Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Resolved to sing no songs to-day but those of manly attachment
Calamus begins with a poem that reads like a Call for a Radical Faerie Gathering:
In paths untrodden,
In the growth by margins of pond waters,
Escaped from the life that exhibits itself,
From all the standards hitherto published -- from the pleasures, profits, conformities,
Which too long I was offering to feed my Soul;
Clear to me now, standards not yet published—clear to me that my Soul,
That the Soul of the man I speak for, feeds, rejoices only in comrades;
Here, by myself, away from the clank of the world,
Tallying and talked to here by tongues aromatic,
No longer abashed -- for in this secluded spot I can respond as I would not dare elsewhere,
Strong upon me the life that does not exhibit itself, yet contains all the rest,
Resolved to sing no songs to-day but those of manly attachment,
Projecting them along that substantial life,
Bequeathing, hence, types of athletic love
In the growth by margins of pond waters,
Escaped from the life that exhibits itself,
From all the standards hitherto published -- from the pleasures, profits, conformities,
Which too long I was offering to feed my Soul;
Clear to me now, standards not yet published—clear to me that my Soul,
That the Soul of the man I speak for, feeds, rejoices only in comrades;
Here, by myself, away from the clank of the world,
Tallying and talked to here by tongues aromatic,
No longer abashed -- for in this secluded spot I can respond as I would not dare elsewhere,
Strong upon me the life that does not exhibit itself, yet contains all the rest,
Resolved to sing no songs to-day but those of manly attachment,
Projecting them along that substantial life,
Bequeathing, hence, types of athletic love
Afternoon, this delicious Ninth Month, in my forty-first year,
I proceed, for all who are, or have been, young men,
To tell the secret of my nights and days,
To celebrate the need of comrades.
I proceed, for all who are, or have been, young men,
To tell the secret of my nights and days,
To celebrate the need of comrades.
- Walt Whitman
From White Crane
From White Crane
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
High Summer Gathering
This is it. Our 24th annual gathering. July 27 - August 1, 2011. Come share the joy together, renew your body and soul.
A few days with fabulous Fae boys from all over. We want you to be part of something you will remember, because were going to remember you!
The High Tea, mid summer is our ultimate and best attended gathering. Its full of fun, vitality, grand fires and spiritual undertakings for all.
The departure lounge beckons as does the infamous bunkhouse. With all that add many fabulous tenter abodes on MayPOle Cock de Sac, Path of the Snake Bend, and of course the view from Labyrinthine Heights.
Coffee brews magikly each morning, the erection rises with such elixir, ready to provide all the joy you can handle.
The Know Talent show promises to be our biggest show ever.
Appearances expected by the great Shyanne, Peaches, Pinkie, Boy ricky has a brand new film to début,
Dragon to offer up better than live Streisand, Two of three Erics plan separate numbers and perhaps one Jonathan will tickle to ivories, Ryan will tickle the ivories as well.
And the dangling 'Fae one Claude' will perform in a magical number with two others including Chiplandia.
Then there is the daily dips in the river, the trek to the sauna, the return of drumming circles, processions to match the heart circles, and an art paint group project.
Workshops on cheese making, bread kneading, make up for the Butch and or Fem fae boys, much music and of course you can be as active as in you wish. My my you could be a very busy faerie or you could watch.
The Land aka Amber Fox is a place for gay and queer men. We come from all over Canada and the United States to attend gatherings. Join us in celebrating and giving to the land that sustains and nurtures our spirits and our lives.
The High Tea, mid summer is our ultimate and best attended gathering. Its full of fun, vitality, grand fires and spiritual undertakings for all.
The departure lounge beckons as does the infamous bunkhouse. With all that add many fabulous tenter abodes on MayPOle Cock de Sac, Path of the Snake Bend, and of course the view from Labyrinthine Heights.Coffee brews magikly each morning, the erection rises with such elixir, ready to provide all the joy you can handle.
The Know Talent show promises to be our biggest show ever.
Appearances expected by the great Shyanne, Peaches, Pinkie, Boy ricky has a brand new film to début,
Dragon to offer up better than live Streisand, Two of three Erics plan separate numbers and perhaps one Jonathan will tickle to ivories, Ryan will tickle the ivories as well. 
And the dangling 'Fae one Claude' will perform in a magical number with two others including Chiplandia.
Then there is the daily dips in the river, the trek to the sauna, the return of drumming circles, processions to match the heart circles, and an art paint group project.
Workshops on cheese making, bread kneading, make up for the Butch and or Fem fae boys, much music and of course you can be as active as in you wish. My my you could be a very busy faerie or you could watch.
The Land aka Amber Fox is a place for gay and queer men. We come from all over Canada and the United States to attend gatherings. Join us in celebrating and giving to the land that sustains and nurtures our spirits and our lives.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Canada Day Gathering Coming soon, Get it on your Mind!
It's one of the most fun gatherings for queer men in the Radical Faerie Tradition. Its popular with American and Canadian Fae ones as it falls on Canada Day and Independence Day.
There will be daily dips in the river, saunas, heart circles, and the return of Fetish NIGHT! A really big Know Talent Show to go with the new awesome Tech stuff we have brought together.
Besides the usual crafty stuff you can share with others or pick up from others we await your ideas. Maybe a group art project.
The food is awesome and vegetarian. We cook communal meals, sit down and enjoy them together in the Erection. There is much fun to be had by all.
