Many AODA members prefer to work in a solitary form, while others prefer the companionship of other druids. The AODA offers three kinds of groups for its members:
AODA Groves are officially chartered groups led by an Adept. As such, Groves can initiate Companions, Candidates, and Apprentices into the order and offer advanced mentoring and support for members. Groves are required to celebrate the solstices and equinoxes, and use the Order’s Grove opening and closing ceremonies.
AODA Study Groups are officially chartered groups, led by Companions in the AODA. As such, study groups can initiate Candidates and Apprentices into the order. Study Groups are encouraged to celebrate the solstice and equinoxes and to use the Order’s Grove opening and closing ceremonies.
AODA Home Circles are informal groups where AODA members and friends come together to learn more about the bardic, ovate, and druid arts. Any member of the AODA, regardless of standing, can form and lead a home circle, and for those who feel called to offer space for community and mutual growth, we strongly encourage it.
If you are interested in establishing a Home Circle, Study Group, or Grove within the AODA contact the Grand Grove at info@aoda.org.
Current AODA Groves
Hemlock and Hazel Grove, Indiana, PA
Led by Dana O’Driscoll, Druid Adept and Grand Archdruid.
Contact: danalynndriscoll@gmail.com. Closed, but performing initiations for all three AODA degrees.
Current AODA Study Groups
Birch Song Study Group, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands.
Led by Brigyn, Druid Companion. Temporarily closed to new members and initiations.
Ocean’s Mist Study Group, Warwick, R
Led by David P. Smith, Druid Companion, duir@cox.net. Open to new members and performing initiations.
Purple Coneflower Study Group, St. Louis Metro (Spanish Lake), MO
Led by Claire Schosser, Ovate Adept and Archdruid of Water. PurpConeGrp@gmail.com. Open to new members and performing initiations.
Oak and Feather Study Group, Moscow, ID & Pullman WA
Led by Dasyre Sires, dasyresires@gmail.com. Open to new members.
Current AODA Home Circles
The Cedar Circle Home Circle; Clarksville TN
Led by Quill; clarksvilledruidry@gmail.com; https://quilldruidry.wixsite.com/clarksvilledruidry
Great Aspens and Reeds Home Circle; Kaysville, UT
Led by Brenda Holmes; brenda0951@yahoo.com
Home Circle; Minneapolis, MN
Led by Marcus Baker and Tenzen Fawkes; animasaru@gmail.com
Not open to new members.
Home Circle; Sacramento, CA
Led by Jose Esperaza; anzuya312@live.com
Open to new members and performing initiations.
The Three Staves Home Circle; Greater Washington D.C. area
Led by Moine Michelle and Skye; mlfpoet@gmail.com; marknashburn@gmail.com
Open to new members.
Hemlock River Home Circle; Wisconsin
Led by Nathan Stillings; theauburndruid@gmail.com
Open to new members.
Falling Waters Home Circle; Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Led by Hannah Balint; Hannah.m.balint@gmail.com
Open to new members.
Wild Rose Home Circle; Portland Metro area
Led by Sage Mitchell; sage@onthis.land
Open to new members.
Red Oak Home Circle; Dayton, OH
Led by Blaidd (Kyle); redoakhomecircle@gmail.com
Open to new members and performing initiations.
Water Lily Home Circle; Lower area of Michigan
Led by Catharine Robinette; yellowlotusreiki@gmail.com
Open to new members.
Amber Moth Home Circle; Central California
Led by Faelan Thegrey; faelanthegrey@gmail.com
Open to new members and performing initiations.
The Sacred Grove Druid Home Circle; Dover, PA
Led by Erin Schrader; therebelherbalist@gmail.com
Open to new members and performing initiations.
