ozark avalon

we arrived in the dark after driving through a massive rain storm and then an amazing sunset as we drove out of the clouds.  we went up a steep dirt road full of pot holes and frogs jumping through the head lights. at the top of the hill were some welcoming lights in the windows of an old farm house and other buildings. we found a flat place to park the van in the middle of a field and as mom turned off the motor we heard voices coming out of the dark saying ''hello and welcome to ozark avalon.'' we  hopped out and met alfred and doug.  they brought us to the main house and showed us where we could shower and cook and we talked on the porch for a while. we had found our way to 'ozark avalon and the church of nature' a beautiful wicca community, in the forest near boonville, missouri. 

the shield

our camping spot

 the alter circle

 stone alter

 shell alter

 frog bog shower house

composting toilet

the main house

the porch

the chicken coop

  with willow and susan

their house

goddess psyche

the man in the tree

alter

goddess alter

alter to pan

musical pentagram

ozark avalon's natural laws:

use of this land is extended to beings and spirits of good will subject to the following:

* walk in peace. physical or verbal aggression will not be tolerated. 

* no firearms and no hunting allowed on the land.

* fishing with permission only.

* do not disturb or remove plants or animals.

* fires in fire-rings only. no unattended fires and no fires in dry windy weather.

* limit use of electronic sound generating devices. practice courteous camping.

* no dogs or other free roaming pets without prior permission.

* all vehicles must remain on gravel road.

* no discharge of wastes, pesticides, herbicides or other agents to repel insects or kill 

noxious weeds without prior approval.

* no littering- pack it in-pack it out.

* avoid posted no camping or access areas

* all bills and outstanding fees must be paid as a part of working and playing well.

* the use or possession of illegal substances shall be strictly forbidden. any behavior that endangers the safety of our children and families or the security of our land shall also be forbidden.

* if it happens here, it stays here.

Our mission is to provide access to nature, a safe place for outdoor worship in an earth-centered, earth honoring spiritual context, to promote community among persons with these beliefs and practices and to further environmentalism and appreciation for nature spirits and the earth.

www.ozarkavalon.net