Beltaine Gathering

Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Kanawha State Forest | Charleston

Dottie Sayre Burcham
Publisher/HostDottie Sayre Burcham
Beltaine Gathering
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SPIRAL MOON GROVE is partnering with several pagan groups in the area to share a special day with the greater community.

It is FREE, but Love Donations are always welcome, either money, food, or other supplies

NO VENDING OR SALES OF ANY KIND. This is a GATHERING, not an event

WE ARE AT THE GROUP CAMP SITE
Located behind NATURE CENTER AND GIFT SHOP

Directions: From front of KSF entrance, drive out until you see a sign on the left CAMP KANAWHA HEADQUARTERS. Turn left there and park close to the NATURE CENTER AND GIFT SHOP (large brown building). Walk out path on left of the building until you arrive at the GROUP CAMP SITE.

NOTE: LIMITED ACCESSIBLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE GROUP CAMPING SITE.

We are holding this gathering in Kanawha State Forest, where we can also utilize the wonderful offerings of the park. For example, they are hosting two fun activities: an owl pellet dissection activity and a Storytelling Hour. And this park has special memories of the wonderful Beltaine In The Forest Events once hosted by Lady Bridwen & Lord SeaHawk, who have slipped beyond the veil over the last two years. We remember them and so many others who paved the way for the WV pagan community.

Co-Hosted by:

SPIRAL MOON GROVE

COVEN OF THE RED EMBER

METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE

BLACK FOREST CLAN

RAVEN'S NEST KINDRED

EVERYONE WITH A LOVING HEART IS WELCOME FOR THE DAY OF FUN & COMMUNITY!

(Weekend camping may be available. Contact SPIRAL MOON GROVE at Unitarian Universalist Congregation for more details)

ACTIVITIES & TIMES:

AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY

MANIFESTATION STATION hosted by COVEN OF THE RED EMBER

SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

GOBLIN SWAP (bring magickal tools or books to swap)

DIVINATION SHARE (share a free readings with your favorite divination tools)

HEALING TENT (share a free energy healing)

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE

10am OWL PELLET DISSECTION, hosted by KANAWHA STATE FOREST (registation is closed)

11am GENTLE BREATH & MOVEMENT with Elizabeth, sponsored by SPIRAL MOON GROVE

12pm OPENING & MAIN BELTAINE RITUAL hosted by SPIRAL MOON GROVE, UUC

1pm STORYTELLING with famed guest Bil Lepp, hosted by KANAWHA STATE FOREST

2pm CHARM DIVINATION class & swap by Dottie, sponsored by METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE

3pm CLAY DOLL MOUNTAIN MAGICK class by Shannon, sponsored by METRO VALLEY PAGAN PRIDE

4pm MAYPOLE DANCE, hosted by BLACK FOREST CLAN

SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

5pm WALPURGASNACHT BLÒT, hosted by RAVEN'S NEST KINDRED

5:45pm MEMORIAL OF BELOVED DEAD

We have recently been struct by the loss of several beloved and important community members. We will honor & celebrate the lives of FRANK HALL, GENE BAIN, and MARY BAUGHMAN.

6:30pm SANDWICH POTLUCK PICNIC

please bring some sandwich fixings to share! PB&J, bologna, cheese, chips, cookies, etc.

AFTERWARDS- Fellowship and drum circle, feel free to bring your drums and join the fun!

MANIFESTATION STATION hosted by COVEN OF THE RED EMBER

AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY

-CHARM MAKING

Attendees can select a charm of something they'd like to manifest, and add it to their choice of either necklace or bracelet

-COMMUNITY MESSAGE BANNER

A long paper where people write or draw/paint what they want more of in the coming season (joy, justice, rest, etc) in a quilt-patchwork style, then hang it. Later it will be burned to release the intention

-NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE, BENEFITING HUNTINGTON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

MAYPOLE DANCE, hosted by BLACK FOREST CLAN

We will have limited supply of ribbon for $1 love donation. Or feel free to bring your own 15 foot ribbon!
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Kanawha State Forest, 1608 Franklin Ave, Charleston, WV 25311-2123, United States

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