Virtual Vicky 2020

The Virtual Victoria

A Distributed Gathering of Fae Spirits

sponsored by
the Land aka Amber Fox
but located in
your own living space

May 15 - 18th

It's Vicky's birthday and some queens are sad.

"Why o Why", they wail, "Why can't we gather in fae fellowship as we were wont to do in fairer times?"

Well, it's the COVID dearie. I mean really, read the news!

Sadly, we can't gather on the Land this spring. But a couple of fae folks have had some ideas as to how we can celebrate together while remaining physically distant.

How about an opening e-circle, heart circles online, an online ritual, and of course an online Know Talent Show! How exactly we perform these magickal feats of online connectivity remains to be seen, and we will need the help of all our technofaeries!

The Virtual Victoria!

Do you have an idea for an activity? Do you have some technical expertise? Would you like to facilitate an event? Join the discussion!!!

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can join the discussion in the Facebook Event. Otherwise, please email if you have any ideas.

Victoria Day Gathering 2019

The Land is awake, waiting for y"all to come and celebrate!

Victoria Day Gathering

on

the Land aka Amber Fox

May 17th - 20th, 2019

It's Victoria Day Gathering, Faeries! The Land AKA AmberFox has woken from a long winter rest and ready to welcome you to celebrate Beltane and Queen Vicki's birthday as only we Fae ones can.

The days are warm and the nights cool. There will be heart circles, a trip to the Memory tree, our

Blossoms of The Land.

world famous Know Talent Show and of course the grand fires lifting The Land's spirits and ours too.

Then our meals. We aren't called the gourmet gathering for nothing. All our food is vegetarian and we will be sure we can meet your dietary needs should we know ahead of time.

The Land has many wonderful tent camping spaces and for those that want to be indoors we have some room in the infamous but welcoming BunkHouse.  These are on a first come basis. We only save spaces for those that need it for health reasons.

Remember this is spring in Ontario. You will need warm bedding, some warm clothing and be prepared for some rain. A flashlight is very handy to have as we don't have street lights!

All our meals are prepared collectively with a Fae one or two coordinating it all.

If you would like to help out, just let us know. If you don't like cooking, there's always chopping and dicing and mixing!  

After Dinner on Friday there will be a big display fire near the Erection. Then onto the Departure

Departure Lounge is ready, complete with security
for your comfort and convenience. 

Lounge where we can let our Fetish Flag Fly to the DJKen will have has us moving.


Bring your gear, bring your dancing heels, and be who you want to be, or sit back and enjoy any way you like.

You're also welcome to warm up in the sauna by yourself but its likely there will be company, and don't forget the Meditation Hut on the hill behind the Wishing Tree. This is a quiet space for just about anything even if you're not quiet!

The Erection is spotless for all
of us to mess up!

Saturday is Know Talent Show night. If you have a talent, fae ones make up the best audience. Bring your talent. Read a poem, a page from a book, dance, sing, a short skit, play music, burlesque, its up to you. we also appreciate Faerie audiences.

Sunday we raise the May Pole. After the Pole is erect, a Victorian tea will be presented in the Pole's field or in the Erection if its too wet outside. You'll have enough time for an outfit change. The Foxy Boutique has many fabulous options and of course you may have your own!

Later in the afternoon a trip to the memory tree, to remember dear ones who have passed in this and in previous years. After dinner we will march together to the sacred fire field where we will dance around a spectacular fire.

There's a lot of work to get things
in shape for a gathering.

There's much work to getting the Land ready for a flock of Fae Ones. We will be putting the pump in the well so we can have water in the Erection and make the shower available out back.  The Erection will be scrubbed good and hard leaving it gleaming for you to play.











Usually we wait for the summer to bring out our Dandelion Wine.

This makes great salads and a mighty fine Dandelion wine.

We're making an exception this year as its now ten years old. That makes a fabulous vintage.


We ask $20 a day, more if you can, less if you can't. No one turned away for lack of funds. The Purse at AmberFox is on the wall in the Erection.

The funds pay for our food and sustaining this space in good repair so we can continue to come back.

Contact us or post and we will provide directions. We can arrange to pick you up at the bus depot in Perth or the train station in Smiths Falls if you let us know ahead of time.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can RSVP to the Facebook Event. Otherwise, please email to obtain directions and contact information.