Our gatherings are getting bigger and more diverse. Look forward to seeing many others in a judgmental free space. You get to be you. If you like time alone, the land and area is beautiful in the summer. The Land provides many awesome places to be alone or together.
Of course the Gatherings at Amberfox are famous for among other things, the gourmet food and the ritualistic (Just plain Spectacular) fires and good people.
One Fae tradition is to dress (or not) in spectacular outfits. Remember, everyone at AmberFox is a star, so this is your chance to dress the part. Need help putting an outfit together? The Foxy Boutique is well stocked and plenty of boys will help you look the part. Boy drag, girl drag, animal drag, even tree or straight drag is cool. Then again, the less adornment one has, can often be the best. Its your call!
Its time to start planning. We provide free pick up at the bus in Perth or the train station in Smith Falls and we promise to get you back for your return bus or train. Just try to give us 12 hours notice, so we don't miss you!
We can also work to assist matching people up with rides from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
We ask that you feed the Purse $25 per day. More if you can less if you can't. The land and facilities are made available by the owner and the Amberfox Faeries. Its only possible if the Purse does well.
Join us on Canada Day for rites of summer, AmberFox is a place for gay and queer men. We come from all over Canada and the United States to attend gatherings. Join us in celebrating and giving to the land that sustains and nurtures our spirits and our lives.
There will be daily dips in the river, saunas, heart circles, and the return of Fetish NIGHT! A really big Know Talent Show to go with the new awesome Tech stuff we have brought together.
Besides the usual crafty stuff you can share with others or pick up from others we await your ideas. Maybe a group art project.
The food is awesome and vegetarian. We cook communal meals, sit down and enjoy them together in the Erection. There is much fun to be had by all.
Our gatherings are getting bigger and more diverse. Look forward to seeing many others in a judgmental free space. You get to be you. If you like time alone, the land and area is beautiful in the summer. The Land provides many awesome places to be alone or together.
Of course the Gatherings at Amberfox are famous for among other things, the gourmet food and the ritualistic (Just plain Spectacular) fires and good people.
One Fae tradition is to dress (or not) in spectacular outfits. Remember, everyone at AmberFox is a star, so this is your chance to dress the part. Need help putting an outfit together? The Foxy Boutique is well stocked and plenty of boys will help you look the part. Boy drag, girl drag, animal drag, even tree or straight drag is cool. Then again, the less adornment one has, can often be the best. Its your call!
Its time to start planning. We provide free pick up at the bus in Perth or the train station in Smith Falls and we promise to get you back for your return bus or train. Just try to give us 12 hours notice, so we don't miss you!
We can also work to assist matching people up with rides from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
We ask that you feed the Purse $25 per day. More if you can less if you can't. The land and facilities are made available by the owner and the Amberfox Faeries. Its only possible if the Purse does well.
Join us on Canada Day for rites of summer, AmberFox is a place for gay and queer men. We come from all over Canada and the United States to attend gatherings. Join us in celebrating and giving to the land that sustains and nurtures our spirits and our lives.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
When Fae Boys get together
Can you see the procession after dusk on Saturday
Can you see the torches
can you hear the drums
Can you hear the chants
Can you feel the heart thumping
All that and more on the Victoria Day weekend Gathering
Can you see the torches
can you hear the drums
Can you hear the chants
Can you feel the heart thumping
All that and more on the Victoria Day weekend Gathering
Location: The Land, Aka Amberfox
Time: 4:00PM Friday, May 20th
Monday, May 09, 2011
Gathering info for Victoria Day weekend
Coming to the Land for Victoria Day? It looks like it will be very nice weather. This is Ontario though so anything could happen. You will want to be prepared. Suggest you bring your tent, a foamie to sleep on, a good sleeping bag, warm clothes in case of chilly nights, something to keep the rain off should it dare drip on us, and of course what would spring be like without some flies and mosquitoes. It can be buggy and then maybe not. (We do have some limited indoor space for those without a tent!)
It would be good to bring your choice of bug repellent. You can minimize bug bites by showering, (we have a fabulous shower) do not use soaps or shampoos with smelly stuff. Your sweat is like an elixir from the goddess for these flying creatures.
Our meals are all vegetarian. Not Vegan, though we could do that for some peeps. Meals are prepared communally, so no need to bring ingredients, we will put together a list from menu ideas people have when they arrive. If you have a recipe you like, bring a copy of it so we can put it in our collection of nummy eats. We ask for $25 per day. That helps cover the cost of food, propane, insurance and upkeep.
If you play a musical instrument that you can carry, feel welcome to bring it. The Know Talent Show could use your help! If not up to that, playing music outside is awesome around the fire or anytime!
Need more info or directions, email me here .
It would be good to bring your choice of bug repellent. You can minimize bug bites by showering, (we have a fabulous shower) do not use soaps or shampoos with smelly stuff. Your sweat is like an elixir from the goddess for these flying creatures.
Our meals are all vegetarian. Not Vegan, though we could do that for some peeps. Meals are prepared communally, so no need to bring ingredients, we will put together a list from menu ideas people have when they arrive. If you have a recipe you like, bring a copy of it so we can put it in our collection of nummy eats. We ask for $25 per day. That helps cover the cost of food, propane, insurance and upkeep.
If you play a musical instrument that you can carry, feel welcome to bring it. The Know Talent Show could use your help! If not up to that, playing music outside is awesome around the fire or anytime!
Need more info or directions, email me here .
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