Welcoming Dinner

Thursday, September 16th, 6:00PM, everyone is invited to join us for the Welcoming Dinner in the Dining Hall even if you're not on the meal plan. This is an opportunity for the event coordinators to introduce themselves, introduce the staff and speakers, and make important announcements about the weekend’s activities. It is also a great opportunity to re-unite with old friends and make new ones. After the dinner, the Opening Ritual will commence at 8:30pm.

Opening Ritual

The Opening Ritual will take place Thursday evening at 8:30PM processing from the dinning hall to the fire circle.

Now is the time for us to harvest all things that are to remain and to remove that which must be pruned away for the goodness of growth.  As we rest in the womb of creation, a place of nurturing and challenge, our strength is renewed and we are reborn into the Light.  The light has been drawn into the Earth, gathering strength and wisdom to become a new seed.  Through wisdom, we are freed, wielding strength and rebirth.

Masquerade Ball

The theme of this year’s dance will be “The Seven Deadly Sins"

There will be a prize given to one individual chosen for each of the Deadly Sins, which include: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride. A grand prize winner will be chosen from this group to receive a free registration for HG 2011! (Please note, this prize cannot be transferred and is only good for 2011 Registration).
 

Evening concert with the Dragon Ritual Drummers 

This 6 person, #1 pagan drum troupe, is made up of North American and European born members; Utu, Flint, Adrian, Drago, Naresh, and Eion. All members play a variety of instruments including tribal drums, string instruments, as well as brass and archaic reed instruments heard in the ancient hills and valleys of Europe, the middle east and north Africa. Their music and their performances are creative, intense and powerful.  Please visit their website at www.dragonritualdrummers.com

Renaissance Feast

Enjoy an evening of festive merriment and delicious food. Come converse with our lovely serving wenches in the warmth of our Great Hall. During your meal you will be dazzled by our Bard as you delight in the evening's entertainment. Come dressed in your Renaissance finery and enjoy an evening of friendship and good cheer! If you are not on the Meal Plan and would like to participate in the Renaissance Feast, there is an additional charge of $25.00. Please indicate and pay for this on the registration form. No weapons allowed.

Closing Ritual

This will take place on Sunday afternoon at Noon. Come join us one last time to partake of unity and fellowship as we bring our festival to a close.