Victoria Day Gathering 2018

Victoria Day Gathering

on

the Land aka Amber Fox

May 18th - 21st, 2018

It's Vicky's birthday and some queens are celebrating!

The Victoria Day long weekend marks The Land wakening up after a long winter. Come and celebrate the glorious beginning of spring. Arrive anytime after 2pm on Friday.

Friday night Departure Lounge party, sauna opening, Saturday night will feature the Know Talent Show. And on Sunday, a Maypole rises in celebration of Beltane.  Other events maybe planned and spontaneous, the Foxy Boutique stands ready to meet all of your dress up, drag and costuming needs. And we do tend to like big glorious fire art.

All our meals are vegetarian, communal and delicious. Please let us know ahead of time of any diet restrictions and we'll try to meet them. The Erection contains a great kitchen, and we are always looking for fae ones to help plan, cook and dice stuff up for meals.

We rely on contributions to the Purse for food, fuel for the pump & lawn mowers, propane for the fridge and stove and all the other little important things that keep the land a welcoming place for all. We suggest $20 a day, more if you can, less if you can't. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Let us know you're coming to help us plan.

It may be a bit chilly, but don't worry, the Land will keep everyone warm. The Erection is heated, bonfires will make us toasty and the sauna is always steamy. Lots of tenting sites. Tenting may be cool, and some will opt for snuggling in the Bunkhouse. This is Ontario, so the weather can change, we suggest you bring clothing for wet, cool, rainy, warm and hot sunny days, warm bedding and foamy, and a tarp for your tent.

Contact us or post and we will provide directions. We can arrange to pick you up at the bus depot in Perth or the train station in Smiths Falls if you let us know ahead of time.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can RSVP to the Facebook Event. Otherwise, please email to obtain directions and contact information.

Victoria Day Gathering 2017

Victoria Day Gathering

on

the Land aka Amber Fox

May 19th - 22nd, 2017

This is our 30th year of faerie purity committee approved official gatherings on The Land, AKA AmberFox. Victoria Day weekend coming up!  Are we ready to welcome spring to the Land?

The Land is wide awake and as each day goes by we see more life leaping forward. The snow is gone, trees are are coming back to life, the grass is greening up and the flowers will soon poke their heads above ground.

The Victoria Day weekend will be the first Gathering of the year and it looks to be a great year on the land. A big garden will be planted, the erection awaits to host the Know Talent Show. The meals are prepared and enjoyed communally, and it is always the best of vegetarian cuisine on the Fae gathering circuit. And we raise a spectacular May Pole, (we may raise quite a few).

There will be a ritual opening of thanks around a fabulous fire to cleanse the land and our spirits.  A procession to the Maple Bush to remember those that left us.  A Know Talent Show, and some finishing touches made to the Meditation lookout gazebo.

Expect a few fabulous fires after last year's fire ban, we just gotta burn this year! The capacity of the bunkhouse has increased to take on more fae ones, the departure lounge is prepared to take on another year of excitement, the Foxy Boutique has been restocked with the latest fashion from the Opportunity Store. The sauna has never been more inviting.

And don't get me started on those infamous parties in the Departure Lounge. Got some fetish gear, bring it on! Naturism your thing, that works too! Furries, drag queens, cowboys and aliens - All are welcome at the Departure Lounge!

If you're coming we would love to plan some meals and activities. If you have some ideas let us know. You can post them here or you can email Boy Ricky.

We ask that you contribute $20 per day, (more if you can, less if you can't) towards the funding of the gathering. Nobody gets turned away for lack of funds.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can RSVP to the Facebook Event. Otherwise, please email to obtain directions and contact information.

Victoria Day Gathering 2016

Victoria Day Gathering

Friday May 20th to Monday May 23rd
on The Land aka Amber Fox

It's almost that time folks. The one and only Victoria Day Gathering is fast upon us.

This year we plan a Beltane May Pole rising and the Heart Circle has delivered a fabulous cherry tree that came down this winter so we can raise it up in Beltanish Victorian manner.

We should expect great food of the vegetarian bent, prepared by many of the fairest faeries to grace the Land. That would be you, or maybe you're into the chopping and dicing and grating and mixing, cleaning or dishes. We prepare our meals in community, that means we all get to participate.

