The Garry Oak Protogrove is a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin or ADF, a neo-pagan, polytheistic, nature-based religion. They serve ADF members and other pagans of Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland in British Columbia, Canada. They do regular public ritual on the high holy days, and support for study in the Dedicant Path.
Rev. Diane Cacciato is an ordained priest with Ár nDraíocht Féin, as well as a 1st circle liturgist and 2nd circle bard. She is also the Regional Druid for Canada West, the grove organizer for the local Garry Oak Protogrove, and the founder and moderator of Vancouver Island Druids. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia, a Masters of Education from the University of Alberta, and has done graduate work at the University of Hawaii and at Cherry Hill Seminary. She is an instructor with and on the Board of Directors for Cherry Hill Seminary, a fully Pagan school. She has published numerous articles on Paganism, mythology, Druidry, and ancient history. She has published five books and is currently working on a young adult novel based on the myth of Gráinne and Diarmuid. She will be teaching the course “The Ritual of Writing” at Cherry Hill Seminary in the fall.
Rev. Diane will be leading the Main Ritual at Vancouver Island Pagan Pride Day in Duncan, BC, on Saturday, August 13th. Come and join the celebration!