Hekate's Sickle Festival

Pete Pathfinder, Founder of the ATC (1937-2014)

"Never forget that life is a journey, not a destination. You will never build a reputation on what you are going to do, and unfortunately, it’s never too late to do nothing. Only those who can see the invisible can accomplish the impossible, so go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Do what you can, where you are, with what you have, right now! If you can dream it, you can do it, so do the things you think you cannot do. Luck is nothing more than good planning, carefully executed. Wisdom is knowing what comes next, and knowing just when to jump off the swing. You are only young once, but if you don’t pay attention to life’s lessons, you will be immature forever." 

– Pete Pathfinder Davis, ATC founder & Archpriest

Stewart Farrar (1916-2000) Author and Founder of Progressive Wicca with Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone beloved of both.

"I rode through a dark gorge and emerged into a sight that showed me a glimpse of paradise. Before me stood "The Rose Red City" as old as time - Petra. It was if the very walls spoke to me; whispers of past civilizations and mysteries that they still held. I was awe struck. Here at the end of the Silk Road, this ancient miricle created by the old Nabateans, the remanants of Mesopotamian nomads, held me in its grasp. I felt a sense of wonder and it was through that experience that I later coined a phrase for the Craft: 'What makes a witch: A sense of wonder!""

-Quoted from

Stewart Farrar: Writer on a Broomstick by Elizabeth Guerra and Janet Farrar

Morning Glory Zell

With her long-time husband and companion Oberon Zell, Morning Glory was a pivotal figure in the history of contemporary Paganism in America. She formed the early core of the Church of All Worlds (CAW), helped create and edit Green Egg Magazine, one of the most influential publications in modern Paganism’s history, founded The Mythic Images Collection, coined the term “polyamory,” and grew to become a highly respected source on Goddess lore who toured the country speaking and teaching.

She embarked upon her silver ship to the Summerlands Tuesday May 13th, 2014 at 5:42 p.m.

“There are people whose lives make an indelible mark on the tapestry of life. Morning Glory Zell was such a person. As Priestess, Wife, Teacher and Friend; she devoted her life to providing a contemporary throne to our ancient Goddess. We thank you! We celebrate you! We will miss your physical presence. But we will carry forth your work and we will honor you as a Sacred Ancestress, Morning Glory. The death of your body is but the expansion of your spirit. May our lady guide and guard you in your journey, great lady. And may the love of so many of us be a source of strength and healing for Oberon. As a Pagan and Witch tribe We stand with you. I love you both dearly. My Gods love you.” – Orion Foxwood

David "Arthur" Lokamp

David "Arthur" Lokamp passed to the Elysian Fields on Thursday, July 27th from a cardiac event. 

Arthur was the head of ATC Event Security for the better part of four decades. His love for the people of the ATC and Pagan Communities in WA and OR was often matched, but never exceeded. His heart and smile, his laugh and his ability to make friends wherever he went were a fixture in many of our lives.

He was so happy to be back in person for festival this year. We are blessed to have been able to celebrate with him in person one more time.

Hail the Traveler.

Steve Milward

Steve Milward died of an apparent heart attack in Bellingham on July 18, 2019. He was a special character and he will be missed and not forgotten.  Steve grew up in Aloha, Washington until 1966, then Pomeroy, Washington where he graduated from high school. Steve earned an AA in Forestry from Olympic College and attended Western Washington University and graduated from Fairhaven College in 1989 with a BA in Forestry.  

Steve lived aboard his sailboat Astrid in Bellingham at Squalicum Harbor.  He also lived part of each year in Pomeroy. He was a collector and treasured useful and historical objects. He spent his life reading, particularly history and non-fiction. 

His gentle spirit and piercing intelligence, his connectedness to nature, to his ancient genealogical roots and Pagan spirituality were readily observable in his poetry.  Steve was a regular at Bellingham Poetry Night for many years. He was an active member of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, attending its rites in Index Washington and Fort Flagler whenever possible.

Jennifer "Pixie" Miller

Pixie was an enthusistic dancer, actress, and costume artist. Her theatrical creations and performances dazzled their audiences and left those who witnessed them changed. 

Pixie was a welcome addition to the ATC's festival cast and staff for several years, sharing powerful and life-changing performances invoked as many different deities, her last being the goddess Demeter. She was a bright light to shine through any darkness and shared her light with so many who were so grateful to have her in their lives. 

She is survived by her husband Jordan, their son Duncan, and a community of chosen family and friends, whom all love and miss her dearly.

Lady Aisha Nelly Beauchemin

Lady Aisha was a bright and powerful light for the many lives she touched. Her enthusiastic charisma and sweet sassiness was addicting, and many were able to experience and witness her through her various media platforms, often under the nickname Mistress Ishbo. 

Lady Aisha was also a Third Degree Priestess of the New Aeon Church International, co-founder of the Mt. Witchusetts Witches of Sterling (being also known as Lady Calypso Questell), and the owner of Calypso's Enchanted Weddings. 

Lady Aisha suffered a pulmonary embolism suddenly on December 7th, 2023 and was rushed to Brigham's Women's Hospital once she had been stabilized. Though she fought with all she had, she passed away in the late afternoon the day after.

She is survived by her loving husband Zack.