June 19-21, 2026
Tentative Workshop Schedule
IT IS FREE UNLESS THERE IS A “$” BESIDE IT.
This schedule will not be complete until closer to the event date.
Event Rules
- This is a family friendly event – there is to be NO alcohol, drugs, guns, or nudity!
- Children are welcome and must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
- There is no smoking in the Main Tents, in the port-o-lets, or within the group hikes. There are proper places to put one’s cigarette butts, so please do not throw them on the ground.
- Dogs are permitted, but must be leashed at all times, next to owner, and must be cleaned up after.
- The back gate to the Serpent Mound Park is closed. One can use the Buckeye Trail to access the park during park hours.
19
June 2026
Friday
Daily Workshop Schedule
3:00pm – Pigment Paint from Nature – Emily Ulrich
4:00pm – Flute Music – Josh Haudenschield
5:00pm – Part 1 – Gardening Outside All Year – Michael Eastlake
6:00pm – Part 2 – Gardening Inside All Year – Michael Eastlake
7:00pm – Crater Rim Tour
20
June 2026
Saturday
Daily Workshop Schedule
10:00am – Morning Yoga in the Trees – Aletha Angelus (Meet at Workshop Tent)
10:00am – Nature Hike – Scioto Valley Bird and Nature Club (Meet at Workshop Tent)
10:00am – Part 1 – Making Your Own Charcoal Pencils – FOSM
11:00am – Open Flame Cooking – Dr. Catherine McNabb (@ fire ring next to food vendors)
12:00pm – Part 2 – Using Your Charcoal Pencils – FOSM & Rusty Hardin
1:00pm – Introduction to Appalachian (Mountain) Dulcimer – Jaymie Maham
2:00pm – Automatic Writing – Debbie Keri-Brown
3:00pm – Automatic Writing – Debbie Keri-Brown
4:00pm – Appalachian Traditions: Scratch Cooking Skills – Jessica Culver
5:00pm – OOPS, I’M DEAD! Now what do I do? 2026 Version – Diane Vickory
6:00pm – Foraging – Sharon Dean (Meet at Workshop Tent)
7:00pm – Crater Rim Tour
21
June 2026
Sunday
Daily Workshop Schedule
9:00 AM – Kayak Tour below Serpent Mound. Meet at Soaring Eagle, to load and be transported to access point. (Hosted by MoonDoggie LIVERee)
10:00am – Cast Iron Skillet Care – Gary Miner
10:00am – Morning Yoga in the Trees – Joanie Boyle (Meet at Workshop Tent)
11:00am – Crystal Work – Amy Edge
12:00pm – THE “LEFT BEHIND” – Not Who You Think – Diane Vickory
1:00pm – Coil Pot – Dora Anderson
2:00pm – “Paint the Serpent Mound” – $15 – Sharon Dean (over an hour)
4:00pm – Metal Rose – Butch Wheeler
5:00pm – Weaving with Nature – Harmonic Circuit
6:00pm –
7:00pm – Crater Rim Tour
Workshop Schedule
The views and opinions of the presenters are their own and not that of the Friends of Serpent Mound’s.
This is a work in progress.
Friday, June 19
3:00 pm
Emily Ulrich
Pigment Paint from Nature
Learn what type of rocks one can use to make a pigment that they can paint with!
Friday, June 19
4:00 pm
Josh Haudenschield
Flute Music
John is a musician, performer, and songwriter. He plays Native American Flutes and the harp. He will have his first album of songs for Native American Flutes and Harp. He will preform some and talk about his journey with the flutes.
Friday, June 19
5:00 pm
Michael Eastlake
Part 1 – Gardening Outside All Year
FOSM Member and long time gardener, Michael Eastlake will share tips on growing veggies outside all year long.
Friday, June 19
6:00 pm
Michael Eastlake
Part 2 – Gardening Inside All Year
Stick around for part 2, and Michael will share tips on growing super nutritious plants inside all year along with using fermentation to increase their health benefits!
Saturday, June 20
10:00 am
Aletha Angelus (New Leaf Yoga)
Morning Yoga in the Trees
Enjoy a free morning yoga class among the trees!
