Who We Are

We are a Seed Group of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD) but also welcome members from other Druid traditions. We are based in the Metro Washington, DC area, with members and activities mostly in DC, MD, and VA. We meet to celebrate the eight festivals of the Wheel of the Year and other gatherings throughout the year, including volunteer activities to benefit our region’s environment.
We affirm these principles
  • We are a group open to all people without regard to gender or gender identity, age, race, sexual orientation, etc.
  • We treat each other with kindness and respect.
  • We take a firm stance against bigotry and hatred. Members found to be a member of or otherwise engaged in support of any group listed on the Southern Poverty Law Center list of hate groups will be removed from this Grove.
  • We strive to be an active and participatory Grove, with all members contributing to rituals, volunteer events, and other activities. As such, we require members to attend at least three official Grove events a year to maintain membership.
We encourage active participation
Please contact the Grove organizers via Meetup if you would like to:
  • Host rituals
  • Design and lead rituals
  • Be an organizer
  • Donate or raise funds
  • Identify and organize volunteer activities
  • Organize membership and attend applicant meet-and-greets
We share ideas and inspiration
Please share your ideas, insights, questions, and suggestions on our Meetup discussion board or Facebook group.

MemberSHIP Levels

Seedling Members:  New members, who must attend two Open events before becoming a Grove member.
Grove Members:  Full members, who can attend both Open and Members' events. Grove members attend three events per year to maintain membership.

HOW TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

We manage all membership and events through our private Meetup group. Because some events are held in members' home, membership is by application. If you would like to join the Grove, please follow this two-step process:
  1. Apply on Meetup:  Click the JOIN US ON MEETUP button below. On our public Meetup page, click the Request to join button and fill out the brief application. 
  2. Attend an applicant meet-and-greet:  We hold meetings with potential members in a public coffee shop every 2-3 months. After you have submitted your Meetup application, a Grove organizer will contact you when the next meet-and-greet is scheduled.
After the meet-and-greet, a Grove organizer will contact you about your application. Accepted applicants become Seedling members.