ShadowGrove, in cooperation with the Northern Virginia Pagan Network, as well as members of MoonFire CUUPs, is proud to annouce Fertile Ground, an old-world style Beltane celebration. Visit the link above for more information.
There are many sacred places open to those who would worship indoors, but few places left in crowded Northern Virginia where people can meet in safety and comfort to worship outdoors among the trees and the creatures under the sky. ShadowGrove is such a place.
Located on four acres of private land in Manassas, ShadowGrove is hidden among the oaks, where two creeks meet.
It has been a magical place for us for many years. A place where we have often found a connection with the earth that goes beyond its physical beauty.
It began as a project to create a sacred space for our wedding and for our future. But during the 18 months we spent in the effort, it became clear to us that we were creating a place that was meant to be shared with others as well.
We began our journey on Samhain 2004, where we held a great gathering to introduce our sacred space to those who wished to connect with nature and worship together as a pagan community.
As we continue our journey as a Grove, we wish to welcome people of kind heart and open mind to join us. Our forums are a place to discuss matters of common interest to seekers across the Internet, our classes and mentorships are a way for people new to a path or a discipline to learn from those who have deeper knowledge and wider experience, our ministers offer services such as counseling, weddings, handfastings, and child-blessings, and our participation in community events is a way for pagans in the Northern Virginia area to meet one another, learn, and grow to the benefit of all.