into the black petals, / into the fire, / into the night where time lies shattered, into the body of another. - Mary Oliver

Join us for a full moon circle and get-together! With the full moon in Scorpio as our muse, this loosely facilitated evening is intended to provide space for folks to come together and get to know one another. We're calling it a "ritual show n tell" because this is a participatory evening: you're invited to share something with the group!

Is there a particular way you like to connect with the moon or seasons? Tell us about it! Is there a poem you love, maybe one that invokes the moon? Read it aloud! Maybe you like to cook with seasonal wild plants—bring a recipe to share or even a dish to pass. You could pull a tarot card for the group, teach us about astrology, or lead us through a guided meditation. Bring seeds, bring art, bring medicine, bring a story, bring treats, or just bring yourself and an open heart and mind, and together we'll fill the community cauldron with seasonal goodness and lunar inspiration.

We've set aside 90 minutes for this event but in reality we can't predict how long the evening will last, and there's a chance it will end early. There will for sure be a mystery tea tasting led by Clare, and some time for written reflection led by Rebecca, but the rest depends on you! If you would like to share with the group (and you’re encouraged to do so!), please bring whatever materials you need and plan to take no longer than 5 minutes.

This is a free event, but space is limited and you do need to register ahead of time. We're looking forward to getting moony with you!

About the Facilitator:

Rebecca Jamieson is a writer and teacher. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Entropy, Mid-American Review, The Offing, Hunger Mountain, and Rattle, and includes a chapbook of poetry, The Body of All Things. She is the founder of Contemplate Create, where she teaches creative writing with a mindfulness lens. Rebecca holds an MFA in Writing & Publishing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives with her two cats on Ho-Chunk land in Madison, Wisconsin.

About the Host:

Clare Kritter is the owner of Hedge Meadow Herbs + Apothecary in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. She’s been a practicing herbalist for nearly a decade, exploring everything from medicine-making to wildcrafting, herbal gardening to formulation, clinical work to flower essences—and she now has the opportunity to bring to life her very own herb shop. Clare completed three years of full time herbal training at the Berkeley Herbal Center and the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and has been practicing + continuing to learn ever since.

Cost: Free! But you must register ahead of time.

Location:

This event will be held at Hedge Meadow Herbs + Apothecary located at 25 Brodhead St in Mazomanie, WI.

What to Expect/Bring:

Please bring a journal and pen, and whatever materials you need to share with the group. Herbal tea will be provided but please bring whatever else you need to take care of yourself. If you’d like to sit on the floor, bring a floor pillow.

Accessibility:

We will be seated during the workshop. Please note that you must go up two stairs to enter the building.

Covid Safety:

Weather-permitting, the door will remain cracked throughout the duration of class and there will be an air purifier running in the space. Masks are not required but recommended. Please use common sense and do not attend class if you’re sick, if someone in your household is sick, or if you know you’ve been exposed to an infectious pathogen.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

We reserve the right to cancel class at any point due to a lack of interest.