ESPOT Beltane 2026, “The Chalice of Renewal”
Come out and Celebrate Beltane with us on our magickal campgrounds April 23rd-26th.
Join us for rituals, workshops and speakers. We will have Music as well.
Sat morning you can compete in our Beltane Games for May Queen and King. Winners get a crown, a place in the main ritual and admission to our next Samhain event.
This is a camping event, so dig out those camping supplies and come set up camp for the long weekend.
This is also our fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased now through Sat of the gathering.
Early tickets are $50 online, April 1st they go up to $60 and at the Gate $70. Sat pass only is $40. Veteran/Military/First responders are $40 for the entire event. Children 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. You can pay through PayPal at paypal.me/earthspiritpeople
Those wishing to share their knowledge with us in a workshop, please email us at earthspiritpeople@gmail.com with a short blurb about the work shop and a preferred time. We do not guarantee that we can give you what you ask for but we will try to get it as close as possible to that.
As we confirm music, workshops and Speakers, we will add them here as well as a schedule of the activities closer to the event.
Rituals
Thurs-Opening Ritual
Thurs night ritual-Grow What’s Needed; Flower Ritual with Umi Flower themed come in your most extravagant flower (or mushroom) themed outfits! Massive Flower hats welcome. Papier-mache, sewn, crafted, or even bought. The ritual, itself, will be to grow what the person needs in their world. They write down what they want more of, fold the paper towards themselves and put it in a mini envelope provided. A person goes around and sprinkles a herb mix into the envelope when ready. We all say the chant of abundance, having the people focus and visualize what they want, then everyone puts it in the fire, and then we throw clover and Flower seeds around to plant the wants to grow.
Friday Sunrise Meditation/Ritual-Awakening with the Wolf lead by Ian Sunrise Wolfe This is a Predawn through Sunrise grounding and meditation in Dragon’s Glen. Starting with grounding (Tree Meditation), then cleansing breaths, inviting everyone to sit comfortably (you can bring a chair, blanket, or just sit on the sand) and quietly focus on the sounds and music (birdsong) of the land. This should be about 30 mins of the meditation and a 15 min discussion on what you heard and felt.
Fri and Sat Noon Rituals at the Hearth Fyre
Friday- Healing Ritual with Ruatha
Sat near Noon- Maypole Ritual
This is for all ages. It is the weaving of the May Pole ribbons and will be started by our New May Queen and King.
Main ritual Sat night- O.T A. ritual Nuptia-The Sacred Marriage. It is about Renewal and Rebirth. Symbolizing the awaking of the land from winter and the theme of new life, growth and fertility. It will be honoring Astarte and Baal in their roles related to the renewal of the season, the earth and it’s bounty.
Sunday-Closing Ritual
Kids Activities
Umi usually has some fun crafts and workshops for the kids.
Teaching through play, showing them the idea of assigning properties to items then adding.
*Spell jars to amplify Happiness. Teaching kids the basics of spell jars. Screw top plastic little jars with set items like charms, glitter, acorns, a bell, a few happy smelling herbs to kids.
*Staff Making. Precut yaupon trunks, cotton yarn to wrap at the top, charm beads added to their liking. Taught how to draw pictures in dirt using the staff for sigil work.
*Painting. Soothing painting on smooth rocks and/or paper. Many sized stencils, brushes and sponges available.
These are for the Kids and those of us that are still kids at heart.
Music:
Music : our wonderful bard, Ian Sunrise Wolf, and we will be welcoming back Fireside Radio to play for us Sat night.
Fundraiser and Donations:
We also do a fundraising auction. Donations for this are appreciated. Part of the money raised goes to one of our members in need. Tiffany is our Auctioneer.
We also have a food, clothing and book donation/swap area.
Workshops and Speakers so far:
Netism by Nora Spinnor. Netism is the science and spirituality of interconnection “To live Netism is to remember that unity is not an idea, but a field of study already alive within you” Nora will also have her book available to purchase.
From Temple to Key: The Solomonic Texts with Tarnal
What are the origins of the Testament od Solomon? Where did the Lesser Key come from, and do I need to buy the Greater Key? Why do none of the names match? Who is the “Annoying One”?
“Healers Across the Pantheons” a presentation on healers in different pantheons, and maybe include some of the fae and folk creatures that could be considered healers with Erin
Flame & Flower-Ritual Oil Blending for Beltane with Tiffany & Z
Crystals 101: Ascension Stones with Tiffany & Z
Breath of the Dragon (Singing bowls)with Tiffany Thurs and Friday mornings
The Hidden Court of Beltane: The Forgotten Gods & Goddesses with Tiffany
Dragon Chi with Ruatha in the mornings. All welcome to join us in moving our minds, bodies, and spirit to become one with the land and bless those around us.
Merchants:
Magickal Turnings by Darrel-Wands and more
Crochet by Crystal
Energy Readings with -Wesley
Majestic Rose Jewelry-3D printed dragons, critters, and D&D items
The Cuddly Dragons– Hand-made soft creations, & plush Charity Dragons
Loomsong – Knitted scarves, hats, & anklets by Sara
Z’s Spellbound Stains
S’Mores/Scales & Shadows Studio
Hair Godz, – Hair Designs by Jose: Hair braiding, basic styling, and haircuts
Magickal Thyme Tea Co
Boom-Boom Room
Lairia’s Lair/Dragon Root Apothecary – Stone & crystal goods, glitter glasses, apothecary, tarot decks, candles, paintings. Edible Curiosities Grandea’s Attic/Beth’s Garden Herbal Crafting – Soaps, Lotions and more.. Tarot, Runes, & Shadow work by Ru
ESPOT crafter’s Co-op:
Purple Dragon Apothecary by Katt. Nora Spinnor with her book, The Young Man and the Sage, an alchemical text presented through fiction. ThornDragon’s Treasures with some of Acacia’s painted Skulls
Trash Service by RTS Specialty Services (Red and Tiffany) Red will be bringing out a trash trailer Sat of the gathering. You may put your BAGGED trash in it to be hauled off. They are accepting donations for this service. Donations can be given at Liaria’s Lair in the merchant area
Do not put trash in the dumpster at the end of the road. It belongs to our neighbors and is not there for our use.