The winter solstice, called “Yule” by many of our European ancestors, will be marked on Friday, December 21, at the Ardantane campus south of Jemez Springs. The public is welcome to join in celebration with song, stories, and feasting. The solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the…
Lughnassad is named for Lugh, the Irish god of the sun and harvest, and a master of all skills: warrior, bard, healer, you name it. The ancient Tailltean Games were celebrated in honor of his mother, and included games of skill, horse races, poetry contests, and feasting; they were a…
Ardantane’s Litha celebration has been cancelled due to the pandemic.
On Friday, May 1, the public is invited to gather at the dome at Ardantane for a Beltane (May Day) celebration. Ardantane is a non-profit school and retreat center located a few miles south of Jemez Springs and north of Canon. Beltane, or “Bel’s Fire,” is an ancient Celtic festival…
The public is invited to a celebration of the spring equinox at Ardantane on Friday, March 20 at Ardantane. In a time that has seemed bleak to many, we will find hope and renewal together. In Celtic tradition, this holiday is called Ostara, after a Germanic goddess of spring who…
The public is invited join us to celebration of Imbolg on Friday, January 31. We will gather at the Dome on campus about 6:30 pm, and the ceremony begins at 7:00. Participants are invited to bring any favorite tools to consecrate for your projects, garden tools, pens, a laptop, knitting needles, etc. If your tools are bulky or numerous, you can bring a photo.
