2023 Presenter/Workshops (subject to change)
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Mervyn Alphonse
has taught and practiced both Hatha and Kundalini Yoga extensively. He is a certified Reiki Master and utilizes a 34” gong in his Sound Healing practice. He has also sat Zazen for several years and has presented Yoga workshops and healing sessions at many festivals across the country. He currently teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, and Kundalini Yoga in Bloomington, Indiana.
• Kundalini Yoga:
Kundalini Yoga has been called the Yoga of Awareness. This workshop takes the individual on an experience of Kundalini Yoga via participation in a  ‘kriya’ - a prescribed set of exercises, asana, meditation, mantra and breath patterns designed to awaken and radiate the dormant spiritual power that lies within us.
• BURNING THE BOX (emotional release & soul play) This workshop releases the ties that bind, so to speak..We will break through our calcified self-images to unveil the inner being in all its playful and prayer-ful glory, in safe company of others that are revealed to be just that – other versions of one’s Self. This is achieved via synergistic exploration of healing and expressive modalities such as Yoga, pantomime, energy-feedback, authentic movement, sound healing, and sound circles. Breathe. Flow. Vizualize. Animate. Rejoyce.

Sharon Angelina
Art teacher, musician, Reiky master, I enjoy watching my students expand playfully into New Life Frontiers
• The Face of My Shadow
We hear a lot about Shadow work lately but what does it really mean? Students in this class will participate in group hypnosis, meditation, some j ournaling, and finally an art proj ect creating a mask of The Shadow self. Take a beautiful deep dive into honoring the dark side. All supplies will be provided.
• Meditation in Motion
This group activity (which is paradoxically very private) will facilitate unheard of movement and radical connection to the body. Participants will come away feeling exhausted, elated, amused, freer, and with greater self-confidence as a dancer. No dance experience necessary, this is not ecstatic dance but an inward connection to the animal body.

Anne Apynys

has worked as psychiatric nurse for over forty years. Currently, she is the Clinical Educator on a
Behavioral Health Unit in a community hospital. Part of her job includes teaching workshops about communication and de-escalation techniques. She earned a doctorate in American Women's History and plays therapeutic on the harp as a Certified Music Practitioner.

• Let's Chat About Psychiatry: As a psychiatric nurse I have seen and heard a lot. If the world of psychiatry or therapy has you confused about something I offer this opportunity to talk and give honest answers. Types of therapies, medications, ECT and more. Looking for a therapist? What ’s the role of managed care? Did you have a good experience? Did you have a bad experience? It definitely happens – tell me more. How do medications work? Do medications work? How do they decide on a diagnosis? What are my rights if I end up in a psychiatric unit? Maybe I can help you understand. I promise I will try.
• Alcohol Use Disorder and the Detox Process:
Alcohol is the world’s favorite drug and has been throughout history. The ancient Egyptians drank beer. The Greeks and Romans drank wine. The Japanese have drunk sake for over 2000 years. Most people who drink alcohol do just fine, but some people Can ’t control their drinking and may need to go through the detox process. It ’s not easy. Why do some people have a problem with alcohol? What is addiction? What is tolerance? What is withdrawal? I will take you to the cellular and and even the molecular level. If you have had problems with alcohol addiction or if you know someone who has, at the end of this workshop you will have a firm understanding of the science behind alcohol addiction and detox.

Samantha Baeslack
A multi act circus performer and aerial teacher, with Husband Bob as our Stilt safety, Fire Safety, Fire Eater & trained set . We offer Aerial workshops for all ages 7+, Aerial Ambient performing during a musical set, Stilt Walking & fire spinning. We will spend  15 minutes stretching & then each person will get to try a couple of simple moves.
• Come Fly with me- Adults Aerial Hoop/Lyra
For the older teens & adults interested in trying Aerial Hoop/lyra. 3-5 minutes introduction to class;  10-15 minutes stretching The remainder of class bounces back and forth between demonstration and hands-on fun. I will have a safety mat & the equipment hung at a moderate height, so everyone is comfortable. **Note: I am not responsible for anyone who gets injured, and I may have to have them sign a waiver if the one for attending the festival doesn't cover this activity. **
• Come Fly with me- Adults Aerial Hammock
For older Teen & adults who are interested in trying Aerial Hammock. 3-5 minutes introduction to class;  10-15 minutes stretching. The remainder of class bounces back and forth between demonstration and hands-on fun. I will have a safety mat & the equipment hung at a moderate height, so everyone is comfortable. **Note: I am not responsible for anyone who gets injured, and I may have to have them sign a waiver if the one for attending the festival doesn't cover this activity. **
• Come Fly with me- Kids 6+ Mixed Aerial
This workshop would be for the kids 7+ who are interested in trying Aerial hammock or Aerial Hoop/Lyra 3-5 minutes introduction to class  10-15 minutes stretching The remainder of class bounces back and forth between demonstration and hands-on fun. I will have a safety mat & the equipment hung at a moderate height, so everyone is comfortable. **Note: I am not responsible for anyone who gets injured, and I may have to have them sign a waiver if the one for attending the festival doesn't cover this activity. **
(weather permitting)

Dawn Baldwin
Ra was a pagan baby in the 70s in the Chicago region. She holds a B.S. in Clinical psychology and a M.A. in Counseling and Education. She is a pantheist, backpacker, traveler and a teacher. She has had a focus in Gestalt work and teaches Gestalt Dream Therapy technique, helping people to understand their dreams while looking at them through a Gestalt lens. She also leads guided meditations in progressive relaxation. Since 2017, she has also led small groups in spiritual backpacking expeditions and provided hiker guidance on the Appalachian, Ice Age and Colorado Trails.
• Walking to Heal
A discussion on backpacking through nature and how it saves people both physically and spiritually. Attendees will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences and to share what has been healing and what has been hard. Beginners are encouraged to ask questions and old hats are encouraged to spread their wisdom.
• Progressive Relaxation

This is a calm, guided meditation intended to help attendees find an hour of peace in an otherwise chaotic world. Attendees should bring a mat, a blanket, or some other method of lying comfortably.

