THE ALBION FAERIES
Call all faerie folk, urban witches and woodland creatures
to the 6th winter gathering at
FEATHERSTONE CASTLE
in northumberland.
On the ancient isle of Albion.
27th january to 6th february 2012
COMING IN
In a time of Planetary change and Spiritual awakening comes a space of limbo. Where we Beings can take stock and Re-group as Beacons of light and Knowledge lighting a way into this 21st century.
10 days to build the heart and hearth of community
And experience
the secrets and mysteries of love.
LETS JOURNEY TOGETHER
into the stillness of late winter
just before spring's outburst
and celebrate the many colours of QUEER!
A Fairy's Winter Outfit
When Lady Autumns’ golden rays
Begin to say adieu
A fairy with a fashion sense
Must think of something new.
Silken sleeves and petal skirts
Possess a certain flair
But won’t pass fairy muster
In the frost and chilly air
Bunny’s fur and spider’s web
Were popular last year
But much too hard to harvest
And the weaving I can’t bear.
I pondered my dilemma
While strolling through the glade
And spied a natural haute couture
That seemed most ready made
Such smooth and downy elegance
With moonlight’s silver sheen
This fabric throughout fairyland
On me just MUST be seen!
My fairy sweet acquired for me
This robe of winter’s bloom
By picking all the plush supply
Of dandelion’s plume
I donned my soft and fluffy gown
And strutted with such pride
Grinned at my fairy sisters
Whose eyes beamed open wide!
Winter fashion’s highest prize
Would be mine this day…
But then a mighty gust of wind
Blew all my my clothes away.
We invite you too experiment with your other selfs! Let that inner elf out for a winters gathering!
Allow that wee troll a wee holiday.
DRESS UP-DRESS DOWN
FEATHERSTONE CASTLE.....
The
gathering will feature:
log fires
love temple Rituals
Balls of every kind
meditation space
rituals of light
nature walks
faerie feasts
bodywork
drumming and singing
and whatever you bring to it.............................................
this event is co-created by all present
MAKE IT HAPPEN
FEATHERSTONE CASTLE lies in stunning Northumberland countryside, close to Haltwhistle, the central point of the sacred
Isle of Albion. It lies very close to Hadrians Wall. The old tower is over 700 years old, and like any self-respecting castle
this one has ghosts... a whole wedding party full, hunted down and slayed by the bride's secret lover
The Castle is a magical maze of corridors, magnificent rooms and haunted stairways. A touch of ancient Albion.... BUT
corridors and bedrooms can be colder than modern homes - be prepared.
Mattresses at the castle are rather old, and extra mat/airbed to sleep on is
worth considering if you are a comfort faerie. Bring heaters,
faux fur coats, thermals, fairy lights and anything to spread a magic touch to our castle
in the woods
We will be asking for volunteers to come forward in advance to plan dinner menus
so that good planning can be made. Please let us know with your booking if you
would like to cook for the group - you will be given full support from our
kitchen goddesses and chopping crews.
Dogs: We have room for dogs at the castle. So if you are a dog lover and can’t
bear to be parted from your beloved pooch, book your dog in too. Owners must
provide food for their animals and some areas of the gathering will be
designated as dog-free.
DIRECTIONS TO
FEATHERSTONE CASTLE AND BOOKING FORM BELOW
The faeries.....
The Radical Faeries started with the vision of a space where queer people could gather and create our own culture.
To find out who we are. To open our hearts with one another, find the treasures within and take them back
into society to bring greater balance to our world.
The Faeries are Queer folk of all genders. We come from all walks of life in all parts of the world.
We are drawn together by a desire for deeper connections to others, to ourselves, to nature and the cosmos.
We gather to open ourselves to new experiences, healing, and celebration of the joy and creativity that is our faerie nature.
Eurofaerie gatherings have been taking place since 1995, the first events took place on the Dutch island of Terschelling.
There are summer and winter gatherings, mainly taking place in wild and beautiful natural places... faeries also gather sometimes in cities.
In France we now have our own EUROFAERIE SANCTUARY...
land of the fae... land of the free, our forested faerie mountain home
with gatherings taking place each year from beltane until samhain
GETTING
TO
FEATHERSTONE
CASTLE:
By air:
Easy links from all European countries. Take a flight to
Newcastle - or Newcastle via London if coming from further a field - then a
train to Haltwhistle.
By train: Train to
Carlisle
or Newcastle. Then change to Haltwhistle.
By car:
Featherstone
Castle is three miles south-west of Haltwhistle off the A69.
THE COST:
costs are per night on sliding scale according to income
cost includes all food and accomodation
please contact us if you cannot pay these amounts
no-one turned away for lack of funds but please please pay as much as you can
SILKEN WINGED FAERIES (low income/ on benefits) £25
GLITTER WINGED FAERIES (medium income) £35
GOLDEN WINGED FAERIES (high income) £45
NOW IS THE TIME TO COME IN.....
BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE GATHERING
Email completed form to...
featherstone2012 <at> gmail.com
COME AND GET A WARM...