Tag: druid
Posted on July 15, 2017
May 1, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington
“Open the gates! Open the gates! Open the gates!” …Everyone chants as Kirk (the Druid ceremony leader) paces quickly around the altar, slamming his staff down into the stone circle as he goes. Will and I are sitting …
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Posted on April 8, 2016
September 24, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota
“Hoo, hoo hoo…” Almost as if on cue, we’re greeted by a horned owl as we walk towards the grove. My host is leading the way, torch in hand. He gently strikes the gong with a mallet before …
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