Samhain 2009 at Nomenus Sanctuary for Radical Faeries and Friends in Wolf Creek, OR

October 25th-November 2 2009

Nomenus Sanctuary
541-866-2678
Nomenus@hughes.net

This year, Samhain/Halloween falls on the weekend, the only pre-planned events are:

Thurday Oct 29th- Strut yer stuff K(no)W yer talent S(ho)W
Friday Oct 30-Libation/Ritual Drunky/Intentional Drinking Night
Saturday Oct 31—Samhain Shamanation Fire and Community Ritual
Sunday Nov 1—Shhhh Be Quiet Living People/Dead Folks Ancestor Dinner Party
***
And now we are coming to it.
The elders return to childhood landscapes
Uninitiated mixed-blood survivors
Stride the pathways, trails and groves.
They come under the Earth
To the hidden dreaming spots,
To the night of stars
And the circle,
To the Goddess of the Dance—
Who bribed the night watchman, entered the inner chamber late and
Danced alone.
She moves at glacial speed,
Startles up flocks of parrots and hawks,
She shows the bears and salmon the
Depths of the whole Universe,
That the mountains and the rivers remain
On the surface of the sea and sky.
She tells them
The spirits will begin to speak to them
When those who are ready for it
Come to it,
Give up hoping to be eternal
And quit fighting dirt.
***
We send our call to all directions:
East West North South
far above and down below and CENTER:
to all who are likely to hear
and to the unlikely as well:
to our whole extended Radical Faerie family:
freaky brother/sisters, odd uncles and aunties, queer cousins
kinfolk of all genders, all hankerings, all ages, all classes
newbies, prodigals, elders and crones.
hear it, and GET HERE!

What Kinds of Things Happen at a Gathering?
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Trick or Treating, Frolicking, gamboling, sauntering, carousing.
Dressing up, flirting, making friends, hanging out, making out.
Connecting with the earth and the ancestors.
Cooking big delicious meals and doing the dishes together.
Praying, having visions, receiving guidance.
Singing and drumming around the fire at night.
Making magic, doing ritual, celebrating the turning of the Wheel.
Speaking and hearing each other in heartspace.
Doing massage. Playing in the woods. Swimming in the Creek.
Exploring and loving the Land.

Between the heavens and the earth The way now opens to bring forth The Hosts of those who went on before-
Hail! We see them now come through the Open Door

Welcome to Samhain 2009!!!!

Samhain at Wolf Creek is celebration, communion, and ritual.
It is also camping, in the Oregon Woods, in October.
Take it from us Queen, a happy gathering means preparing for all weather scenarios!!!
It is usually sunny and hot during the day, and can be downright chilly at night.
This being Oregon, it may rain. Pack a couple of tarps.
Come Prepared to Rough It.

Helpful items to bring:

Self-responsibility
A clearly divined Intention
Tricks or treats for trick-or-treating
A tent, tarps for your tent, sleeping bag, flashlight
A tote bag while you are carrying things when you are away from your tent.
Condoms
Warm clothes and hat for chilly nights,
An umbrella or such in case it rains
towels
Biodegradable shampoo and toothpaste, (all water drains into the Creek!)
Books and pictures of Faerie lore and ancestors
Fabulous outfits and drag to share.
Willingness to pitch in where help is needed
Drums and musical instruments
Tarot cards, tools of magick
Body paint, glitter, nail polish, sex toys
Art supplies and craft projects, poetry to read,
Boundaries.
Something to write on.
An idea for a circle or workshop
A vision
Songs and stories to share
A sense of humor.
Appreciation for our differences
A number for the talent show,
Your best most fabulous friends
Love Love Love


No Thank You’s:

Speed, heroin, meth or cocaine—not in you, not on you, not in your car.
Violence or intolerance.
Fire, smoking, candles, or incense on paths or at campsites.
Crabs, parasites, or cooties LOL
Please bring only natural safe burning items for our community fires.
The Samhain fire consumes and transmutes that which we release there.
Symbols are powerful; synthetics poison the air of your brother/sisters.
Don't Bring a Mess * Don't Be a Mess * Don't Leave a Mess

SOME THOUGHTS ON SUBSTANCES…

There is an ongoing dialogue in our community regarding substance use.
These are our intentions for the use of medicines such as tobacco and other herbs and substances:
*To create a strong container and a clear conduit for our personal and tribal magic.
*To respect the diversity of experiences, beliefs, and boundaries around substance use.
*To support the healing work of those in recovery or struggling with addiction.
*To honor the medicine spirits and to ask for their blessings.

