What we’re about
Within the brightness of the desert
Struggles for life abound
Upon the shores of a man-made lake
Receding waters sound
Across the wind-swept desolation
Druids rise to the call
Protect, preserve, give honor to the
Loving Mother of All
Welcome to the Druids in Las Vegas!
We are a meetup group hosted by Larrea Tridentata Grove, ADF for anyone interested in druidism or druidry residing in or near the southern Nevada area.
If you love the Earth and all that She provides, and are ready to reach beyond the monotheistic 'Almighty God' and the duotheistic 'God and Goddess' to a universe filled with Deities, Spirits, and Ancestors as separate, distinct, and numerous as the millions of stars in the sky or humans and other creatures of the earth, then you've found a home for yourself here among the druids. Come on out to a meeting and learn about the virtues that guide our behaviors, the sources which inform our practice, and the practices which strengthen our individual spiritualities. Perhaps we may entice you to celebrate with us at one of our High Day rituals where you can form your own connections to the numinous Beings who share our world, help us care for this land and the people on it at one of our Community Service activities, or just get to know the amazing lands that surround "The Meadows" on one of our hikes.
We hold rituals according to the 'standard' Neopagan calendar (every 6 to 7 weeks), Community Service activities quarterly, a discover Nevada type adventure or hike monthly, and study-group/social meetings weekly, all of which are open-to-the-public. We are a polytheistic group that falls somewhere in the middle of the range between hard reconstructionists and ultra-soft feel-good pagans with a strong leaning toward sound scholarship and scientific research. We use this study of history to inform our modern practice, but do not limit ourselves to the practices of our ancestors. Our rituals are formatted in the ADF-Style.
Want to know more?
Check out our parent organization: Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) at http://www.adf.org
The Pages and Message Board sections of this meetup also include useful information about us and our events.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Earth Day Retreat!Larrea Tridentata Grove, ADF, Las Vegas, NV
Every year since our inception, Larrea Tridentata Grove has hosted a retreat into the slightly more wild places in Southern NV for a weekend of camping, community cleanup, and camaraderie in honor of Earth Day. COVID has, of course, put a hold on this tradition.... until now.
Won't you join us this year as we return to Nature?
Details (PLEASE REVIEW THOROUGHLY)
Who: ALL ARE WELCOME
- This is a PUBLIC event
- Children encouraged
--- Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult ---
Where:
Callville Bay Campground
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Callville Bay Rd, Overton, NV 89120
Map/directions--> https://goo.gl/maps/RJqDrUKFsNQ2Loop A, site 23 & nearby sites
Site map--> https://bit.ly/38j4j6hCost:
FREE to attend, facility fees may apply.- The Lake Mead National Park Service entrance fee is $25 per vehicle, max 4 persons for 7 days access (https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/fees.htm)
- Camping: $20/night/site, paid direct to campground - reservations highly recommended (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10068459).
- max of 8 persons & two vehicles per site (Sharing is encouraged)**
- National Park Service Senior/Access Pass discounts apply
Arrive: at Grove Sanctuary between 6 & 6:30pm
- Due to vehicle limits at the camp sites, we will try to car pool before departing Las Vegas.
- Meet at Grove parking lot (location/address posted for this event)
Convoy Departs: 7pm
- If you cannot carpool plan to arrive at the campsite after 8pm
- if you will be late in arriving, please contact grove (# below) for site information
Events:
- Earth Day Meditation - to honor Mother Nature and all she provides, spend some quiet time listening.
- Boulder Beach Cleanup - this beach is hard used and poorly maintained. The winds add to the amount of trash that finds its way onto the sand and stones. It's always in need of our helping hands.
- Scorpion Hunt - Get out your black lights as we lead you on a night walk into the unused parts of Callville Bay Campground, where the marks of human habitation are slowly being erased.
- Storytelling - no campout is complete without a night (or two) shared around the fire with stories, jokes, songs, and laughter.
Attire:
- Desert spring attire, layers are best
- expect WARM days (anywhere up to the high-90s)
- expect COOL nights (40s-50s).
- Weather is variable at this time of year, Rain, Heavy Winds, and very warm sun are all possible in the same weekend. Pack accordingly
Bring:
- Tent or camper & sleeping gear
- FOOD - we will have a camp stove and kitchen set up but will not be providing food for local guests (out-of-state guests, please contact us ahead of time).
- WATER - it's a desert out there, don't get mummified
- SUNSCREEN and hat
- Folding/camp chair (cement picnic tables get hard real quick)
- An offering for the Earth Mother
- Sturdy CLOSED-TOE walking shoes
- Flashlight/lantern
- Grip pole for picking up trash
Parking:
- MAX two cars per site (plan to carpool if you can)
- there is unmonitored overflow parking at the entrance to the campground
Questions? Need help?
Email: info@larrea-adf.org or send Meetup message
Phone/Text: 702-530-3783
- Each site can hold 2 vehicles with up to 8 people and/or 4 SMALL tents. Doubling up on sites allows us to cut down on costs.
- The Senior and All-Access Parks Pass provides a 50% discount on sites and free entry to the park
- We will not be collecting fees - they are paid directly to the Park Service/campground when you arrive at the site - or on the reservation website. If you're sharing a site, it's up to you to settle up your share of the cost.
- RSVP here early and get a site buddy to reduce costs.
