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Espiritu Santo at Four Quarters

Fri June 12th - Sun June 14th, 2009

   In honor of Four Quarters' founding principles of providing a safe and supportive environment for indigenous religions, we are proud to present Espiritu Santo. A Celebration of the traditions of West African Diaspora as practiced in the New World.

With:
Babalawo Eloy Hernandez - Oturo Nico
Madrina Fannie Tromp - Ochun Kayorde
Tata Juan Bustamante
Santero Vincent Huckle - Elefan de I
Santera Patricia Althouse - Ochaweye
And members of Ile Orula Otura Nico Eggun

        Espiritu Santo is a rare opportunity to experience the unique spirituality of Afro-Caribbean religions, such as Ifa, Santeria, Palo and Vodoun. We welcome people of all religions and spiritual paths to come and discover Ifa, Orisha and Loa worship.

        Espiritu Santo is intended to provide an accessible and respectful introduction to Afro-Caribbean religions while dispelling popular myths that have arisen in the West. Bring your curiosity and an open mind, and prepare yourself for a unique spiritual experience.

Also bring: White clothes, offerings of flowers and fruits for the Orishas, and your drums for the evening Jam Sessions!

For those already familiar with Afro-Caribbean religions, we offer a chance to network with peers and bask in a familiar community amongst the beautiful woodland setting of Four Quarters.

Planned ceremonials and activities:

     Friday evening: When we honor and welcome our Ancestors
Misa Espiritual
  A mediumistic ceremony whose purpose is to elevate both spirits and human beings to a higher spiritual level while communicating with the spirit world. Baised on Kardecian Spiritism.
Itana Eggun: A Candle for the Ancestors
  A traditional ceremony where offerings of food, candles, and songs are given to the ancestors.
Late Night Fire Circle for the Spirits

 
  Saturday daytime: A time for sharing of knowledge
Workshops including
  Intro to Santeria, Intro to Palo, Rootwork Hoodoo, and "Feathers and Feet: Animal sacrifice as an integral part of Santeria Ceremony".
Ifa Divinations
  Readings by the Babalawos will be available. $60 Direcho per reading.
Diloggun Divinations
  Readings by Santeros will be available. $40 Direcho per reading.
Time for personal ceremonies arranged beforehand. If you are in need of a personal ceremony, such as a Rogacion, Elekes, Warriors, Obi - Please contact Patricia Althouse, Ochaweye, at Four Quarters for information.

 
  Saturday evening: ¡Celebración!
Interfaith Celebration for Orisha and Loa
  Including Drums, Dancing, Singing, Decorations, Veve's and Offerings for Orisha, Loa and the Land.

  Sunday morning: Alimentación de los Guerreros
  For those who have received the Orishas Elegua, Ogun, Ochosi and Osun, and wish to have them fed in the Santerian manner.
  Ceremony to Honor Ochun at the river.

Eloy Hernandez greets the Standing Stones of Four Quarters

 Four Quarters is a Church and religious sanctuary that is respectful of African diasporic traditions. We hope you join us.

Vendors wanted! Contact Patricia at 814-784-3075

Contact Four Quarters for English-speaking information. 814-784-3080

Llame Babalawo Eloy Hernandez para informacion en Espanol.
202-265-2293

 Five meals from Dinner Friday through Breakfast Sunday are included in your registration. Traditional Cuban cooking, but do bring snacks.

Registration

Membership Privileges Apply
Children under 16 are Loved, Cherished and Free!
Members $80; Promoting Members $40 food fee
Friday Arrival Non-members $100, pre-reg by June 6th; $120 at the Gate
Sat Arrival Non-members $90, pre-reg by June 6th; $105 at the gate

Register for Espiritu Santo at our OnLine Store


You are welcome to arrive before Friday and stay later than Sunday.
Early In and Late Out camping is $5 a night for Members,
and $10 a night for non-members.


     Four Quarters has two hot shower buildings equipped with super low-flow dual-flush toilets, state of the art on demand heaters for our low-flow showers and drinking water spigots throughout the camp. Try our RideShare database to carpool to our events and become eligible for our fuel subsidy!  Four Quarters is Green!  Carpools to Beltaine are eligible for the Four Quarters Fuel Subsidy!

We are closer than you think, 100 miles and less than 2 hours from Baltimore Washington Beltways. About 2 hours from State College, Pitt's, Harrisburg and Harrisonburg VA, 3 hours from Philly and Wilmington, about 6 hours from NYC, Columbus and Cinn. OH.