the albion faeries
present-ED
the 5th gathering of faeries at
featherstone castle,
northumberland
on the ancient isle of albion
4th to 12th february 2010
COMING IN
to the second decade of the 21st century
to the heart and hearth of community
to the secrets and mysteries of love
JOURNEY TOGETHER
into the stillness of late winter
just before spring's outburst
and celebrate the many colours of QUEER
the time is IMBOLC... festival of awakening light
we live in a time of rapid transformation
lets celebrate community, love and healing
in a late winter retreat
recharge - reconnect
attune to the year ahead
in the ancient celtic pagan wheel of the year imbolc is the festival that celebrates the approaching return of spring.
it is a time for invoking the life force, for initiation and healing, preparing ourselves for the active part of the year ahead
this gathering is for adult queers of all genders
featherstone castle.....
The
gathering will feature:
log fires
love temple
yoga
room
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
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.
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
SILKEN WINGED FAERIES (low income/ on benefits) £20
GLITTER WINGED FAERIES (medium income) £28
GOLDEN WINGED FAERIES (high income) £35
PLATINUM WINGED FAERIES (we know you're out there) £50
NOW IS THE TIME TO COME IN.....
BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE GATHERING
email completed form to
FaerieUK <at> googlemail.com
WELCOME IN... BRIDIE IS WAITING FOR YOU...