The Mystic River Grove began life in Autumn of 1992, with five members. The Grove has grown to over thirty members at this time, with an average of ten to twenty people at each ceremony. We are a Druid grove based on our membership with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.
The Mystic River Grove is a conglomerate of like minded people, from many different social backgrounds. Our common goal, is to harmonize ourselves with the natural world. We celebrate the wheel of the year, by gathering as close to the Eight major seasonal changes as we possibly can. These being the two Solstices, the two Equinox, and the four Fire festivals.
Each member is encouraged to participate for these gatherings. Often, we write our own versions for the rituals, so that the spirits of place might have some influence and guide our hands.
Come rain, sleet, hail, or snow, we carry on and brave the elements! Being out in the natural world is part of what being a Druid means to us.
Although we do like to visit new areas, both public and private, there are several sites that we use as constants for some of the gatherings. The ties with the land for these gatherings have formed over the years, and the spirits of those places have become part of our Grove.
After each gathering, we tend to have a picnic or gather at a local pub. Socializing and catching up on the meanderings of each other's daily lives.
As Druids, we use the analogy of Groves to convey the idea of our connection with nature in general, and trees in particular. Our membership is drawn from all grades of the Order and from all walks of life, each person brings unique gifts to the group. We also welcome non-members who would like to join us in rituals to celebrate the Wheel of the Year.
Although the path is unique for each of us, in the Grove we learn to walk the Druid way together. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to be notified of our celebrations.
The Mystic River Grove is a conglomerate of like minded people, from many different social backgrounds. Our common goal, is to harmonize ourselves with the natural world. We celebrate the wheel of the year, by gathering as close to the Eight major seasonal changes as we possibly can. These being the two Solstices, the two Equinox, and the four Fire festivals.
Each member is encouraged to participate for these gatherings. Often, we write our own versions for the rituals, so that the spirits of place might have some influence and guide our hands.
Come rain, sleet, hail, or snow, we carry on and brave the elements! Being out in the natural world is part of what being a Druid means to us.
Although we do like to visit new areas, both public and private, there are several sites that we use as constants for some of the gatherings. The ties with the land for these gatherings have formed over the years, and the spirits of those places have become part of our Grove.
After each gathering, we tend to have a picnic or gather at a local pub. Socializing and catching up on the meanderings of each other's daily lives.
As Druids, we use the analogy of Groves to convey the idea of our connection with nature in general, and trees in particular. Our membership is drawn from all grades of the Order and from all walks of life, each person brings unique gifts to the group. We also welcome non-members who would like to join us in rituals to celebrate the Wheel of the Year.
Although the path is unique for each of us, in the Grove we learn to walk the Druid way together. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to be notified of our celebrations.
