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Goldentree Wands Newsletter Issue: 22 Date: July 1, 2007
MERRY MEET!
It seems like just yesterday that we were putting together the newsletter for Litha. That Sabbat came and went 10 days ago, on a beautiful summer day in Idaho. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as we did - ice cream was a must that day. Lughnasadh is quickly approaching in a mere month and Goldentree Wands is busy preparing for our only festival that we attend during the year. Goddessfest will be an amazing experience and we hope that those who live in the area, or are actually planning on visiting our gorgeous state at the end of July, might stop by to visit our booth. We'll have many products to look at, but that's not the best part. Fyrecreek will be here to offer Reiki by donation, she is an incredible healer and already has people lining up for a session. Willow will have tarot and witchstone readings by donation- those fill up fast so come early and be prepared to sit around in the shade with the rest of the gang. Last year's Goddessfest was so relaxing and enjoyable, so again, we invite all who can to come and join us, you don't want to miss this unique experience. To read more about this delightful weekend, please scroll down to the bottom of our newsletter for dates, times, and locations.
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NEW CONTEST!
Congratulations to our Win a Free Candle Set contest winner! Thank you to all who participated in the contest. There will be 8 contests per year, one for each holiday of the Wiccan calendar. Our next contest is for a free Glass Chalice a $14.98 value! This contest ends the day after Lughnasadh, August 2. Don’t pass up your chance to win! Remember, you must check back at http://.goldentreewands.com/ after August 2, to see if you are our winner and claim your prize. Go to http://.goldentreewands.com/contest.htm to enter.
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LUGHNASADH~
Lughnasadh
(Loo-nahs-ah), which falls on August 1st, is a grain festival, sometimes called
the Sabbat of the First Fruits, and honors the Celtic Sun God, Lugh (Loo). In
North Africa, the birth of the Egyptian Sun Goddess, Isis is celebrated on this
day as well.
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WOOD-OF-THE-SABBAT:
STONE-OF-THE-SABBAT:
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NEW PRODUCTS:
We are currently in the process of taking new pictures of all of our clothing products. Keep checking back to see the difference a new camera and beautiful settings can make. To see a smattering of our new work, please visit our Elegant Cloak Coat/Jacket page. More to come in the next few weeks as we constantly work to improve the look of our website and products.
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LOOKING FOR CANDLES?
Visit our friends at Magwicks, the only place to buy beautiful hand-made candles for your altar and home. This family works hard to bring you the best they can offer with beeswax and paraffin candles.
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JOIN US FOR GODDESSFEST!
Goddessfest 2007, will be bigger and better than ever! Join Glen, Willow, and Fyrecreek at their annual Goddessfest Festival. Joining ranks will be our friend, Anann, from Canada, and our above mentioned friends, OneTree and his family from Magwicks! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, July 29th. Come experience the Goddess at her best among Pagans and Wiccans as we celebrate life. This year's Goddessfest theme is "Imagine..." Imagine what a group of like-minded people can accomplish in the middle of Julia Davis Park (by the band shell) in Boise, Idaho. There will be music, dancing, food, and of course, Goldentree Wands! Ellen Dugan, author of Garden Witchery, and The Enchanted Cat, will be at Goddessfest this year to sign books and give classes such as: "Imagine, Yourself as an Advanced Practitioner ".
Visit our Goldentree Wands Booth for the Healing Cauldron, Witchstone and Tarot Readings by donation from Willow Goldentree, Reiki by donation from Fyrecreek, and to view our products. We're also working (as we have yet to discuss the details) on having our friend Anann, give Iridology and Nutritional information by donation as well. There will be lots to do at the festival and at our booth and the Magwicks booth, so if you're in the Boise area the last weekend of July, stop by to say hi. We'd love to see you!
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PUPPIES FOR SALE!
These delightful little Silky Terriers need a home! We have one girl and two boys for sale. APRI registered and 11-weeks-old as of Saturday, June 30th. If you live in the Boise, Idaho, area and are interested in purchasing one of our puppies, please contact Willow at willow@goldentreewands.com Aren't they just the cutest?!
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LUGHNASADH INCENSE:
2 parts Frankincense 1 part Heather Flower, Whole Leaves and Blossoms from local fruit trees
Mix all ingredients in your Mortar and Pestle and burn on a charcoal disk to celebrate Lughnasadh. All above ingredients and charcoal, except your local fruit blossoms, can be purchased from Willow's Herb Cellar.
LUGH'S SUMMER CORN BISQUE:
CORNBREAD:
By: Edain McCoy, from her book, Sabbats
ASPEN'S APPLE PIE:
"I feel like eating apple pie!" Willow said one day, while Aspen was visiting. "If you want one, why don't we make it?" She asked. "I don't know how and I don't have the ingredients." "Well, do you have apples and sugar?" "Yes." "Then we can make an apple pie."
And so, Aspen's Apple Pie was born
Pastry
for two-crusts
Preheat
oven to 425F
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From Goldentree Wands to you, Happy Lughnasadh Harvest! See you at Goddessfest!
Bright Blessings, Happy Tidings and May the Goddess Bless you all, Glen, Willow, Pandora, Bandit, and Ashtoreth Goldentree )O( ~An’ Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will~ )O( |
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