We’re excited to announce that we will be providing the main ritual this coming weekend (Sept. 19 – 21) at Deeply Rooted’s Mabon Celebration! This is our second gathering at DR as a Protogrove, and we can’t wait to get back to the great community and the land 🙂 Deeply Rooted is an intentional Pagan Community …
Last weekend our grove hosted a family campout at High Cliff state park for the Lughnasadh high-day. In contrast to the weather report, which showed thunderstorms over the weekend, the gods gifted us with beautiful weather, and we all had an excellent weekend. There were children running and playing, good conversation and many games of kubb. Saturday evening …
We held our summer solstice rite in the quarry at High Cliff, where drum circles were held, once upon a time. While, many in our local community travel to Pagan Spirit Gathering to celebrate the summer solstice, we still decided to hold our rite on the solstice to give those that remained behind an opportunity …
With a heavy heart, I inform the community that the father of one of our grove members has crossed the veil and now resides with the ancestors. Malcolm McLay passed away on May 17th, 2014. He shall be sorely missed by his family and friends. May his memory comfort the lives of his family, and his ashes nurture new …
Hello all, There has been a change of location for tonight’s meeting. Instead of being at Dale’s house, it will be at Harmony Cafe, Appleton. Most likely in the downstairs common area. I apologize for the late notice and hope to see you there. Blessings, Dale
Another high day has passed for our grove. This one marks our 6th month anniversary, as Samhain of last year was our first public ritual. Beltane is the Celtic fire festival which divides winter from summer. It was a time the livestock would be herded between a pair of sacred bonfires to rid them of …
Maslenitsa is one of the Slavic pagan festivals that occurs around the spring equinox. It’s purpose is two fold, to welcome in the beginning of spring and to say farewell to winter. We gathered together to welcome in the new season and honor the gods and goddesses responsible for this change. We welcomed in spring …
Yesterday was our Imbolc celebration. It was filled with good friends, fellowship and food. We would like to thank those who came out to celebrate with us. Including the unexpected pleasure of having a few members of the local OBOD Seed Group attend. Have a blessed Imbolc!