Bloodwood Grove takes its name from the Marri, grandmother tree of the Darling
Range, and a member of the ancient family of bloodwood trees. The Marri blooms from December to
April and its nectar makes sweet honey, the ancient gift of the Gods. In the summer months Marri
bleeds red gum, reminding us of the suffering in the world and the power of sacrifice.
Coming together to celebrate the sacred earth and the dance of its seasons, to
honour the little mysteries, the darkness and the light, the Grove seeks out a Druidry which is
earthy and ecstatic, which balances the ceremonial and the shamanic. A Druidry which honours the
deep ancestoral roots of the tradition and equally the distinctive Australian landscape in which we
live and worship.
We bring our spirituality and the landscape together by celebrating in nature
whenever possible, establishing relationships with this lands sacred places and allowing its spirits
a voice in our rites. We accept the accompanying responsibility to leave each place as we found it
and to act where necessary to preserve and protect all wild places.
Contact muzza [at] iinet [dot] net [dot] au( Murray Barton) for details of our
open festival rituals and other grove activities.
