10th August 2018
16:00
Horley, Oxfordshire
Horley Campsite, Wroxton Road, Horley, Oxfordshire, OX15 6AU
Event description
The Artemis Gathering is an amazing Pagan camp held over a long weekend on the 10th – 13th August. There are talks, workshops, live bands, Fire performers, an awesome Fire Sculpture, a late night rock club, the Artemis bar, and the ever popular Artemis Cafe. Once you have setup your tent you can relax as everything you need is here with food, drink entertainment and a packed schedule of events the whole weekend. All events are included in the single entry price making this unbelievable value.
The Artemis Gathering has a friendly family atmosphere set in 35 beautiful acres of the Oxfordshire countryside.The event has catering & bar facilities for vegetarians, & omnivores. Talks and workshops are held in buildings and marquees on site, or in the open depending on the weather. Dogs are welcome, you need to pre-book at £2.50 per dog. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and all mess must cleaned. Please allow plenty of time for the journey as we are anticipating heavy traffic on some main routes to the site at this time of year. Please remember to bring your own tent and camping equipment.
Please note we can only accommodate campervans, or trailer tents by arrangement so please contact us before booking, this is due to space and access constraints.
(The event opens Friday 4pm, and closes Monday 2pm)
Artemis Gathering Map
Artemis Gathering Witchlets Programme 2018
Pictures from Artemis Gathering 2017
Pictures from Artemis Gathering 2016
Pictures from Artemis Gathering 2015
Speakers
Professor Ronald Hutton
- An academic historical perspective by the United Kingdoms foremost expert on the history of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Paganism
Pete Jennings
- Pete Jennings – a legend in his own lunchtime: so Heathen he can’t pass a quietly sleeping innocent village without visiting it to rescue the gold, silver, women and mead.
Oona McFarlane
- Reiki Master Teacher, Neter Seichim Master Teacher, SUNDOOR Advanced Firewalk Instructor, NLP Master Practitioner, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Master Practitioner
Ashley Mortimer
- Ashley Mortimer is a trustee of the Doreen Valiente Foundation and a director of The Centre For Pagan Studies
Barbara Meiklejohn-Free
- High Priestess of Isis, Shaman, Seer, Singer, Best Selling Author and a teacher of the ancient ways of the Craft
Flavia Kate Peters
- Celtic Mystic, Faery Shaman, Singer, Best Selling Author and teacher of Faery Folklore
Tam Campbell
- Wiccan High Priest with many years of experience of a variety of traditions and a popular speaker and teacher, very knowledgeable on mythology and pagan history
Kevin Groves
- Solitary practitioner of Egyptian, symbolic and Chaos Magic, a healer and a regular contributor to CoA events on the subject of visualisation and astral magic.
Cat Treadwell
- Professional Druid Priest and Author. She volunteers for the Pagan Federation and The Druid Network, and works as Chaplain for HM Prison Service and her local NHS Trust
Moira Hodgkinson
- She runs open celebrations for the Sabbats in the heart of Sherwood Forest and has been leading workshops and classes for over fifteen years. Regular contributor to W&W Magazine.
Diane Narraway
- Chairwoman and one of the spiritual facilitators of the Dolmen Grove as well as editor of the Dolmen Grove Chronicles. She writes articles and essays on magickal practices and ceremonies
Ania M
- Professional Tarot reader, corset maker and bag embroiderer.
Raegan Shanti
- Freelance dancer, choreographer and teacher and a freelance writer
Jenny Cartledge
- Solitary Pagan Witch, Freelance Writer, Regular Contributor for CoA & Doreen Valiente Foundation
Steve Ward
- Raised in the old faith that for some is known as a hereditary tradition, and later initiated in wicca; Steve has been studying many of the religious texts and traditions for over 20 years and have an extensive knowledge on most esoteric subjects.
Ealdfaeder
- Authentic encampment, extensive equipment and professional yet friendly approach will bring the Dark Ages alive for you!
Witchlets Corner
- Range of activities organised by CoA volunteers and selected speakers suitable for children and their parents.
More to be Announced…
- More speakers will be announced as we get closer to the event so check this page regularly.
Bands, Entertainment, and Shopping
The Artemis Bar and Cafe - a full bar, and cafe are open all day until late in the main Marquee.
Bands
The Dolmen
- High Energy Pagan Folk Rock
Damh the Bard
- Musician, songwriter and modern-day Bard who draws his inspiration from the land and the old stories of Albion.
The Crow Dancers
- Emerging from the spirit of The Dolmen, Taloch Jameson takes his spiritual vision one step further with the creation of Crow Dancers.
Esme Knight
- Dark & Sassy Folk Rock - singer/songwriter Playing a mix of dark and sassy heavy originals alongside well-known rock and metal hits with an acoustic twist.
Artemis Fire Sculpture
Artemis Fire Sculpture
- The The Artemis Gathering Fire Sculpture is a spectacular feature of the event, the sculpture is different every year and is designed with a new Pagan theme each time. With an integrated ritual and fire performance the burning is an unmissable occasion and a firm favourite with Artemis Gathering visitors.
Witching Hour Rock Club
DJ Swedish
- The Witching Hour Rock club featuring the epic DJ Swedish with his amazing light show and together with a late bar in the main marquee runs until 2am in the morning
Esoteric Market Village
Esoteric Traders Village
- The enchanting esoteric traders village centred around the central square sells an amazing range of products, everything an Artemis Gathering visitor could want.