Byron Ballard BA, MFA,
is a western NC native, teacher, folklorist and writer. She is a senior priestess and co-founder Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/ CERES, both in Asheville, NC. Her essays are featured in several anthologies and she writes a regular column for Witches and Pagans Magazine.
• Practical Folk Magic

Appalachian folk magic is characterized by its hands-on and practical approach, as well
as its use of available materials. Though it has come down to us through a Protestant Christians filter, this system is easily adapted to modern Pagan sensibilities.
• Techniques for Effective Magic

Let ’s explore some seemingly simple techniques to answer the questions-
-What is magic? Why do it? How do you do it? And can you do it? The answer to the last is “yes!” and the other questions (and more) will be covered. This class that is good for beginners and a nice review for the more seasoned magic-workers among us.
With Drake Spaeth:
• Spiritual Emergencies Within and Without Pagan Context: Pitfalls on a Spiritual Path - Parts  1 & 2
Dr. Stanislav Grof coined the term “spiritual emergency” to refer to mental health challenges and crises that sometimes arise in connection with spiritual experiences and evolution. “Emergency” connotes being overwhelmed and lost along the path. Spiritual guidance/direction/mentorship, authentic seeking, and spiritually sensitive psychotherapy can all help an emergency evolve into emergence. Spiritual emergencies are quite common in contemporary Pagan contexts and it can be difficult to find good mentorship or therapeutic support. Join us for rich discussion and advice for authentic support for spiritual emergencies.
Part 2 continues the discussion in Part  1 but focuses on the Pagan context sharing of personal accounts of spiritual emergencies

Lawrence Diehl Brown
is a novelist, astronomer, and musician. He is an ordained Shamanic Priest through the Lineage of Gary Stamper and the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts in Asheville North Carolina. He was formally initiated into the Mankind Project in 2008, and staffed an MKP Initiation weekend in October 0f 2012. He has lectured and taught astronomy classes. He is an experienced group leader, lecturer, and teacher. He has discovered that astronomy is a profound source of spirituality. Published works include his trilogy FLARE, COLORS OF FIRE, and OF PRINCES AND KINGS – a science-based thriller incorporating ancient and modern astronomy.
• Astronomy as a gateway to Spirituality
With a professional telescope to view the heavens, we will focus on what can be observed and identified in the night sky. By day we will observe sunspots with a professional solar filter on the scope. I will also touch on the connection between modern astronomy and ancient astrology (at one time they were one and the same), and the ways in which astronomy has expanded our consciousness, in historical and modern times. Astronomy can open the way to a new form of human spirituality. Based on evolutionary connectedness to a changing and growing universe, this new spirituality intends to transcend ancient ideas of a supernatural creator and create in each individual an expanded consciousness.
• Observational Astronomy
The observational aspect is necessarily weather dependent, meaning I am prepared to set up scopes at a moment ’s notice on any clear night. I am willing to set up more than once. The actual talks can be scheduled during the day. I will provide handouts. My goal: My ultimate goal is preserving the magical of Starwood — that which inspires imagination. The stars are watching us and while quietly blinking they see the philosophy of the magical develop and the unique beauty that comes from us as we gather.

Mark Burnett
is a nationally recognized strongman and motivational speaker, performing extensively here in northeast Ohio and from New Jersey to Alaska. Like many other strongmen …..and a growing field of “Strongwomen,” Mark understands there is untapped potential in all of us, both physical and mental, and he uses feats of strength as an introduction to show what ’s possible. Mark is not a career strongman. In fact, he’s lived most of his life in a “Clark Kent” manner, raising a family and working a regular guy career before getting into the strongman culture just 9 years ago. Now, he entertains you with his feats of surprising physical strength while sharing his
common sense tips for bettering yourself physically, mentally and spiritually.
• East Coast Swing  1
The basics of East Coast Swing will be covered. Couples and singles welcome.
• East Coast Swing 2
This class will expand on the first session to add different steps. East Coast Swing 1 is recommended but not required. Couples and singles welcome.
• Mind Over matter: A Spirit Stronger than Steel
Come join Old Time Strongman Mark Burnett and learn how to push past pre-conceived limitations. Mark will perform feats of strength while giving tips on how to tap into the unrealized potential in all of us. Some of the feats Mark will perform are bending a 60D spike with his hands, rolling a frying pan, and tearing a deck of cards. While Mark has focused on the physical, his pointers are just as appropriate for mental, emotional, or spiritual goals. The last part of the session will be reserved for the attendees to try their hands at bending steel.

Rev. Ian Corrigan
has been working, playing and teaching in the Neopagan movement since  1975. He is a founding member of the Chameleon Club and the Starwood Festival, a Senior Priest and former Archdruid of A.D.F., and an initiate of a branch of traditional Witchcraft. Well-known as a teacher and performer at festivals and gatherings, he is the author of several books on Pagan occultism topics, including “Sacred Fire, Holy Well”, “The Book of Summoning” and “The Portal Book”.
• Pagan Magic With The Spirits
A discussion of a modern paradigm of magic-arte, based on alliance with the spirits of the Land, and a briefing and instruction for the ritual working the following day. Ian discusses the eternal presence of spiritual intelligences in the traditional work of Paganism and magic, offers a simple system of classification of such spirits, and explains the magical techniques used to allow simple, safe contact with spirits who can actually help us in our common lives.
• Ritual – Calling The Spirits; with members of ADF
An experimental ritual in the style of modern Druidry, combining traditional offerings with focused practical magic and trance. Bring a candle or perhaps a bottle of drink to be dedicated as an offering, and bring a goal for your magic, whether you need a rescue, or simply seek to grow in wisdom, love, and power.

