Join us for an immersive experience in nature communion, spellcraft & ritual as we come together as a magickal camping village in Gaston, SC at our Awen Grove Covenstead for the weekend!
This is a PRIMITIVE camping experience for adults (teen children allowed with a parent in attendance). We are now allowing you to come for the day, see "Daytrippers" in the information below for cost.
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!!
SPACE IS LIMITED
Our weekend will include educational & hands-on workshops, spellcrafting, divination sharing and engaging in community ritual together.
Our theme for our Summer Solstice Witch Camp is all about WATER, EARTH & SUNSHINE.
We will begin each morning with sun salutations & meditation. We will play, bond, commune and create together all weekend!
This is a beautiful opportunity for connecting with the land, sky, water and plants, and be offered many different workshops from attendees!
There will, as always, be a "New Witch Basics" class on Friday with Mela. New witches or those who want a refresher will learn some basics on protection, ethics, altars and magickal tools to give you a foundation for the remaining time together.
Watch our discussion area for details on our crafts, classes & rituals! There is a pool available at Awen Grove, so please bring your swimsuits, sunscreen and pool towels etc!
♦DATES: Friday, June 20 @ 9AM through Sunday, June 22 @ 3PM.
♦LOCATION: Awen Grove Covenstead - Gaston, SC
PRIMITIVE camping, you will need to bring everything you need.
THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE AT THE PRIMITIVE CAMPING AREA.
You will have access, if needed, to Mela's home which has a kitchen, coffee machine, ice maker, refrigerator, freezer, etc. If you need electricity to camp (CPAP, etc), please talk to Mela as we can put you closer to the house and you can run an extension cord from our outside power outlets to your tent.
♦WEEKEND COST: $45 per person
Add A Friend/Family for $35 to camp in your tent with you! You must be staying in the same tent for the discount and you must register for both (or more) of you AT THE SAME TIME.
(Payment plan available, but a nonrefundable $20 PER PERSON must be paid up front. Your space is not reserved until you pay the $20 deposit.)
♦DAYTRIPPERS: Want to sleep at your own home and just come out for the day? Or maybe you are only available certain days that weekend? When you register, let us know which days you plan on attending. Cost for a daytripper is $12 per day. You will need to pay at least half of your total to reserve space, and that half is considered the deposit and subject to the same rules as the deposit for campers.
♦REGISTRATION:
https://3RaysofLight.as.me/witchcamp2025
♦DEADLINE: Monday, June 2, 2025
See below for more information on costs and discounts.
•Includes 1 Community Dinner Friday PM, Educational & DIY Workshops & ALL Materials
•If you decide not to attend before Monday, June 2, you will be refunded everything except your $20 deposit per person.
•After June 2, if you decide not to attend, you may TRANSFER to another attendee, but all money paid is nonrefundable.
•If circumstances beyond our control cause this retreat to be cancelled, you will receive a refund of everything you have paid except for a $20 deposit per person, In this circumstance, your nonrefundable deposit can be used by you or a person of your choice in a future retreat, class or workshop by 3 Rays of Light.
•Adults and teens are welcome, but teens may only attend if an adult family member attends with them.
•Nursing infants are always welcome to attend free of charge.
♦OUR LOCATION
Awen Grove is located next to Mela's home in Gaston SC on a family homestead. There are several acres of camping spots including within our "baby" orchard with pears, blueberries, figs, apples and more.
Our Campsites
There is no electricity at the campsite. Primitive camping. Bring what you need. We will have a community cooking fire under Aunty Oak.
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DOES NOT INCLUDE CAMPING GEAR and EQUIPMENT YOU NEED!!
Bring anything you will need to camp including tent/s, bedrolls/sleeping bags, flashlight, tarps in case of rain, camp chairs, etc.
DOES NOT INCLUDE YOUR MEALS AND SNACKS (EXCEPT FRIDAY DINNER)
Bring food that can be cooked on the campfires, or if you wish to walk to the kitchen, you can use the microwave. There are stores in Gaston such as Food Lion, as well as a few gas stations a little closer.
LIMITED SPACE. WE ARE CREATING INTENTIONAL SPACE TOGETHER. Whether you are a seeker, a new witch, or a seasoned witch, come together with like-minded folks for a weekend together. Space for camping is limited, so be sure to register if you're interested.
♦♦CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please contact Mela at
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General helpers to help folks set up camp are needed, as well as anyone who might want to teach a workshop, lead a ritual, meditation, nature walk, etc. There is no discount involved in being a general helper, but you are invited (and encouraged) to come a day early (Thursday, June 19) at no extra charge.
♦♦WITCH CAMP STAFF NEEDED
There are a few specific staff positions available that come with discounts:
• FIRE WITCH - In charge of lighting a main cooking campfire in the morning, and assisting with fires as needed for cooking at mealtimes. Also in charge of our communal fire at night. Please be experienced in making outdoor fires!!
Attend for $20
• HEARTH WITCH - In charge of our community dinner on Friday night, as well as assisting through the weekend with hospitality issues such as hot water for tea/coffee in the morning/helping folks who are new to camp cooking. Please be experienced in cooking over a campfire!!
Attend for $20
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
Food Allergies or Sensitivities: Please let us know when you register if you have allergies, sensitivities or special requests such as gluten-free or vegetarian so we can provide for the community meal on Friday night.
Ritual attire, witchy attire, etc is welcome and encouraged! Be sure to check weather, and bring your swimsuits, towels, etc as we are going to be using the pool. Prepare for rain, just in case.
Bring any divination tools, journal & pen, altar items you wish to put on our altar, or anything else that connects you spiritually!
Bathrooms: We will be setting up an outdoor composting toilet, and there is one bathroom (with a shower) inside Mela's home that can be used. Mela's home does have several steps so keep that in mind.
Unplug From Technology: We ask that you honor the sacred space we are creating here by not bringing laptops and such with you. Cell phones are fine, but as this is an “unplugged” retreat, we’d rather you not be focusing your energy and attention on things you find online on your phone, so please consider tucking them away just for emergencies or using them away from other retreatants. Please do not take photos or videos of fellow attendees unless you have their permission.
Summer Witch Camp is sponsored by the nonprofit Greenwild Spiritual Fellowship & Awen Grove, and supported by 3 Rays of Light Healing Center.
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