Free Spirit Gathering 2026 - 40th year

This beginner-friendly lodge is based on Wiccan principles and the model of five parts of self, corresponding to the Five Traditional Elements: Air/Mind, Fire/Will, Water/Heart, Earth/Body and Spirit. A sweat is an ordeal ritual of transformation, of death and rebirth, and this lodge is specifically for self-work. Come prepared to delve deeply: we will be giving away that which we no longer need, and asking for what we need and want going into our new lives, in the framework of the Elements. This lodge is beginner friendly, and it will be as hot as it needs to be. Please bring one or two towels and a water bottle or cup, plain or fancy, for drinking water. For: All; Tradition: Seelie Court with training ties to Sun Bear; Heat: Hot.

A sweat ceremony is a sacred ordeal, during which we transform. We voluntarily endure, call on our spiritual reserves, sing and pray together, and come out different. This ceremony will have three rounds as the Irish did in their clochauns. Peggy's training comes partly from eclectic human teachers, partly from historical research, and partly from the spirits. She/they have poured this protocol several times, a Pagan Celtic shamanic flavor. It should be relatively mild with hot spikes, with plenty of song and prayer. Please eat lightly beforehand and bring a water bottle/cup plus one or two towels. Do not expect to vigorously dance immediately afterwards, but take it easy. Heat: Moderate.

Step into the sacred space of the Five Elements Sweat Ceremony, a powerful ritual rooted in cross-cultural sweat traditions and led by a Wiccan Priestess. This transformational experience blends the wisdom of ancient purification practices with the elemental magic of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, creating a deeply immersive journey of renewal. Within the heated, womb-like lodge, the energies of the elements guide you through release, healing, and rebirth. Through sacred chanting, guided meditation, and elemental invocations, you will sweat away what no longer serves you, emerging lighter, clearer, and empowered. This ceremony honors the universal power of sweat rituals across cultures while embracing the magic and reverence of Wiccan tradition. Join us in this sacred rite of cleansing, connection, and transformation. Please bring one or two towels and a water bottle or cup, plain or fancy, for drinking water.