Oak Grove Sanctuary (OGS)

Oak Grove Sanctuary is a Pagan Sanctuary located in Franklin County of Northeast Georgia. Oak Grove Sanctuary was established on Beltane (May 1), 2008 by Oak Forest Coven and is dedicated to Communal Celebrations, Networking, and Education. Oak Grove Sanctuary is privately owned, operated, and maintained by Oak Forest Coven and encourages Nature Preservation and Environmental Education.

Accommodations

Oak Grove Sanctuary has several accommodations that benefit the Pagan Community. Oak Grove Sanctuary currently has a Ritual Circle for Private and Communal Celebrations, a Private Vegetable Garden, Flower Gardens, and ample space for Primitive Camping. Oak Grove Sanctuary sponsors Gathering of the Wise and Lifting the Veil; Communal Pagan Gatherings hosted by Oak Forest Coven at or around Beltane and Samhain. Oak Grove Sanctuary also sponsors workshops throughout the year for the purpose of Networking and Education.

Projects

Oak Grove Sanctuary’s projects include the construction of a Nature Walk, a Meditative Trail that will surround Oak Grove Sanctuary for Contemplation, and a Private Herb Garden that will educate others of the Healing Properties of Herbs.

Events and Workshops

Gathering of the Wise (Beltane Gathering)
Earth Day
Traditional Usui Reiki
Pagan Education
Lifting the Veil (Samhain Gathering)

Events and Workshops Schedule

Gathering of the Wise – Gathering of the Wise is an annual Gathering sponsored by Oak Grove Sanctuary and is hosted by Oak Forest Coven at or around Beltane. Gathering of the Wise starts at 3:00 pm on or near Beltane (May 1) and will last until 3:00 pm the following day. If you wish to attend Gathering of the Wise, you must first register with Oak Forest Coven at oakforestcoven@wytchcraft.net or call Vertius at 706-498-8820. There is no charge to attend this Gathering, but donation will be accepted for the cost of the Gathering.

Traditional Usui Reiki – this workshop is taught by Vertius (Adam Gray), a Third Degree Initiate of Traditional British Witchcraft. Vertius is a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and has a traceable lineage to Dr. Mikao Usui. This workshop teaches the value of Traditional Usui Reiki and its use in daily life. The Traditional Usui Reiki Workshop meets each month at Oak Grove Sanctuary. If you wish to attend this workshop, please email Vertius at vertius@live.com or call Vertius at 706-498-8820. There is no charge for this service.

Pagan Education – this workshop is taught by Vertius (Adam Gray), a Third Degree Initiate of Traditional British Witchcraft. This workshop teaches the Beliefs and Practices of Paganism and Traditional Witchcraft. The Pagan Education workshop meets each month at at Oak Grove Sanctuary. If you wish to attend this workshop, please contact Vertius at vertius@live.com or call Vertius at 706-498-8820. There is no charge for this service.

Lifting the Veil – Lifting the Veil is an annual Gathering sponsored by Oak Grove Sanctuary and is hosted by Oak Forest Coven at or around Samhain. Lifting of the Veil starts at 3:00 pm on or near Samhain (October 31) and will last until 3:00 pm the following day. If you wish to attend Lifting the Veil, you must first register with Oak Forest Coven at oakforestcoven@wytchcraft.net or call Vertius at 706-498-8820. There is no charge to attend this Gathering, but donation will be accepted for the cost of the Gathering.