A Gathering of Sacred Traditions
May 22–25, 2026
Gaea Retreat Center – McClouth, Kansas
Temples of Pansophia was founded on the idea that sharing knowledge can make us a stronger community. Our aim is to create and hold space that allows us to come together and educate ourselves through diverse paths and, in turn, share the knowledge with others.
The core of who we are is bringing people together to learn from each other. Temples of Pansophia deeply values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to creating an equitable learning environment for all people.
We honor the sacredness of lived experience. We elevate ourselves through both the magickal and the mundane—anything can be spiritual.
Our carefully curated Featured Temples bring exceptional teachers and traditions to share their sacred wisdom. These are the heart of our festival experience.
The heart of the Temples of Pansophia festival. This sacred space hosts our opening and closing ceremonies, bringing the entire community together to begin and honor the journey we've shared.
Interested in hosting the Temple of Pansophia?
We offer a small art grant for community members who want to take on and host this shared community space.
A non-denominational exploration of witchcraft as it has been practiced across time, culture, and tradition — and as it lives in the hands of modern practitioners. This temple honors the craft in all its forms, inviting seekers to engage with it not as spectators, but as participants.
Programming includes an immersive class on spell creation — guiding attendees through the layering of intent, the art of brainstorming, and the moment of activation. The temple will also host a community collaborative spell creation project: a living, hands-on work of ritual art built together in real time by all who choose to add their will to it.
Come ready to make something real.
Spirit of Gaea is a dance troupe bringing a movement-centered community experience to Temples of Pansophia — one rooted in connecting with the land, spirit, and each other through dance, rhythm, and expression.
This interactive temple invites participants of all ages and all experience levels to join in movement and ritual. Expect ribbons, fans, props, music, and opportunities to dance together as a community in celebration of the spirit of Gaea itself. This is not a "sit and watch" experience — it is a living temple of movement and participation.
Spirit of Gaea welcomes people of all abilities and mobility levels. Whether through movement, visualization, creative contribution, choreography, energy work, or simply sharing presence, every participant has a place within this temple.
Bring water, bring your spirit, and prepare to move with the land.
A new sacred space awaits revelation...
Community members are invited to create Hosted Temples — small, welcoming spaces that offer insight, enrichment, or connection. A Hosted Temple may be spiritual, creative, educational, artistic, movement-based, or centered on a personal passion.
Do you have a tradition, craft, practice, or area of expertise you'd like to share with fellow festival-goers? Host your own temple at the festival! Hosted Temple keepers receive two complimentary adult passes and are expected to be present for the full festival.
We welcome merchants offering spiritually aligned goods and sacred wares to our gathering. Share your craft with seekers on their journey.
No Additional Vendor Fee
Merchants pay only standard admission. Advance application required.
Join us for a silent auction featuring donated items. All proceeds benefit Temples of Pansophia, supporting the creation of sacred community spaces.
Item Drop-Off
Silent auction item drop-off will be at the pavilion in the designated area.
Find answers to frequently asked questions
Gaea Retreat Center — a 168-acre spiritual retreat center near McClouth, Kansas.
We follow a pack-in, pack-out philosophy. Anything you bring with you should leave with you.
We do not offer a meal plan. A vegetarian meal will be provided for the entire community during the opening ceremony.
Local food trucks will be onsite throughout the event.
No — please bring any firewood you need. Only wood already down on the ground may be gathered on the property. For approved sources, email us or visit www.gaearetreat.org.
Yes — pets are welcome at Gaea. Please read and familiarize yourself with Gaea's pet rules below, as they will be stringently enforced.
$80
Fri–Mon camping, full access
$50
Single day access
$180
Full festival + hookup access + electricity
Apply for RV Space$60
Ages 13–17
$35
Ages 13–17, single day
Free / $50
Children 12 & under — FREE
Join our community service effort and help make Temples of Pansophia thrive! Volunteers who commit 15 hours of festival service through our various committees receive free festival admission. Work exchange participants are assigned to teams based on festival needs and their interests. Spaces are limited and applicants may not be able to get their preferred committee depending on festival needs.
Whether you help with setup, temple coordination, flow management, or other essential roles, your contribution keeps the magic alive for everyone.
Limited spaces available. Assignments based on festival needs.
Apply for Work Exchange21+ Adults Only Area
An adults-only camping area featuring dedicated content and vendors for those seeking deeper explorations of sacred sensuality and mature spiritual expression.
First Field Festival Pass (21+)
$20 – Full festival access, no camping
Surcharge funds First Field content and providers