Samhain 2023
2023-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey, 46 Stoller Road, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
We will celebrate Samhain (pronounced SOW-en), the Feast of our Sacred Dead, at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be an Irish Celebration of the Goddess Morrigan and the Gods An Dagda and Donn.
Saturday, November 2, 2023
Gathering at 5:00 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
Samhain is called the Hinge of the Year and may have been the ancient Irish New Year. At this liminal time, the ‘veils’ between the Worlds are thinner than usual, and Spirits are more easily contacted. We hold our rites around sunset, which is a liminal time of day, making our connections even stronger.
We will hold this rite outdoors in the Stone Circle. Be prepared to honor any of your Sacred Dead who have passed on since Samhain last year. We will be honoring the Goddess Morrigan, She of War, Death, and Destruction; the God An Dagda, the ‘Good God’ and He of Great Appetite, and Generosity; and the God Donn, King of the Dead.
Appropriate offerings for our Ancestors include pork or other food, beer, or items of sentimental value, etc. Offerings for the Morrigan include red wine, chocolate, whiskey, etc. Offerings for the Dagda include porridge, whiskey, beer, pork, etc. Offerings for Donn may be foods, whiskey, or beer, but His offerings should not be shared with anyone, including yourself. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 2nd!

Winter Solstice 2023
2023-12-16 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
We will celebrate the Winter Solstice, the Feast of the Return of the Sun, at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be a Welsh Celebration of the God Lleu Llaw Gyffes and the God Gwydion. Bydded felly!
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Gathering at 3:30 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
The Winter Solstice is the time of the shortest day and longest night of the year. The sun is at its weakest and darkness pervades the world. But it is also the time that the sun begins its return to strength, growing brighter and more powerful until it reaches its apex at the Summer Solstice in June.
We will also honor the God Lleu Llaw Gyffes, who was wounded and then transformed into an eagle, only to perch dying at the top of an oak tree. There his uncle, the magical God Gwydion, found Him and healed Him.
Appropriate offerings for Lleu and Gwydion include pork or other food, beer, whiskey, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
We will hold this rite in the Sanctuary, which is heated.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 16th!

Imbolc 2024
2024-02-03 16:30 - 18:30 UTC
We will be celebrating the Feast of Imbolc at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, February 3, 2023 at 4:30 pm. This will be an Irish pantheon rite. Bíodh sé amhlaidh!
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
This is the rite of the first glimmers of spring, and the hope of warmer days ahead. In Ireland, this is a time when the ewes begin to show signs of lactation, and candles are no longer needed to see when milking the cows.
We will be honoring the goddess Brigit, transfunctional Lady of poets and the hearth, of workers in metal, and of healing. Appropriate offerings for Brigit include milk and butter, bread, worked metal items, and poetry. Praise offerings are always welcome!
We will hold this rite indoors in the Sanctuary. Dress warmly for our processional.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday, February 3!

Calan Haf (Beltane) Ritual
2024-05-04 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
Calan Haf Ritual
We will be celebrating the Feast of Calan Haf (Beltane) at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm. This will be a Welsh pantheon rite. Bydded Felly!
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
509-637-5909
This is the rite of the beginnings of summer, of fertility, and of green and growing things. It is said that in medieval days, folks would go out into the woods and lay with whomever they came across. Welcome to the lusty month of May!
It is also a rite to celebrate Nature, the Earth, and the Spirits of Nature. We honor those who share this world with us!
Weather permitting, we will hold this rite outdoors in the stone circle, and will dance the May Pole. Otherwise, we will be in the Mountain Room, like last year. We will be honoring the Goddess Rhiannon (a horse and sovereignty Goddess) and her husband, the Hero Pwyll, Pen Annwfn, at this rite. We will also honor the Spirits of the Land as life awakens here in the valley.
Please bring your own offerings to make to Rhiannon, Pwyll, or the other Spirits. Appropriate offerings include flowers, whiskey, horsey things, silver, oats, organic foods like apples and carrots, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
The weather report, as of now, is for cloudy skies on Saturday with a high of 55 and a chance of showers, but as we know, this can change at a moment’s notice. We are holding this ritual in the late afternoon so that we can dance the Maypole in the light and finish before the temperatures drop as evening descends. If it rains, we will be in the Mountain Room.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 4th!

