Trinity Grove, an Esoteric Druid Order
“What I know of the divine science and holy scripture, I learnt in the woods and fields.”
St Bernard of Clairvaux
Rooted in the authentic Celtic Christian tradition as well as the traditions of cultural and fraternal Druidism, the group is now mainly virtual with ongoing discussions through a yahoo group and a correspondence course. We have members in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Serbia, England, Scotland, Wales, the USA, Brazil, Argentina and the Philippines, many of whom who have received initiations in person from Tau Blaise (Frater +Alistair), the Chief Druid of the Grove. Rituals are held at Solstices and Equinoxes and usually the Cross Quarter days too - and draw on the Druidic traditions of Iolo Morganwg (founder of the Gorsedd of Bards of the Isle of Britain), the Ancient Order of Druids, the Universal Bond, the original (ie. Universalist) rituals of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids and other more innovative and recent Celtic sources particularly from the Fairycraft tradition. Unlike many modern Druid groups Trinity Grove is broadly esoteric and universalist and all of its seasonal celebrations are compatible with the Liberal Catholic tradition. Like some of our 18th century neo-Druidic forebears, we affirm the common ground shared between Druidism and Vedic Hinduism, and put particular emphasis on spiritual development through meditation practice. We also make extensive use of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon shamanic teachings and practices.
The Grove offers its own distinctive initiations to the grades of Bard, Ovate and Druid, drawing inspiration particularly from the fraternal and cultural Druid traditions of the 18th and 19th centuries . Trinity Grove was officially incorporated into the Holy Celtic Order of the Temple in December 2011. For enquiries about Trinity Grove please use the contact form below.
For theological background please see the "Druidic Essays" page. For residential courses and initiations please see here.
Gay and bi-sexual men may be interested in our associated Faerycraft Coven Merry Men of the Greenwood.
St Bernard of Clairvaux
Rooted in the authentic Celtic Christian tradition as well as the traditions of cultural and fraternal Druidism, the group is now mainly virtual with ongoing discussions through a yahoo group and a correspondence course. We have members in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Serbia, England, Scotland, Wales, the USA, Brazil, Argentina and the Philippines, many of whom who have received initiations in person from Tau Blaise (Frater +Alistair), the Chief Druid of the Grove. Rituals are held at Solstices and Equinoxes and usually the Cross Quarter days too - and draw on the Druidic traditions of Iolo Morganwg (founder of the Gorsedd of Bards of the Isle of Britain), the Ancient Order of Druids, the Universal Bond, the original (ie. Universalist) rituals of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids and other more innovative and recent Celtic sources particularly from the Fairycraft tradition. Unlike many modern Druid groups Trinity Grove is broadly esoteric and universalist and all of its seasonal celebrations are compatible with the Liberal Catholic tradition. Like some of our 18th century neo-Druidic forebears, we affirm the common ground shared between Druidism and Vedic Hinduism, and put particular emphasis on spiritual development through meditation practice. We also make extensive use of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon shamanic teachings and practices.
The Grove offers its own distinctive initiations to the grades of Bard, Ovate and Druid, drawing inspiration particularly from the fraternal and cultural Druid traditions of the 18th and 19th centuries . Trinity Grove was officially incorporated into the Holy Celtic Order of the Temple in December 2011. For enquiries about Trinity Grove please use the contact form below.
For theological background please see the "Druidic Essays" page. For residential courses and initiations please see here.
Gay and bi-sexual men may be interested in our associated Faerycraft Coven Merry Men of the Greenwood.
Trinity Grove Online Bardic Course
A Druidic Cross at St Dolay, Bretagne
Each lesson includes the lore concerning one sacred plant or tree and one animal or bird, with particular attention being given to any connections with the Celtic Saints. One saint is discussed in each lesson. There is also an "Inner Planes Pilgrimage" (guided visualisation) to a sacred site of significance in each lesson and some teaching of either a historical, theological, or philosophical nature. Following tradition, the grade of Bard is chiefly concerned with orientation within the circle and learning the basics of Druidic history, theory and ritual practice. After the basic Bardic grade studies have been achieved over the first eight lessons of the course the remaining four lessons give a flavour of the Ovate and Druid Grades with more concentration on, healing, ritual leadership and spirituality. This course is designed to be taken a lesson for each month of the year, beginning in November, however, students will be able to access all of the lessons at once if they so desire, and may begin at any time of year. The initiations to the Bardic and Ovate grades may be conducted in person, via skype, or solo. The Druid initiation must be performed in person or via skype with the Druid tutor. For those studying in the Ovate and Druid grades we offer tuition in a number of healing modalities as well as an extensive ebook library.
Membership of Trinity Grove costs 50 euros and gives the member access to seasonal rituals and resources for all three traditional grades.
Personal tuition and initiations are also available via skype or with Tau Blaise in person, in Switzerland. Please see this link for Residential Courses.
Membership of Trinity Grove costs 50 euros and gives the member access to seasonal rituals and resources for all three traditional grades.
Personal tuition and initiations are also available via skype or with Tau Blaise in person, in Switzerland. Please see this link for Residential Courses.
We bless you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Sacred Spirit, the One and the Three. May God give you to drink from his cup, the sun shine bright upon you, may the night call down peace and when you come into his household may the door be open wide for you to go in to your joy! Amen.
H.M the Queen, being made a Bard of the Gorsedd, 1946
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Tau Blaise - Druidic Coat of Arms
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, in Drudic mode
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Tau Blaise with Lady Olivia Robertson, Clonegal Castle 2012
The Trinity Grove Facebook Page is here!
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Druidic initiation of Fr Melkior and Dss Valentina 2018
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Druidic Initiations at St Gall's Retreat, June 2019
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