Mabon is an excellent time to ask ourselves “ What is our destiny? What did we come here to do? What is the purpose for which we incarnated? ” As we did at Lammastide, we acknowledge the abundance and good fortune that is ours now and thank the Lady and Lord for our harvest and try to understand why our lives are as they are - both abundantly blessed in many ways - and also full of challenges.

We acknowledge the potent Autumnal Equinox shift of energy as Light and Darkness balance each other at this Second Witches’ Harvest Festival. Let us fortify ourselves mind, body and soul. Once again we welcome the special opportunity this Sabbat celebration affords us to share ritual knowledge, giving thanks for the bounty and abundance of Mother Earth, the rewards of our works, and the interdependence we all share with partners, colleagues, friends and family. This is also a time when we can comfortably socialize with each other before we come together again in the dark of night at Samhain at Gallows Hill Park on October 31st .

Let us sing, dance, drum and celebrate as we enjoy the remaining warm sunny days and lovely starry nights of Summer and welcome the cool, crisp breezes and multi-colored splendors of Autumn.

We ask that you please bring a $10.00 donation per person to help the TNW cover operating expenses, and a potluck refreshment to share with all. Our refreshment table needs fruits, vegetables, seasonal casseroles, salads, soups, breads, desserts and beverages. If you have questions about what foods to bring please call us at 1-978-745-8668.

Blessed Be, With Love from Salem, Revs. Richard, Gypsy, Candy, Fionn and Dana

Directions to Winter Island Park:

Salem Trolley has a stop at Winter Island. Carpools would also be welcomed. From the Washington Street intersection, simply continue driving along Derby Street, past Pickering and Derby wharfs on your right, then past the House of Seven Gables on your right, until you eventually merge straight onto Fort Avenue. Approaching the Willows Park area, take a right onto Winter Island Road and drive straight along that road until you come to the Winter Island Gate house.

Winter Island Marine Park is located at 50 Winter Island Road at the end of a tree lined causeway. This lovely park has become the TNW’s home for our 2010 e.v. celebrations. Its facilities include: historic Fort Pickering, a small Lighthouse, Winter Island Hall, RV parking, bathrooms with showers, trails to explore, Salem Harbor with an accessible beach and more.

Offering a night of ritual is costly for the Temple of Nine Wells. We depend on the generosity of our members and guests. If you want to join us and you need to offer a smaller entrance donation, we welcome you to call and make these arrangements before the night of the ritual.