Join author Roxie Zwicker in Portsmouth, NH, for an intimate Samhain workshop celebrating transformation, ancestral connection, and seasonal rituals. Create spirit altars and experience personal card readings in a deeply reflective setting.
Join author Roxie Zwicker in Portsmouth, NH, for an intimate Samhain workshop celebrating transformation, ancestral connection, and seasonal rituals. Create spirit altars and experience personal card readings in a deeply reflective setting.
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Operated by New England Curiosities · Portsmouth, New Hampshire
easy.
2–3 hours.
No physical fitness required, suitable for all levels comfortable with seated activities and light crafting.
No prior experience is needed; the workshop welcomes all levels and includes guided instructions.
Bring comfortable clothing, a notebook, and optionally a small personal object to include in altar crafting.
The workshop takes place in Portsmouth, NH, in a dedicated Labyrinth room designed for reflection and ritual.
All materials are provided to participants as part of the workshop experience.
Yes, the space is accessible and the activities are mostly seated and gentle.
The workshop is designed for adult participants due to the nature of the content and activities.
Samhain is one of the oldest Celtic festivals marking the transition from harvest to winter, historically observed across what is now New England by indigenous and settler communities alike.
The workshop promotes mindfulness and respect for seasonal cycles, encouraging sustainability through minimal material use and connection to nature's rhythms.
New England Curiosities is a Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based experience company that presents guided tours, hands-on workshops, and seasonal events rooted in local folklore, spiritual practices, and maritime history. The project offers immersive evenings such as A Night at the Witches Cottage, featuring storytelling with Roxie Zwicker, complementary cider, witchy wares, and an atmospheric setting of flickering candles and dried herbs. Participants can attend Intuition Portal – Divination Masterclass to deepen intuitive skills through advanced techniques and guided meditation, or enroll in Intuitive Crystal Magic to learn crystal selection, programming, and care while taking home curated stones. The Lure & Lore of Sea Glass Workshop is listed among offerings. Tarot Classes invite participants to explore the cards as a reflective tool for personal insight. Spiritualism - Beyond the Grave and the Teacup examines Victorian-era spirit communication methods including tea leaf reading, automatic writing, and seance practices. Samhain - Circle & Workshop combines guided meditation, spirit altar creation, ancestral spirit bottle crafting, and personal card readings for seasonal remembrance. The Wicked Haunted Waterfront Tour presents Portsmouth’s maritime past with historic photos and local ghost stories, including sites tied to the red light district and shanghaied sailors. New England Curiosities emphasizes educational storytelling and experiential learning in each small-group setting. The organization's public schedule and trip summaries provide clear expectations, and each experience explicitly lists activities and takeaways to help visitors choose the right offering. Booking information, dates, and accessibility details are available on the public listings to plan visits in advance online.
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