The Sacred Grove: Planting Programme of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids

by The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, Dave Saunders, Andy Norfolk

In ancient times, Sacred Groves were places of sanctuary and worship for the Druids. Like a temple or chapel set within the natural world, they were places of spiritual refuge: places to calm the mind, refresh the spirit, and give comfort in times of distress. Druids today continue this tradition of seeking tranquil clearings in woods and forests, in which to meditate and hold ceremonies. And in addition, many contemporary Druids are creating new sacred groves – in their gardens, on their farms or on public land.

In 1988 The Order of Bards, Ovatess & Druids began the Sacred Grove Planting Programme – offering support and advice to members of the Order and members of the public who wanted to create new sacred spaces across the world. As a result, thousands of trees, and hundreds of groves have been planted around the world. These groves form a network of woodland sanctuaries – that radiate peace, and offer refuge to both wildlife and humankind.

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Jeffrey Debris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very helpful guide for planting a tree, or grove. We had already planted some trees in our garden, but putting the extra effort in to turn this into a grove will definitely add a wonderful touch to our little garden forest in the making.

This booklet is also full of success stories from other people who have either planted entire forests, or small groves. What I like best about this guide is that it tells you that it doesn't really matter on what scale you plant trees, as long as you plant at least just the one and take proper care of it. I can't wait to see how our little grove evolves over time!