BRAVA Magazine

Energetics for Magick in Everyday Life with Ruth Barrett & Falcon River
2025-09-18 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Through interactive and participatory exercises, participants will learn hands-on, tangible energetic skills for surviving and thriving in patriarchy, providing and receiving energetic support, practicing the art of centering, and much more. Our intention is to provide women with tools to access their bodily memories of drawing power from the elemental forces that surround us and to become more receptive to the multi-sensory world of Nature.

Certified Wisconsin Mushroom Identifier Class with Melissa Klotka & Emilymae King
2025-09-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
The Wisconsin Mycological Society has put together a fabulous class for beginning or intermediate mushroom lovers. Learn about all of the most popular edible species in Wisconsin and their look-alikes. Discover key identifying characteristics, and if you feel extra adventurous, test your knowledge at the end! If you receive a passing score on the test, you will become a Certified Wisconsin Mushroom Identifier, and you will be able to legally sell mushrooms to restaurants and grocery stores in the state of Wisconsin.

Madison’s Hidden History: From Myth to Mystery
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | History Maker Space, 1 S. Pinckney Street (U.S. Bank Plaza), Madison, 53703, United States
Beneath the neatly kept streets of Wisconsin’s capital, secrets and stories abound—go beyond the well-known facts, figures, spaces and places of Madison to learn about odd characters, mysterious happenings and macabre events. From hauntings and hijinks to magic and even murder, From Myth to Mystery takes tour-goers on a strange ride through Madison’s lesser-known past. Stops along the way include local hauntings, the sites of stunts performed by famed magician Harry Houdini, the remains of Jeffrey Dahmer, a rumored mythical lake monster and much more.
COST
Adult: $20
Teen: $20
Senior: $20
Child (5-12): $20
Children under 5: Free
Advanced registration is required
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Know Before You Go & Accessibility
This tour includes content that may not be suitable for participants under the age of 16. Please contact Jenny Pederson at jennifer.pederson@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 669-5160 with any questions or for further information.
The tour will start in front of the U.S. Bank Plaza building, located at 1 S. Pinckney St., Madison, WI 53703. The end of the tour will return to the U.S. Bank Plaza Building.
From start to finish, the tour loop covers approximately 1.4 miles, The tour route is paved but does include some hilly terrain. Bring appropriate walking attire. Wearing comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
After arriving at the starting location and prior to the start of the tour, check-in with a WHS staff member to confirm your tour reservation.
Tour participants are encouraged to bring water with them as the tour will be taking place outdoors and shade will vary.
Walking tours will happen rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, consider bringing an umbrella.
There are public parking options available in downtown Madison. There is a public parking garage, Capitol Square North Garage, located within two blocks of the tour’s starting location. In addition, there is street parking information on the City of Madison website.
Tour participants with questions about the tour content, or with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact Jenny Pederson at jennifer.pederson@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 669-5160.

Mushrooms in the Kitchen & Apothecary with Linda Conroy
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Learn about the healing value of mushrooms and how to prepare them for optimal nourishment and healing. This presentation will be multifaceted, offering information about mushroom nourishment and medicine. An overview of the health benefits and medicinal qualities of mushrooms will be shared and the instructor will offer ideas for preparing mushrooms and recipes for inspiration. In the hands-on component, we will make a variety of mushroom condiments, delicacies, and medicine that everyone will take home.

Sauna & Bath Rituals with Gloria Nash
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
The ritual process of integrating botanicals in the sauna offers a highly sensory-based experience. This activation of the senses creates an expansion of somatic awareness, which deepens our ability to attune to various aspects of life. We will learn why and how to make a venik (botanical broom), the properties each plant assists with, and how to attune to the field around us—fire, steam, nature, and the individual/collective as we move through the bath ritual. This workshop will take place inside and outside of the sauna. Please come prepared with water, a towel, sauna-suitable clothing (easily taken on and off for flow), and slip-on shoes.

Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Marguerite Ramlow
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Camp Helen Brachman, 9341 Ashbury Drive, Almond, 54909, United States
Yoga and Meditation will be the focus of this three-hour Pre-Conference Workshop, including the Vinyasa Flow style of yoga as well as Gentle/Restorative Yoga. There will also be guided meditation and the study of Yogic Philosophy and Yogic Breathing.