Rebecca Crystal
Direct to the point of being abrupt, I aim for affirming cooperative communication learned from years as a teacher, therapist, Feminist, Pagan, activist and now disabled elder. MSW, MDiv. I have learned how to be in the moment, love with chronic pain and die easily. I call myself Wilde*Majiker to express what I can do and how I do it.
• Come play with your (auric)self
Workshop  1 Description: A mostly didactic interactive workshop where you will be introduced to your own psychic skills and then given opportunities to play with others! Or come to practice what you know with others who wish to play. Quick paced, changing partners, not much lecture!
• Wilde*Majiker takes you on a trip
•Named “The Real Deal” and frightening to some, come talk with me bringing your blocks to magical development, your deep wounds that therapies haven ’t touched, the unknown weirdness that creeps you out. See if a little Wilde*Majik can help you fly, help you ground, help you be who you intend to be.
• Invoking Anat

We’ve done self esteem. We’ve done Self defense. We need self offense! We’ve been self loving. We’ve learned Self protection. We need self raging! We need to learn to be offensive!
for those times our boundaries are not respected.  Anat is a Canaanite goddess of love and war and is definitely someone you want on your side.  Anat ’s revenge against a man who slighted her: "Anat seized Mot, the divine son, with a sickle she cut him, with a winnow she winnows him, with fire she scorches him, with a mill she crushes him, she scatters his flesh in the field to be
eaten by birds." Come to this workshop to acknowledge or ignite your Holy rage. Followed by a grounding in peace and love. We are, after all, hippie witches! (Women only preferably.)

Holly D'Angelo
began her magical career when she joined Silver Circle of Penn State, one of the oldest college Pagan clubs in the country. Eventually, she found her true calling in the Golden Dawn tradition, and in 2007 received initiation into Ordo Stella Matutina. Since then, she has studied, practiced and taught many topics in the Golden Dawn tradition through her work with the OSM and private classes.
•  The Hermetic Lounge
The Lounge is back ! Hang out and catch up with your fellow Hermetics and magicians as we share the high weirdness we have been up to in the past year. We'll start with the usual subj ects such as initiation, trads and paths, daily practice, etc. and see where the rabbit hole goes. The Hermetic Lounge is open to all aspirants, adepts and wannabes, with the expectation of respectful interactions between all participants. Come make some fascinating new friends!
• Introduction to Hellenistic Astrology Pts. 1 & 2
Astrology has undergone a revolution in the past 30 years as more and more works from the Hellenistic era (approximately  100 BCE to 500 CE) have been translated, studied and made accessible. However, many of the key concepts and potent techniques of Hellenistic astrology remain unknown to modern astrologers. Students with a prior knowledge of any form of astrology can engage and understand some of the reconstructed doctrines, rationales and techniques recovered through the efforts of Project Hindsight and Kepler College.
Hellenistic astrology can and should be integrated with the expanded understandings of the incredibly rich and diverse possibilities of modern astrology.

Jeff  D'Angelo
Jeff has been playing music since age 5 including piano, guitar, bass, and West African djembe and djun djuns.
• Djembe Bootcamp
Come get your groove on and establish a basic vocabulary of the djembe. Learn to hear and repeat common phrases, calls and responses from West African drum repertoire. Learn various accompaniments of popular polyrhythm. All skill levels welcome.
• Kassa - Rhythm of the Farmers
Kassa, which means granary, is a traditional Malinke rhythm played during work in the fields of
Northeast Guinea. Come learn the 6 djembe parts to this swinging rhythm. Intermediate skill suggested but not required.

Dr. Adam M. Davis
is a multidisciplinary naturalist who is experienced with many ways of connecting with nature:
energetic, meditative, scientific, artistic, ecstatic, ceremonial, shamanic, and more. He has been
facilitating nature awareness and inspiration workshops of the Connecting with the Land Workshop Series since  1998.
• Energies and Wisdom of Natural Communities
You are invited to join us for a multidisciplinary exploration of the local ecosystem. We can connect and commune with nature entities and energies through observations, conversations, energetic engagement, and other avenues of experience. The workshop will include demonstration of basic exploratory techniques, a magical nature walk, brief stops along the walk, and opportunities to dwell longer in multiple places. Further exploration will be possible after the end of the scheduled time period.
• Cleansing, Healing, and Renewal Through Nature Connections
Join us in exploring nature connections and associated health and wellness benefits. After discussing energies and powers of diverse aspects of nature, folks will have a chance to get in touch with personal intentions and open to support from the natural world. Fundamental techniques, including scanning for synergies and elemental cleansing, will be discussed and demonstrated, with opportunities to cleanse, heal, and renew. In addition, facilitator Adam Davis will be available to support folks who wish to continue the work beyond the end of the scheduled time period.