There will be a Know-Talent show on Saturday night. That's the only scheduled thing. Come Friday and we can decide on when to raise the May Pole. To have a big celebratory fire.

Join a heart circle, help with a project, plan an activity and or simply enjoy the company of fae spirits.

We hope also to have a salad one evening of all that is tasty and forageable on the Land. 

The sauna is being warmed up for you, the Departure Lounge awaits your energy, the Foxy Boutique has been updated with some new cladding for your body.

You bring the energy and happy spirits will rise as the Land wakens another year.

Some can spend the night in the Bunkhouse on a first come basis, you can also sleep in the Departure Lounge but do know that the lounge goes late into the evening.  

Bring a tent or plan to share one, something to sleep on, some warm clothes and your Foxy outfits, prepare for rain and cold, and if it's sunny and warm you'll be thrilled.

All meals are vegetarian and prepared collectively and funded by the purse. We ask people to contribute $25 a day, more if you can, less if you can't.  No one turned away for lack of funds.

If you need directions get a hold of boy ricky, that's me. We are located near Perth Ontario. If you let us know, we can pick you up at the bus station in Perth or the train station in Smith Falls.

Hope to see you all as we begin another year on the Land.

Victoria Day Gathering 2015

Victoria Day Gathering

Friday May 15th at 1pm to Monday May 18th at 4pm
on The Land aka Amber Fox

It's Vicky's birthday and the queens are celebrating!

Why celebrate a dead queen's birthday you may well ask? I could talk about her influence on the Canadian identity (she gave royal assent to Confederation, plus we are all still a bit uptight because of her), or about her extensive reign, her political accomplishments, yada, yada, yada. Instead, let me just remind you that were it not for Queen V, we would not have had the Prince Albert, or so urban legend would have us believe!

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial beginning of Canadian camping season, and the first safe date for planting to avoid frost. The Land will be coming awake with greening leaves and grass, and a multitude of spring flowers. All that is missing is you.

The nights may be a bit chilly, but don't worry, the Land will keep everyone warm. The Erection is heated, bonfires will make us toasty and the sauna is always steamy. Tenting may be cool, and some will opt for snuggling in the Bunkhouse. Remember to check the weather forecast and bring warm bedding and appropriate clothes.

Each day at the gathering includes a Circle. The Circle starts with a brief organizational meeting, followed on Saturday and Sunday by a longer Heart Circle (aka group therapy session, aka bitch fest, aka story time, aka ...). All faeries are strongly encouraged to attend at least the beginning part of each Circle. This is where new faeries are introduced, plans for the rest of the gathering are made, grievances are aired, and policies are debated. It is the place where YOU get to have your say in how the gathering is shaped. You won't want to miss it!

Some activities are already scheduled:

• Friday 7pm - Opening Circle
• Saturday evening - Know Talent Show

• Can you sing, dance, recite a poem or play an instrument? If so, we would love to have you join us on stage! 
• A bit shy but want to try? Talk to the show's organizers and they will be sure to find a suitable role for you. 
• The Foxy Boutique has been re-stocked, so come browse for that perfect costume for the show - or maybe a snazzy little frock for dinner.
• More of a watcher than a performer? An appreciative audience is the other essential ingredient for this ever-popular event.
• Monday 3pm - Closing Circle

The rest is up to us: fireworks, bonfires, crafts, saunas, mud wrestling, face painting, ritual & magick, drumming & meditation, anything we can imagine or desire. The activities depend entirely on what those who attend are willing and able to organize.

The play is shared and so is the work. There are no paid staff on the Land, so everyone needs to help out with a few chores each day to make the gathering go smoothly. Washing dishes, preparing meals, chopping wood, tidying and cleaning, repairs, new construction ... it's all up to us. But the work becomes play when shared with your fae friends!

The meals are vegetarian, communal and delicious. The Erection contains a fully appointed kitchen, and we are always looking for chefs, assistants, and learners. Whether you want to plan a whole meal, create a single dish, or help chop ingredients, we've got you covered! Chat with us on Facebook if you have any meal ideas or want to help out.

As well as help with the chores that keep the Land going, we rely on contributions to the Purse for food, fuel for the pump & lawn mowers, propane for the fridge & stove, paint, materials for repairs, paper products and all our other mundane needs.

