Airport Transportation
Remember: If you’re flying in, you need to book into Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Please contact us at 904-674-0607 if you need a ride. We may have several options available closer to the festival dates.

Arrival and Departure
We would prefer you stayed on site, lending your presence and energy to the village, but outside obligations sometimes prevent us from being here the whole event and If you find you must come and go,

The gate hours are:
Wed. April 5th - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Thu. April 6th - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Fri. April 7th - 9:00 am - 11:00 PM
Sat. April 8th - 9:00 am - 8:00 PM
Sun. April 9th - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Pricing

The PhoenixPhyre full five day registration is $85.00 until 2/28/06, $95.00 from 2/28/06 until 3/28/06, and $105.00 at the Gate for persons age 16 yrs. old and older. Children and Young Adults ages 3 - 15 are $10.00 and children under 3 are free.

Weekend passes are is $65.00 until 2/28/06, $75.00 from 2/28/06 until 3/28/05, and $85.00 at the Gate for persons age 16 yrs. old and old6r. Weekend Passes are good for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Day-passes are $25.00 and will only be sold at the Gate. The passes are available for Thursday, Friday or Saturday only, and are good from 9 AM until Midnight on that day.
Pre-registration closes on March 28th, 2006.

Merchanting
The merchant fee for this gathering is $25.00 per 10 ft. x 10 ft. space. Multiple merchant spaces may be purchased; contact us directly if you need a larger area. We list Merchants on the Website; if you include the URL to your Website, we will link to you.

We will be repeating the "Craft Demos" for demonstrating the manufacture or creation of your wares. There has been a decline in the number of merchants who offer "Craft Demo's" of late. This is sad. You are depriving yourself and our community of a chance to demonstrate your product, and remember that Workshops are community service too!
The number of merchant sites are limited and are "First Come, First Served." There are only 25 sites available for rent to merchants and it is important to note that we generally close Merchant registrations 2 1/2 weeks into registration. Merchant sites usually fill very rapidly.
Be sure to read the merchant registration form and fill it out clearly and completely.

Merchants are required to have fire extinguishers displayed on the outside of their booths (bungie cords work great!). They cost around $7.00-$8.00 (at Walmart) and if yours gets used, we will refill or replace it at our option.

There will be an additional $20.00 per site for electricity. The good news, however, is that we anticipate NO difficulties with electrical service at Hidden River.

For any group of five (5) or more who register together, we are offering $10.00 off the current registration price of each adult registration. The registrations must come paid in full and all in one envelope. If registering online with a credit card, all registrations must be placed on one card. If you have any questions, please contact us at 904-674-0607 or email us at pphyre@phoenixfestivals.com

Ostara Eggs Presented by Mary Francis
Using all natural food ingredients, we will dye Ostara eggs and enjpy the gifts of Mother Nature! For adults and children

SIA Meeting Presented by Jean and Kate Davis
A self-help group for survivors of sexual abuse and their friends and family. SIA is based on the 12-step program of AA adapted to the issues if incest. Meetings are open to both men and women as long as you are not currently a perpetrator.

Songs and Chants Presented by Sally Klein
Song and chant sharing, round singing, harmony singing, sharing of original and meaningful songs

Magic and the Tarot Presented by Donald Michael Kraig
Most people think that the Tarot can only be used for doing divinations, fortune telling, or pathworking. In this workshop you’ll learn other ways of using the Tarot to bring real magick into your life, including using the Tarot cards as talismans, with candles, the amazing Dancing the Tarot technique, and as a synchronistic key to sex magick!

The Other Side of Tantra Presented by Donald Michael Kraig
Tantra is far more than the “yoga of sex” as many self-styled Tantric “experts” have claimed. It is a complete system of spirituality, as complete as the complexities of the Kabalah and as direct and straightforward as any of the numerous Neopagan systems popular today. In this class you will discover the “other side” of Tantra, the 98 per cent that does not deal with sexuality. Topics will include opening the senses, crazy wisdom, meditation, breath, magick and much more. Open to all people.

Sacred Dance Presented by Patricia Telesco
Seeing phamily and dancing the fire are the two main reasons I didn't want too miss the event! More to come.........

Gathering Etiquette
New to our Festival Environment? We’d like to invite you to attend Gathering Etiquette on the deck. All social interactions have certain customs that have evolved as “correct” behavior; Pagan gatherings are no different. Included are tips on how to interact with the friendly naked pagans, when throwing a cigarette into a fire is a bad idea, attending ritual, and more!