Sharon Dean
I am a traveling visual artist, exhibiting and live painting all over Ohio and beyond with my spouse Aaron. When not on the road, we are at home on our little homestead where I have my art studio. We love to garden, wild forage our woods, and live five minutes from feral.
• Manifestation Magic and Power Sigils
What is your deepest desire? What do you want to attract into your life? What do you need help with? “Mystic Sister” Sharon, will outline steps and techniques on how to create your dreams into reality, as well as what to avoid when manifesting and shares real-life examples. In the second half, she will discuss Power Sigils; what they are, what they are used for, how they work, and how to make them. Then, guests will get the opportunity to design and create their own Power Sigil and how tips on how to activate it. Manifestation is Magic, and you hold the key !
• Mad Hatter Tea Party
Don ’t be Late for the Important Date! Join hosts, Sharon and Aaron, down the rabbit hole (GreenMan) to the Mad Hatter Tea Party ! Traditional English tea and crumpets (cookies) will be served from lovely mixed-matched china and guests are encouraged to dress-up in their craziest hats and Wonderland attire. Once assembled, volunteers put on their best British accents and we read the Tea Party Chapter from Lewis Carrol’s classic, Alice in Wonderland. Stick around for all the Madness and Muchness where it ’s always Tea Time!

Djobi Ensemble 'Wake Up Spirit'
We bring authentic African music and few new compositions. We will have dancers and steel drums as well. We have grown and brought back some new music from Africa. Our group has grown. Emmanuel and I have put a lot of energy into growing and making our performance better every year.
• African Drum
Learn African drum and hand positions and sound. Learn a new song and a passport rhythm.
• African dance
Learn African dance and body moments. Learn a new dance and movements.

Rev. Donna Donovan
is the founder of Appalachian Pagan Ministry, with a focus on pagan prison ministry, and contributing author to "Steel Bars, Sacred Waters: Celtic Paganism for Prisoners", and founder of "Air n-Aithesc" a scholarly magazine for Celtic Reconstructionists. Rev Donna is also a member of the Athens County Reentry Task Force, and works with Ohio’s Reentry Coalition. Formerly incarcerated, then  10 years later working for the state that incarcerated her, Rev Donna brings an inside perspective to the table of reentry. Rev Donna is a person in long-term recovery, beginning recovery of her meth addiction on Jan 8, 1989. As well to being a mother to a daughter in long-term recovery, she lost her son to his battle with opiates on Nov 24, 2015. Rev Donna brings a perspective from all sides of the addiction issue and facilitates the Heilvegr (a Heathen recovery program) in various facilities nationally.
• Pagans in Recovery:  12 Steps Without The God Part
It ’s often heard: “I tried AA or NA, but I just couldn’t get past the God part.” - the overt signs of
religion that are part of some AA meetings, such as the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer. For the Heathen or Pagan, and for the agnostic, atheist and humanist, it can feel like a distraction from the work. For others, however, tapping into God’s power is the very thing that makes recovery possible. AA/NA has sought to address this by encouraging a personal definition of God as any higher power the person may choose; nature, love, or the AA/NA group as a whole (in the latter case, as the explanation goes, G.O.D. becomes Group Of Drunks). In her book, “Steel Bars, Sacred Waters”, Donna Donovan wrote a Celtic pagan version of the  12 Steps. This workshop focuses on versions of the  12 Steps for those who do not follow an Abrahamic path. Those in AA/NA are kindred spirits at heart, struggling to subdue addiction ’s hold on their lives. And for that, support is essential. We’re wise to remember the words of AA co-founder Wilson: “The roads to recovery are many.” Just like in Vegas, the same as in the rooms: what is said and shared at this workshop stays in this workshop.
• The Heilvegr
is a Nine Step Recovery program for Heathens who suffer from Addiction, Depression, or PTSD. This program differs drastically from Twelve Step Programs in a key and fundamental way: as Heathens, we accept responsibility for our actions. For too long, those of our faith who have these issues have had to look outside of our faith for help, chiefly to programs that tell us that we are powerless, and to submit ourselves to a thinly veiled foreign higher power. No longer must we do this in order to put ourselves back on the path to health and holiness, the Heilvegr. The principles outlined in this book draw on the work of Carl Jung and Germanic mythology in order to create a path to healing that can help not only addicts, but those with depression and PTSD as well.

Lilith Dorsey M.A.

hails from many magickal traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, Celtic, and Indigenous
American spirituality. Their traditional education focused on Plant Science, Anthropology, and Film at the University of R.I, New York University, and the University of London, and their magickal training includes numerous initiations in Santeria also known as Lucumi, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. Lilith Dorsey is also a Voodoo Priestess and in that capacity has been doing successful magick since 1991 for patrons, is editor/publisher of Oshun-African Magickal Quarterly, filmmaker of the experimental documentary Bodies of Water  :Voodoo Identity and Tranceformation,’ and choreographer/performer for j azz legend Dr. John ’s “Night
Tripper” Voodoo Show. They have long been committed to providing accurate and respectful information about the African Traditional Religions and are proud to be a published Black author of such titles as 55 Ways to Connect to Goddess, The African-American Ritual Cookbook, Love Magic, Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens, Water Magic and the newly re-released Voodoo and African Traditional Religion.
• Voodoo and African Traditional Religion
The world of voodoo is a universe populated with sacred gods, spirit possessions, and natural grace. Despite media portrayals of zombies and wild abandon, the religion is actually a complex system of nature-inspired belief. This class will answer your questions, and introduce you to the voodoo gods of fire, love, lightning, and more.
• Spiritual Lessons from the Sci-Fi Universe
What does Worf from Star Trek have to do with Africa’s Ogun? What do little green men have to do with Sirius and Amazonian shamanism? How can the pitfalls to your destiny be found in the Twilight Zone? For the answers to these questions and more please tune in to this class.
• Lilith, Maman Brigitte and Pomba Gira: The Dark Goddesses of Your Dreams
The ancient and powerful Goddesses of the night have been honored for centuries, and in some cases millennia. There is Lilith, mistress of the dark, draped in sensuality and strength who has long been demonized by a male dominated society. Next we have Maman Brigitte, Queen of the Dead, who devotees turn to for justice and protection. Last, but certainly not least, this workshop will discuss the bare breasted and un-apologetically sexual Pomba Gira who can spin the world. In this class we will talk about giving respect and tribute to these sacred feminine forces with shrines, spells, and more

