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Samhain 2026

OWN THE NIGHT

Hand holding crystal ball in space (Teleios, an actual celestial object)

1). INVITE TO COVEN OLDENWILDE’S 31st FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY SAMHAIN SABBAT:
*HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 31st*, SUNDOWN UNTIL, AT 113 CLINTON AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28806.
ALL REVERENT & HELPFUL, WELCOME!

  • Theme: Own the Night
  • Wear: Mouth mask (for health safety), black, spooky, cape — Witchy according to weather
  • Bring: Dry white or red wine, bitter ale, fall-leaf-colored liquor, cocktail accoutrements; individual bites to share after the rite; and/or help off-set costs by making a tax-deductible donation via secure PayPal (hit the DONATE button on: oldenwilde.org).
  • Features:
    1. Pagan music.
    2. Trick-or-treater/parent(s) cauldron gifts of stress-relieving, durable squishies, with choice of color & kind: star-shaped with affirmation, or round with freaky face:
      Green star inscribed Be Joyful, Shine Bright, Be Yourself, next to blue globe with goofy cyclops face
    3. Folk who enable us as needed & circle with us after get a discreet, black, comfy, adjustable necklace with sterling-silver pentagram pendant:
      Silver pentagram on black cord with silver attachment and chain
    4. Witches’ celebratory rite follows kiddos, adoors or in the ritual room. We’ll Lament our Beloved Dead, Turn the Wheel of the Year, then celebrate camaraderie with “Cakes & Wine”!

RSVP/query Queen Lady Passion at: oldenwilde@gmail.com.

(N.B: The crystalline orb in our top image is an actual celestial object named Teleios.)

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Samhain 2025

PAGAN NEW YEAR REVEL

Scary black spider with a face and huge spiky mottled abdomen hangs on a web below a porch roof

FREE PUBLIC INVITE: Coven Oldenwilde’s 31st annual Samhain Sabbat (Pagan New Year), Oct. 31st Halloween ’25 C.E., sunset UNTIL at 113 Clinton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806. Plenty parking; wear costume with PPE face mask. Trick-or-treating first, then lament for honored dead and spelling for peace & plenty, followed by feast and imbibing revel. Free gifts & wonder for all! Generosity appreciated: DONATE/contact Queen Lady Passion via oldenwilde.org.

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Samhain XXX (2024)


30th Coven Oldenwilde Witch Ritual, Oct. 31
On a burnt-parchment background, a silhouetted Witch on a broom flies in front of a full moon and above three letter Xes in Victorian, medieval, and sixties fonts

Theme in neon letters
RETRO in neon letters, the O is flickering

30 years ago, when Coven Oldenwilde called Pagans & Witches to emerge from their broom closet & work magic downtown in front of the Courthouse, Jail, & City Hall, we didn’t imagine that babes at breast would now be bringing their own kids — & a’times their grandkids — to our yearly rite. This year marks the 30-year Saturn Return astrological cycle completion of our annual public Samhain Sabbat.

Therefore, we invite you to:

  • What: Coven Oldenwilde’s 30th annual free public Witch Samhain Sabbat Thursday Oct. 31st (Halloween) 7 PM UNTIL
  • Where: The Covenstead at 113 Clinton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806 (park across Clinton on curb or in school parking lot)
       Parents are encouraged to secure a babysitter in order to return after trick-or-treating to participate in magic beginning around 8 or 9 PM.
  • Theme: RETRO — from hippie to hoodoo, medieval, Renaissance …
  • Garb ideas: Loincloth; toga; Witch cape; Ren Faire; leather; lace—any time or culture!
  • Ritual features: Spiral Dance; lavish Cakes & Wine; fire-pit camaraderie
  • Surprises as always! Gifts for all!
  • Anti-Omicron face masks MANDATORY: We’ll provide free if ya’ got none or forget
  • Please confirm your participation
  • No pets, to prevent Covid transmission & attendee allergies.
  • Bring-to-share seasonal meat finger-foods & hard cider, or DRY wine, ale, &c.
  • Contact Queen Lady Passion regarding confirmation, options, or questions at: oldenwilde@gmail.com

Burnt-paper background of Samhain XXX logo courtesy of www.textures4photoshop.com

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