Deep in the foothills of the Ozarks there is a shining beacon, a lighthouse that shines for all of the community. Wite Rayvn Metaphysical Church of the Ozarks ~ ATC is a non-profit, tax exempt organization (501c3) whose focus and mission of serving the WHOLE community is evident in the many projects they are involved in all over the USA. In Kansas they sponsor training on Grey Water applications, and in Kentucky they sponsor the Panda Project, which gives much needed support to those who have lost common household items and furniture due to a variety of reasons. In Missouri they assist the larger community with home improvement supplies, and sweat equity, as well as practice and teach sustainable living on their 4.9 acre retreat center. This year they are working to create a much needed Food Pantry for the West Plains area as well. Established in 2009, they also offer classes and activities to the new seeker or the advanced practitioner. They offer many opportunities to enjoy Pagan fellowship, including open Full Moon circles, open Sabbats, and periodic parties for both adults and children. All Wite Rayvn clergy are licensed and ordained to serve the God and Goddess and minister to the community.

The Wite Rayvn Retreat Center was formed just 2 and a half years ago when they took over a property that had been formerly run by an absentee landlord. They reclaimed the land, pond, and grounds to create a sustainable community with gardens, a labyrinth, grey water and black water applications, a Men’s Grove, a Women’s Grove, 50 permanent camp sites, a shower house with hot and cold running water, bathroom facilities, a large outdoor ritual circle and is working on implementing solar power to run their barn and cabins. This community is supported by many people in the area of many faiths.

When they arrived, their church building was open to the elements with sloping walls and damaged floors. Through re-purposing and donations of materials, they have reclaimed the building, installed power, new roof and floors, AC and heat. This building is now in use today as the indoor event building, and as the medical facility for their festivals.

Willo’ Wellspring (TM) : is the senior Minister and co-founder of the Wite Rayvn Metaphysical Church of the Ozarks ~ATC both in Kansas and Missouri. She has been in the craft for over 30 years and is a Reiki Master, ordained 3rd Degree by the Southern Delta Church of Wicca ATC, as well as a traditional 3rd Degree, a Spiritual Counselor and an accomplished teacher. Willo embraced the Craft in 1984 was initially trained in Celtic Ecclectic, Gardnarian and Alexandrian Wicca. Willo also has a deep understanding of plants, crystals and stones and utilizes them in a variety of ways. She facilitates classes for seekers and degreed individuals. Willo is the chief inspiration and a founder of the Three Gates Gathering. She is a Green Witch whose love of everything outdoors which has led to her understanding of the usage of indigenous plants for medicinal purposes. Her knowledge of medicinal usages of plants has helped individuals devise natural remedies based on known properties for personal use.

Alfred Willowhawk (TM): is the other senior minister and co-founder of theWite Rayvn Metaphysical Church of the Ozarks ~ATC in Kansas and Missouri. He has been in the craft for over 30 years and a member of theInternational Metaphysical Ministry with Doctorate of Metaphysical Science (DMsc) through the International Metaphysical University at the University of Sedona. He is an ordained third degree by the Southern Delta Church of Wicca ATC, a traditional 3rd degree, a full professor at the Woolston Steen Theological Seminary where he teaches undergraduate and graduate levels. He is also a Reiki Master, a Spiritual Counselor, Metaphysical Practitioner, a member of Healers International, and a chartered member of the World Metaphysical Association, and the founder of the Healing System – Celtic Transformational Healing. His work has been published many times at Witchvox , and has published Hawk Sightings , a collection of Sacred Poetry; Manifesting True Desires Learning from Arianrhod and the Tree of Life; Creating Guided Meditations for Yourself and Others; and I Am Healer, Storyteller, and Warrior Priest: Learning from Arianrhod.

They offer two festivals a year. The first, The Hunt, offered over Earth Day weekend, focuses on Sustainable and eco-friendly living. This year they had workshops on Grey Water applications for home and community, creation and maintenance of community gardens, foraging and recognition of edible plants, nuts and berries, as well as hunting tools that can be made from available resources. They also, for those who desired to participate, had a workshop on processing food that could be caught in the area.

The second festival is Three Gates Gathering ~ A Mystery School, an exploration of the mysteries with a multi-traditional focus held for the fifth year, June 26-28, 2015. This festival brings together individuals from many paths to share in a safe and open environment workshops related to Paganism and Wicca. This year Three Gates Gathering is honored to have Melissa Anderson of the Circle of Ancient Sistersteach the track on Divine Womb to Tomb, Kara D Williams of the WISE covenant in Conyers GA and Dean of Education of the Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary teach a track on Sacred Sexuality, andGrey Mere and Cynthia Blodgett-Griffin of the Order of the Red Grail teach a track on Rites of Passage. Music is provided by Rowena of the Glen and Mama Gina LeMonte. As usual there will be many opportunities to “hang out” with elders of many pagan paths and to spend good fellowship time with people from as far away as Vancouver, BC and Boston, MA. This festival is something that has something for everyone.

To see some of the pictures and more information on Wite Rayvn Metaphysical Church of the Ozarks ~ ATC as well as their extension center in Lenexa, KS go to http://www.witerayvn.org.