Hi:

Hope you can attend.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!  You are invited.

TWENTY THIRD GATHERING OF THE TRIBES TO BE HELD AT INDIAN
SPRINGS STATE PARK, GEORGIA  JUNE 10-13, 1999

 We are inviting you to attend the Gathering of the Tribes 99 to be held June 10-13 at Indian Springs State Park between Atlanta and Macon, Georgia.  The Gathering is sponsored this year by the Coven and Grove of the Crystal Dragon, Pair Dynion Grove, and The Southeastern Pagan Alliance (SEPA).  You can obtain information about the Gathering at:  http://www.tylwythteg.com/gathering.html
You will love this park!!!!  One of the oldest if not THE oldest state park in the United States.  Given to the State of Georgia by a band of Creek Indians in the early 1800's.  The natural spring in the park,  is famed for it's healing properties.

Leave your mundane worries at home, get your tent or camper set up, and settle in for an enjoyable weekend of Pagan Networking, Drumming, Music, Knowledge Exchange, and Fun.  The natural setting of Indian Springs State Park is rich with historical  and ancient native american energies that will allow us to renew our connection with the Mother!

The Gathering is growing by leaps and bounds! There is a tremendous upsurge of interest in Pagan, Wiccan, and other  "Magical" Traditions. This is an International wonder to behold and we are proud to be a part of it!

To help you defray the cost of your attendance, if you can collect at least five registrations for the Gathering from your Coven, grove or Pagan Friends and send them to us with your signature on the top right hand corner, you will be given a free admission to the Gathering.
Good Luck!

SPONSORS:
The Coven of the Crystal Dragon is a member of the Welsh Tradition of Witchcraft which has several Covens in the Southeast.  Lady Cerridwen teaches Introductory and Advanced classes in Kennesaw Georgia, and YTT has a correspondence course available for those who cannot travel to Kennesaw.
Their Homepage is at: http://www.tylwythteg.com/index.html
e-mail: cerridwen@tylwythteg.com

Pair Dynion Grove is a member of SEPA and is of the Prytani tradition of

Witchcraft.  Lady Brighid and Lord Caleborn teach classes in Marietta,
Georgia.  Their homepage is at:
http://www.mindspring.com/~pair_dynion
e-mail: lady_brighid@mindspring.com

The South Eastern Pagan Alliance (SEPA) are Covens and Groves of Witches, Wiccans and Other Pagans who reside in the Southeastern Pagan Community and wish to work toward unifying behind common beliefs and solving common concerns of our community. Their Homepage is at:
http://www.tylwythteg.com/sepa.html
e-mail:  sepa@tylwythteg.com

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Lady Cerridwen ab Gawr
Lady Cerridwen is 45 years old, the mother of three children (and one husband).  She has authored (with her husband) several metaphysical books including "Welsh Witchcraft and the ancient Word", "Thirteen Treasures of the Craft", and the "Welsh Triads" By the year 2,000 she and her husband hope to have a total of 40 books on the market.

Lady Cerridwen is a Legal Assistant, and has been involved in the Legal Profession for sixteen years.  She enjoys hobbies like Astrology and palmistry, and is presently looking for people interested in helping with a book on Southeastern US Sacred Sites.  If you have information
to share, see her this weekend.

Lord Rhuddlwm Gawr
Rhuddlwm Gawr is an author of over twenty books with such diverse titles as "the Quest", "The Way" and "Celtic Crystal Magick I & II. Rhuddlwm is also a Celtic and Reiki healer, Witch high priest and Elder, Tantra Instructor, Mediator, and spiritual counselor.  He is schooled in ancient Welsh magickal practices and modern behavior sciences, and has studied with native American medicine people as well as Welsh "shaman".  He has a Ph.D. in Psychology, a D.D. in Theology, and a BLA in Environmental Design and Ecology. Rhuddlwm has been a lecturer at numerous conferences and has been published in several Pagan journals.

