Here is a listing of upcoming open-to-public events for Oakdale Grove and other Groves & Protogroves of the RDNA & NRDNA. This means YOU are invited to these events!
RDNA Reunions and Anniversary Gatherings
Spiritual Retreat 2026: "The One With The Crows" Friday October 9 (4 PM) through Sunday October 11, 2026 (3 PM), Baker Park Reserve, campground D
Reserve your tent/RV pad for campground D (B, C, E, & F are also close) at https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/baker-campground
For daytime attendees only it's free, for overnighters it is $25/night to camp at non-electric sites, $37/night for electric sites
You need to RSVP with us (so we can help you find us at the right campsite!)
Jax's ordination to the Order of the Morrigan (a very rare rite of passage to the higher orders of the RDNA priesthood)
Mead tasting party
October casual hangout, Saturday October 24, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM: Caribou Coffee, 3354 Rice St, Little Canada, MN
Find us in the conference room with the sliding barn door!
Samhain ritual: Saturday October 31, 2026, 1 PM to 2 PM, Roseville Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue North
Find us at the fire pit to the right of the Jaycees picnic shelter.
Volunteering meetup: Saturday November 7, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM, "Weeding the Grove"
Pull weeds in the nemeton at Oakdale Nature Preserve (4444 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, MN)
Rally at fire pit from 1 PM to 1:15 PM, then process to nemeton
Bring gardening or work gloves (hand tools should not be necessary; the soil is loose enough to uproot the weeds)
November casual meetup: Saturday November 21, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM: "Feast of Gratitude" location TBA
Attendees are responsible for their own tab
December casual meetup: Saturday December 5, 2026, 12 PM to 1 PM, Roseville Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue North
Find us at the fire pit to the right of the Jaycees picnic shelter
Midwinter Solstice Ritual: Saturday December 19, 2026, 12 PM to 1 PM, Roseville Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue North
Find us at the fire pit to the right of the Jaycees picnic shelter
If an event is listed as a casual meetup or hangout, you never need to bring anything. Though it may always be beneficial to bring a small notebook and writing implement if we're discussing resources or druidic practices, etc. It's always optional, but these are the suggestions:
If an event is listed as a ritual, all attendees are invited to either observe or participate to the extent they feel comfortable. If you'd like to participate, then at least consider bringing a ceremonial cup of some sort. Regardless of the style, we usually refer to ceremonial cups simply as "chalices." They can be a travel mug, a ceramic or metal goblet, cast resin, wood, or glass. Since we're outside and often have uneven surfaces, ceramic and glass can be fragile of course, but you might see a number of us with glass cups. In fact, there's an unofficial tradition in Reformed Druidism that we tend to use short "Georgian pattern" glass tumblers. Mosser Glass still makes them new, but you can find them relatively easily in any big antique store. Attendees will also bring a plant-based offering for the fire or sometimes some poetry to offer. If you have a ritual robe you like to wear, or other ceremonial garments that you use in your personal practice, that is also welcome. Many attendees just wear everyday clothing to rituals. Again it's all optional, but here are the suggestions: