Dec 27th 2024
Yule Traditions
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SPECIAL GUEST: Daniela Morena
CONCLAVE: Traditions of Darkness & Light with Citizen Elkeyai LaRose
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Ravendark Photography with Leroy Hickman Jr
BOOKSIGNING: A Dream Within A Scream: Shannon Michelle Collins
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Jessica L Morán offering Hadean Oracular Readings
Special Appearance by Santa, Krampus, and Satan
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the Nov Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizens Tom Dolcelli, DRV Photography, Roe Poalino, & Louisa Ashe for the Photography
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Nov 29th 2024
Multiple Parallel Universes, Temporal Rifts and The Paranormal
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Multiple Parallel Universes, Temporal Rifts and The Paranormal
KEYNOTE: Mikell O'Connor Presents: The Blue Hole, NJ's Dimensional Portal
CONCLAVE: The Time-Space Continuum w/ Madame X
CEREMONY: "Ask Satan about the Multiverse" with Cenobite Satan
ART EXHIBITOR: Almudena Caminero Fernández
BOOKSIGNING: The Kirklyn Horror by Author J.M. DeSantis
MERCHANT: Dragonduck Creations offering Gothic Bone & Flora Decor for Body & Home
LITHOMANCY: John Weller of The Midnight Enchantment Shop
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the Nov Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you John Gavin Photography
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Oct 25th 2024
Lifting the Veil
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MUSICAL GUEST: "Wild Heart" 'The Stevie Nicks Star Songbook' by Laurie de Winter
PRESENTERS: Big Mama Elma, Janet Ann Durand, Alexandra Marrero & Edward Anderson
EXHIBITING ARTIST: LAUREN CURTIS / TALON ART
CEREMONY: Those Who are Remembered Live with Granny Goth Rauncie
BOOK SIGNING: Poets Never Die by Rythian Black
SPIRITUAL ADVISORS:
Big Mama Elma - Tarot Mediumship, Edward Anderson - Nordic Bone Casting
Janet Ann Durand - Numerology, Alexandra Marrero - Pendulum Readings
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the Oct Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizens Roe Poalino & DRV Photography
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Sept 27th 2024
Dreams & The Astral
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KEY NOTE: John Bardy - Somnambulistica: An Exploration of Dreams & Nightmares
CONCLAVE: Etheric & Astral Travel with Madame X of House of the Dreaming
ART EXHIBITOR : Baron Victor von Ravenscroft
CEREMONY: A Taste of the Etheric with Madame X and Herr Wulfsunus of House of the Dreaming
BOOK SIGNING: "Chase the Wild Hunt" by Author Jason Alexander
MERCHANT: Thunder Wearable Art offering dreamy jewelry & gothic accessories
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the Sept Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizens Roe Poalino & DRV Photography
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July 26th 2024
African Traditions
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KEY NOTE: Rhonda Alin presents: Introduction to Traditional African Spiritual Systems
CONCLAVE: Vampires of Africa w/Lord Jabbar from Clan Asotus - Order of the Ouroboros
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Lady Bayne / My Inner Realm
CEREMONY: Elemental Integration with Bharati Carla
BOOK SIGNING: "Magic of Tarot" by Author Sasha Graham
MERCHANT: Royal International Market with African Beads, Batik, Oils, Incense & Jewelry
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Harmony Alexis Manobianco
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal
Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the July Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli Photography
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June 28th 2024
Self-Control & the Dark Passenger
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KEY NOTE: Raquel Rocky Digati of Macabre World Podcast presents on: Lizzie Borden
CONCLAVE: Self-control & The Dark Passenger with Baron Dario
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Vera Worthington
BOOK SIGNING: "Something Evil This Way Comes" by Author Steven Farkas
MERCHANT: Darker Arts Studio: offering human bone jewelry
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Elkeyai LaRose
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the June Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli & Roe Poalino Photography
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May 31st 2024
The Vampire Among us
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KEY NOTE: Edmondo Crimi, Curator of Vampa
Presents: Vampa Museum, Inspired in The Vampire
CONCLAVE: The Infernal Union - Samael, Lilith & Vampirism with MadameX
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Danny Kelly
CEREMONY: “A Drink with Dracula, the Tragic Prince" by Baron Victor von Ravenscroft
BOOK SIGNING: Bury me in your Rose Garden by Bianca Crespo
MERCHANT: The Parlour offering oddities, Witchcraft Items & Curiosities
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Joseph Patricus O'Donnell offering Celestial Card Readings
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/Lady Raven
Photos of the May Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Tom Dolcelli Photography
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April 26th 2024
The Lost Kingdoms of Atlantis, Lumuria & Mu
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KEY NOTE: Raven Eir Presents: "Ancient Technology: Crystals, Sound & More"
CONCLAVE: "The Lost Continents: Atlantis, Lemuria & Mu" w/ Darque Staar
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Dana Kjeldaas
CEREMONY: "Atlantis Uber Alles" by Gregory Levine & Cenobite Satan
FEATURED BOOK: The Wickeds - A Women Writers Anthology Edited by Hollie Snider
MERCHANT:
Strange Omens offering Crystals, Jewelry, Occult Items & More
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Ocean Oracle readings with Elkeyai LaRose
OUR CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/Lady Raven
Photos of the April Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizen Roe Poalino Photography
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Mar 29th 2024
The Gothic Movement & The Historical Goths
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KEY NOTE: Doktor John presents: "Goth to Gothic"
CONCLAVE: "Goths, Ostrogoths & Visigoths" w/ Ron BlakkFoxx
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Bryan C Cicalese
SPECIAL GUEST: Lady Jaxon offering Tribal Belly Dance in the Crypt
CEREMONY: Gothic Roman Holiday w/ Alaric by Captain Zorikh
FEATURED BOOK: Dark Divinations, A Horror Anthology - Edited by Naching T. Kassa
MERCHANT:
Brain Fever Artwork offering Oddities & Taxidermy
PSYCHIC ADVISOR: Raven Eir offering Tibetan MO Readings & Spiritual Goods
OUR NEW CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the March Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizens Tom Dolcelli, DRV Photography, & Roe Poalino
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Feb 23rd 2024
Pleasure, Play & Energy
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KEY NOTE: "A Shocking Taste of Electro Play" with Nico aka Vomitus Ad Nauseum A
SPECIAL GUEST: Professional​ Mistress IronMaiden
CONCLAVE: Pleasure thru Pain, a Guided Tour with Citizens Baron Ravenscroft & Amy
CEREMONY: Raising Heavenly Hell with Cenobite Satan
EXHIBITING ARTIST: Lola Montez
FEATURED BOOK: Night's Knights: A Vampire Tale by Author Emerian Rich
MERCHANTS:
ORA Healing with Solomon Seagal offering Tantric Crystals & Massage
Luna Fae Leathers offering genuine leather handmade instruments of pleasure & pain
Olde Thyme Witch offering pagan goods
OUR NEW CHARITY: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
Photos of the Feb. Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Tom Dolcelli for the photography
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Jan 26TH 2024
MIDWINTER GALA - A Celebration of Iron Garden's 9th Anniversary
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SPECIAL GUEST: Empress Gem Evolution: Vampire Courts Past, Present & Future
PRESENTATION: The Vampire Community with Citizen Dolores Novaturient Scotophile
CEREMONY: Renewal of Citizenship Oaths,
Reconsecration of Tools, Installation of Officers
Recitation of the 7 Gates & Awards Ceremony w/ Iron Garden Primus Madame X and Citizen Baron Victor von Ravenscroft
CREATIVE WORKS EXHIBIT: Iron Garden Citizens showcasing Original Poetry, Fine Art, Photography & Crafts
BOOK SIGNING: Can't wait to be Dead by Author Sam Verba
MERCHANTS:
Thanatos Productions, LLC. offering Masks, Props & Haunt Nostalgia items
Olde Thyme Witch offering pagan goods
DIVINATION: Harmony Alexis Manobianco
AMBIENT GOTH MUSIC LOUNGE w/ DJ TM5
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Photos of the Jan. Gathering can be viewed on Our Facebook Page
Thank you Citizens DRV Photography, Roe Poalino, Tom Dolcelli & Louisa Ashe
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