PORTSMOUTH EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Samhain Circle: Transformation, Stones, Stories, and Magick in Portsmouth
An evening workshop with author Roxie Zwicker that guides participants through Samhain rites—altar-building, an ancestral spirit bottle craft, guided meditation and seasonal card readings—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Samhain Circle: Transformation, Stones, Stories, and Magick in Portsmouth.
Join author Roxie Zwicker in Portsmouth for a focused Samhain circle and workshop held in a Labyrinth room, where the evening gathers the season’s symbolism—bare fields, falling leaves and the thinning veil between worlds—into an intimate, contemplative event.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Circle in the Labyrinth Room
Gather in circle as the host frames Samhain’s traditions and guides the group through a communal altar setup to honor ancestors and the season of transformation.
Create an Ancestral Spirit Bottle
A hands-on workshop component provides all supplies and instruction to craft an ancestral spirit bottle intended for your sacred space or altar.
Personal Card Readings and Guided Meditation
Each guest receives a seasonal card reading from Roxie and joins a guided meditation designed to refresh the spirit and deepen connection with remembrance practices.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The session moves from a shared circle to individual practice: set up the spirit altar with a personal token, participate in a guided meditation, craft an ancestral spirit bottle with provided materials, and receive a card reading—an intimate arc of remembrance and seasonal reflection.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and what to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a small token or item you’d like to place on the spirit altar in memory of a loved one; all craft supplies for the ancestral spirit bottle are provided in the workshop price.
The workshop is an evening Samhain circle held in a Labyrinth room in Portsmouth—expect seated ritual and crafting activities.
Arrive prepared for an intimate group setting; specifics on meeting point and exact timing should be confirmed with the operator, New England Curiosities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who leads the Samhain circle and workshop?
The evening is led by author and Mystery Maven Roxie Zwicker.
Are supplies provided for the craft portion?
Yes—supplies for crafting the ancestral spirit bottle are included in the workshop price.
Can I place something on the spirit altar?
Yes—guests are invited to bring a small item to place on the communal spirit altar in memory of a beloved spirit.
Will there be individual readings?
Each guest will have a seasonal card pulled and read by Roxie during the session.
What is the focus of the evening?
The workshop explores Samhain traditions, personal remembrance, guided meditation, and the crafting of an ancestral spirit bottle.
Where in Portsmouth does the event take place?
The gathering is held in a Labyrinth room in Portsmouth; confirm the exact meeting location with the operator.