Join our creative coven with a live gathering, rituals, prompts, folklore, and stories about a summer witch, and her potent plants. Explore the crossroads, the realm of these stories, the liminal where magic is made.
Welcome to The Summer Crossroads
Under the summer moon in the days around the Summer Solstice, the storytellers gathered…at the Summer Crossroads, magic is made. During this seasonal program, Kristin and Kate hold space with you at the creative cauldron of summer. Gathering by the bone fire, under the guardian trees, and by the metaphorical rivers, we explore and tell the tale of a Summer Witch and her potent plants.
This story will be fodder for your creative work. This meeting is a ritual to hold you in the shifting of the season and the potent fertile earth. This is a seed to sow in the earth as the wheel turns. To the burgeoning and blossoming of summer, to setting intentions, to summer’s magick, and the Summer Witches, enter the Faerie ring, and step through the tree’s portal. Summer has arrived, and so have you.
Our Schedule
Wednesday, July 10th, 7:00-8:30 pm: Pandora’s Box: Pandora & the sacred plants of summer.
PANDORA’S BOX: PANDORA & THE SACRED PLANTS OF SUMMER
A long time ago, Zeus held the reins of power. From his throne in the Above, Zeus pulled and tugged at the web of humanity. But when humans unexpectedly acquired fire, mortals became magicians. They brought the sun indoors, collected secrets from its crackling voice, and ousted shadows without a single prayer to the gods. Horrified by the thought of being forgotten, Zeus called on his fellow Olympians, and together, they crafted a curse. Hephaestus began with a handful of earth and forged a body with the face of a goddess. Athena taught the cursed woman how to weave, and Aphrodite offered her golden beauty and ‘scalding desire.’ The Graces showered the woman with flowers, Queen Hera crowned her with curiosity, and Hermes supplied a trickster’s mind and a name – Pandora.
Before hearing from Pandora, you’ll be guided on a meditation inspired by her story, following the path of the potent plants into the forest of summer solstice, divining messages of the season from this sacred place - The Crossroads.
Exchange:
$33
The cost of $33 for the live gathering includes one 90 minutes class, with a recording downloadable. We prioritize making my offerings accessible. If you require assistance, please write us a message to explain your situation and we can work together to find a solution.
FAQ:
DO I NEED TO ATTEND the WORKSHOP LIVE?
No! This program is intended to support any schedule. The workshop can be listened to via recording. And you can tune into these workshops from any place as long as you have internet.
DO I HAVE ACCESS TO The MATERIALS FOREVER?
Yes, the class and the prompts are downloadable.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO HAVE BEFORE JOINING?
No experience needed! Just a love of stories and plant magic required.
Testimonials from Previous 5-Week Crossroads Classes
I loved the Spring Crossroads immensely. Every part was my favorite part. I loved the Goddesses and the plants, the stories, the journeys, and the writing. It was the best celebration of Spring I ever had. The Crossroads series is unique and I doubt anyone else does anything like this. It is so special. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Thank you. - V.
After a few months of not writing a single word, The Crossroads reinvigorated my joy in writing. I came to The Crossroads to reconnect with my own voice and with the goddess archetypes that make up this inner voice. I left feeling optimistic and grateful about my writing, art, and life in general. Thank you for being so thoughtful and caring when creating this sacred, creative space for us! - A.
This course was a little bit of everything, and I cannot recommend it enough if you’re looking to connect with your creativity and the spirit of the changing seasons! There were beautifully told stories, primers on medicinal herbs, structured writing prompts that made the blank page far less daunting, a little bit of magic, and a really supportive community. I am walking away from this 5 week course with prompts and rituals that I can revisit anytime I want, some really powerful personal reflections & poems, and a fresh, creative spark. I can’t wait to sign up for the next one! - S.
Kate and Kristin use their incredible gifts of storytelling and wisdom to build a safe and loving container for beautiful things to be made and shared at the crossroads. The experience energized my creative life. Each week I felt inspired to create something as I integrated what I’d learned through writing and other art forms. Members of the online community were welcoming and supportive. There was just enough structure to the program to be organized and allow for creative expression. As someone who understands deities as metaphors only, I felt welcome to understand the characters being presented in the way that works for me without any pressure to see them in any other way. Highly recommend this experience! - D.
The way that Kate and Kristin wove elements of writing, magick, myth and herbalism into a sinuous experience was on a level all of its own; it was refreshing and definitely fuel for that creative flow we all need to keep life spicy and enjoyable. I am thrilled at the prospect of attending another. - T.
Your Guides:
Kristin Lisenby
Kristin Lisenby is a Storyteller and Word Witch living in the Azores Islands. Inspired by the moon and the garden, Kristin writes stories and reimagined fairy tales for the magically minded. She pens the voice behind Little Witch Books, and in 2020, she co-founded Pointy Hat Press, an independent publishing house exploring Witchcraft and Paganism through a modern lens. Kristin is also the co-host of Magick & Alchemy, a podcast about mythology and witchcraft. She is passionate about plants, nearly-forgotten folklore, Magical Realism, caring for her three goats, and working alongside her partner to infuse new life into their century-old farmhouse.
Kate Belew
Kate Belew is a Brooklyn-based writer, poet, storyteller, and Witch from Michigan. Her work spans genres and spaces: poetry, nonprofits, immersive theatre, health and wellness, herbalism, witchcraft, and the psychedelic. She co-hosts Magick & Alchemy, a Tamed Wild podcast about mythology and witchcraft. Kate facilitates and teaches writing workshops and has an MFA in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College. Her writing can be found in a variety of publications, both digital and print. She co-authored Wild Mediine: An Illustrated Guide to the Magick of Herbs, which is forthcoming from Sasquatch Books (A Penguin Random House Imprint) Autumn 2023. Kate has studied herbalism with Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine online, Kathryn Solie’s Poisonous Plants Series, and in an apprenticeship with Green Witch Robin Rose Bennett, in addition to her life experience and self-study, in tandem with her love of books. Kate is a lifelong student of the plants, stars, and poetry.