SPECIAL NEEDS
This is a camping scenario! We have very limited indoor space reserved for those with SERIOUS health concerns or disabilities. These spaces are for those who would otherwise be unable to participate in the gathering. So if you are able, please Camp It Up Honey!
When requesting special needs housing, please let us know what your special needs are and how we can help you meet them. We will do our best to accommodate special needs visitors. Those faeries who can’t deal with a camping scenario can book a room at the beautiful historic Wolf Creek Inn.
To reserve special needs space for the gathering, please contact the Wolf Creek Sanctuary
541-866-2678
Nomenus@hughes.net

The ReachAround(also known as the Money Talk)

Gatherings cost money.We need food, electricity, propane and lots of other stuff to make this happen.
The requested donation for this gathering is $35 dollars per day, more if you can, less if you can't.
We invoke the twin sisters:
NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds)
and GAYAABAGS (Give As You Are Able But Always Give Something)
Giving to the Sanctuary is a powerful act of abundance magic. By giving to support this sacred place, we place our money on the altar so Spirit can bless it and return it to us. This is especially important in a time when so many are worried about money. Begone modalities of scarcity!!! Thank you for your generosity, which strengthens this community and the magic that we share. May what we give come back to us 3 times 3 times 3!
Help raise $$$$ needed up front for groceries and propane by donating online now!
Use a credit or debit card -- no PayPal account required.

www.nomenus.org/donate.html

HELP WANTED
This Gathering happens because we choose, for a time, individually and as a community, to take care of each other and the land we're walking on. To live like loving family on a living Earth. For this Gathering to be sustainable, for it to flow in a good way and be fun for everybody, each single person needs to do their share....plus a little bit more.

So if you see something that needs attention (garbage needs taken out, a mess in the parking lot that has been there for three days etc.), don't just trip on down the trail like it's some other queen's job. Take the initiative!

A lot of love and work goes into this gathering. Meals need to be cooked, propane hauled and firewood cut, shitters cleaned and stocked, fire stations ready, circles and rituals led, trash hauled.

What's your part?
Where's your give-back?
How do your skills align?
What's your super-power?
Your highest bliss?

HERE ARE SOME GATHERING JOBS. WHAT'S YOURS?
• FUN-Raisers: Organize delightful events to raise energy and money for the gathering and the Sanctuary.
• Kitchen Queens: Help the kitchen flow smoothly. Plan menus, help with ordering, manage the kitchen, support the cooks.
Ideally shared by several people. Be Kitchen Queen for a Day!
• Flowmeister: Help people hook up with jobs needing to be done. Be the logistical lubricant that makes the whole gathering run smoothly.
• Transportation Coordinator: Organize rides to & from Greyhound Grants Pass, Medford airport, Klamath Falls train station, and beyond.
• Zombie Surgeon General: Make sure the first aid kits are stocked and organize other Zombie Nurses (first aid / emergency response).
At the Gathering (see the Barn door for signups):
• Registration: Hang out at the Kiosk or the Barn to greet and orient new arrivals.
• Templekeepers: Help clean and tend the Garden House, Barn, and Temple of Love
• Firewood Czar: Organize woodcutting parties while looking all butch with a chainsaw.
• Fire Tenders: Help with firewood and keep our tribal fires burning.
• Cooks: Sign up with a couple of friends to cook a meal. Nourish your Faerie kin and make their tummies happy.
• Dishwashers: Dishwashers eat first and get blowjobs.
• Garden/Greenhouse: The Sanctuary can always use help with permaculture projects. Please check with land fae before helping out.
• Ritual Planning: Help hold the container and guide the energy for our communal magic.
• Shitter Patrol: Keep our trusty shitters clean and well-stocked. A humble yet vital job.
• Trash Hauler: Carry trash and recycling off the Land so we leave ZERO TRASH FOOTPRINT.
• Zombie Nurses: Be a clear and grounded presence to safeguard your fellow Faeries.