Saturday, June 20
10:00 am
Scioto Valley Bird and Nature Club
Nature Hike
For the past few years, the Scioto Valley Bird and Nature Club has lead hikes through Soaring Eagle and Serpent Mound, looking for and identifying nature along the way. It’s a real delight when they spy the neighborhood Eagles! Without binoculars one can even see their new nest from either overlooks at Serpent Mound, but binoculars would give one a better look!
Saturday, June 20
10:00 am
FOSM Volunteers
Part 1 – Making Your Own Charcoal Pencils
Learn how to make one’s own drawing charcoal with a tin can, fire, and the appropriate wood.
Saturday, June 20
11:00 am
Dr. Catherine McNabb
Open Flame Cooking
A short description of the presentation could go here.
Saturday, June 20
12:00 pm
FOSM Volunteers & Rusty Hardin
Part 2 – Using Homemade Charcoal Pencils
Learn some techniques to using your freshly made charcoal pencils.
Saturday, June 20
1:00 pm
Jaymie Maham
Introduction to Appalachian (Mountain) Dulcimer
Jaymie is a local area resident and mountain dulcimer enthusiast who began playing the instrument in 2016. She plays a wide variety of music genres on this traditional instrument spanning from the usual things like hymns and fiddle tunes all the way to modern rock. She has a growing library of tablature for the dulcimer online at Sheet Music Plus. You can also find video examples and free tutorials on her YouTube channel. Lessons available.
In this informal workshop we’ll briefly discuss the origins and history of the mountain dulcimer, a unique stringed and fretted instrument native to the Appalachian region. A selection of traditional fiddle/jam/folk tunes typically heard on the instrument will be played as an example.
HANDS ON OPPORTUNITY: Instructor will provide access to a small number of additional instruments they bring on-site if you would like to try one.
In addition: Do you already have a dulcimer tucked away in a closet, under the bed, or stored in the attic? Bring it along! Let’s get you tuned up and ready to start strumming.
Saturday, June 20
2:00 pm
Debbie Keri-Brown
Automatic Writing With Your Angels & Spirit Guides
(About 2 hours)
Unlock your creativity as you connect with your higher self, angels or spirit guides to assist you in the writing process! Bring your pen and paper and be prepared to channel through automatic writing. A felt tip pen or smooth gliding pen is the best choice.
You’ll learn how to prepare yourself through grounding, centering and creating accurate affirmations to ensure that you are receiving guidance and wisdom from the light. You’ll also learn the best ways to begin and continue the process as the words flow through you. We’ll have different writing experiences throughout the workshop. Debbie will share examples of her own experiences including those which were written in languages she does not speak. Affirmations, an energetic cord cutting and mini soul retrieval ritual will aim at removing any blockages to the writing process. It’s not necessary to have had any prior writing experience.
She has been using automatic writing for over thirty years, not realizing early in her career what was actually happening. She has a strong connection to Mother Mary and receives many messages from her and others at sacred sites and at other times. Debbie is a Reiki Master who chants songs of peace and praise in six languages as she channels from source. She is a motivational speaker who has given presentations throughout Ohio and is the 2015 recipient of the Purpose For Women International award for spirituality.
Debbie is a nondenominational minister, published author and community volunteer. She is a lively and informative speaker and her NYC accent makes you feel as if you’re right back there with her. She has given presentations on different topics at the FOSM gatherings for several years.
Saturday, June 20
4:00 pm
Jessica Culver
Appalachian Traditions: Scratch Cooking Skills
Workshop on cooking from scratch, out of your pantry and your yard!
Saturday, June 20
5:00 pm
Diane Vickory
OOPS, I’M DEAD! Now what do I do? 2026 Version
From a mediums perspective, hear what she has learned about what happens after one dies.
Saturday, June 20
6:00 pm
Sharon Dean
Foraging
Learn about foraging and walk around Soaring Eagle and see what can be found.
Sunday, June 21
9:00 am
MoonDoggie LIVERee & Jeffrey Wilson, FOSM President
Kayak Tour below Serpent Mound
Meet at Soaring Eagle, to load and be transported to creek access point. Nikki will lead the float, Jeffrey will be your guide. A link to register is forth coming.
Sunday, June 21
10:00 am
Joanie Boyle
Morning Yoga in the Trees (meet at workshop tent)
Joanie has been offering free morning yoga classes for several years now. Last year, we found a wonderful location among the trees to hold morning yoga!
Sunday, June 21
10:00 am
Gary Miner
Cast Iron Skillet Care
Learn and talk about caring for cast iron skillets.
