Welcome to our Ostara page! Here we will have all the need-to-know information for our event, including how to RSVP.

Date:  Saturday March 22nd 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Program Notes: 

2:00 to 3:00 - Gathering, hang out and appetizer time

3:00 to 4:00 - Walking Meditation and Ostara Ritual

4:00 to 5:00 - Flow Painting 

5:00 - 6:00 - Potluck Feast

6:00 - 8:00 - Hangout and chill 

HVGW welcomes the Spring!

After a long, drab winter everyone is ready for the return of nature's colorful new plants and animals to the greening landscape. The skillful use of color can be a great tool of magic, and this year we want you to harness that power! We will begin with a short walk outside (weather permitting) to attune ourselves to the changing season. Perchance we shall even commune with the the Goddess herself as she awakens from her winter slumber! Then, we shall move inside, and those who wish to can create their own masterpieces using the techniques of flow painting. Flow painting is a fast and easy way to play with color and patterns on a canvas, and as magical people we will do this in a meaningful way that reflects our intentions for the coming warm season. As our paintings dry, we'll sit down for a meal together and let the good times roll!

For those who would like to make flow paintings, the charge per canvas will be $10 for members of HVGW and $15 for non-members. All materials will be provided by HVGW and you may take your painting as soon as it is dry and can be moved. We will also be creating a larger flow painting as part of our ceremony, and this shall be the prize of a raffle drawing held after dinner. 

Here are some videos on how to do flow painting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYJtbZ0nPgk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euKg1RUiTQ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfL_EcfYiFM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-05b1mChQLQ

Please also come prepared to go outside for a period of time with appropriate outerwear and footwear.

HVGW will offer several main courses for Ostara dinner (vegan and gluten-free options will be availabe) but you are invited to bring an offering to the table as well. Please write out the ingredients of your dish if you choose to do so.

Hail and Wassail!

• Please note: If you have any symptoms of illness please do not attend.

• There will be alcohol present for those of age. BYOB is fine. We expect all attendees to monitor their intake and make responsible decisions. 

• There will be plenty of street parking available. 

• Rides can be arranged. Please indicate on the RSVP if you are looking for a ride and where you want to be picked up. 

• Service animals only, please. 

• If you have mobility issues please let us know on the RSVP and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. 

• If weather proves too inclement we will divert to an indoor event plant, and send notices on our website, email and Facebook pages. 

Location will be provided on RSVP.  Please  RSVP for Ostara 2025 Here   by Thursday March 19th.