Maeve had an EUREKA moment.
The Mother Maiden Crone Womens Festival is the start of an annual festival held in the beautiful province of Nova Scotia, Canada. This retreat is a celebration of the ancient ways of the pagan community and is a time for people to come together and connect with nature, the earth, and the spirit of the land. The festival will be open to women and those living as women of all ages, taking part in workshops, discussions, and activities, to connect with other women, women’s interests, spirituality, and community.
The festival takes place at Rivergrove, a new historical site for many Nova Scotia pagans.
Throughout the festival, there will also be workshops and classes on various pagan practices and beliefs, some being meditative paths, connecting with spirit, drumming circle, and spell-casting. There will also be opportunities for people to connect with nature through activities such as hiking, camping, and weaving a web.
Registration
July 11-13 2025
Fees
Adult 18+ (Camping) - $75/Weekend
Teen 12-17 (Camping) - $50/Weekend
Kids under 11 - Free
** Early Bird Pricing – registration by June 1, 2025 ** $65.00 for Adults & $40.00 for Youth **
** Approved workshop hosts will receive a discount in appreciation for their efforts***
****Male children 11 and under may attend****
Schedule
Registrants are welcome to arrive Friday July 11th after 12:00 to set up camp and checkout no later then 5pm on Sunday July 13th. This schedule will drastically change as we approach the dates of the festival. This is last years schedule and will change before the upcoming festival.
Weekend rates:
$75.00 adults (18+)
$50.00 youth (ages 12-17)
Children under 11 years of age and under FREE
** Early Bird Pricing – registration by June 1, 2025 ** $65.00 for Adults & $40.00 for Youth **
** Approved workshop hosts will receive a discount in appreciation for their efforts***
****Male children 11 and under may attend****
Friday, July 11, 2025 check in at 12 NOON
Sunday, July 13, 2025 check out no later than 5PM
Weekend to include a variety of events suited to bonding, community building and embracing the
feminine.
Events include but are not limited to:
- Howling at the moon drum circle
- Feminine centred Rituals
- Finding your Mother and Father Goddess/God Workshop
- Somatic Breath work and Yoga
- Knot Magic Workshop
- Weaving your web Workshop
- Much, much more
Schedule to be posted 1-2 weeks prior to the event
This is a camping event. Porta-potties will be provided. All guests are expected to provide their own camping equipment, food, water & comforts.
Weekend guidelines:
We aim to provide and maintain a friendly, inclusive, peaceful and safe environment for all visitors, including adults, children, pets and the Earth. To help nurture this environment, we created a set of rules and guidelines for all to review before booking and sign during check-in. Please initial the space in front of each point to acknowledge and consent to the below conditions:
FESTIVAL & GROUND GUIDELINES
Weekend guidelines:
Assume positive intent: most people do not show up to a retreat hoping to stir the pot, to that end we ask that everyone do their best to come with an open heart and mind and assuming your fellow campers are doing their best to do the same.Garbage in, garbage out:
there are no garbage disposal facilities on site, please take
whatever garbage you bring in, back home with you. Help keep our earth mother clean and healthy.Smoking &Alcohol consumption:
This is a community event, please consume responsibly. Glass is not permitted on the main field for safety reasons, we ask that
were ever possible you use a refillable receptacle (bottle or travel mug etc.) for your beverages. A designated smoking area will be created away from the main field and other campers. We never know if someone has a sensitivity.Respect each other’s bodies:
Please be respectful of all campers and their space. Everyone deserves to feel safe and we encourage campers to speak openly and respectfully about consent and boundaries.
*Quiet time symbol*:
At the request of some of our participants we are initiating Quiet Time during some of the planned rituals and workshops to enhance the experience for participants. We ask that everyone take a moment to review the schedule and take note of events marked with an asterix (*). This symbol indicates that quiet and serenity is required for the event and it would be appreciated if during those times all campers could please keep their volumes low. We understand individual circumstances may arise but ask everyone do their best. The coordinators will do their best to keep these events away from main field where possible.
If you come with children, you are responsible for your children at all times. Childcare is not provided.
Although we are not a policing body we take our responsibility to provide a healthy and safe environment seriously. We will not hesitate to call applicable authorities should the need arise.
For questions please contact: mmcfns@gmail.com
Unwillingness to abide by the rules will result in one verbal warning. Second offenders will be asked to leave. Although we are not a policing body we take our responsibility to provide a healthy and safe environment seriously. We will not hesitate to call applicable authorities should the need arise. Violation of any of the above mentioned guidelines or local law may result in you your party being asked to leave. By signing you understand and agree to adhere to all of the above conditions.
For questions please contact: mmcfns@gmail.com
Below is a suggested (but not all inclusive) list of camping items:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Pillow
Flashlight
Batteries
Plate/bowl
Utensils
Trash and Recycling Bags
Swimming gear
Chair
Roasting sticks
Weather appropriate clothing for a variety of temperatures
Cooler
Drinking vessel
Food
Cleaning wipes
Toothbrush & paste
Any necessary medication
Water
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hat
Glasses
Hair brush
Directions from Highway 104 Exit 10:
Trans Canada Highway 104 Take exit 10 toward Great Village, Bass River
350 m Turn onto Station Rd toward Great Village, Bass River
3.4 km Take a sharp right turn onto Trunk 2 400 m
Turn right onto Great Village Lornevale Rd 800 m The destination is on your right 138 Great Village Lornevale Rd, Great Village
Directions from Highway 104 Exit 12:
Masstown is exit 12
Right at the rotary onto highway 4 or NS trunk 4
Turn left onto highway 2 or NS trunk 2
Right onto Great village - Lornevale road immediately after the fire station
River Grove will be on your right at 138 Great Village - Lornvale Rd.