What if I have beliefs that I’m worried don't align with "earth-based spirituality" — like a more traditional or monotheistic faith?

Rebel Grove is non-dogmatic. You don't need to identify as a Druid, or replace your existing religious or spiritual beliefs, to participate. This is a space to explore Earth-based practices and seasonal rhythm alongside whatever you already hold, not instead of it. Druidry itself, which the Rebel Grove is largely inspired by, is not a religion. It is acknowledgement of the wonder and importance of the natural world, and our relationship with it. 

I'm dealing with burnout / low capacity right now. Can I actually keep up with this?

The Grove is meant to be flexible, so you can participate how YOU want. There is NO expectation that you show up to everything or participate in any particular way, ever. 

Everything is designed to flex with you — show up live or asynchronous, depending on your social and schedule needs. There is no “keeping up” with. You are never behind here. You’re not required to watch all three calls a month or come to the sessions. You might want to have access to the replays to watch whenever you’re ready, or to ensure you always have access to the Wheel of the Year ceremonies. 

The Rebel Grove is for the wild, weird, and woo — magical misfits, creatives, visionaries, dreamers, and nature lovers — and those who are curious about exploring Earth-based spiritual thought and natural living, expanding their intuition, and playing with the magical possibilities in life. 

It's built by and for people who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, highly sensitive or intuitive, witchy, Druid, or drawn to other earth-based spiritual paths — and for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider who doesn’t fit in linear and artificial systems. 

Some questions to sit with: As a kid, were you fascinated with stones and leaves, cool-looking seeds or nuts, and convinced faeries were real? Did you desperately search for your missing Hogwarts letter (and were equally disappointed JK Rowling turned out to be a TERF)? Do you feel sensitive to the changing tides of the moon, or drawn to seasonal holidays like Halloween and May Day? If you’ve answered yes to a few of these, you’re probably one of us. 

You don’t need to have a magical practice or any sense of having it “figured out.” We’re here to learn together, with and through each other, for the good of all. If you believe in a world free of violence where we live in communion with Mother Earth, this is your place. This is a space to ask the questions you’re wondering about when it comes to spiritual gifts, guides, and other topics that we’ve been made to fear sharing with others. 

Think of the Rebel Elements as the wider community where many different people may bring their inspiration and ideas to the table in our forums. The Rebel Elements community is completely free for any who are willing to follow our guidelines for respect and compassion.

The Rebel Grove is the inner sanctuary where the magical school, or membership, lives. The Rebel Grove is for those who want to go deeper with me in practice, support, and continued learning. 

I've been burned by a group container before. How do I know this one will feel safe? 

I hear you, and that caution is valid. I’ve been in groups that disappointed and even hurt me in the past, so I personally know a bad group experience can make you wary of trying again. I hold this space intentionally: I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor, I've been leading Wheel of the Year rituals since 2008, and grounding the group's energy is something I take seriously as the container-holder. I'm trauma-informed, and this is a space built on choice, not force — there's no one-size-fits-all here. The community is neurodivergent and queer-led, and I work in a multimodal way to meet people where they are.

I can't guarantee in advance that I'll account for everything that makes every single person feel safe from day one — no one honestly can. What I can promise is that I will arise to the occasion, listen, and respond if feedback or a need for change comes to light. We'll have community rules and expectations, while welcoming everyone to show up as themselves. You're also welcome to start in Rebel Elements, the free community, to get a feel for how I show up before committing to the Grove.

Who is the Rebel Grove for?

What’s the difference between Rebel Elements and Rebel Grove?

How do the replays work? Will I be recorded?

In order to continue fostering a sense of community, universality, and collaborative healing, I will record all the calls. Replays will be privately uploaded to YouTube (since I don’t have to pay for storage there), but they will be Unlisted, therefore unsearchable, and only accessible via the link provided in the appropriate Rebel Grove replay channel. 

If you come live, you still have the power of choice when it comes to being recorded. You can turn your camera off if you don't want to appear in the community-only replays, and participate through the text chat instead if you'd rather engage without appearing on the replay. When someone types in the chat, I will verbally respond by reading/acknowledging the comment, but not mentioning the person by name. Some people may come to most calls; others will come as they’re able or called. Neither is the right way to engage.

What is the call schedule? 

I plan to rotate the time of day I host each routine circle so people in different timezones or with different schedules have a better chance of catching at least one live each month. My current plan is 12 Noon Eastern, 4 PM Eastern, and 7 PM Eastern. Replays are always available in the Grove via private links.

Money is tight right now — is this worth the investment?

What are the long term plans for this community?

Do I get a say in what's taught?

Is there an in-person component?

What can I expect from the first Immersion — 
Playing in the Cauldron of Self?