Many thanks to all who donated items or bought them at the Benefit Auction for Ardantane, at Magickal Mountain Mabon. Ardantane received $2,300 as a result--more than twice the amount raised at last year's event! Donated items included magical clothing, an American First Edition of a Gerald Gardner book, a stuffed plush gorilla, wonderful jewelry, bottles of outstanding mead, and much more.And huge

Mead and Chocolate Faire Saturday!Remember to come to Placitas (just north of Albuquerque) this Saturday afternoon for big funat the MEAD AND CHOCOLATE FAIRE!The event is at AmberIsis' house from 12 noon to 6:00 pm(contact Registration at ardantane.org for directions).Sample wonderful meads and gourmet chocolates, soak in the hot tub, win prizes at the drawings, get Tarot readings, and more. Admission

Hi Everyone,Ardantane will be holding its annual Benefit Auction at Magickal Mountain Mabon September 18-21. Can you donate some items for us to auction?We are looking for jewelry, ritual tools, ritual robes and cloaks, costumes, drums and other musical instruments, altar pieces, art, and anything that Pagans might enjoy having. Surely you have some treasures that are ready to move on to a new home?Please