Spring Equinox Ritual 2025
2025-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating Spring Equinox at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 6 pm. This will be a Hellenic (ancient Greek) pantheon rite. Esto!
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
509-637-5909
This is the rite when the days and nights are of equal length, and with the return of Persephone, Spring returns to the land.
We will be honoring the ancient Greek deities Demeter and Persephone. Appropriate offerings for Demeter include tubers, whiskey, grain, food, oil or butter. Offerings for Persephone include flowers, whiskey, butter, food, songs or poetry. As usual, praise offerings are always welcome.
We will hold this rite indoors in the Sanctuary. The room is heated but do dress warmly for the procession. Do check the weather beforehand since it can be very changeable this time of year.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the Fireside Room in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday, 22 March!

Calan Haf (Beltane) 2025
2025-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating Calan Haf at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5:30 pm. We are starting early so that we may dance the Maypole in the light. This will be a Welsh pantheon rite. Bydded Felly!
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
509-637-5909
This is the rite of the beginnings of summer, of fertility, and of green and growing things. It is said that in medieval days, folks would go out into the woods and lay with whomever they came across. Welcome to the lusty month of May!
It is also a rite to celebrate Nature, the Earth, and the Spirits of Nature. We honor those who share this world with us!
Weather permitting, we will hold this rite outdoors in the Stone Circle, and will dance the Maypole. We will be honoring the Goddess Rhiannon (a horse and sovereignty Goddess) and her husband, the Hero Pwyll, Pen Annwfn, at this rite. We will also honor the Spirits of the Land as life awakens here in the valley.
Please bring your own offerings to make to Rhiannon, Pwyll, or the other Spirits. Appropriate offerings include flowers, whiskey, horsey things, silver, oats, organic foods like apples and carrots, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 3rd!

Summer Solstice 2025
2025-06-21 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating the Feast of the Summer Solstice in the Stone Circle here at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, June 21, 2025 beginning with our potluck at 6:30 pm with the ritual beginning at 8pm. Sunset isn’t until 9pm so this will let us burn the Wicker Man in twilight.
This will be a Gaulish Hearth rite. Ita bueta!
Potluck – 6:30 pm
Ritual – 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025
We will be honoring the God Taranis, Lord of Thunder and Storms, to ask for a forest-fire free summer. And we will honor the Goddess Sulis, Lady of the Sun and heated waters of the Earth.
We will also give everyone the opportunity to write prayers and requests for the Gods to be placed in the Wicker Man. The Man will be burned in the rite, sending our prayers and entreaties up into the heavens.
Appropriate offerings for both Taranis and Sulis include small images of wheels and solar chariots, alcoholic drinks (such as whiskey, wine, beer, mead, or cider), and food. Flowers from your garden might also be an appropriate offering for Sulis. Offerings of song, dance, or poetry that relate to our God and Goddess are always welcome.
The weather forecast for Saturday is for sunny skies with a high of 84 degrees. Bring a jacket, though, as the temperature can drop quite quickly when the sun sets.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 21!

Lughnasadh 2025
2025-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating Lughnasadh at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This will be an Irish pantheon rite. Bíodh sé amhlaidh!
Potluck 6 pm
Ritual 7:30 pm
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
This is the rite of the Sovereignty of Lugh Samildanach. He manages this through the good offices of the Goddess of Sovereignty here in Trout Lake, the Lady of the White Salmon. This is also a rite of the harvest as our crops begin to ripen and the fruits of our labors are available to us all.
We will hold this rite outdoors in the stone circle. We will be honoring the God Lugh Samildanach and the Lady of the White Salmon (the goddess of Trout Lake Valley), at this rite. Appropriate offerings include first fruits from your garden, produce, whiskey, beer, butter or oil, precious metal or stones, etc.. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck before the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday, August 2!

Autumn Equinox 2025
2025-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
We will celebrate Autumn Equinox at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be a Hellenic Celebration of the Goddess Kore and Her Mother, Demeter.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Gathering at 5:30 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
This is a rite of balance and the second harvest as Autumn gets into full swing with the Earth growing colder. Our beautiful summer weather has begun to turn, and winter is on its way. When Kore was abducted by Hades, Her mother Demeter allowed all plant life to wither and die, just as our winter is a time of quiet and death. But this is also a story of rebirth, and the great cycle of life.
We will hold this rite outdoors in the stone circle. We will be honoring the Goddesses Demeter and Kore (later known as Persephone) at this rite. Appropriate offerings include produce from your garden, wine, pomegranates, barley products, beer, oil, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 27th!

