YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY May 1.  NO CHECKS AFTER April 15 BUT WE WILL ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS OR CASH AFTER April 15. YOU MAY PAY AT THE GATE IF YOU ARE PRE-REGISTERED

Questions?  Contact: Dynion Mwyn - dynionmwynofthepraire@gmail.com  or  Prairie Wind P.O. Box 143
Steamboat Rock, Iowa 50672

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Attendance Restrictions

The Parking area is currently limited as to the number of cars that can be comfortably parked.  Because of this restriction we will have to limit the number of camping participants with cars to 150.  The only exception is for those who stay at a local motel and can arrange to carpool or van pool to the Gathering.  We will try to have a van or cars available to ferry participants from local motels to the Gathering.

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Overview

Merry Meet!  We invite you to attend the 44th annual Gathering of the Tribes. The Gathering provides us an opportunity to express our religious freedom of choice.   We celebrate and honor the Old Ways of Spirit and Nature. 

The Gathering of the Tribes is a Spiritual Retreat presented May 12th thru May 15th on county land near Waterloo Iowa. This is a community affair we hope will reach out to every Pagan, Heathen and Hopeful Spirit in the area!! All Respectful Seekers Welcome!!

The Gathering of the Tribes provides a common ground to appreciate the similarities between other paths and traditions. The Gathering provides us an opportunity to express our religious freedom of choice.  We share the passion of our beliefs and what is sacred in our life, with others.  Our Bardic and nightly Drum Circles provides a way to celebrate our coming together.  We sing, dance, drum, and feel the vibrations rising from the Earth with each beat of our hearts.     We celebrate and honor the Old Ways of Spirit and Nature. 

With the times being as hard as they are, folk are looking less and less at the brighter things in life, and concentrating on what isn’t in the wallet. We need this event, we need it to reconnect with ourselves and our Faith.

This is a grass roots effort, my friends. There are only a handful of us working to bring this about. We are hopeful to find our lost friends and brethren.  If you are already a child of the Gods - you should not miss this Gathering.  If you are looking for your religious path, - you should come this Gathering.  If you have been away from the peace of the arms of the Goddess - you should come to this Gathering.

Come, help us achieve our goal, a Community Gathering in the Mid West to welcome all Respectful Seekers!

Go to http://www.dynionmwyn.net/GATH2007/gathering.html  for photos of 2007 Gathering

Also go to http://www.dynionmwyn.net/GATH2006/gathering.html   for photos of the 2006 Gathering.

 

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History

The original and authentic Gathering of the Tribes held it's initial festival in the forests of Northwest Maryland in 1967.  CLICK HERE TO SEE HISTORY   The Gathering of the Tribes is not affiliated with or associated with any other festival using the name Gathering of the Tribes, whether held in the U.S. or a foreign country.  We held the Gathering of the Tribes in Maryland from 1967 to 1970; in Georgia and South Carolina from 1971 in various locations: near Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, Unicoi State Park, Faerie Glen in South Carolina, Pangaea Sanctuary, and several other locations including Indian Springs State Park; also see http://www.dynionmwyn.net/plagerize.html

Friends, 2011 will be the continuation of a new era of Pagan Festivals.  We want to invite you to take part in this wonderful experience.   Come join us...become part of the history of the Gathering of the Tribes.

Lady Boudicca

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Special Guests:

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Lord Rhuddlwm Gawr - Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Tradition

Rhuddlwm Gawr is an author of twenty + books including The Quest, The Way, The Word, Celtic Crystal Magick Vol 1 & 2, and A Welsh Herbal, Rhuddlwm is devoting substantial time and effort to writing additional books as well as reprinting his existing titles.  He is schooled in ancient Welsh magickal practices, has lectured at conferences, is published in several journals, and teaches classes in several metaphysical subjects including Survival through 2012.

Rhuddlwm Gawr is knowledgeable of ancient Celtic mystery religions; including Welsh Traditions of Paganism, Witchcraft and Druidism.  He has a AA degree in Electronics from Capital Engineering Institute, Washington, DC; he has a BLA degree from the University of Georgia in Environmental Design with a minor in Ecology; and he has a DD (Doctor of Divinity) degree.

