Co-creation is the heart of any gathering. Individual Faeries offer up their skills to create a smorgasboard of events! Here are some of the traditional happenings at the Castle, or you can Put on your own event!
At the beginning of the gathering we set up the Altar. This is a space where you can place a special item that has significance for you. Please bring something with you – a favorite picture, something from nature, a piece of writing, or anything that has personal attachment for you.
Albion Faerie gatherings are non-profit making. To support the tradition of NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds) we hold an items & services auction at the castle. We invite you to bring things to sell at the auction. Ideas might be clothes, crafts, plants, or services like massage or tarot readings.
<aside> 💡 IFMUS Auctions use our own Faerie currency called IFMUs (International Faerie Monetary Units). All Faeries can purchase 100 IFMUs before the auction using cash, Paypal or bank transfer. The cost of the IFMUS is whatever you can afford. It could be £10, it could be £100. In this way all Fae get a chance to take part and win items in the auction, no matter what their financial circumstances.
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This a fun, non-competitive evening where anyone gets the chance to perform to their community. You need absolutely zero talent to be in the show - all contributions get a warm welcome! If you need music for your act, please bring it with you as internet connections are unreliable at the Castle. If you need any support or equipment, please email the team.
These circles are the foundation of Faerie communication, connection and self-exploration. These are co-created, confidential spaces in which Faeries are able to speak ‘from the heart’ about whatever feelings are coming up for them. Other Faeries in the circle do not reply to the speaker, or engage them in conversation, but simply witness the beautiful authenticity of their sharing & self-discovery. Joining a Heart Circle is optional, but they are great places to get a deeper understanding of what’s going on for other Faeries, or explore aspects of yourself.
For many Faeries, drag is an important part of a gathering - a place to experiment with clothing, costumes and self-expression, outside the norms of default society. There is a drag room at the castle that will be stocked with clothing & accessories from the Faerie Drag Bag. You are warmly invited to bring any fabulous unwanted costumes to add to the bag!
The drag room requires a team of Faeries to set it up, keep it tidy and take it down at the end of the event. You can volunteer for this team on the booking form, or find out more about it here
The Love Temple is a space in the castle for intimate connections. It is usually opened with a ceremony to raise sacred sexual energy, gently introduce the concept of boundaries and consent, and help break the ice if you’re feeling timid or nervous. The Love temple often hosts rituals and workshops throughout the week.
The Temple requires a team of Faeries to set it up, keep it tidy and take it down at the end of the event. You can volunteer for this team on the booking form, and find out more about volunteering here. Donations of cosy soft furnishings such as pillows, throws, wall hangings are also very welcome!
Co-creation is the heart of any gathering, with individual Faeries offering a wide variety of events such as drum circles, drag balls, arts & crafts workshops, talks, gong baths, & walks. You are welcome to bring any event to the gathering, just scribble it on the schedule once you get to the castle. If you need any support or equipment, try asking on the Gathering Signal Chat, or drop us an email.