The Living Breath, Rooted in Earth, Awakened by Fire
Friday May 1st - Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Four Quarters, Artemas, PA
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NEW: All four meals are included in your registration! Community, one bite at a time!
Beltaine marks the turning of the year from inward to outward. The Land calls us back into relationship—with one another, the seasons, and the living breath of this place. It’s time to bless the Land and its People, rekindle joy and fertility in all its forms, reunite with friends, and welcome new ones home.
The weekend unfolds through embodied ritual and shared work. All are invited to raise the Maypole—dancing and laughing, in a colorful, joyful romp! The first Sweat Lodge of the season offers renewal and reflection, while an Interfaith Ceremony in the Stone Circle gathers us in reverence for the many paths we walk together.
We come together in abundance for the Beltaine Feast, sharing food is sharing Community, and the four Beltaine meals are included with your registration!
The weekend culminates with the rising of the Seed Stone, as the Kids Tribe steps forward to plant the Seed Stone into our Stone Circle—carrying the blessing of the Land, the Circle, and the season into the future.
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“Return to the Land, to dance, to sing,
and bless the Land and its Tribe with love of life and fertility.”
Join us for our annual homecoming as we celebrate the Sweetness of Spring!
It’s Beltaine at Four Quarters! As the Land awakens, we return for a weekend of renewal!
The season of hibernation is at its end, and nature’s sprouts and buds inspire joyful fecundity! It is time for playful activity and growth to begin, time to bless the Land and its People with love of life and fertility… to greet friends you haven’t seen all winter long, and welcome new friends first on the Land… to share in communion of this sweet and beautiful space.
On Friday we Gather and share Hospitality to catch up with old friends and meet new, then light the First Fire to kick off the weekend.
Saturday is filled with activities for adults and children: Awakening and Cleansing the Stone Circle, preparing the Maypole and Wreath, the Annual Tea Party, Main Ritual, and Feast for all. Labyrinth Walks and Sweat Lodge Ceremonies provide opportunities for deep personal reflection. Everyone is needed to lend a hand to Raise the Maypole, Dance, Sing and Celebrate! At sunset we light our Balefire, and celebrate with drumming, dancing, songs, stories, and poems at the Fire Circle.
On Sunday, everyone is needed again to witness as the Kids Tribe raise the Seed Stone, giving their own blessing to the Circle and the Season. We will pass along the Stones Rising tradition to the Kids Tribe, who will work the rollers and ropes to bring the Seed Stone home in our Stone Circle. Followed by Closing Ceremony where we give thanks and remember the times we have had together during the weekend, and shout Merry Meet Again!
We want to the see the beauty of flowers everywhere we turn!
Please pick up a grocery store bouquet or two on your way, and drop them off at the buckets by the Coffee Dragons.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Sharing food is sharing Community.
All four Beltaine meals are included with your registration!
Pre-Registration Deadline is April 17th.
Friday Arrival: Member’s Pre-Registration: $130
Guest Pre-Reg: $160; Gate Reg: $190
Saturday Arrival: Guest Pre-Reg: $120
Gate Registration: $150
Children Under 16 are Loved, Cherished, and Free!
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Saturday afternoon’s Beltaine Feast and Friday Dinner thru Sunday Brunch are included in your registration.
Herbivore and gluten free options are available when you register.
Call our office at 814-784-3080 with your registration or questions.
Promoting Members can make a donation for their own food costs
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Got Questions? Need help? Your Questions are Welcome!Call the office: 814-784-3080.
Promoting Members RSVP's, Accommodations, Auto, Fire and Tent permits: call the office.
As Always you are welcome to arrive before Friday and stay after Sunday.
Early-In, Late-Out Camping $12/night for Members, $20/night for guests!
Lodging at Four Quarters - Call the office to inquire.
Rooms have double beds, blankets and pillows; Bunks have fitted sheets. During events rooms and bunks are booked for the duration of the event. You must call the office for reservations: 814-784-3080.
Beltaine 2026 DRAFT Schedule
Subject to Change, Revision, Ceremonial constraints and the Blessed Weather!
FRIDAY, MAY 1st
SATURDAY, MAY 2nd
NEW! Outreach Booth Stop by the Four Quarters booth to learn about our full season of events, how to become a member, or volunteer. You have questions. We have answers! - Lounge.
Wicca 101 with Pamela Alexander
Start Fresh Seeds and Sprouts for a magical garden with Robert.
Spirit Lights Handmade Candles
Beth & Denny Stones, Crystals, Unique carved and hand painted items
Cross-Eyed Crazy Fox Fine beaded jewelry
Tiana Wire wrapped jewelry
Francis Frances Astrology Charts
11am – 2:00pm
NEW! Hair Braiding & Face Painting Get into the spirit with a festive look. Go traditional, or get creative, but definitely have fun! - Village Green
First Sweat Lodge of the Season Cleansing, Prayer & Purification. Volunteers are welcome from 10am-2pm. Chop wood, carry water, haul stones! Fire is lit at 10am, Lodge prep 10am-12 Noon, First session approx 12 Noon. Volunteer contact: Kurt, Sweat Lodge - Sweat Lodge Crew in service
Preparing the Maypole Cutting, dressing and making the Maypole ready. Village Green
Tea Party Our own cherished tradition to gather, enjoy conversation, lite refreshments and build community one sip at a time. Village Green - Beth, Joann & Jenny in service
Raising and Dancing the Maypole! A joyous romp! The flowers lift their faces, and the sun lingers just a little longer, inviting us to do the same: to open, to reach, to dance. Elias the Fiddler returns to provide his glorious accompaniment to our revels. Village Green - Etain, Deek & Elias in service
FREE for all attendees. Dining Pavilion - Holly & Team in service
SUNDAY, MAY 3rd
Updated 4/8/2025