Trinity Grove

Trinity Grove
"a Celtic spirituality group working in the Bardic tradition"

That which is called the Christian Religion existed among the Ancients, and never did not exist, from the beginning of the Human Race until Christ came in the flesh, at which time true religion, which already existed began to be called Christianity”
St Augustine

“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, France, Germany, Spain, England, Scotland, Wales, the USA, Brazil, Argentina and the Philippines, some 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 Christian sources. Unlike many modern Druid groups Trinity Grove is broadly esoteric and universalist and all of its seasonal celebrations are entirely compatible with the Liberal Catholic tradition. Like some of our 18th century neo-Druidic forebears, we also affirm the common ground shared between Druidism and Vedic Hinduism, and put particular emphasis on spiritual development through meditation practice.

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.

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.

Membership of Trinity Grove costs 50 euros and gives the member access to seasonal rituals and twelve lessons, as well as training manuals and attunements in Ogham healing.

Personal tuition and initiations are also available via skype or with Dom Alistair in person, in Switzerland. Please see this link for Residential Courses.