Lady Eilonwy
Lady Eilonwy is a Reiki master teacher and a Elder and High Priestess of the Welsh order of Y Tylwyth Teg as well as initiated into the Gardnerian tradition.  She holds a D.D. from Bangor Institute and has studied with Master Teachers in aromatherapy and energetic essences.
A lifelong student of natural healing and psychology, Lady Eilonwy is a mystic,
a healer and a teacher.   Lady Eilonwy will be offering workshops on Reiki 1,2,&3, Vibrational Essences and Pure Essential Oils.  She will also be available for individual Reiki Attunements throughout the weekend for an additional fee.

Lady Brighid
Lady Brighid of the Pair Dynion tradition of Wicca is a High Priestess and Elder. She brings to her present practice a diverse background: shamanic trance and healing work.  She has, for the past 15  years, been diligently lecturing and learning, including extensive study while
at Ravenwood Church and Seminary.

PURPOSE OF THE GATHERING:

The Group Ritual,  and various other functions throughout the Gathering, are being performed by members of Y Tylwyth Teg, Caer Prydian and other Southeastern pagan participants.  The Southeastern Pagan Alliance was formed for the purposes of enabling networking among Southeastern Pagans; providing outreach to the broader Pagan Community; providing educational materials on Paganism for Southeastern Pagan congregations and the general public; promoting Pagan and Christian dialogue; encouraging the development of theological and liturgical materials based on earth and nature centered religious and spiritual perspectives; encouraging greater use of music, dance, visual arts, poetry, story, and creative ritual in Pagan worship and celebration; providing support for identified Pagan religious professionals and ministerial students; and fostering healing relationships with our Mother the Earth and all her children.

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
We will be presenting an eclectic blend of modern and traditional Celtic music through various participants.

There will also be a traditional potluck dinner Friday, followed by a bonfire and drumming, a Bonfire Saturday night after the concert to drum and dance around, special children's activities throughout the event, and much, much more!

REGISTRATION, RULES, REGULATIONS AND OTHER STUFF:
The Gathering will open at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999  and close 1 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999.

Membership in the '99 Spring Gathering of the Tribes costs $30.00 until May 1,  1999;  $45.00 thereafter, for adults.  Children 15 and under are admitted free.  Checks or Money Orders (until June 10) are accepted in payment.  Cash or money orders only at gate.

Everyone requesting admittance must fill out a membership form and sign a waiver.  A valid picture ID must be presented at the gate. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  All minors must have a membership form and waiver, signed by the parent or guardian.

Everyone is requested to do a 2 hour workshift at some point during the event.  This is the way we keep our costs down.  Each member is asked to sign up for one 2 hour work shift in registration, information,  set up, clean up, lake watch, etc. Sign up sheets for the different work
shift slots will be available at registration.  Sign up early to get you favored time slot and area.

Merchant space is free but Merchant space is limited to 20 vendors.

The Pioneer Site is primitive.  There is running, cold water and there are Porta Potties, but no showers.  There are a few flush toilets near the lake (200 yards).   Bring your solar shower!  There ARE showers at the developed campsites about a quarter mile away.

We are sorry but Clothes are NOT optional at this event; they are required.  We are in Georgia, use some common sense.

Everyone is responsible for their own food, tents, trash collection, pets, children, attitudes and actions.

For additional  information contact:
Spring Gathering of the Tribes 99,
P.O. Box 674884
Marietta, GA 30006-0006
770-516-8500

e-mail: Gathering@tylwythteg.com
or visit our web site at
http://www.tylwythteg.com/Gathering.html

All written requests for information must include a stamped, self addressed envelope.  Replies cannot be guaranteed without one. Long distance calls can only be returned collect. Organizers of the Gathering assume no responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. Do not send cash through the mail!!!!!

If you wish to be removed from Southeastern Pagan Alliance Resource Center mailing list, e-mail sepa@tylwythteg.com and type "Remove" in the subject line.  If you receive this message twice, please let us know. Permission to re-post this mailing in it's entirety is granted. Please include all original signature information above with any re-posting.

We invite you to come to our Gathering, join our community and share your talents and resources with others of a like mind.

Thank you and Blessed be Thee,

Lady Cerridwen