Hoietfescht 2013

*** This is a public Freyfaxi and Hoietfescht (Haymaking - First Harvest) celebration to Frey, Njord, Freya, and Nerthus in a combined Asatru and Urglaawe ceremony. Folks are welcomed to bring gifts of offering to any or all of the deities.

*** We ask that no one have weapons of any sort on their person during this blot/Sege, as is customary for the honoring of certain deities of the Vanir.

IMPORTANT! ----> ----> We are at Pavilion #2. Until last year, we had been at Pavilion #4, but last year and this year it is Pavilion #2 <---- IMPORTANT!

PDF MAP OF RALPH STOVER STATE PARK: http://tinyurl.com/pavilion2

This park is located close to NJ, so Jersey folks are encouraged to attend!

NOTE: As this is a State Park, alcohol is not permitted.

11:00-1:00 - Arrive and get settled

1:00-1:30 - Blot/Sege Ceremony

1:30-:00 - Eats... We'll make this a potluck. There is no electricity at the site, so bring appropriate food.

3:00-4:00 - Sumble/Sammel Ceremony

4:00-onward: Mingle and enjoy the park. We have the reservation until 8:00 PM

*** After sumble/Sammel, folks are invited to play a game of Capture the Flag, or, more specifically, Cod Wars. More details to follow.

This is a child-friendly and pet-friendly location. It is not officially ADA-compliant, but the pavilion is accessible. If anyone has any questions, please contact Rob or view the pictures from our previous ceremony at this site:http://tinyurl.com/midsummer2008

Please check the park's site for things of interest. Nice hiking and great scenery! http://tinyurl.com/stoverpark

This event is sponsored by Distelfink Sippschaft and the PA/NJ Stewardship of The Troth.