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Building Community: The Necessary but Annoying Business End
First of all, I’m very excited to announce that the North Country Druidic Study Group has been welcomed to perform our High Day rituals at the Kripalu Yoga Center here in Northern NY! They have a...
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The North Country Druidic Study Group Celebrates Samhain
We’re very excited to have access to a fire pit and the ability to use it! Weretoad was thrilled to be the fire keeper and took this wonderful photo. 2012. Last night, the North Country Druidic Study...
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Changes
Recently I attended a drum circle/trance session at the Yoga Center. The man leading the drumming explained that life is all about change, and without it we would die. It’s very true when you stop...
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The North Country Druidic Study Group Celebrates the Winter Solstice!
Our Winter Solstice Altar. Each time we set up, it gets a little better. My goal for the next ritual is to add more seasonal embellishments! Photo by Weretoad, 2012. On Saturday, the North...
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Meditation, Nature Walks, and Beloved Grovies
I’ve had a busy but wonderful weekend full of learning, beautiful weather, and old friends. I feel exhausted, and my feet hurt, but it sure beats lazing around with Netflix all day! Yesterday I...
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Stone Circle Visits and Didgeridoos
Walk through the veil of trees to get to the stone circle… Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2013 We joined our friends at the Kripalu Yoga Center for an enjoyable evening of camaraderie, feasting, music, and...
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Get Out and Enjoy the Sun on the Summer Solstice
Last night, I joined some of my grovies from Northern Rivers as guests for Kripalu Yoga Center’s Summer Solstice celebration. It was a very different and eclectic ritual style, but it was good-natured...
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Summer Solstice: On Rivers, Under the Moon, and In the Garden
My Summer Solstice celebration started on Saturday. We woke early and headed to Alexandria Bay for Family Day at Boldt Castle. We had to stand in a long line to purchase boat tickets first as the...
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Drumming Awake the Horse
My otter drum. Photo by Grey Catsidhe, 2017 I put many things on the back-burner after having my daughter. Attending drum circles at the Kripalu Yoga and Wellness Center was one such thing because...
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