He is co-founder of the Universal Federation of Pagans; Director of the Association of Cymry Wiccae; was responsible for incorporating the first Witchcraft Church in Georgia (Church of Y  Tylwyth Teg, Inc.) in 1970s; was responsible for obtaining the first Group U.S. IRS exemption for a Witchcraft Organization (Association of Cymry Wicca) in 1976; held the first classes in Witchcraft in Georgia in 1970 SEE HISTORY; was responsible for a ruling by an administrative judge of the U.S. Post office giving Welsh Witchcraft a basis in law. See First Pagan Gathering of the Tribes in the United States in 1966-67 SEE ORIGIN.

He has a ninth level initiation from the Welsh pagan religion of Dynion Mwyn and is an elder of both Y Tylwyth Teg and Dynion Mwyn. Through living the teachings of the Ancient Celts he has accomplished many of his life goals and continually creates new ones.  He has presented workshops on Welsh Mysteries since 1966.

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Lady Arialora - High Priestess & Elder - Dynion Mwyn Welsh Tradition -

Reading of Original Poetry

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Lord Cernunos and Lady Gwendolyn - Dynion Mwyn Welsh Tradition - Rural Witchcraft

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Deblyn Russell

Universalist Unitarian lay minister & Yoga instructor.

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Sponsors

The Gathering of the Tribes, Inc. founded by The Celtic Church of Dynion Mwyn.  Dedicated to providing a sacred space where all pagans can come and worship.  Contact: Dynion Mwyn - dynionmwynoftheprairie@gmail.com

Pagans United  founded by Laura Roberts, promotes freedom of, and tolerance for, all religions, but particularly paganism, through education, increased awareness, and activism. Their efforts are conducted within a framework that at all times honors Mother Earth and promotes harmony in the Universe.   Their homepage is at http://www.pagansunited.org

The Celtic Church of Dynion Mwyn, Inc. is the Welsh tradition.  Their homepage is at: http://www.dynionmwyn.com

AND OTHERS.

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Special Entertainment

There will be musical groups and individuals who will be presenting an eclectic blend of modern and traditional Celtic music and much, much more! See the Bulletin Board for information.

UPDATE: We have booked Uncle Chuck Finch and His Imaginary Band!  He has a Total Pagan Set he will play.

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Lodging

We only have primitive camping available.  If you wish more modern conveniences, there are a few Motels located nearby:

Iowa falls:

 

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Festival Do's and Don'ts:

CLICK ON THE FESTIVAL ETIQUETTE PAGE HERE

 

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Vendors/Merchants:

Although Vendors are welcome, there is limited Vendor spaces available.  Contact Lord Cernunos  to reserve space. If power is required, you will need to bring your own generator since this is a primitive camping event. We consider vendors to be as important as the workshop leaders and the entertainers.  Vendors add to the Gathering and give back to us in the merchandise they sell to our participants.  Sometimes this is the only gathering a person will go to all year.  They may be in an area that does NOT have occult book stores or jewelry or clothing.  This is their only chance to obtain this type of merchandise.   Thank you vendors for adding to our gatherings.  Just designate that you are a vendor on the registration form and let us know what you are selling. You will need to arrive by 11:00am on Thursday or let us know in advance if you will be arriving at a different time. Questions: Contact: Dynion Mwyn - dynionmwynofthepraire@gmail.com  

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Refund Policy:

Up until April 15, 2011, there will be a 50% Refund of your membership fee upon cancellation of your Registration.  There are no refunds of a membership fee after April 15 2011.  

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Directions:

Directions will be sent to those who register.

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Contact information:

CONTACT FOR GATHERING OF THE TRIBES 2011

Prairie Wind, P.O. Box 143, Steamboat Rock, Iowa 50672

e-mail - dynionmwynoftheprairie@gmail.com

Fill out the registration page, and mail to Prairie Wind at P.O. Box 143, Steamboat Rock, Iowa 50672   - along with all names and mailing addresses of all attendees, phone #, e-mail and arrival time, Release of liability required at check in.  All local, state and Federal laws must be obeyed. 

CONTACTS FOR DYNION MWYN:

Dynion Mwyn - dynionmwynoftheprairie@gmail.com
Lady Gwen Boudicca - gwenbuddica@yahoo.co.uk
Lord Rhuddlwm Gawr - rhuddlwm@hotmail.com