Hoietfescht and Freyfaxi

(Items preceded by *** have been updated)

*** This is a Freyfaxi and Hoietfescht (Haymaking - First Harvest) celebration to Frey, Njord, Freya, and Nerthus in a combined Asatru and Urglaawe ceremony. Folks are welcomed to bring gifts of offering to any or all of the deities.

*** We ask that no one have weapons of any sort on their person during this blot/Sege, as is customary for the honoring of certain deities of the Vanir.

IMPORTANT! ----> ----> We are at Pavilion #2. In the past we have been at Pavilion #4, but this year it is Pavilion #2 <---- IMPORTANT!

PDF MAP OF RALPH STOVER STATE PARK: http://tinyurl.com/pavilion2

This park is located close to NJ, so Jersey folks are encouraged to attend!

This is also our friend and brother Kevin's last ceremony before he begins his studies in Iceland, so let's send him off with a bang!

NOTE: As this is a State Park, alcohol is not permitted.

11:00-1:00 - Arrive and get settled

1:00-1:30 - Blot/Sege Ceremony

1:30-:00 - Eats... We'll make this a potluck. There is no electricity at the site, so bring appropriate food.

3:00-4:00 - Sumble/Sammel Ceremony

4:00-onward: Mingle and enjoy the park. We have the reservation until 8:00 PM

*** After sumble/Sammel, folks are invited to play a game of Capture the Flag, or, more specifically, Cod Wars. More details to follow.

This is a child-friendly and pet-friendly location. It is not officially ADA-compliant, but the pavilion is accessible. If anyone has any questions, please contact Rob or view the pictures from our previous ceremony at this site: http://tinyurl.com/midsummer2008 http://img1.meetupstatic.com/img/clear.gif

Please check the park's site for things of interest. Nice hiking and great scenery! http://tinyurl.com/stoverpark http://img1.meetupstatic.com/img/clear.gif

This event is sponsored by Distelfink Sippschaft and the PA/NJ Stewardship of The Troth.