Norse völva Karin Dahlstrom returns to the Meadery for a focused week devoted to deepening and strengthening your relationship with the runes, joined by practitioner Kerri Colwell. Expect clear, approachable instruction grounded in lineage‑aware practice and adapted for modern seekers.
Experience patient, attentive teaching, hands‑on rune work, and intimate divination sessions that honor traditional methods while offering practical, contemporary applications for everyday life. Workshops and readings emphasize embodied practice, ethical use, and techniques you can continue at home.
Come prepared for ceremonial care, focused group learning, and one‑on‑one guidance; perfect for beginners seeking a gentle introduction and experienced practitioners wanting to deepen their craft.
Highlights
• Personal rune readings: One‑on‑one sessions across the week delivering focused guidance, practical interpretation, and clear next steps for your current questions.
• Happy Hour & Meet‑and‑Greet: A warm, free reception with 50% off house mead so you can mingle with Karin, reconnect with friends, and settle into the week’s tone.
• Book reading & signing: Hear passages from Karin’s new release, RUNE CASTING: OBSERVATIONS THROUGH A MODERN LENS, followed by a signing and chances for brief Q&A.
• Sacred Tools of the Norse lecture: An illustrated talk on ritual objects, songs, and practices that shaped Norse spiritual work, with practical tips for incorporating these tools ethically into your practice.
• Rune Creations Workshop: An immersive, all‑day experience where you craft a rune set and rabbit‑skin bag, participate in opening ceremony and drum journeys, and learn ceremonial care and consecration methods.
Schedule
• Wednesday, Oct 22 - Rune readings: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM; Happy Hour & Meet‑and‑Greet 6:00 PM–7:00 PM with 50% off house mead.
• Thursday, Oct 23 - Book reading & signing with Karin: starting at 5:00 PM; stay for Q&A and signed copies.
• Friday, Oct 24 - Rune readings: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sacred Tools of the Norse lecture 6:00 PM–7:00 PM (ticketed).
• Saturday, Oct 25 - Rune readings: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM; drop‑in slots available throughout the afternoon.
• Sunday, Oct 26 - Rune Creations: Workshop 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; all‑day immersive session with boxed lunch included (pre‑registration).
Workshops, readings, and tickets
• Rune Readings: $40 for a 25‑minute private session; to book, text Karin at 239‑297‑9672 and include your preferred date and time.
• Sacred Tools of the Norse (lecture): $25 per person; secure your seat here: https://square.link/u/aI2f7ZYS.
• Rune Creations Workshop (all‑day): $150 per person; includes a boxed lunch, ceremony, materials, and guided creation time; register here: https://square.link/u/EujAHLzg
Practical details
• Location: Ravenwood Meadery at Lowe Mill ARTS; explore the studios and vendors before your session. The Meadery does not serve food, but nearby vendors and on‑site restaurants offer plenty of to‑go options you’re welcome to bring inside.
• Accessibility and comfort: Portions of the workshop are floor‑based and ritual‑focused; bring a yoga mat, blanket, cushion, or animal fur for comfort. If you need a mat or other accommodations, notify the organizers in advance and arrangements can be made.
• What to bring: A journal for notes and reflections, any personal tools you wish to consecrate, comfortable clothing suitable for sitting or lying on the floor, and a calm, patient mindset for slow, embodied practice.
• Reserve early: Readings and the Rune Creations Workshop have limited capacity; reserve your spot soon to avoid disappointment.
• Community invitation: Attend a week of embodied rune work, quiet ritual, and communal learning led by an experienced völva; come curious, bring intention, and leave with a crafted set and deeper practice.
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