Ginger Doss/Lynda Millard

The music of award winning singer-songwriter Ginger Doss ranges from funky alt rock to heart warming ballads, from funky tribal drumming to inspiring spiritual anthems. Joining her will be
her long time musical cohort Lynda Millard whose amazing vocals, dazzling flute and bass thrill music lovers of all types. Together they have a harmonic grace and command of their instruments that can only come from years of playing and singing together. Drum, dance and journey on sparkling waves of musical bliss as they weave their melodic magic with rocking grooves and spine tingling harmonies that have earned them international acclaim.
• Forgiveness Meditation
(With Ginger Doss) Forgiveness is one of the most powerful healing practices there is, starting with forgiving ourselves. Using Buddhist guidelines we will practice together forgiving self and others. Forging the path to living lighter, freer, happier lives
• Soul Architecture
(With Lynda Millard) What if we designed this life ourselves? Decided what we needed to work on, and with whom? This is an open discussion about the possibility that we 'signed up' for this life, with the gift of free will, as the architect co-creating with Spirit.

Kirk Everist
Dr. Kirk Andrew Everist directs and teaches theatre studies at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, where he also conducts experiments in collective consensus creation via improvisation. He has presented at Starwood before on subjects ranging from polyamory to pagan christians to mnemotechnics.
• Post-Pandemic Polyamory
An exploration of how pandemics change polyamory, and how polyamory as a paradigm can help people survive pandemics. How has poly practice changed (and stayed the same)? How have poly practices (like creative boundaries between work and home) helped even the most monogamous among us?
• Epic Polyamory
A guided discussion of enduring relationship energy, and how to practice complex polyamory over long periods of time. Beyond the lessons learned from experience, what hurdles do poly people face as relationships grow longer and more numerous? Or as relationships change and evolve through their own life cycles? Any experience level welcome for a conversation about large-scale partner networks and long-term planning, as well.

Phil Farber
is the author of High Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual and Mysticism (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2020); Brain Magick: Exercises in Meta-Magick and Invocation (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2011), Legendary Blue Smoke (Hoo-Ha Books, 2014) and Futureritual: Magick for the 2 1st Century (Eschaton Productions, 1995), among other titles. He has produced several video courses on magical topics and teaches workshops throughout the United States, England and Europe. Visit Phil at http ://www.meta-magick.com.
• Cannabis Magick
In the latest installment we will take a j ourney back in time to discuss the very early history of human interaction with the cannabis plant. Where did this incredibly useful plant come from? How did humans discover its amazing properties? What were those early plants like – and was the weed any good? When and how did ritual use begin?
• Evocation for Personal Change
Do you have situations, aggravations, and problems in your life that you ’d like to move past? Come experience a modern take on the ancient art of evocation, the magical technique of communicating with entities. As a magical process in the old days, evocation was used to align the diverse parts of human consciousness into an integrated whole. With a little adjustment, these techniques can be used safely to gain better understanding of our internal consciousness and to transcend some of the problems we may face.
• Rapport Skills for Everyone
Humans are built to share feelings and empathize with other humans, however, our ability to resonate with others on a deep level comes somewhat randomly and haphazardly. Phil Farber will present a series of interactive exercises to explore deeper and more enj oyable states of rapport. Experience it for yourself! The workshop will culminate with a Group Mind Ritual. Did you know that it's possible to think with a mind other than your own? Rapport skills can be useful in any situation in which you need to communicate with others.

Krista Lauren Fenton
is a holistic healer, dancer and educator who investigates the lines where science meets metaphysics. She holds a M.S. in Clinical Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Healtha B.A. in Creative Writing from Burlington College and two advanced degrees from the Heartwood Institute ('01) and the Southwest School for Botanical Medicine. She has been a medical massage therapist, professional Tarot reader and Reiki Master for over 20 years. Krista Lauren is the founder of Jaguar Botanicals and currently lives with her family on the beach in Florida, where she is also working in both script writing and audiobook narration.
• Shamanic Techniques for Daily Management of Long-Term Trauma
Explore simple techniques that can assist in managing focus and tranquility throughout the day for individuals who are working on healing trauma within themselves and others. Including Planetary Journeywork, Waggle Dancing the Leminiscate, the Song of the Hive, Sanskrit Vocal Toning of the Chakras, the Gayatri Mantra, Cloudbursting, and Counting Sheep. We will also discuss Somatic Experiencing and Adaptogenic Herbs (for stress and anxiety) in maintaining an even emotional and physical keel while recovering the impacted central nervous system.
• Water Magick: Cloudbursting, Spellcasting & Liquid Abundance
Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, author of "Hidden Messages in Water". We will explore scientific and metaphysical understandings of how water relates to consciousness, and consider historical/religious Weather Magick. We will collaborate on a proj ect to incorporate "charging" water into your spell-casting and daily practice wheelhouse. Finally, we will dissect Dr. Emoto's method of "Cloudbursting", dissolving clouds/affecting weather through thought and focus. Weather permitting we will have a cloudbursting demonstration and practicum. Please bring an extra clear, full water bottle to class to participate in the spellcasting practicum.

