Proud Sponsor of
The Witches' Voice

at the 12th Midsummer Gather: Guardians of the Earth

June 17-24, 2012
Eagle Cave Campground
Blue River, Wisconsin

It's wintertime. We're not really sure where the snow is, but it's cold (kinda). It's dark. It's ... it's ... it's "Mundania."

But listen! Time is ticking away... Only FOUR more months to the 2012 gather! Stop by often to find out what GREAT things we've got planned for this year!

This year's theme is "Guardians of the Earth" and we will be honoring the spirits within Nature, both physical and metaphysical. There will be music, a brew judging contest, instructive workshops, an assortment of rituals, morning coffee at Ricks Café, cool stuff from friendly merchants, fun & frivolity, drumming, dancing, storytelling of tales both true and tall, and a general good time. And all this while supporting the Twin Cities Pagan Community.

We're among the best values for week-long camping gatherings - for only $130/adult (less for youths 11-15, free for under age 11), you'll have a full week in a lovely, shaded, professional campground, with all the amenities (see below).

Remember, we cannot accept registrations at the gate, and we can only fit 150 folks into the campground! So grab those registration forms below and get yours in EARLY!

Note! 25% of the net proceeds for this event will be donated to the Sacred Paths Center. In 2011, this again came to over $900!

The Earth House Midsummer Gathering
is where you can have fun with others who share Earth-reverent beliefs. This will be a week of celebration and of sharing, of learning and of honoring one another's unique rituals. Meet new people, learn new ways, and
play like pagans!

~~SITE AMENITIES~~

*Beautiful, Shaded, Magical Campgrounds
* FULL Electrical (RV & Utility) hookups at each campsite - FREE!
* Locally-harvested firewood provided - FREE!
* Potable water hookups at each campsite - FREE!
* Hot Showers and flush toilets available 24/7 - FREE!
* Daily Ice Delivery to, and Garbage Pickup from your campsite!
* Shuffleboard & Volleyball
* Miniature Golf and Guided Cave Tours are also available.

Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Payments may be made through PayPal via our email address (on the registration form), or by check/money order.

~~HONORED GUESTS~~
		Estelle Daniels, Astrologer and Noted Author Even though she has studied psychic and occult subjects since childhood, Estelle Daniels has only been around the Pagan Community since 1989. Author of “Astrologickal Magick” and co-author of “Pocket Guide to Wicca” and “Essential Wicca.” Estelle travels throughout the Midwest going to festivals, giving talks and generally hanging out with fellow Pagans. She lives in Minneapolis, and is always glad to give talks to groups, covens, classes and generally whoever listens. Estelle has her own website, with a number of great articles. http://estelledaniels.com/

~~ENTERTAINMENT~~
Robin "Catgut" McDowell
Violinist, fire spinner, Roller Derby Queen, occasional gypsy and beloved daughter of the Gather, Robin is now honored as the adult performer she has become. We welcome her back, looking forward to her music.

Chris Kirkpatrick
Chris knows all the right chords to strike for both the young listener, the <ahem!> more mature audience, and all the folks between.

Three Poppet Opera
Nurtured in a childhood love of puppetry and story-telling, Three Poppet Opera is the brainchild of Otter and her variously-talented cohorts (and enablers). Pulling strings since 2006, this marionette troupe has amused children of all ages with entertainment from multiple cultures.

~~THINGS TO DO!~~

	RITUALS Naturally, a Midsummer observance. But we also have many other rituals planned, the ever-popular Chocolate Ritual - bring an open mind and, of course, some chocolate to share. In the past we've had Shamanic journeys, Druidic rites, Nordic and Wiccan rituals. (If you're interested in presenting, we're interested in hosting!)
WORKSHOPS We have Pagan University. We have fun workshops. We have serious workshops. We have even more than that! Seriously! What more could you want?
	VENDORS Pagan-Folks selling Cool Stuff. Got some Cool Stuff to sell? Bring it along! There's no additional fee for merchanting. SILENT AUCTION: Historically, most of our merchants and many of our participants have donated items for our Silent Auction.	Current Merchants (alphabetically listed): Bridget’s Field Farm: An eclectic mix of merchandise, from beadwork to crystals to sarongs to totems. Stop by and browse! Craft Corner: Retail jewelry, candles, books, etc. Jester Studios: Peggy's marvelous artwork and other doo-dads that she's come across. My Favorite Boutique: Serving the pagan community since 1992. Books, jewelry, ritual items and more. Come see Auntie Estelle’s new goodies. And more!
FUN & FRIVOLITY The Annual Pot Luck Midsummer Feast and Barbarian Feast, Bonfires, Drumming and Staving, Chanting and Singing and Dancing! We have some family-friendly activities planned! And you never know where or when Bill the Cat will make an appearance. Photos from Previous Years
	Keep an eye right here for updates on what's happening in 2012! We're always looking for new ideas - if you've got something to share, we're listening!

It's time to have a little fun!
Share a week with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Learn, Party, Feast and Worship!

Hope to see you all there!

The Earth House Project, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit, volunteer community effort to build a resource center in the Twin Cities area for people of all nature-reverent spiritual paths.

Only with your help can we bring this dream to life