{"id":55,"date":"2026-09-28T15:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/?p=55"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:49:38","slug":"samhain-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/?p=55","title":{"rendered":"Samhain Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1024x757.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8057553956834533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1024x757.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-300x222.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-767x567.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.jpeg 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f <strong>THE MOUNTAIN CLAN<\/strong> \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monthly Meetup: Skill-Sharing &amp; Sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Build the Future. Honor the Land. Protect Each Other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for our once-a-month gathering\u2014a space to learn, connect, and strengthen our mutual aid network while deepening our spiritual practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What We Practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Radical Inclusion: We are anti-racist, anti-homophobic, and anti-transphobic. Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, polyamorous, and pagan individuals and families are warmly welcomed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pagan Spirituality &amp; Witchcraft: We actively teach and practice earth-based spirituality, folk magic, ritual craft, and seasonal observances. This is a living tradition\u2014shared across generations and open to all paths within the Pagan umbrella.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparedness &amp; Self-Sufficiency: We train in survival skills, emergency drills, and sustainable living.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skill-Sharing: From food preservation and land stewardship to first aid and fire safety\u2014every skill has value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect &amp; Consent: We honor personal boundaries and practice open, honest communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability: We operate under our Charter\u2019s Three-Strike Policy, ensuring a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidentiality \u2013 Protect the Clan\u2019s privacy and security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribution \u2013 Every member contributes; dues or work exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When<\/strong>: October 7th, 6-8 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where<\/strong>: Bitterroot Public Library, Hamilton, MT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agenda<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6:00 PM \u2013 Opening Sacred Circle<br>6:10 PM \u2013 Review &amp; Seasonal Focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6:25 PM \u2013 Monthly Rotating Pagan Deep-Dive (20-minute intensive) Each month features one focused spiritual craft, taught by a member of the Land &amp; Lore Division:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Herbcraft &amp; magical plant work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divination practice (tarot, runes, or scrying)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spellcraft fundamentals &amp; intention-setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ancestor veneration &amp; spirit communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal ritual preparation for the upcoming sabbat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6:45 PM \u2013 Homestead Skill Share (20 minutes)<br><em>Practical crafts for resilient, intentional living. One focus a month.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Land &amp; Lore:<br>Working with the rhythm of the land\u2014seasonal observations, weather reading, tracking wildlife patterns, or matching the night\u2019s deep-dive topic with a tangible skill like soil reading or plant identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health &amp; Hearth:<br>From garden to table\u2014fermenting, drying herbs, making tinctures, salves, or fire cider. Also covers tending the home fire, preserving harvests, and daily energy management through routine and rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security &amp; Safety:<br>Situational awareness on the land\u2014fence and gate checks, fire prevention, tool safety, animal behavior reads, and the calm, grounded presence needed for good judgment in remote or off-grid settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build &amp; Maintain:<br>Hands-on crafting with purpose\u2014sharpening blades, mending gear, whittling tool handles, braiding rope, repairing structures, or stitching and waterproofing work clothes, all done with care and intention for the work ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:05 PM \u2013 Open Forum (The People&#8217;s Voice \u2013 15 minutes)<br>7:20 PM \u2013 Closing Ritual&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:35 PM \u2013 Informal Social &amp; Exchange (until 8:00 PM)<br>Stay after the closing to trade seeds, herbs, zines, or contact info for smaller working groups. Light tea or water will be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are a cohesive, inclusive, skills-based training group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to RSVP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce7 Council_of_Five@proton.me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcf1Signal:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/clan.mountainhearth.org\/7cce436b-d8aa-4efa-8022-395748f69d25\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"146\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DISCLAIMER<\/strong>:This is an independent, non-profit sanctuary group. By attending, you agree to abide by our Community Compact and respect the confidentiality of all members and location details. Serious violations will result in immediate expulsion. This is a family-friendly, multi-generational space. All Pagan traditions are honored; no proselytizing or dogma required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f THE MOUNTAIN CLAN \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Monthly Meetup: Skill-Sharing &amp; Sanctuary Build the Future. Honor the Land. Protect Each Other. 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