The Gathering Grove

Board Meeting
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Meeting
The Gathering Grove
Monthly Board Meeting
7 pm on Zoom
Board Members will be sent link prior to meeting.
Board meetings held on 2nd Mondays at 7pm.

Beltane
2026-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, May 3rd
1 to 5pm
Join us in celebrating Beltane — the ancient festival of fire, fertility, and blossoming life. As the Wheel turns toward summer, we honor the Earth’s abundance, the union of sun and soil, and the vibrant energy of growth and renewal. Together we’ll gather in gratitude to welcome the season of light, love, and creative awakening — a joyful time to celebrate life in full bloom.
Members: check your email and find the details on our Discord Channel.

We're All Mad Here Tea Party
2026-04-12 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Noon
It’s our 2nd Annual Tea Party!
Please wear a fancy hat or fascinator.
We’ve stepped it up this year!
After we have our luncheon tea we will break out the hot glue guns and add flowers to decorate your very own straw sun hat. We have hats and all the supplies. This is a free community event.

Highway Clean Up
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
The Gathering Grove regularly demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Last year we officially adopted a highway to help maintain and care for our planet.
Our first planned clean up day for 2026 will be on April 4th, with the 11th as a weather backup.
All supplies are provided, just bring your willingness to help our planet.

Full Moon
2026-04-02 00:00 - 23:59
Full Moon: HARVEST ENDEAVORS
A time to harvest the wishes and intentions of past moons.
The Full Moon on April 2 2026 falls in Virgo. This moon highlights healing, purification, daily habits, and restoring order to your body, mind, and spiritual practice.
🌕 Virgo Full Moon Ritual — Clearing & Realignment:
Virgo is the sacred organizer of the zodiac — the healer who asks us to clear what is cluttered so energy can flow again.
What You’ll Need

Green or white candle

Moss Agate, Fluorite, or Clear Quartz

A small bowl of salt or earth

Paper and pen

Optional: a cleansing herb (sage, rosemary, or thyme)

1. Prepare Your Space
Virgo energy loves intention through small acts of order.
Before beginning, take a few minutes to:

clear your altar

wipe the surface

place your candle and crystal neatly

Light the candle and say:
“Under this Virgo moon, I welcome clarity and healing. May what is out of alignment be gently restored.”
2. Identify What Needs Clearing
On your paper, write three things that feel cluttered or draining in your life.Virgo themes might include:

habits or routines

overthinking or worry

physical or emotional stress

unfinished tasks

self-criticism

Circle the one that most affects your peace of mind.
3. Ground the Release
Hold the paper over the bowl of salt or earth and say:
“I release the need to carry this burden. May it return to the earth and be transformed.”
Place the paper beneath the bowl (or safely burn it if that is part of your practice).
4. Call in Healing Order
Hold your crystal in both hands and take three slow breaths.
Say: “With this Virgo moon I restore balance to my body, clarity to my mind, and devotion to what truly matters.”
Place the crystal somewhere you will see it tomorrow as a reminder of the shift you are making.
5. Seal the Ritual
Touch the salt or earth and then your heart.
Say: “I move forward lighter, clearer, and in right alignment.”
Let the candle burn for a few more minutes before extinguishing.

✨ Optional Virgo Moon Practice: The next morning, choose one small practical action that supports the intention you set — Virgo magic works best through simple, consistent steps.

Ostara / Spring Equinox
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, March 22nd
1 to 5pm
The Spring Equinox — Ostara — is a time of balance, renewal, and fertile new beginnings. Together we’ll gather in community to honor nature’s harmony, celebrate growth and gratitude, and welcome the blossoming of new dreams and possibilities.

Members: check your email and find the details on our Discord Channel.

New Moon
2026-03-19 00:00 - 23:59
New Moon: NEW BEGINNINGS
It’s time for a clean slate, start to gather your thoughts and plans.
The March 2026 New Moon occurs on March 19, carrying the quiet energy of a lunar reset. This one is especially supportive for clarity, releasing mental clutter, and setting focused intentions for the next lunar cycle. Here’s a short, specific ritual you can share or practice yourself.
Clear the Path Ritual:
You’ll need:

A white or silver candle

Bronzite, Smoky Quartz, or Clear Quartz

A small piece of paper

A fireproof bowl

1. Light the Candle
Take three slow breaths and say quietly:
“In the quiet of the new moon, I clear what clouds my path and welcome focused intention.”
2. Release the Noise
On the paper, write one habit, worry, or distraction you are ready to release.
Fold the paper and hold it for a moment while imagining the weight of it leaving your body.
3. Transform
Burn the paper in the bowl and watch the smoke rise. As it does, say: “What no longer serves me dissolves. Space opens for clarity.”
4. Set One Clear Intention
Hold your crystal and speak one simple intention for the coming lunar cycle.
Example: “Over the next moon cycle, I commit to actions that support my calm and clear mind.”
5. Close
Blow out the candle and keep the crystal somewhere visible for the next 28 days as a reminder of your intention.

✨ The new moon reminds us that even the smallest spark of intention can light the path ahead.

Imbolc
2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, February 1st
1 to 5pm
Join us in welcoming the returning light, nurturing new intentions, and celebrating the spark of creativity and hope within.
Come gather with us in sacred space to honor Imbolc, the midpoint between winter and spring. Through reflection, light, and intention, we’ll celebrate renewal, purification, and the quiet awakening of the Earth’s energy — a time to plant seeds for what’s to come.
Members: check your email and find the details on our Discord Channel.

