Raven’s Knoll. This Pagan-owned campground was obtained for the purpose of putting down roots for our community and growing events like Kaleidoscope Gathering.
This amazing site has a great beach, numerous water taps, and drive up campsites that are level and rock free. You may swim in the river, of course, but there is no bathing in the river - there are comfort stations with multiple showers and laundry facilities. Feel free to arrive before, or stay after, the festival for regular camping at Raven’s Knoll. Also, there are no pets allowed, except disability aid dogs.
We welcome everyone to share friendship and spirituality in celebration of High Summer and the Lammas-tide. The theme for this year’s Kaleidoscope Gathering is “Quickening.” Quickening is the first stirrings of the baby in the womb, the power of the seed as it sprouts, the idea as it reaches your lips. And, remember, it is a term taken from the lore of Celtic Britain … so get sewing that tartan, press those kilts, dust off your bodhráns, and prepare for blustery good cheer!
Special events, workshops, concerts, children’s programming and other information for the 2010 Program will start to be available around May 2010 and will be updated until July 17, 2010. We are looking forward to your offers to hold workshops via email at kgfestival@rogers.com or through our convenient Workshop Webform.
If you have any questions, concerns or kudos, please consult our FAQ. You can also speak with either Maryanne Pearce or Austin Lawrence or one of the staff members and if we cannot answer your question immediately, we will find an answer for you.
Also … Around and about you will see the Rainbow Dragonfly. It is a symbol selected to represent the spirit of the Kaleidoscope Gathering. Looking into the eyes of the dragonfly we see ourselves reflected in a thousand points of shimmering light. The kaleidoscope, too, is filled with many colours of light, representing the light of wisdom from many spiritual traditions. The rainbow encompasses all people no matter the colour of their skin or the manner of their love, and might just lead us to the land of the gods or to special treasures. All these images embody the tolerance and diversity that allow our community to manifest magick every year at the Kaleidoscope Gathering.
We look forward to seeing you at the 21st Kaleidoscope Gathering in the Summer of 2010 at Raven’s Knoll for a celebration of the season and the community.
Bright blessings,
Maryanne & Austin