Stephanie Gooch
• Drawing Celtic Knotwork

Jason Gough
Zentre El is a long time practitioner of ceremonial magick with over 20 years experience in various forms of group ritual, a former member of the IOT and co-founder of Emergent Magick. Active in the Order of EmergentMagi (OEM) This will be his 5th year presenting at Starwood. Main magical goals are creating non-toxic magical environments and working with like minded individuals on healing and positive community building among occultists from all backgrounds.
• Dr.D's Ancestor Healing Ritual
The Doctor is in ! Join us in the Digi-dome for a fun and exciting healing ritual. Using the power of song, dance and ancestor magick for healing and positive community reinforcement. Bring a small offering for the ceremony. Libations, tobacco and herbs, crystals and personal magical talismans are all good. Let's Rock !
• Emergence from Chaos
Zentra El presents tales of hilarious comedy and horrific terror from his time with the chaos magicians before the rise of Emergent Magick. Learn the history of chaos magick in the USA and it's eventual development into Emergence. Stories sure to make you laugh, cry and laugh some more. Explore the pitfalls and learn about some of the colorful characters in modern occultism.

 

Ed Haggard

 

The Love Drums is the name of my performing percussion ensemble. We’ve performed at many
festivals and events including: Drum and Splash, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Nashville Zoo, Martha O’Brien Center, etc. I have taught over 3500 drum classes and workshops in Nashville. I’ve had Arthur Hull’s drum circle facilitator training and have facilitated many drum circles for corporate events and other groups. I led drum circles more than a dozen times at Cumberland Heights Addiction Treatment Center. I’ve produced a monthly drum and dance event in Nashville called, The Love Drums Community Drum and Dance WhizBang.
• The Joy of Small Percussion
We all love drum circles with hand drums like dj embes, and stick drums like dunduns, but the flavors added by small percussion (shakers, bells, claves, whistles, wooden frogs, zydeco tie…) are the seasoning that can make it so much more tasty ! Come learn how small percussion instruments can add SO much. See how you can add your piece to the groove with light weight instruments that help hold it all together and make it fly ! It is SO fun to let your hands fly and create in the moment grooves! And it is SO fun to learn and play time tested traditional
West African rhythms. Bring whatever small percussion instruments you have and check out our cool collection of fun percussion toys.
• Mixing Improv Drum Circle Style and West African Drumming Style for Maximum Groove Potential

Come with your drums and instruments and j oin in as we explore the beauty of each style and see how they can intertwine to make grooves that make for the super dance we all love.

Rev. Garrik Hamr
I am a rune worker and priest of Ar nDraiocht Fein and have been working in the Pagan Path for 25 years. I am currently exploring ecstatic practices using rune work and how poetry and storytelling in the Indo-European world has impacted magical practice (and vice versa) in those cultures.
• Runework  101 after the Pandemic
A discussion of magical and spirit work using the runes, especially considering the changes between the Anglo-Saxon and Younger Futharks in the face of illness and change in cultures, and how those changes can be considered in the wake of the Coronavirus.
• Runic Guided Meditations
Two 25-minute meditations on magical craft and practice inspired by the practices and world-view of rune work, with a brief discussion beforehand on what runes are used, what work is being done, and how to utilize the meditations in your practice.

Deborah Hill
DeBorah is a Nurse-Massage Therapist(and bellydancer) is owner and operator of Inthera Massotherapy LLC, an integrative massage practice in NE Ohio. DeBorah specializes in Traditional Thai Massage and its related healing arts. Each year, DeBorah presents the Healing the Body Temple workshops on health, wellness, dance and disease prevention. Working within the flow of nature, scientific evidence and the intuitive senses, it is possible to create a lifetime of health promotion
• Traditional Thai Massage Pt.  1
Introduction into the healing art and science of Traditional Thai Massage(TTM), this workshop encourages a partner dynamic as we explore beneficial poses, stretches and energy work. This workshop is designed for beginners, healers, LMTs, yoga instructors and enthusiasts. Please dress in loose comfortable clothing(please no nudity) bring a yoga mat, towels(for bolsters and sweat) and water.
• Traditional Thai Massage Pt. 2
This is a continuation of part  1 yet it is also a stand alone session, so don't worry if you were not present for part 1. We will continue to explore poses and stretches in the seated position. As an added bonus, we will explore Thai herbal therapy 'sa wan'.This workshop is designed for beginners, healers, LMTs, yoga instructors and enthusiasts. Please dress in loose comfortable clothing(no nudity please) bring a yoga mat, towels(for bolster and sweat) and water.

Drew Heusman
A freelance artist educated in commercial arts in the early 80's Experienced in graphic design, t-shirt design, murals, signs you name it I've tried it. In my class's we'll combine our skills and experiences and help others and ourselves become better artists.
• Learn to draw
We will learn the basics of drawing. This class is for beginners. Bring plenty of paper and pencils and positive attitude's as we will learn to draw or have fun trying. This class runs all week.
• Figure Drawing
For the more advanced artist. Love figure drawing. Relax and sharpen your pencils and skills as models transform from pose to pose.

Sarah Jones
lives in New Jersey with her boyfriend and musician Jack Lowry. Sarah has an Associates Degree in Fine Art and a Bachelors in Computer Art, Animation and Visual Effects. Always a passionate explorer of the unknown, she enjoys themes of abstraction and tribalism in modern contemporary art.
• Spirit Dolls: How to Make Healing Dolls for Yourself. Parts  1&2
Doll Making can help you to heal at a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. The essential process of healing yourself with artmaking is to create change so that you can become more conscious and restore your connection to nature and your soul. You can heal yourself with art by opening up to your inner voices, listening to them, and allowing their messages to emerge. In this workshop we will construct a small medicine doll. In Part one we will sculpt the face of our doll from clay. Part two we will paint our faces and build the body out of sticks, string, material and anything else we can find.