Dance of Life/Introduction to the Clan Mothers Presented by Gypsy (Thursday)
Early morning greet the day followed by an introduction to The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers by Jamie Sams: Sharing the truth of an ancient feminine wisdom tradition. A new method of honoring and incorporating native feminine wisdom into our daily lives. Each of the Clan Mothers reflects a particular teaching, relates to a cycle of the moon, and possesses special totems, talents and gifts that can help each of us cultivate our own personal gifts and talents.

Dance of Life/Animal Totems Presented by Gypsy (Friday)
A good way to greet the arrival of the new day.......Simple steps of acknowledging each of the four directions, drawing the power of the direction and giving it to the earth, and to the sky, centering it then sharing it with the East, with the West, and the South and the North.......Simple to follow movements that flow with each direction. Followed by an introduction to types of books and card decks available on the market, a discussion of different animals and what they have to say to us. We are all related.

All Wired Up Presented by Holly
How to wrap a stone nugget to wear as a pendant. How to make a Perfect Loop and a Basic Loop for earrings. Introduction to basic wire working tools. We will be working with copper wire for beginners, sterling wire will be available for additional cost.

Amber: Magical and Practical Applications Presented by Thorra Weylandsdottir
Thorra Weylandsdottir, an Asatruar who has worked with amber both artistically and spiritually, will discuss the significance of this beloved gem to various paths. Also covered in this workshop are healing practices and tests you can do to be sure the amber you purchased is real.

Energy Healing, based on the principles of Healing Touch Presented by Tyla Dragonfly
This workshop is a brief overview of energy techniques for healing, including ethics and basic principles of energy healing. Energy sensing exercises and two practical techniques will be taught. Tyla is an R.N. who has used energy and massage in pediatric nursing for over ten years. The techniques taught in this workshop are for use with adults and teenagers. Family and friends can share the use of these techniques for relaxation, and energy balancing. Bring a chair, and a pendulum (or something hung on a string or chain) and come prepared to have a fun and relaxing time of it!

Deconstructing the Witch Presented by Skip Clark
Ever wonder why witches ride brooms, wear blackhats, are green and have warts? Come to this workshop and find out. We’ll look at thease stereotypes and others. Dr. Skip Clatk is a medieval historian with numerous publications and paper presentations at scholarly and Pagan festivals and a regular at PhoenixPhamily events.

Body Goddess Presented by Dawn
Body Goddess is painting the body and pressing the painting into a cloth. It is a representation of the Goddess within. This art will make up the privacy curtain for the Crones' Circle. Crones only, see Ardy. Schedule before Crone Circle, afternoon, at the Deck.

Friendship Bracelets Presented by Dawn & Hannah
Making friendship bracelets.

History and Anatomy of the Drum Circle Presented by Freedom
A participatory workshop on the comparison and analysis of the drum circle, with special attention focused on the US with comparisons to other cultural examples around the world. We will compare and contrast forms and philosophies of such drum circles as “Traditional”, “Celebration”, “Pagan”, “Rainbow” and “inner city”.

Storytelling as History, Teaching and Healing Presented by Elspeth
Throughout human existence, information has been carried in the memories of the people. Part of understanding illness, for instance, is seeing it as part of myth and story. All of us, especially children, learn from stories. As we build community once again, we need to revive these skills. (Possible 2 part class)

Retroactive Rites of Passage Presented by Elspeth
Most of us missed our puberty rites. Many of us have passed other landmark occasions without fully honoring them- deaths, births, divorces, first job/house/car, gains and losses in life. Is it too late? Let’s talk about possibilities. Bring paper and pencil.

Silly Songs Presented by Elspeth
Forget your dignity. Come sing. No training needed. This is an excellent workshop for parents and children together. (But you don't have to bring a child to attend)

Be Responsible for Your Mouth Presented by Elspeth
Words are majik – powerful majik. And we speak them freely. What are your words doing as they pass from your mouth to someone’s ears? This class will consider some of the uses (and misuses) of the power of speech.

Meals will be catered by our Staff Kitchen. Meal tickets are $60.00 for the entire event. Meals served are Wednesday Dinner, three meals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a Sunday Brunch. Pay as you go meals are available, but the food is purchased based on the number of meals presold, and presold meal tickets eat first. We will have a limited vegetarian menu. If you have special dietary needs, please plan on preparing your own meals.
Fires will be allowed at your campsite only in approved areas and with approval from Safety; however, wood is not available at the site, so we recommend you bring your camp stove, or your own wood.