Samhain 2025
2025-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will celebrate Samhain (pronounced SOW-en), the Feast of our Sacred Dead, at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be an Irish Celebration of the Goddess Morrigan and the Gods An Dagda and Donn.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Gathering at 5:00 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
Samhain is called the Hinge of the Year and may have been the ancient Irish New Year. At this liminal time, the ‘veils’ between the Worlds are thinner than usual, and Spirits are more easily contacted. We hold our rites around sunset, which is a liminal time of day, making our connections even stronger.
We will hold this rite outdoors in the Stone Circle. Be prepared to honor any of your Sacred Dead who have passed on since Samhain last year. We will be honoring the Goddess Morrigan, She of War, Death, and Destruction; the God An Dagda, the ‘Good God’ and He of Great Appetite, and Generosity; and the God Donn, King of the Dead.
Appropriate offerings for our Ancestors include pork or other food, beer, or items of sentimental value, etc. Offerings for the Morrigan include red wine, chocolate, whiskey, etc. Offerings for the Dagda include porridge, whiskey, beer, pork, etc. Offerings for Donn may be foods, whiskey, or beer, but His offerings should not be shared with anyone, including yourself. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 1st!

Winter Solstice 2025
2025-12-27 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will celebrate the Winter Solstice, the Feast of the Return of the Sun, at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be a Welsh Celebration of the God Lleu Llaw Gyffes and the God Gwydion. Bydded felly!
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Gathering at 3:30 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
The Winter Solstice is the time of the shortest day and longest night of the year. The sun is at its weakest and darkness pervades the world. But it is also the time that the sun begins its return to strength, growing brighter and more powerful until it reaches its apex at the Summer Solstice in June.
We will also honor the God Lleu Llaw Gyffes, who was wounded and then transformed into an eagle, only to perch dying at the top of an oak tree. There his uncle, the magical God Gwydion, found Him and healed Him.
Appropriate offerings for Lleu and Gwydion include pork or other food, beer, whiskey, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
We will hold this rite in the Sanctuary, which is heated.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 27th!

Imbolc 2026
2026-01-31 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating the Feast of Imbolc at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm. This will be an Irish pantheon rite. Bíodh sé amhlaidh!
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
This is the rite of the first glimmers of spring, and the hope of warmer days ahead. In Ireland, this is a time when the ewes begin to show signs of lactation, and candles are no longer needed to see when milking the cows.
We will be honoring the goddess Brigit, transfunctional Lady of poets and the hearth, of workers in metal, and of healing. Appropriate offerings for Brigit include milk and butter, bread, worked metal items, and poetry. Praise offerings are always welcome!
We will hold this rite indoors in the Sanctuary. Dress warmly for our processional.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday, January 31!

Spring Equinox Ritual 2026
2026-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating Spring Equinox at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 6 pm. This will be a Hellenic (ancient Greek) pantheon rite. Esto!
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
509-637-5909
This is the rite when the days and nights are of equal length, and with the return of Persephone, Spring returns to the land.
We will be honoring the ancient Greek deities Demeter and Persephone. Appropriate offerings for Demeter include tubers, whiskey, grain, food, oil or butter. Offerings for Persephone include flowers, whiskey, butter, food, songs or poetry. As usual, praise offerings are always welcome.
We will hold this rite indoors in the Sanctuary. The room is heated but do dress warmly for the procession. Do check the weather beforehand since it can be very changeable this time of year.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the Fireside Room in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday, 4 April!

Calan Haf (Beltane) 2026
2026-05-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating Calan Haf at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 5:30 pm. We are starting early so that we may dance the Maypole in the light. This will be a Welsh pantheon rite. Bydded Felly!
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
509-637-5909
This is the rite of the beginnings of summer, of fertility, and of green and growing things. It is said that in medieval days, folks would go out into the woods and lay with whomever they came across. Welcome to the lusty month of May!
It is also a rite to celebrate Nature, the Earth, and the Spirits of Nature. We honor those who share this world with us!
Weather permitting, we will hold this rite outdoors in the Stone Circle, and will dance the Maypole. We will be honoring the Goddess Rhiannon (a horse and sovereignty Goddess) and her husband, the Hero Pwyll, Pen Annwfn, at this rite. We will also honor the Spirits of the Land as life awakens here in the valley.
Please bring your own offerings to make to Rhiannon, Pwyll, or the other Spirits. Appropriate offerings include flowers, whiskey, horsey things, silver, oats, organic foods like apples and carrots, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 2nd!