Some thoughts on Dogs (and other familiars)
Dogs roaming free can cause problems for the gathering.
No matter how lovely and well-behaved your dog may be, a pack of uncontrolled dogs on the land tends to bark, fight, poop, and sometimes bite.
They harass the land chickens and chase away wildlife.
For the comfort and safety of all, we ask:
PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE GATHERING.
A kennel is available in Merlin, the next town south, where you can board your furry loved one for $10/day. It is called Creekside Boarding, (541) 471-7144, ask for Donna.
(Mary, the land dog, lives here, and the rules are different for her.)

Thank you for respecting these requests!

WOLF CREEK WISH LIST
Since you are coming anyway, why not bring some useful items to gift the land?

For fire safety:
 rakes (5)
burlaps sacks (10-20)
air horns (5)

First Aid Supplies:
tecnu,
ace bandages, alcohol prep pads, bandages (varying sizes) 
band-aids,
epi-pens,
snake bite kits,
iodine,
little plastic close-able bottles
,aspirin & non-aspirin pain relievers

Household: immersion blenders w/ attachments, standard blender, knife blocks, medium sauce pan w/lid & handle, toaster oven, coffee maker (regular consumer grade w/on-off switch),
canning preserving equip., mason jar, sprouting jar lids (standard canning jar size, vented),
foot scrubby door mats (2),
front loading industrial washing machine, record player stylus, digital camera, pleather couch (no mites),
plastic mattress covers w/zippers, incense, sage

Maintenance:
framing hammer, lumber 2x4, 2x6, plywood, redwood decking,
cordless drill
,screws/nails,
steel roofing
tile for new kitchen floor/walls

Pet Food
cat food
dog food

Beautiful Fashionable, Drag
55' gallon drums for shit & water,
Gardening supplies - handpruners, equipment, and SEEDS, 
A better Land Truck,
Permaculture Books, 
Aquarium Bubblers - for compost tea aeration,
A Chicken Tractor,
Bench tools – chopsaw,
Screens for drying,
Care Packages,
Faucets, for the handwashing sink,
A solar shower sink, Faciliation training for community members,
couch for the media room

Drums, Musical Instruments,
Carts and Wheelbarrows!!!!
Prayers of Love & Abundance, 
electrical service panel for the farmhouse (100+Amp).,
electric hot-water heater (40+gal, very-well-insulated),
water pressure gauge,
water meter (gallons, to use on wellhead),
use of a surveyor's (differential) GPS; and surveying help,
5-gallon buckets with lids,
Commercial Juicer, 
Bookcases,
Small dressers and shelves for Theresa,
One gallon Jars,
Aliens Cut My Hair – DVD,
Blank CD's



REGISTRATION!!!!

!!! Right this minute, please email us your registration form, or better yet, print it out and send it with a check. Make checks payable to Nomenus. !!!

Nomenus

Attn: Samhain 2009

PO Box 312

Wolf Creek, OR 97497

541-866-2678



Nomenus@hughes.net

www.nomenus.org



REGISTRATION FORM

Samhain 2009



Nomenus Sanctuary for Radical Faeries and Friends

Wolf Creek, OR

Sunday October 25th through Monday, November 2nd 2009



Faerie Name: ____________________________________



Mundane Name: _________________________________



Address (If you want): _____________________________



Email Address: ___________________________________



I'm planning to be at this fabulous gathering

from _______ to _______, for a total of ______days.



I know you are asking $35/day (more if you can, less if you can't,

No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds), so I am enclosing $________



I would love to help with (X marks the spot):

___ Rituals

___ Firewood

___ Cooking

___ Dishwashing

___ the Know Your Talent Show

___ Holding a Workshop or Ritual

___ Coordinating Rides for _______________ (city name)

___ Being a Zombie Nurse

___ Other ________________________________




If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear as it is- infinite.
- (Wm Blake)


Hugs and kisses!!!! See you Soon!!!!
This Samhain Call brought to you by Gathering Calls of Gatherings Past, and the Conspiracy to Organize a Samhain Gathering.