We use an honour system with a suggested contribution of $25 per night, more if you can or less if you can't.  For example, if you are coming for the whole gathering (3 nights) we suggest a $75 contribution. No one is turned away for lack of funds, but we ask that everyone contribute some cash, even if you can only afford a few dollars per night. It is also helpful if you can make your contribution when you arrive at the gathering, so that it can be used at the next shopping trip.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can RSVP to the Facebook Event. Otherwise, please email to let us know you are coming.

Queens on the Land

The Queens will be

on the Land for Vicky's Day.

Join us for our

Victoria Day Gathering!

Victoria Day Gathering 2014

Victoria Day Gathering

Friday May 16 at 1pm to Monday May 19 at 4pm
on The Land aka Amber Fox

It's Vicky's birthday and the queens are celebrating!

Why celebrate a dead queen's birthday you may well ask? I could talk about her influence on the Canadian identity (she gave royal assent to Confederation, plus we are all still a bit uptight because of her), or about her extensive reign, her political accomplishments, yada, yada, yada. Instead, let me just remind you that were it not for Queen V, we would not have had the Prince Albert, or so urban legend would have us believe!

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial beginning of Canadian camping season, and the first safe date for planting to avoid frost. The Land will be coming awake with greening leaves and grass, and a multitude of spring flowers. All that is missing is you.

The Gathering begins and ends in Circle with short administrative and longer Heart Circles each morning. 

Saturday night will feature the Know Talent Show. Can you sing, dance, recite a poem or play an instrument? If so, we would love to have you join us on stage! A bit shy but want to try? Talk to the show's organizers and they will be sure to find a suitable role for you. More of a watcher than a performer? An appreciative audience is the other essential ingredient for this ever-popular event!

Other events will be both planned and spontaneous, and as always, the Foxy Boutique stands ready to meet all of your dress up, drag and costuming needs.

The meals are vegetarian, communal and delicious. The Erection contains a fully appointed kitchen, and we are always looking for chefs, assistants, and learners. So whether you want to plan a whole meal, create a single dish, or help chop ingredients, we've got you covered!

As well as contributions with the chores that keep the Land running, we rely on contributions to the Purse for food, fuel for the pump & lawn mowers, propane for the fridge & stove, paint, materials for repairs, paper products and all our other mundane needs. We use an honour system with a suggested contribution of $25 per night, more if you can or less if you can't.  For example, if you are coming for the whole Gathering (3 nights) we suggest a $75 contribution, and we find most people give between $40 and $100. No one is turned away for lack of funds, but we ask that you contribute something, even if you can only afford a few dollars. It is also helpful if you can make your contribution near the beginning of the Gathering, as that is when most of the shopping is done.

It may be a bit chilly, but don't worry, the Land will keep everyone warm. The Erection is heated, bonfires will make us toasty and the sauna is always steamy. Tenting may be cool, and some will opt for snuggling in the Bunkhouse. Remember to check the weather forecast and bring appropriate clothes and a warm sleeping bag along with your usual gear.

If you are a member of our Facebook Group, you can RSVP to the Facebook Event. Otherwise, please email to let us know that you are coming.

So join us for V's Day, and don't forget your PA!

Victoria Day Gathering 2013

Victoria Day Gathering

May 17 at 1:00pm until May 20 at 3:00pm

on The Land aka Amber Fox

It's Vicky's birthday and the queens are celebrating!

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial beginning of Canadian camping season. The Land will be coming awake with greening leaves and grass, and a multitude of spring flowers. All that is missing is you.

As always, this will be an activity-filled weekend, with communal work and play. The Foxy Boutique is fully stocked for all your dress-up needs, and the ever-popular Know Talent Show will be sure to thrill. Meals are vegetarian, communally-prepared and delicious! 

The gathering begins and ends in Circle, with brief organizational followed by longer (optional) Heart Circles on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 

On Facebook? Sign up for the Event!

Suggested contribution for the Purse is $45 to $105 for the weekend (average $75 based on $25 per night, more if you can, less if you can't), or $35 for a single night.

It may be a bit chilly, but don't worry, the Land will keep everyone warm. The Erection is heated, bonfires will make us toasty and the sauna is always steamy. Tenting may be cool and some will opt for snuggling in the Bunk House.