Straw-Death: A Deeply Rooted Church Blog

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Welcome to “Straw-Death”: A Deeply Rooted Church Blog that reflects a slice of life from some of the caretakers living at Deeply Rooted, a gorgeous 160 acre off-grid intentional community and Pagan church set against the backdrop of rural Athens, Wisconsin.

To learn more about Deeply Rooted Church: An Offgrid Intentional Pagan Community, please click here.

The views expressed on this page are soley those of myself (Quill) and my partner Shawni, and the guest writers and do not reflect the views of the rest of the church and its members.

Together, we’re sharing our journey from our lives before Deeply Rooted, our healing, and us making a home at the church.

Please be sure to check out our “About” section for more information about us, the blog, and what we’re trying to accomplish.

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Artio’s Writing Den - Weekend Recap
Artio’s Writing Den - Weekend Recap

A recap of the wonderful weekend I was blessed to attend during the Artio’s Writer’s Den - a creative writing retreat.

Artio Guided Meditation at the Crossroads
Artio Guided Meditation at the Crossroads

This upcoming weekend, the vibrant and welcoming Deeply Rooted Church Community will be hosting the exciting “Artio Writing Den” creative writing retreat. This unique retreat centers around the profound transformation of the author and writer through the magic of their words. It's set to be a fun and laid-back weekend filled with inspiration, ideas, and friendship, which is warmly open to both members of our community and curious non-members alike. We can’t wait to see all the creativity that will unfold! Here is a guided meditation dedicated to Artio.

Artio’s Call - Artio’s Writing Den - Creative Writing Retreat
Artio’s Call - Artio’s Writing Den - Creative Writing Retreat

This weekend, the Deeply Rooted Church Community will be holding “Artio’s Writing Den” a creative writing retreat centered around developing ourselves as Pagans and writers. Even if you don’t work with Artio or know who they are, this weekend is geared to help Pagan writers grow through the expression of their words. Artio is a little-known deity with not much of a historical past, my goal personally is to dedicate these gatherings to them as an offering. This article explains more about the reason for the weekend, my initial meeting with Artio, and a little information on them as a muse for writing.

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Beyond the Veil of Sleep
Beyond the Veil of Sleep

Would you like to begin a foundation for dream interpretation? Well look now further.

Finnish Folklore and Family Ties
Finnish Folklore and Family Ties

When exploring my roots I have found these names to have traveled with me throughout the years.

Foraging For Wild Foods: Puffball Mushrooms
Foraging For Wild Foods: Puffball Mushrooms

What an exciting find while out at a cemetery. I felt so lucky to found Puffball Mushrooms for dinner. Share the experience with me through photos.

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