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About Us

 We are a small group of Druids from all over Western Canada, with a desire to bring Druids together via a festival/camp of our own.  Like the Druid Camp put on by the Druid Network in the UK, we too want to promote & celebrate modern Druidry.

The Spirit of the West Druid Gathering is a collaboration between Awen Grove, the members of Beaver Hills Proto Grove ADF and some very talented and wonderful Druids across Western Canada.   This gathering is made successful by all of our volunteers!           

About Our Gathering

 

Type of Gathering

The Spirit of the West Druid Gathering is a festival/campout set in a beautiful natural setting over the course of a weekend, which features rituals, workshops and fun activities, and promotes fellowship among Druids from all over Canada and the United States. This year’s Gathering is being held in Central Alberta at a residential campsite on the shores of beautiful Pigeon Lake.

Theme

Each annual gathering will feature a set theme.  The theme will be reflected in workshops, rituals, and activites. Watch for this years theme.  

Features

 
Special Guest: 
 
Ceisiwr Serith


 
Ceisiwr Serith is the author of The Pagan Family, A Book of Pagan Prayer and Deep Ancestors: Practicing the Religion of the Proto-Indo-Europeans. A Pagan for over thirty years (and a husband and father for only slightly less), he has over two dozen articles to his credit, and has presented workshops at numerous Pagan festivals. In addition, he has delivered papers at Celtic conferences at UCLA, Berkeley, and Harvard, the last of which was published in the Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium. He currently lives along the New Hampshire coast.  
 

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  • The Fourth Annual Spirit of the West Eisteddfod – a Bardic gathering and competition
  • Informative workshops on a variety of topics of interest to Modern Druids
  • Druid Kids Area featuring many fun activities for kids of all ages
  • Summer Solstice Ritual

About Our Campsite

 

The Spirit of the West Druid Gathering is situated at a residential camp, which allows for all levels of campers to be accommodated. The site is also wheelchair accessible. 

Cabins

  

There are comfortable cabins on site, as well as areas for tenting. There are 8 cabins which sleep 8 people, a cottage with a wheelchair ramp, kitchenette and wheelchair accessible washroom and a living room, which sleeps 4. One of the 8 cabins is wheelchair accessible.

Please note: Linens and pillows are not provided, so you will need to bring your own pillows and sleeping bags.

Tenting 

For those who prefer tenting, there will be  an area set aside for tents.

 

Recreational Vehicles

Recreational vehicles are permitted but space is very limited and cannot be guaranteed. Please register as soon as possible to ensure that there is space available for your RV. (If there is no space available, you will be notified prior to the date of the event)

 

Meals

True to our nature as hospitable Druids, we have been fortunate to attain a site which features a lodge with a fully equipped kitchen, dining hall, social room and two fireplaces in case of inclement weather.  All food will be cooked on site and all meals will be provided as part of your registration fee. Our chef is professionally trained and has many years of experience cooking for all types of medical and preferred special diets.

Please specify any special dietary restrictions/food or drink allergies that you have on the registration form so that we can accommodate your needs.

Personal Hygiene 

We have also been fortunate to attain a site which features running water. There is a wash-house on site with two sides for men and women, showers, flushing toilets and sinks for all of your personal needs. You will need to supply your own toiletries (dental supplies, soaps, shampoos, etc.)

 

Health and First aid

The site features a nurse’s room in the main hall which has a bed, sink and a wheelchair accessible washroom. While you are responsible for your own safety, we realize that accidents do happen. Several of our volunteers are trained in first aid and CPR and can assist with minor medical emergencies. Emergency Medical Services can be called in the case of larger emergencies.

Children

Childcare will be provided in the form of children’s workshops and activities so that parents will have opportunities to take some time to attend workshops and seminars. The activities and workshops for kids are provided to make Druidry more accessible to them. If you would like to present a kids’ workshop or ritual, please complete that part of the registration form, so that we can consider it for the program.

 

Fun

The site features a large firepit with benches, a tipi and a large playing field for ball games.