Sunday, June 21
11:00 am
Amy Edge
Crystal Work (Tentative)
Information
Sunday, June 21
12:00 am
Diane Vickory
OOPS, I’M DEAD! Now what do I do? 2026 Version
From a mediums perspective, hear what she has learned about what happens after one dies.
Sunday, June 21
1:00 pm
Dora Anderson
Basic Clay Work
The image at the left is one of her cool wheel thrown pots that she then placed a design of Serpent Mound on. In this workshop she will show some basics of working with clay.
Sunday, June 21
2:00 pm – 4 pm
Sharon Dean
“Paint the Serpent Mound” – $15 (possibly over an hour)
Attend an artist lead paint class on a 8×10 canvas. All supplies included.
Sunday, June 21
4:00 pm
Butch Wheeler
Metal Rose Demonstration
Butch will show how to make a rose from about any metal.
Sunday, June 21
5:00 pm
Harmonic Circuit
Weaving with Nature – $22 per person
Relax, restore, and reconnect through a blend of sound healing, meditation, and nature-based creativity. Experience a calming sound bath and gentle biofield tuning to balance body, mind, and spirit, then create a meaningful wall hanging using natural materials like reeds, grasses, bamboo, and vines.
Saturday, June 20
6:00 pm
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Festival Activities
Join us, June 19-21, 2026, as we celebrate the first few days of summer among the foothills of the Appalachia mountains.
Our annual festival highlights the area’s history, heritage, ecology, as well as the multitude of aspects associated with the Serpent Mound Park. The Great Serpent Mound effigy, built by the Ancient Indigenous Peoples, incorporates alignments to the rising and setting of the sun and moon on the solstices and equinoxes. The summer solstice sunset alignment is through the open jaws and across the oval.
There are many theories, stories, ancient knowledge, and unknowns with Serpent Mound. The Friends of Serpent Mound started this festival as a way for the public to share and learn about the many facets of Serpent Mound. Our presenters vary from locals, historians, Indigenous Americans, Scientists, Spiritualist, Musicians, and more. Learn about Serpent Mound and the surrounding area’s history, uniqueness, wildlife, and ecology, along with some fun family friendly summer activities!
Most of our Workshops or hikes are done by our Vendors & fellow Organizations.
Educational booths to visit!
Ohio Atlatl Association
Come out and try your hand or arm at throwing an Atlatl! Learn about the ancient art of the hunting device, the Atlatl. Or watch as the club members compete.
Great Serpent Mound Dowsers
For thousands of years, dowsers have been helping locate water sources all over the World. The Great Serpent Mound Dowsers are a Chapter of the American Society of Dowers (ASD). Stop by their booth to learn several different ways one can dowse. They have helped us behind the scenes every year, supplying supportive volunteers. Visit their booth next to ours.
The John “Barney” Barnhart Education Tent
Visit this tent to see artifact collections Locals or visit with local organizations or Appalachian crafters and learn more about what they offer.
Arts & Crafters
Many of our vendors work on their arts and crafts at their booths and are always willing to demonstrate and answer questions one might have. Here are some things you will find – beading, Gourd crafts, broom making, jewelry making, and others.
Pioneer Ways
We have a few vendors that will be staying in more primitive tents and will be demonstrating from their booths Traditional Skills, like wool carding & using a spinning wheel, quilting, Dutch over cooking over open fire, primitive fire lighting, gun safety, and flint knapping.
FOSM’s Booths
INFORMATION
Stop at the main FOSM Booth and get information on our Photograph Nature Scavenger Hunt. We started this 2022, the children and their parents/guardians really enjoy themselves. Especially, the children when they show us their images and tell us their stories associated with each one. Each child receives a small prize, but the actual prize was the fun experience they had in exploring nature.
MOBILE MUSEUM
We are again offering a safe space for locals to share their memorabilia of Serpent Mound. Each night the items will be secured and brought back out the next day for viewing.
Great Serpent Mound Dowsers Chapter of ASD
Learn more…
Where is the festival?
Soaring Eagle Retreat is east of Serpent Mound and the Ohio History Connection has asked that all of our participants come in from the Horner Chapel entrance and park in our field. One can assess Serpent Mound park via the Buckeye Trail during Park hours.
375 Horner Chapel Rd., Peebles, OH 45660
1-937-205-0094