Kim Keffer
I'm a traveling visual artist, inspired by nature and our connection to her and to one another. Creativity for me is the greatest healer and I believe we are all creators. I create art daily as part of my self care. I facilitate a group called Creative Companions where we are believing mirrors for one another and together we explore ways to silence the censor and ignite the creative spirit. • Guided Painting (presented Twice)
Hi I'm Kim, I'm an artist, a creator, so are you. Join me for a MissGuided Painting Workshop. I'll bring all the supplies. Just come as you are, with the experience you have and let's create together. All ages are welcome. (Kids under 10 need an adult with them, I prefer the whole family). This is not a how to paint workshop, though you will complete a painting. It's more a how to free your creativity workshop. As we paint I speak of ways to silence the censor and ignite the creative spirit. No matter what your chosen form of artistic expression is, participating in this Workshop will fuel your creative fire AND you'll create a painting to cherish ! So let's gather and create!

Meren King
Meren Edna Marie King is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist presently making Music in Ocala, Florida, USA. Born in Long Beach, California, Meren has been a traveler most of her life. From the West Coast to the East Coast and every US State in-between, Meren accompanied her parents as they worked with traveling circuses and sideshows during the first three years of her life, and then as a teen searching for her kith and kin she traveled even more extensively, and as an adult reaching into Canada and even across the pond to Europe. Meren has been a part of the Pagan communities in most of the places she has lived, and says that her faith contains a little bit of everything that she has seen and heard and read and experienced. Following no particular pathway or religion, her church is the wild places of the world, and her deities are all around her. Believing that we are all Energy, and everything is a part of everything else, she brings this sensibility to her music and stories, sharing her perspectives and beliefs with the world. Music has always been a part of Meren's life, although it is just within the last 10 years that she has really pursued it as her Lifepath. With Phambly across the Globe and with many worldwide musical influences, Meren's songs and stories show you what is most dear to her heart: her Phambly, her Faith and her Hopes for Our World. From Folk to Blues to World Beat and more, the songs she sings and the stories she tells will take you on a journey of the mind and heart. Come on along and join her on her adventures across this twirling Earth. Meren is the Musical Coordinator for Trees of Avalon Gathering.
• Getting Started as a Magical Songwriter

Do you feel that music and poetry move your soul, but are unsure how to express it for yourself and others? Have your wanted to write your own music, but over the years just didn’t have the tools to get started? You don’t need formal education to create music and poetry (although it does help), just an open soul willing to let the creativity flow, no matter where it might go. Come join me as I share a bit of my musically creative awakening as an older adult (started at 59), and find out the tools I use to bring out my creative self to share with the world. Please bring something to write on and with, and remember your water!
• Magical Song writing Collaboration

A continuation of the “Getting Started as a Magical Songwriter” workshop, we will be joining together to create a Magical Song of our own. Please bring your notes and ideas from the previous workshop, and any instruments you would like to have in the song. Don’t forget your water.

Yuka Lawrence
is a certified trance dance facilitator who has been facilitating this shamanic j ourney in classes and at festivals all over the world. As a certified psychoanalyst, she has been practicing, teaching, supervising psychotherapy/psychoanalysis for over 25 years in New York City. She believes in one's own healing power when one can be in touch with their body, mind, and spirit to work through ones's light and shadow.
• Trance Dance
Trance Dance is a unique blend of body movement, healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana – together stimulating a  ‘trance’ state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. Presented twice.

Katy Love
is a member of the Order of Emergent Magi, and enj oys supporting the organization of OEM events. She has been presenting at festivals and OEM events since 2017 and enj oys the ways that authentic connection at festivals fosters growth and deep healing. She draws inspiration from working with people who use a variety of magickal and spiritual approaches. Katy Love is a practicing relational and mental health therapist, she primarily supports people in the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, and kink communities. Her magick often focuses on healing from the individual, community, ancestral and societal levels.
• Working With Ancestral Trauma
Many ancient and modern spiritual traditions involve honoring and maintaining a connection with
one’s ancestors. This workshop will discuss how to work with ancestral trauma. We will process
respectfully exploring ancestral trauma, building awareness around how we have been (and still are) impacted, and breaking the unhealthy cycles our ancestors and living family members maintained as a result of trauma. We will talk about practical ways to incorporate this work into your practice. Participants are invited to bring something to contribute to the group ancestor altar.

Jack Lowry
Gypsy Funk Squad "World Fusion—¿C0иfµs¡øn?—Dance Music" – a conglomeration of music from Turkey, Egypt, Israel, USA, Cameroon, Italy, Mexico, India, etc-etc-etc, performed by a motley of musicians in a FUN'k-tifed, unpredictable manner—with or without bellydancers and / or gypsy dancer—however, with audience dancing and participation. What on Earth could that mean?!  Find out for yourself!
• Drumming Games and tips for more fun !
Spice up your drum j ams with some back and forth call- response techniques using  1, 2, 3 or 4 measure call and response or call and repeat. Learn how to tease your drum and the drum circle with the power of space, hand claps and "break downs" and how less can be more. Some practice tips for dexterity andtiming will also be shared.
• Intro to playing the Middle-Eastern Doumbek Hand Drum
We will learn the three basic hits - Dum, Tek and Ka. Then we will put those together to make ayyoub, chiftitelli and maqsoum rhythms (maybe even masmoudi, beledi, and saidi rhythms too). If we are feeling ambitious we can even try some 9/8 rhythms; Karsilama; “Gypsy Nine”! Bring your frame drum, dumbek or any drum, I will have only a few to share. Rhythm notation sheets will be handed out.

Daniel Lupinski
graduated from The Foundation for Shamanic Studies 3 year Advanced program in Shamanic Healing and has over 30 years experience doing this work.

• Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
Workshop will entail using the drum to j ourney into the lower, middle, and upper worlds to connect with power animals and spirit teachers.
• Introduction to Advance Shamanic Healing
An introduction into understanding and creating ritual for healing soul loss, familial possession, and illness intrusions.

Mark Mansfield
Since first attending Starwood in 1996 Mark knew that he found home. As a licensed therapist for the last 22years , a trickster for a lot longer than that, & a passionate student of esotericism his whole adult life Mark has gained a deep understanding of both mind and sprit and the ability to communicate that wisdom to help people be their best selves. He's grateful to give back to the community that has given him so much in any way possible. In addition to contributing to your knowledge he is also more than happy to make sure you have a clean place to shower.
• The Fire Circle: Energy & Alchemy
The alchemy of the fire circle is at its deepest level a prayer. It's also one heck of a celebration. We will explore the energetic & alchemical movements of the fire circle using the Fire, Dancer, & Drummer as the key triad. We will discuss the space each holds for the whole & explore the interactions between and within all of the elements from a spiritual/energetic and physical/social perspective on both individual & collective levels. If you'd like a deeper understanding of what goes on at the PawPaw & how you can engage in a more intentional relationship with it this is for you.
• The Peak Experience: Growth & Dissolution
At one point or another everyone on a path of growth has had a peak experience. This is accompanied by a breaking down of past patterns. Sometimes this is graceful and sometimes it comes with great struggle And even if it is graceful, those sublime moments and connections can be lost buried in the minutia of the day-to-day. This workshop is a facilitated group discussion sharing experiences, triumphs, and struggles in integrating and maintaining the gifts present in those peak moments.

Jason Mankey

read his first book on Witchcraft in the seventh grade, and at age 22 dedicated his life to the
Craft. Today, Jason is a third degree Gardnerian High Priest and helps run two Witchcraft covens in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Ari. Jason is a popular speaker at Pagan and Witchcraft events across North American and Great Britain, and has been recognized by his peers as an authority on the Horned God, Wiccan history, and occult influences in rock and roll and heavy metal music. He is the channel manager at Patheos Pagan, the world’s most read Pagan blogging site, and writes there at Raise the Horns, and at the magazine “Witches and Pagans.”
• A (Brief) History of the Greek Gods (with Astrea Taylor)
People have been worshiping the goddesses and gods of the Greeks for 3500 years, and maybe even longer than that ! In this workshop we'll explore the history of the Olympians, from Ancient Greece into the present day and all points in between, and take a look at how the maj or deities were worshipped in the Ancient World.  
• D is for Dionysus  
Shake off the chains of mundania and revel in the ecstasy and untamed energy of Dionysus!  Pour a libation to the god of wine, chant his name, and slip away from reality for a while as we passionately praise great Dionysus.    
• The Gifts of the Witch-Father  
In Traditional Witchcraft the Horned One is often called the Witch-Father. The Witch-Father is the primordial spirit of nature and watches over the Witches who honor him. Together we will tread the Witch ’s Mill, meet the Witch-Father and receive his gifts. Our rite together will be a j ourney, a revelation, and a celebration of the Horned One’s power and grace.  

J’Amour Matthews
LGBTQUIA where do we belong Founding member, and head organizer of The Pittsburgh Black Hat Society Network. I can proudly say I brought fourteen Pittsburgh Witches Balls to the city of Pittsburgh. Brian Henke has been to twelve of those Pittsburgh Witches Balls. Led to Starwood by Brian Henke, I will be giving a presentation on the LGBTQIA+ community ( lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning(one's sexual or gender identity), intersex, and asexual).
• LGBTQUA

We Belong in the Pagan & magical community limitations & paths, activism
• Think You are a Witch - now what?
This presentation will take you through a j ourney of discovery that will help set you on a j ourney to help you discovery to your path.

Ian McGee
sometimes known as Cap'n Redboots, son of Cap'n Pat, is a daring swashbuckler who finds more delight in late-night drumming and the serenity of hammock lounging with cats rather than piracy proper. Just like a  1986 David Bowie, I too am a labyrinth enthusiast and look forward to continuing the honored tradition at this year'sStarwood.
• Labyrinth Set-up

This workshop will include the labyrinth set-up along with education about the ritual and the
proper cup to sand ratio.

Ash McKernan
is a psychetherapist, counselor (MFT), and wyrd-worker who loves to spend time at the crossroads where psyche/nature/magic/healing intersect. Author of the book: Wyrdcraft: Healing Self and Nature Through the Mysteries of the Fates (Llewellyn Worldwide).
• The Mysteries of Wyrd: The Fates Call
The Fates Call manifests in each of our lives in unique ways, and in shared ways. Let's explore these ways together. Let's explore our wyrd together, define it together, weave it into a spell and see where it goes from there. Wyrd—the progenitor of our common modern word weird—is an ancient pagan/heathen concept which points to the interweaving of fate, destiny, nature, soul, magic and more. Join Ash for a short introduction to wyrd, and wyrdcraft--an experiential exploration into the revealing, healing, and transformative nature of Wyrd, and the Call of the Fates as it manifests within your life.
• The Mysteries of Wyrd: Wyrding With Dance
Dancing is a powerful ritual ecstatic form of crafting through which we can know Wyrd and Wyrd's mysteries through a myriad of j oyful, magical, and healing movements. Join me on a j ourney into the body-wyrd, the spiraling, waving, shaking, flowing, blowing energies of the universe within each of our body-minds. Let us attune to and embody this Beloved Wyrd Soul that is our Center, Source and Inner Flame. And in preparation for the Starwood boon-fire, let us prepare and weave a spell (individually and collectively), let us dance it into being and becoming; into eternally transforming Light, Shadow, and Flame.