Register now for the 2-night Temple of the Dark!
January 9th at 5p.m. to January 11th at 12 p.m.
Whittier, NC.

As the veil of winter deepens and the Earth turns inward, we gather at Blue Mist Mountain for the TEMPLE OF THE DARK, a ceremonial descent into the fertile mystery at the heart of death and rebirth.

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This is not a temple of despair, but of TRANSFIGURATION.

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Through the dark crown, dark heart, and dark eros, we surrender into the VOID, the still point that births new worlds.

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Together we will move through layers of shadow and silence, sound and surrender, shedding the skins of the old world as we open to the NEW EARTH rising within us and around us.

Through guided practices, sound journeys, dark embodiment rituals, and sacred eros, we will enter the womb of night and remember the primal stillness from which all creation is born.

This Temple will be deep, initiatory, and ecstatic.

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Past Temples of the Dark have emphasized death and release; this Temple brings the energy of 2026, the beginning of Creation.

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Schedule:

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
5–6 pm: Arrivals
6–7:30 pm: Potluck Dinner
7:30–8:30 pm: Opening Circle
8:30–9:30 pm: Dark Sound Journey by Richie
9:30–11:30 pm: Dark Puja

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
7–9 am: Light Breakfast Provided
9:30–11 am: Body Practices for the Dark: somatic descent, breath, trembling, embodiment
11–2 pm: Time on Your Own (lunch on own, silent reflection, forest walk, journaling, rest)
2:30–4:30 pm: The Triple Dark: Crown, Heart, and Eros (Erica & Jared)
4:30–5 pm: Break
5–6:30 pm: Endarkenment Ritual (Erica, Richie & Jared)
6:30–8:30 pm: Potluck Dinner
8:30–10 pm: Dark Desire Experience
10 pm–2 am: Open Temple: Night of the Void (shadow play, mystery, sacred intimacy)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
7–9:30 am: Light Breakfast Provided
9:30–11 am: Closing Circle
11–12 pm: Clean up
12–3 pm (Optional): Gathering at The Scotsman (Celtic Pub, Waynesville)

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At Blue Mist Mountain, we honor the beauty of reciprocity and accessibility through our sliding scale pricing. This structure allows you to contribute at a level that aligns with your financial means while supporting the sacred work we offer. If you have the resources, we invite you to give generously, knowing that your contribution helps sustain the temple and makes this healing space available to others in need. If you require financial flexibility, we trust you to pay what you can with an open heart. Abundance flows when we support one another—thank you for being part of this sacred exchange.

Below are the recommended pricing levels and the links to register. In addition, we are now charging a $10 Temple Love Admin. Fee as a contribution to the vital behind the scenes work of our team.

You may add additional donations upon checkout to help with supplies, land stewardship and special projects. 

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Work Trade Coupon Codes:​

No Income: We got you, come. Consider offering trade, work, or volunteering if available.
Note: If the code does not work, the spots have been filled!

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Main Meat Dish for 15 → $75 off (4 spots) — Code: JAN-MMD
Vegan Main Dish for 15 → $55 off (2 spots) — Code: JAN-VMD
Land Stewardship (3 hrs) → $75 off (1 spot) — Code: JAN-LAND
Cleaning (3 hrs, Fri arrival 1 pm) → $75 off (2 spots) — Code: JAN-CL-FR

If you have another trade suggestion, feel free to reach out.

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Refund Policy: As a small business, we do not issue refunds, but ticket costs may be used toward a future event. If you booked/paid for a room, we can't offer a refund or future application of the payment. You can find someone to take your room if you desire and have them pay you directly.

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Sliding Scale Pricing Levels: