What to expect ….
What to bring ….
Where to go ….
How to RSVP
What date & time each month.
POTLUCK INFO 🙂
- Please RSVP to Deanne by text: 248 496 4088 or email: ecoartdb at gmail.com for these Free Family-Friendly Potlucks with your phone and email if you plan to come, or maybe can come.
- Registration helps me plan, and also be able to contact you if necessary. Needs met for clarity & flow!
- This Month you are welcome to come to this Family-Friendly community event starting at 6p.
- The Event is FREE. DONATIONS are welcomed. Please register in any case.
- Bring FOOD to share.
- PLEASE LABEL your food ingredients ahead of time if you can. Special concern to gluten, meat & parsley.
- Arrive if you can between 6p an 6:30 to get settled an enjoy the setting…so that we are ready to have our go-around & food on time.
- 7p is a Gathering Circle for a brief sharing before the Potluck Meal and we hope you are all set up by then.
- Evening Activities: socialize or meander in the Strawbale Studio, Bonfire areas, or main house.
- Park in the Front Meadow on the right as you come down the lane, or go straight ahead southward to a larger South Meadow parking meadow, and walk to the Main House.
- Drop offs can be made to the main house, then please REPARK 🙂 There are 2-3 spaces for Special Needs situations by the house.
- Address: 2691 Noble Rd. Oxford, MI 48370
- MAKE SURE ALL PEOPLE can move their cars. DO NOT BLOCK in any cars 🙂 Let Deanne know if there if the flow needs opening up.
- We will end the evening at 10 or 11pm 🙂
- This Month you are welcome to come to this Family-Friendly community event starting at 6p.
July 3rd, 2023 | Buck Moon | Monday 6-10p |
August 2 (note change) | Sturgeon Moon | Tuesday 6-10p |
August 30th | Blue Moon | Wednesday 6-10p |
September 29th | Harvest Moon | Friday 6-10p |
October 28th | Hunter’s Moon | Saturday 6-10p |
November 27th | Beaver Moon | Monday 6-10p |
December 26th | Cold Moon | Tuesday 6-10p |
January 25, 2024 |
Wolf Moon | Thur 5- 11p Potluck 6p |
February 24, 2024 |
Snow Moon | Sat 5 – 11p Potluck 6p |
March 25, 2024 | Worm Moon | Mon 5 – 11p Potluck 6p |
May 23 | Flower Moon |
FULL MOON ZOOM INFO! (held July 5, 2023 Wednesday, 8-10p)
Join the listserve for the zoom link !
I hope you can join! There are many “regulars” from all over – VT, NY, and occasionally overseas! See below.
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- FULL MOON ZOOM 8-10p EST
- Join the listserve for the zoom link AND POSTS re upcoming Zoom dates. !
- Even thought we are not there in person, we can connect to the energy of the evening & each other.
- Full Moon Dates and Lore (click here or scroll down for the dates)
- FULL MOON ZOOM 8-10p EST
OUR ZOOM SCHEDULE will be something like this:
- 7:45 p Get ready 🙂 Be cozy and comfortable, perhaps have a hand-craft project or cup of tea? You can come into the “waiting room”.
- 8:00 p The Zoom OPENS and we begin with Greetings & viewing of a 3 min. video about Strawbale Studio
- 8:15 p – 9:00 “What’s Alive in You”. A 5 min.’ish Go-Around.
- 9:00 p – 9:10 Brief Break
- 9:00 p – 10:00 What’s INSPIRING for you at this time: a sustainability practice, a Project, share a song or your art work, a book or video, an experience or idea !

Strawbale Studio
Strawbale Studio 3 min video by Sarah Angelini
_Info below this line is “old stuff” 🙂 _______________________________________________________
Full Moon Calendar 2023 | Native American Name | Time of Full Moon |
January 6th | Wolf Moon | Friday 6-10p |
February 5th | Snow Moon | Sunday 6-10p |
March 7th | Worm Moon | Tuesday 6-10p |
April 6th | Pink Moon | Thursday 6-10p |
May 5th | Flower Moon | Friday 6-10p |
June 3rd (changed to June 4) | Strawberry Moon | Saturday 6-10p |
July 3rd | Buck Moon | Monday 6-10p |
August 1st (changed to Aug 2?) | Sturgeon Moon | Tuesday 6-10p |
August 30th | Blue Moon | Wednesday 6-10p |
September 29th | Harvest Moon | Friday 6-10p |
October 28th | Hunter’s Moon | Saturday 6-10p |
November 27th | Beaver Moon | Monday 6-10p |
December 26th | Cold Moon | Tuesday 6-10p |
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December 27 | 12:33 AM | Wednesday | ![]() |
2022 FULL MOON ZOOM SCHEDULE
8-10pm on the following dates.
2023
January 6, 2023 | Full Wolf Moon | ||
February 5, 2023 | Full Snow Moon | ||
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November 19, 2021
December 18, 2021
January 17, 2022 Monday
February 16, 2022 Wednesday
March 18, 2022 Friday
April 16, 2022 Saturday
May 16, 2022 Monday
June 15, 2022 Wednesday ( Note; it was changed from the 14th, 2022 Tuesday to June 15, Wednesday )
July 13, 2022 Wed super moon too
August 11, 2022 Thursday IN-PERSON Potluck at Strawbale Studio RSVP HERE Please 🙂
AUGUST 12, 2022 Friday ONLINE Full Moon Zoom
September 10, 2022 Saturday – There is no zoom or potluck on September 10
October 9, 2022 Sunday
November 8, 2022 Tuesday
December 7, 2022 Wednesday
- Join the listserve for the zoom link !
previous years….below
Month/Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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January | Jan 1 cancelled 🙂
Jan 31 ~ see you then |
Jan 21 | Jan 10 | 8p Thurs Jan 28 |
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February | no full moon in February ! (2 full moons in January) | Feb 19 | Feb 9 | Feb 27 | |
March | Mar 1
Mar 31 |
Mar 20 | Mar 9 | Mar 28 | |
April | Apr 29 | Apr 19 | Apr 7 | Apr 26 | |
May | May 29 | May 18 | May 7 | May 26 | |
June | Jun 28 | Jun 17 | Jun 5 | Jun 24 | |
July | Jul 27 4:22 P.M. |
Jul 16 5:39 P.M. |
Jul 5 12:44 A.M. |
Jul 23 10:37 P.M. |
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August | Aug 26 7:58 A.M. |
Aug 15 8:31 A.M. |
Aug 3 11:59 A.M. |
Aug 22 8:02 A.M. |
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September | Sep 24 10:54 P.M. |
Sep 14 12:35 A.M. |
Sep 2 1:23 A.M. |
Sep 20 7:54 P.M. |
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October | Oct 24 12:47 P.M. |
Oct 13 5:10 P.M. |
Oct 1 5:06 P.M. Oct 31 10:51 A.M. |
Oct 20 10:57 A.M. |
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November | Nov 23 12:41 A.M. |
Nov 12 8:37 A.M. |
Nov 30 4:32 A.M. |
Nov 19 3:59 A.M. |
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December | Dec 22 12:50 P.M. |
Dec 12 12:14 A.M. |
Dec 29 10:30 P.M. |
Dec 18 11:37 P.M. |
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Below is the Pre-Covid info on the Full Moon Potluck at Strawbale Studio. At this point we are meeting by Zoom, see above.
RSVP is appreciated so we may call if there is a cancellation due to weather or other. RSVP with name, phone number and city. Thanks !
Join in celebrating together. By this simple process, we reconnect with the elemental beauty of creation and human community.
This is a great time for folks who haven’t been to the Strawbale Studio to visit, tour, and meet others. There are also the “regulars” – neighbors and friends – who frequently attend. There usually is wide age range and a number of children !
Feel free to bring musical instruments …and share your local economy if you wish: things to sell, your business cards…and such!
While this is a free community event ~ donations are (joyfully) accepted ~ with a goal to provide scholarships to enable 5 low-income individuals to attend a workshop this year !
What to expect:
- 6:00 pm (5p Winter Hours) Meet in the main house.for the GUIDED TOUR the Strawbale Studio buildings & projects (If you prefer,you can browse the resource books, wander the land, or socialize)
- 7:30 pm (Winter 6pish) Potluck meal followed by a Bonfire, or gather around the wood stove fire in the Strawbale Studio, wander the buildings and land.
What to bring:
- Bring food to share. We do a “go around” before the meal, so you can share what you know about your food. There is a wide variety in eating styles. All are welcome. Bring something you enjoy.
- Bring your own plates and utensils if you can.
- Dress for the outdoors, and bring a flashlight if you can!
- Bring your musical instruments you like to play.
- Promote Local Economy …. if you would like. Bring things to sell or barter.
LOST & Found. Let me know its yours. I’ll label and save it. Approximate dates things were found here, starting with most recent: 12/2018 Small 5″ glass bowl, Rain-stick instrument, Black metal Mug with leaf design. 11/18 Purple Bliss Fest Travel Mug. Black leather gloves (Angela’s) 10/18 Two Morocco music shakers. Green, red. 8/11 or so, Ebony salad spoon/fork. Black enamel pot. Round mirror. April 2019 – Red cast iron pot with lid. Pink umbrella.
RSVP appreciated several days in advance if you can. Leave your name & phone number – in case we need to contact you. There have been a few unexpected cancellations due to weather or illness, so the RSVP is useful.
Contact person: RSVP to Deanne at 248 236 5432 (message or text) or email ecoartdb@gmail.com. I might not get back with you. Come anyway. The RSVP is to get a sense of numbers…and to call/contact folks if there is some change in plans.
Check on Schedule Changes? Call or check the website to see if there are any changes in the plans, especially if the weather is rough.
Where to go:
- The Strawbale Studio is on wooded rural land in Northern Oakland County, one hour north of Detroit. Details on how to get here.
- PARKING: Please keep ALL LANES OPEN Thanks !
- Regular Parking
Park in first meadow on the right (North Meadow) , or straight back the lane to the next open meadow (South Meadow). Parking at house for drop off, or special needs. Keep all lanes open, so things can flow. Appreciated. - Special needs parking
Park by house. If you just need to drop off a person or items, please re-park in the North or Mid-Meadow. - Meet at the main house. Deanne 248 236 5432 or ecoartdb@gmail.com.
2020 FULL MOON Schedule
Dates & time: The FULL MOON BONFIRE is held monthly throughout the year at the Strawbale Studio on the date of the full moon. We meet rain or shine, although there may be conditions or situations that prevent this gathering, so please RSVP with your phone number, or check the website if you think there might be a cancellation.
January 10, 2020 | Wolf Moon | Friday 5p Tour, 6p Potluck & bonfire | Moon rise 2:21 p |
February 9, 2020 | Buck Moon | Sunday 5p Tour, 6p Potluck & bonfire | 2:34 A.M. |
Mar 9, 2020 | Worm Moon | Monday 6p Tour, 7p Potluck & bonfire | Note: hours are changed 1:47 pm |
April 7, 2020 | Pink Moon | Tuesday 6p Tour, 7p Potluck & bonfire | 10:35 P.M. EDT |
May 7, 2020 | Flower Moon | Thursday 6p Tour, 7p Potluck & bonfire | 6:45 am |
Jun 5, 2020 | Strawberry Moon | Friday 6p Tour, 7p Potluck & bonfire | 3:12 pm |
Jul 5, 2020 | Buck Moon | Sunday 6p Tour, 7p Potluck & bonfire | 12:44 am |
Aug 3, 2020 | Sturgeon Moon | Monday 8-10p Zoom Moon |
at 11:58 am |
Sep 2, 2020 | Harvest Moon | Wednesday 6p Tour, 7p Potluck & bonfire | at 1:22 am |
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 31, 2020 |
Hunter’s Moon
Blue Moon (2nd in mo) |
Thursday 6p Tour, 7p Potluck & bonfire
Saturday, 5p Tour, 6p Potluck & bonfire |
Note time change for Oct 31. |
Nov 30, 2020 | Beaver Moon | Monday 5p Tour, 6p Potluck & bonfire | at 4:29 am |
Dec 29, 2020 | Cold Moon | Tuesday 5p Tour, 6p Potluck & bonfire | at 10:28 pm |
* Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names?
Learn more about full moon names and get the fascinating facts behind their meanings!
Interesting Full Moon Information
Future years ! Mark your calendars? 🙂 But check back in to make sure !
Month/Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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January | Jan 1 cancelled 🙂
Jan 31 ~ see you then |
Jan 21 | Jan 10 | Jan 28 | |
February | no full moon in February ! (2 full moons in January) | Feb 19 | Feb 9 | Feb 27 | |
March | Mar 1
Mar 31 |
Mar 20 | Mar 9 | Mar 28 | |
April | Apr 29 | Apr 19 | Apr 7 | Apr 26 | |
May | May 29 | May 18 | May 7 | May 26 | |
June | Jun 28 | Jun 17 | Jun 5 | Jun 24 | |
July | Jul 27 4:22 P.M. |
Jul 16 5:39 P.M. |
Jul 5 12:44 A.M. |
Jul 23 10:37 P.M. |
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August | Aug 26 7:58 A.M. |
Aug 15 8:31 A.M. |
Aug 3 11:59 A.M. |
Aug 22 8:02 A.M. |
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September | Sep 24 10:54 P.M. |
Sep 14 12:35 A.M. |
Sep 2 1:23 A.M. |
Sep 20 7:54 P.M. |
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October | Oct 24 12:47 P.M. |
Oct 13 5:10 P.M. |
Oct 1 5:06 P.M. Oct 31 10:51 A.M. |
Oct 20 10:57 A.M. |
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November | Nov 23 12:41 A.M. |
Nov 12 8:37 A.M. |
Nov 30 4:32 A.M. |
Nov 19 3:59 A.M. |
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December | Dec 22 12:50 P.M. |
Dec 12 12:14 A.M. |
Dec 29 10:30 P.M. |
Dec 18 11:37 P.M. |