walking with nemetona

Nemetona, whose name literally translates to “sacred space” or “sacred grove”, was revered by the ancient Celtic people as the energy of and that which watches over sacred spaces. She reminds us to pause and connect with these spaces in nature and within our homes.

Goddess Nemetona can be thought of as the divine energy the Druids called upon in these ceremonial sites. She continues to watch over sacred sites, especially those connected with nature – she is the magical stillness deep within the forest; the deeply felt messages during a labyrinth ceremony.

Rather than gathering in enclosed temples, Druids – the ancient priest caste of the Celtic society – celebrated and performed their rituals outdoors among the sacred groves – their nemetona (pronounced Nem-uh-TONE-uh).

The Nemeta

The Nemeton of the Ways, acting as an uniform body of Earth Centered Sanctuary, is currently spread throughout 3 individual nemeta. Each fulfilling and servicing the needs of their local area and community. Although we have a shared vision and core beliefs, each Nemeta acts autonomously and in occord to their own local laws, governing body and community needs. 

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THe Ways

"The Ways" are symbolic of the paths that each and all of us take. It is an acknowledgment that no matter what we have done or where we have been, all of those moments and steps have brought us here.
We celebrate the Land, the Folks and the Gods and Spirits of place.
We honor the Self & Individuality.

"Wander whichever Way you will"