Classes / Workshops / Rituals

Main Ritual to Frey-

  • This year’s main ritual is to Frey.

    There will be a point in the ritual for you to bring up offerings that will then be burned. If you would like to offer something , please no glass, plastics or toxic/explosive items. Mead/alcohol is allowed if poured out of bottle.  
    —Vingolf  / Main Fire Pit / Saturday Night

Landvaettir Blot-

  • The opening ritual will be in honor of the Landvaettir of Camp Netimus who have been so generous and hospitable to us over the years. 
    — Vingolf  / Main Fire Pit / Wednesday Afternoon

Children’s Fund Auction and Raffle-

  • Vingolf every year has an auction and raffle for the Children’s Fund. Since the formation of the Children’s Fund no parent has had to pay registration fees for their children to attend because of the generosity of the community. This fund also helps pay for Children’s programming such as Snakes and Scales. To learn more go to the Children’s Fund page.  
    —Vingolf  / Dinning Hall/ Saturday Night

Aegir’s Brewer Blot-

  • Joe Mandato / TBD / TBD

Groves and Sacred Spaces in Germanic & Scandinavian Heathenry-

  • We know through primary and secondary sources the existence of altars and sacred groves in pre-christian Germanic and Scandinavian times and two of the most asked questions by us as heathens are where and how people worshipped. In this class we will be reviewing evidence of these sites,their function and purpose, and how we as modern heathens can incorporate and continue this practice. Handouts provided.
    Gary P. Golden / TBD / TBD

Eybryggja saga, Landnamabok & Ulfljotslog:
Examples of Heathen Worship by 13th & 14th Century Writers-

  • In this class we be discussing and focusing on 3 examples of worship found in source material as they are believed to have taken place by the writers of the time and what we as heathens can learn from these examples and how we can take what our ancestors did and apply it to our lives as heathens today. Handouts provided.
    Gary P. Golden / TBD / TBD

Disir Worship In the Modern Age-

  • A look at how we honor our female ancestors, and how it is different today than 1000 years ago.
    Tanya Peterson / TBD / TBD

Fertility and Sexuality: Creating a Healthy Heathen Perspective-

  • A look at how our ancestors viewed sexuality and fertility, and how we see them as modern heathens.
    Stephanie Conrod / TBD / TBD

Extra-Germanic Religion in Medieval Icelandic Texts-

  • Annie Humphrey / TBD / TBD

Reconstructing Asatru 101-

  • A basic overview of what reconstructionism is, and what it isn’t, including methods and theory and how it differs from other approaches to heathenry.
    Josh Rood, Dan and Leigh Oropallo/ TBD / TBD

Mead Brewing Workshop-

  • Jenn Slocum and Greg Fink/ TBD / TBD

Holy Heathens!
Numinous Powers and Metaphysical Strengths in Ásatrú-

  • This workshop will examine the concepts of the holy and metaphysical power, from an Ásatrú perspective, using references from various mythic and historical texts.  Hamingja, Megin, and Matt will be some of the many concepts discussed.
    Mike Smith/ TBD / TBD

Martial Arts of the West-

  • A workshop and demonstration on various medieval martial arts of the West based on texts from the old masters like Joachim Meyer, Paulus Mair, Han Talhoffer, Sigmund Ringeck, Fiore dei Liberi, and others.
    Mike Smith/ TBD / TBD

Old Norse Poetry-

  • A discussion and presentation of Old Norse poems set to music.
    Lavrans Reimer-Moller/ TBD / TBD

Networking & Outreach in Asatru-

  • A discussion of ideas on what works & what doesn’t, as well as new ideas to grow the Faith.
    Joe Marek/ TBD / TBD

Heathen Hold’em-

  • Returning for a 4th year!  In ancient times, heathens gathered in the beer hall to test their luck by gambling.  Here at ECT, you can join in the fun with your fellow heathens, playing the hottest poker game in Vinland, No-Limit Hold’em!  It’s only $20 to enter the tournament, with limited seating, & prizes for the top finishers.  Number & value of prizes based on number of participants.  B.Y.O.B.
    Sigurd Westcoat/ TBD / TBD

Field Labyrinth-

  • While there is no known written lore about labyrinths in Scandinvian tradition, their remains are quite common. There are approximately 500 labyrinths in Scandinavia, most of them found on the coasts of Sweden and Finland. The majority are less than a 1000 years old; about 20-30 of them are more than 1000 years old. Some, such as Rösaring, are found at religious cult sites. This year a field labyrinth has been set up for those who with to walk it. Please feel free to use this labyrinth any time during the day or night.
    Christine Foltzer, Catherine Heath, with help from Jill Evans/TBD/All day Thursday to Sunday