awesome plants, and gain additional symbolic associations for the Tarot.

Dasos Crowsong.  Mantra Yoga: Flowing with the Divine Name. – Nature Hut

Chanting mantra is so much more than teaching ourself affirmations. Approached as a yogic disciplineSpirit Releasement Workshop

Attached spirits can cause a host of problems.  Drastic personality or mood changes and loss of motivation are only two of these problems. We will discuss different types of attached spirits/energies and how to combat them.

The workshop will conclude with a group hypnosis session where each person can explore the presence of any attached entity/energy on their own energy system. Bring a comfortable chair or a blanket if you prefer to lay on the ground.

Questions are welcomed either during or after the workshop., chaCalling Ourselves Home: Soul Retrieval, Attention, and the Return to Wholenessnting mantra is a way to transform one’s life, and prepare for the end of it. We will look at the origin of mantras and how they are a tool to help us unite with the Divine after this existence has ended. Dasos is

Druid – OBOD

Druid-Bard Apprentice – AODA

Deacon – Gnostic Celtic Church

Lunch provided by SAGES & Phamily Jam

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by the Phoenix Sages. If you feel inspired, bring your instrument and share your musical talents in a laid-back, phamily jam session.

Tourmaline Grace.  Witch Crafting:  Tie-Dye T-shirts – Outside the Community Cente

Please bring dark colored (blue, green, red, purple) cotton t-shirt or dark colored fabric bags, pants, skirts for bleach dyeing. Tourmaline will provide stencils and all supplies for you to make a memorable item. Black t-shirts Small-XLarge will be available for $5

Lady Ayanna. Flow Into Purpose: Dance the 9-Fold Spiral of Renewal. – Nature Hut

This sacred Kundalini Dance journey invites participants to release the past, realign with their soul’s truth, and step into the new year flowing with purpose and divine clarity. Guided by the potent energy of the number 9—symbolizing completion, wisdom, and spiritual initiation—we will move through a transformational Chakra Dance journey: the 9 Spiral Portals.

Each portal awakens a sacred energy center, beginning with the Earth-rooted foundation and rising through the body into the cosmic realms. As we spiral through these nine energetic gateways, we embody the full spectrum of our power—from the primal to the divine—emerging renewed, realigned, and ready to flow into the new year as our most authentic selves.

What to Bring:

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or towel for floor-based movement and meditation, along with a journal and water to stay nourished and hydrated.

Most importantly, come with an open heart and a curious spirit. All bodies, all journeys—are welcome here

Remmi & Iniko Drum Collective. Sacred Drum Workshop – South End Fire Circle

This will be a two part workshop starting with technical skills and a West African Rhythm in two parts to prepare for the following dance workshop. We will end with a flowing rhythm meditation designed to help us build energy as a group to attain entrainment and prayer and to get us connected and ready for the nights ceremonies. All skill levels invited, bring your drum or any other percussion item you enjoy. Dancers always needed! 

Eron Mazza. The History of the Game of Hope aka Lenormand. – Community Center

In this class , I would speak on the history of the Game of Hope. From it’s humble roots in Germany as a game, to the world famous reader who’s name this system bears, and beyond! I will also talk about my history with the cards and cover the basics of Lenormand. (I might even share some funny stories and other experiences with the cards!)

Donella Favorite. Dance The Medicine Wheel – Nature Hut

Connect to the Totems and Spirits of the Wheel and celebrate them through Dance.  Bring your drums, rattles and finery and Dance the Wheel!

A medicine wheel, also known as a sacred hoop or sacred circle, is a significant symbol used in many Indigenous cultures, particularly in North America. It represents a holistic view of life, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects.

Saturnin. African Dance Workshop – South End Fire Circle

Saturnin Ba will teach an African dance class. Saturnin is from the Cote D’Ivoire in West Africa. He will teach « N’Goron » a ceremonial dance of the Senufo people from the Northern region of the Ivory Coast. N’Goron is an initiation dance for young Senufo women.   All levels are welcome

Memorial for Ardy – North End Fire Circle

Ardy Carter, a founding member of Phoenix Festivals, hosted the inaugural Autumn Meet on her property in 1992. Today we will come together to celebrate the Traveler!

Village Meeting – Community Center

One of the best ways to learn what to expect for our Main Ritual; to hear updates about  Autumn Meet 2025; to receive guidelines for taking down your camp Sunday and to show appreciation for our presenters and Team Phoenix is to attend Village Meeting.  

Auction – Community Center

Did you know that 20% of all donation, auction and fundraising money is allocated to The Scholarship Fund? The remaining funds go toward keeping admission prices low while continuing to provide free crafting workshops, yummy meet and greets, quality guest speakers and entertainment.  Our auction is hosted by the hysterical and outlandish fun-guy, Robert Goodrich, and  is a fun community event and a show of its own. 

Main Ritual Presented by Phoenix Family

Autumn Meet’s theme, “Surrendering to the Flow”, marks the beginning of a new cycle of themes centered around numerology. If you’re new to numerology, you’re not alone. Many people are just beginning to explore how numbers might offer insight into personality, purpose, and life paths. The number that stands out for its depth and compassion is the number 9.

This year, 2025, reduces to the number 9 (2+0+2+5=9). Known as the “wise humanitarian” of numerology, 9 holds a special place in the system for its emotional depth, global thinking, and spiritual maturity. The number 9 is also symbolic of endings and includes preparations for a new cycle about to be birthed. In other words, 9 is about letting go and transformation. This Autumn Meet, we will explore this integral time through 9: what is the significance of transition? How do we move forward? Are the troubles in our current climate worth the endurance?

Main ritual – put together by our ritual coordinator and phamily volunteers – will organize Death as the gateway to Rebirth. By Surrendering to the Flow, we can learn to be still, recognize our burdens, and release them down the river of the Underworld so we can be challenged to a new life.

Drumming & Dancing – Iniko Drum Collective 

Join us at the sacred fire, where all alchemy is possible. Starting with the traditional connection of raising our voices (singing and chanting) and spirits together in harmony, we will move through the portal of divinity with rhythms and prayer. Iniko rhythm collective is a diverse group of players, with study amassed from across the world. From Africa to the United States, lining hands and spirit with sacred knowledge and understanding in order to best serve our community and humanity with the healing magic of the drum. 

Closing Ritual

Cabins Must Be Cleaned and Empty for Park Ranger Inspection at 1pm