Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships & Work Exchanges
Some limited Staff Intern, Scholarship and Work Exchange jobs are available for those who cannot afford the full fees (not available to Merchants). If you need consideration, call us at 360-793-1945 right away, as these are limited and fill up early as well.
Your registration fees are used to support the Aquarian Tabernacle Church’s many ministries. If you want to pay more, you are always welcome to give additional donations, and we are always grateful for them. Thank you for helping us continue the work of the Goddess.
Why are we doing it at a hotel?
Until we can raise enough money to create New Eleusis, we had to find somewhere to host the festival in the interim. There are so many reasons why a hotel works, but here are just a few: no weather mishaps, completely ADA Accessible, separate rooms/bathrooms to minimize the spread of viruses, way more accessible to those flying in from other areas, and many more.
Do I have to register for the festival first and then book the hotel,
or vice versa?
Doesn't matter which one you do! We do suggest booking your room very soon though! If you're worried about having enough money, you don't have to pay for it until you arrive at the festival!
Do I have to stay at the hotel?
You absolutely do not have to stay at the Hilton Convention Center in SeaTac. However, there are a few things people staying off campus should consider: Parking is discounted to $10 for hotel visitors. It is $50 a day for people staying off site. As the presenters, we need to fill a certain amount of rooms in order to afford renting the other parts of the hotel. There is also a certain amount of fellowshipping you will miss out on if you don't stay, from after hours parties, to the hot tub and fire circle, and heated pool, but it is totally up to you!
Merchant Registration
Merchants are most welcome! Merchant entry is the same as an attendee with an added $25 flat fee per table/space. Advertising both before and during the festival is included in the merchant fee. Please contact our Vendor Coordinator to apply as a merchant and/or address any needs or questions you may have.
Workshop Registration
Each year we have a variety of workshops presented at Spring Mysteries Festival. Often we try to coordinate workshops related to the festival, but we welcome all kinds of Magical or Pagan-related workshops. If you would like to teach a workshop or present a discussion, please contact our Workshop Coordinator right away with a brief outline. Time and space for these special events are limited.
Registration Close Date
Registration will close the Monday before Festival! We will not be registering people mid-festival due to the nature of the rituals and the limited time our volunteer staff will have. For general festival questions, please contact use our contact form or call 360.793.1945. A staff member will respond to you via email or phone call (if requested with a phone number provided), OR we will forward your question to the appropriate festival Staff Liaison. Please do not rely on email for time sensitive issues. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours, please call the Church office directly for assistance.
Forms and Fees
Registrations will be confirmed via email when full payment has processed.
Payments
We are accepting payments online. If this option doesn’t work for you, please send an email to use our contact form or call the church at (360)793-1945 to make other arrangements.
Payment Options
If you need more payment options other than paying full price upfront, please check out our pledge programs here.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received at the ATC IN WRITING (email is okay) BEFORE THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION.
If you can no longer attend, please consider donating your registration so someone who cannot afford it, to our Steve Milward Fund! If you are facing a hardship and need to speak with someone regarding this, please call us at (360) 793-1945.
Refunds will be mailed after the festival dust settles. Only those cancellations received in writing before the festival will be eligible for a refund. The $5.00 manual processing fee is not refundable.
Children
Spiral Scouts International is hosting the Children's Shrine! Children of all ages are invited to attend Spring Mysteries Festival. Children, under the age of 13, however, are not eligible to attend the Greater Mysteries - but they should still attend the Wedding Feast for they can attend the Mystai Initiation, which happens at the same time.
Sacred Service
In the spirit of service, and with the magical concept that you must give in order to receive in mind, all participants are asked to provide two hours of sacred service during the event.
The Small Print
In order to attend, registration is required and must be accompanied by full payment in U.S. dollars to secure any time-based discounts without exception.
Registration fees include all festival activities. Please use the registration form. Attach additional separate form for each and every festival attendee you are registering filled out completely.
Some limited Staff Intern and Work Exchange jobs are available for those who can not afford the full fees (not available to Merchants or those with small children). If you need consideration, call us at (877) 677-4725 right away, as these are limited and fill up early as well.
To be accepted, each registration must be accompanied by payment. Registrations without proper full payment CANNOT be accepted, and will be returned or destroyed. The fees are used to support the many year-long activities and outreaches of the ATC, and are on a sliding scale so you can choose what you can honestly afford to give in good conscience. Early registrations cost less. We ask you to be realistic and be as generous as you are able to help us keep up our efforts and expand our public work for Paganism. Much has been accomplished already by ATC in the years to educate the world about Wicca and Paganism, but there is lots yet to be done.
Thank you for your kind attention,
Volunteer Festival Staff