Yule
2025-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, December 21st
1 to 5pm
Honor the return of the light! Yule marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night and the rebirth of the sun. Join in reflecting on the past year, setting intentions for the new, and celebrating the warmth of community during this sacred turning of the Wheel.
Members: check your email and find the details on our Discord Channel.

Crafting Day
2025-11-23 11:00 - 17:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, November 23rd
11 am till ???
Join us for a day of hands-on magic and mindful making! Let’s get creative together! All materials supplied, and there are loads of supplies. Enjoy a fun, relaxing afternoon of crafting, laughter, and community.
We will also be creating Yule oil lanterns, symbolizing the rebirth of the sun and the return of light. Come craft, connect, and celebrate this turning of the Wheel in a cozy, welcoming space.
If possible, bring a seasonal treat, snack, or dish to pass to keep our creative flows going.

Board Meeting
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Gathering Grove
Monthly Board Meeting
7pm on Zoom
Board Members will be sent link prior to meeting.
Board meetings held on 2nd Mondays at 7pm.

Samhain Celebration
2025-11-02 13:00 - 17:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
1 to 5 pm
This is a family friendly, free event for members.
Members of the Gathering Grove – details and planning on Discord.
Have requests? Contact Us
Samhain, celebrated from October 31 to November 2, marks the turning of the Wheel of the Year from harvest into winter. Rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, it is considered a liminal time when the veil between worlds is thinnest, allowing easier connection with ancestors, spirits, and guides. Fires were once lit to honor the sun’s waning power, and offerings of food were left for wandering souls. Today, Samhain is embraced as both a time of remembrance and renewal—an opportunity to honor loved ones who have passed, release what no longer serves us, and set intentions for the dark half of the year. It is the spiritual root of many modern Halloween customs, carrying the deep magic of endings, beginnings, and transformation.

Highway Clean Up
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00
The Gathering Grove regularly demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship.
We have officially adopted a highway to help maintain and care for our planet.
This is our last cleanup of the season. Weather may be a factor.
Stay tuned for updated day/time.
All supplies are provided, just bring your willingness to help our planet.

Highway Clean Up
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00
The Gathering Grove regularly demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship.
We have officially adopted a highway to help maintain and care for our planet.
Our next planned clean up day is October 11th or 12th with the 18th or 19th as weather backup.
Stay tuned for exact day and time. All supplies are provided, just bring your willingness to help our planet.

Drum Circle and Feastie
2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
1 to 4 pm
This is a family friendly, free event.
Our Drum Circle, facilitated by Sue Sullivan, will begin with a short grounding meditation.
We will have a few extra drums and percussion instruments available to share but encourage you to bring your own. No experience needed to join in. After we drum we will socialize and feast on goodies everyone has made (or grown).

Mabon Celebration
2025-09-21 15:00 - 18:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
3 to 6 pm
This is a family friendly, free event for members.
Members of the Gathering Grove – details and planning on Discord.
Have requests? Contact Us
Mabon, celebrated on the autumn equinox, is a time of balance, gratitude, and preparation for the darker half of the year. This year’s Mabon coincides with a New Moon, blending the harvest’s reflective energy with the New Moon’s power of fresh beginnings. While Mabon invites us to honor what we’ve gathered and release what no longer serves, the New Moon encourages planting new intentions—making this rare overlap a potent moment for both closure and renewal. It’s a perfect day to align gratitude for the past with hope for what’s to come.

Drum Circle and Feastie
2025-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
1 to 4 pm
This is a family friendly, free event.
Our Drum Circle, facilitated by Sue Sullivan, will begin with a short grounding meditation.
We will have a few extra drums and percussion instruments available to share but encourage you to bring your own. No experience needed to join in. After we drum we will socialize and feast on goodies everyone has made (or grown).

Highway Clean Up
2025-08-23 09:00 - 11:00
The Gathering Grove regularly demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship.
We have officially adopted a highway to help maintain and care for our planet.
Our next planned clean up day is August 23rd. It is our weather backup and we are shifting plans to that day due to extreme heat. We will meet from 9am to 11am when it’s cooler, but hopefully the heat will subside by then.
Stay tuned. All supplies are provided, just bring your willingness to help our planet.

Highway Clean Up
2025-08-16 08:00 - 17:00
The Gathering Grove regularly demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship.
We have officially adopted a highway to help maintain and care for our planet.
Our next planned clean up day was August 16th. August 23rd is our weather backup and we are shifting plans to that day due to extreme heat. We will meet from 9am to 11am when it’s cooler, but hopefully the heat will subside by then.
Stay tuned. All supplies are provided, just bring your willingness to help our planet.

Lughnasadh Celebration
2025-08-03 14:00 - 18:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
2 to 6 pm
This is a family friendly, free event for members.
Members of the Gathering Grove – details and planning on Discord.
Have requests? Contact Us
Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is a Celtic festival celebrating the beginning of the harvest season, traditionally observed on August 1st. Celebrations often include feasting on the first harvest, baking bread, making corn dollies, and participating in athletic games and competitions. It’s a time for gratitude, community, and reflection on the bounty of the earth.

Drum Circle and Feastie
2025-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gathering Grove, 4714 S. Ridgeway Rd, Ringwood, IL, 60072, United States
Sunday, June 29, 2025
1 to 4 pm
This is a family friendly, free event.
So sorry. Due to heat we are cancelling this event.
Our Drum Circle, facilitated by Sue Sullivan, will begin with a short grounding meditation.
We will have a few extra drums and percussion instruments available to share but encourage you to bring your own. No experience needed to join in. After we drum we will socialize and feast on goodies everyone has made (or grown).
