2001 collage representing 'Elemental Solstice' event. A multi-dimensional, multi-media 3-day event hosted by Penny at the Goddess Temple and dedicated to the elemental spirits of the land. Collage of nighttime performances.

Photos courtesy of Kyer Photography.

Collage of daytime performers and participants, 'Elemental Solstice' event.

• Christopher Hills, the founder of the Goddess Temple, had a pact with nature that included a direct relationship with the elementals of the land. After he left the planet, he was concerned about this so I offered, in spirit, to take over the custodianship. This event was something I felt called to do as proof of this commitment. I drew a 'Faery Oracle' card to ask, 'Who should we specially aim to please with this event?' The card I received was the fairy of 'unconditional giving and receiving'.
• I put out a call to the young creative people (in the Bay Area especially) to see who felt drawn to participate in a special event. It was to be a three-day offering, where shrines would be created in the groves to celebrate the elementals and to celebrate with them and amplify the magical presence in the land. Between 2 and 3 thousand people came to the land to celebrate 'Elemental Solstice' with us. Performance art, music, ritual, fire dance, Goddess ceremony, all these offerings were brought forth to share with the community and with the magical beings of the woods. A number of groups and collectives were involved such as Mystical Family Circus, Tai Chi collective, Star Tribe, Aspara Troupe, etc…It was a powerful and transformative event. It marked the end of an era of ever expanding events at the Temple, but many seeds were planted that were spread out far and wide.