Arcadia Schedule 2024
Times and workshops are tentative and subject to change. We will continue to add and edit this schedule as needed until the gathering begins.
This year Arcadia is in-person at a campground in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Campground address and campsite numbers will be emailed to those who register ahead of the event.
Friday
November 15, 2024
4pm - Arrival and set up camp.
Participants arrive, check-in, and set up camp.
6pm - Dinner: "Arcadia Chilling and Grilling"
We’re providing a variety of meat and vegetarian grilling delights. We’ll provide plenty of fixings and sides for your topping pleasure.
7pm -- Welcome to Arcadia
Join us as we create a community altar. Bring things from home and find things from the land and beach that represent your spirituality. Respect the land by only choosing items like found stones, shells, sticks, and pinecones that do not damage the natural surroundings. Bring your divination tools for the altar too. We may do a group reading for the weekend. Be prepared to share the background, importance, and personal stories of what you bring.
8pm -- Weekend Overview
We will be setting the agenda and expectations for the weekend. What do you hope to learn or achieve?
9pm -- Night Walk on the Beach
Join us for a night walk on the beach under the full moon and stars (weather permitting). Take in the land, sea, and sky.
10pm -- Contemplative Time
Meditate and wind down for the evening as we observe the Park’s Quiet Hours.
Saturday
November 16, 2024
Collecting and Offering Our Insights
Breakfast - "Arcadia Camping Continental"
Bagels, cream cheese, pastries, assorted fruit, juice and coffee will be available all morning while it lasts.
9am -- Morning Session #1: Attuning to Arcadia and Arcane Spirits with Eldritch
10:30am -- Morning Session #2: A topic we've chosen together
See our Google Doc sent to those who register.
Noon -- Lunch: "Bog Wraps"
Make your own wrap with assorted cheeses, deli slices, and fresh veggie toppings.
1pm -- Afternoon Session #3: A topic we've chosen together
See our Google Doc sent to those who register.
2:30pm -- Afternoon Session #4: A topic we've chosen together
See our Google Doc sent to those who register.
4pm -- Nature Hike.
Stroll, Saunter and Sashay the day away!
6pm -- Dinner: "Build Your Own Brotherhood Bog Bowls"
We'll provide a variety of taco chips, beans, veggie and meat chili, cheese, on a bed of healthy green toppings...
... and Yes, we'll have dessert!
7:30pm -- Sharing and Preparing for Winter
We’ll build our intention with Eldritch and blend singing and chanting. Bring drums musical and percussion instruments to blend a ritual of liminal explorations.
8:30pm -- Autumnal Vibe
A TechnoPagan fusion of drumming and our favorite music under a disco ball in the woods! We’ll share seasonal beverages. Wear something festive that honors Pagan nature spirits.
10pm -- Contemplative Time
Meditate and wind down for the evening as we observe the Park’s Quiet Hours.
Sunday
November 17, 2024
8:30am - Wake and Break!
Enjoy a quick sip and gnosh as we pack up and move out for Brunch.
10:45am - Drive to Shorebreak Pizza and Taphouse
Shorebreak Pizza and Taphouse, 2941 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.
11am -- Brunch and closing program at Shorebreak!
We’ll wrap up and head out!