Summer Solstice 2026
2026-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating the Feast of the Summer Solstice in the Stone Circle here at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, June 13, 2026 beginning with our potluck at 6:30 pm with the ritual beginning at 8pm. Sunset isn’t until 9pm so this will let us burn the Wicker Man in twilight.
This will be a Gaulish Hearth rite. Ita bueta!
Potluck – 6:30 pm
Ritual – 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026
We will be honoring the God Taranis, Lord of Thunder and Storms, to ask for a forest-fire free summer. And we will honor the Goddess Sulis, Lady of the Sun and heated waters of the Earth.
We will also give everyone the opportunity to write prayers and requests for the Gods to be placed in the Wicker Man. The Man will be burned in the rite, sending our prayers and entreaties up into the heavens.
Appropriate offerings for both Taranis and Sulis include small images of wheels and solar chariots, alcoholic drinks (such as whiskey, wine, beer, mead, or cider), and food. Flowers from your garden might also be an appropriate offering for Sulis. Offerings of song, dance, or poetry that relate to our God and Goddess are always welcome.
The weather forecast for Saturday is for sunny skies with a high of 84 degrees. Bring a jacket, though, as the temperature can drop quite quickly when the sun sets.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 13!

Lughnasadh 2026
2026-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will be celebrating Lughnasadh at the White Mountain Druid Sanctary at Trout Lake Abbey on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This will be an Irish pantheon rite. Bíodh sé amhlaidh!
Potluck 6 pm
Ritual 7:30 pm
Trout Lake Abbey
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
This is the rite of the Sovereignty of Lugh Samildanach. He manages this through the good offices of the Goddess of Sovereignty here in Trout Lake, the Lady of the White Salmon. This is also a rite of the harvest as our crops begin to ripen and the fruits of our labors are available to us all.
We will hold this rite outdoors in the stone circle. We will be honoring the God Lugh Samildanach and the Lady of the White Salmon (the goddess of Trout Lake Valley), at this rite. Appropriate offerings include first fruits from your garden, produce, whiskey, beer, butter or oil, precious metal or stones, etc.. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck before the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday, August 1!

Autumn Equinox 2026
2026-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
We will celebrate Autumn Equinox at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be a Hellenic Celebration of the Goddess Kore and Her Mother, Demeter.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Gathering at 5:30 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
This is a rite of balance and the second harvest as Autumn gets into full swing with the Earth growing colder. Our beautiful summer weather has begun to turn, and winter is on its way. When Kore was abducted by Hades, Her mother Demeter allowed all plant life to wither and die, just as our winter is a time of quiet and death. But this is also a story of rebirth, and the great cycle of life.
We will hold this rite outdoors in the stone circle. We will be honoring the Goddesses Demeter and Kore (later known as Persephone) at this rite. Appropriate offerings include produce from your garden, wine, pomegranates, barley products, beer, oil, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 19th!

Samhain 2026
2026-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will celebrate Samhain (pronounced SOW-en), the Feast of our Sacred Dead, at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be an Irish Celebration of the Goddess Morrigan and the Gods An Dagda and Donn.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Gathering at 5:00 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
Samhain is called the Hinge of the Year and may have been the ancient Irish New Year. At this liminal time, the ‘veils’ between the Worlds are thinner than usual, and Spirits are more easily contacted. We hold our rites around sunset, which is a liminal time of day, making our connections even stronger.
We will hold this rite outdoors in the Stone Circle. Be prepared to honor any of your Sacred Dead who have passed on since Samhain last year. We will be honoring the Goddess Morrigan, She of War, Death, and Destruction; the God An Dagda, the ‘Good God’ and He of Great Appetite, and Generosity; and the God Donn, King of the Dead.
Appropriate offerings for our Ancestors include pork or other food, beer, or items of sentimental value, etc. Offerings for the Morrigan include red wine, chocolate, whiskey, etc. Offerings for the Dagda include porridge, whiskey, beer, pork, etc. Offerings for Donn may be foods, whiskey, or beer, but His offerings should not be shared with anyone, including yourself. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 31st!

Winter Solstice 2026
2026-12-19 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
We will celebrate the Winter Solstice, the Feast of the Return of the Sun, at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary at Trout Lake Abbey. This will be a Welsh Celebration of the God Lleu Llaw Gyffes and the God Gwydion. Bydded felly!
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Gathering at 3:30 pm
46 Stoller Road
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(On Google maps search for Trout Lake Abbey)
The Winter Solstice is the time of the shortest day and longest night of the year. The sun is at its weakest and darkness pervades the world. But it is also the time that the sun begins its return to strength, growing brighter and more powerful until it reaches its apex at the Summer Solstice in June.
We will also honor the God Lleu Llaw Gyffes, who was wounded and then transformed into an eagle, only to perch dying at the top of an oak tree. There his uncle, the magical God Gwydion, found Him and healed Him.
Appropriate offerings for Lleu and Gwydion include pork or other food, beer, whiskey, etc. As always, praise offerings of song, poetry, dance, etc. are always welcome.
We will hold this rite in the Sanctuary, which is heated.
There will be a potluck following the ritual, held in the main house.
We look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 19th!
